A clean house is the way to fight bedbugs. Pros and cons of using insecticide

There is no need to immediately start panicking if you notice cockroaches indoors. Nowadays the arsenal of insecticides is incredibly amazing, so you can cope with the invasion of parasites as quickly and without problems as possible. Offers now to buy Cockroach Dust Clean House in ergonomic packaging.

Ideal shape for safe use! Dust will come to the rescue when you are unable to prepare concentrates for irrigation of the room. It is quite possible to combine such a remedy with others in order to achieve the most effective result with a huge level of damage to the target.

There are absolutely sad situations when absolutely everything is affected by cockroaches. Such a remedy will help even when you have practically no hope of getting rid of malicious cockroaches.

Spray and aerosol

Spray and aerosol is a concentrated light yellow emulsion, which contains two main components:

• cypermethrin 13%;
• tetramethrin 2.5%.

Both of these substances belong to the peretroid class and are popular contact insecticides. After entering the body, cypermethrin and tetramethrin complement each other and have a powerful negative effect on the nervous system of the parasite. This is caused by the suppression of neurostimulating enzymes. As a result, nerve impulses are blocked and muscle atrophy occurs. As a result, this completely paralyzes the insect and kills it. The insecticide functions of both drugs were discovered about fifty years ago, but they still demonstrate a good effect and low resistance, so they are still used today in many means for killing bedbugs, such as “Clean House”.

The convenient form of spray and aerosol allows for disinfestation in the most inaccessible places. You can directly treat crevice holes, areas behind baseboards, and other bedbug nesting areas. Despite the toxicity of the substance, after contact with air, the active components of the drug disintegrate within a few hours, which prevents the possibility of poisoning by harmful fumes. But during the disinfestation itself, it is necessary to strictly adhere to safety measures in order to avoid negative consequences.

Characteristics of the insecticide

Dust “Clean House” is a grayish powder that has a powerful insecticidal effect. It is packaged in 50 gram packs. At a consumption rate of 5 mg of product per 1 sq. m. one pack is more than enough to disinfest a small room (about 10 sq. m.).

Dust works by contact. Penetrating into the cockroach’s body through the digestive tract or chitinous membrane, it affects the insect’s nervous system, causes paralysis and leads to rapid death. “Clean House” has a complex effect and simultaneously infects a lot of other parasites - bedbugs, ticks, fleas, ants and even flies. It can be used as an addition to the main insecticidal agent - aerosol or gel.

Important! When using dust, you cannot expect instant results. It will take several days for the bulk of the cockroaches to become stained with the poisonous powder.

Safety precautions for use

When using the drug, it is necessary to take into account its properties. Although its toxicity to humans is not great, it cannot be called completely harmless. It may cause allergic reactions if used incorrectly. That is why, in order to safely use the “Clean House” bedbug repellent, you should strictly follow the manufacturers’ recommendations. Before you begin pest control, you must remove all residents, including pets, from the premises. Next you should prepare the room. All small items must be removed. They can also contain insects, so it is better to wash all fabric items suitable for washing in hot water, and shake out the rest, as far as possible, outside.

Afterwards, pack it in plastic. The sofas need to be unfolded, the mattress on the bed should be turned over, all the furniture should be moved away from the walls so that there is access to the back areas, where bedbugs often settle. Next, we proceed to remove the parasites and their metabolic products with a vacuum cleaner. Do not forget to pay great attention to the air vents and the places behind the baseboards, which are also recommended to be emptied. It would be completely useful to carry out wet cleaning to remove dirt, which reduces the effect of the aerosol, and already laid parasite eggs, against which, by the way, the “Clean House” bedbug remedy does not work. If you were not lazy and carried out all these manipulations, the result of disinfestation will certainly please you.

It is very important not to forget about the personal protective equipment of the person carrying out disinfestation. Clothing that tightly covers the entire body, a mask or respirator with goggles on the face, rubber gloves - no chemicals should be allowed to come into contact with the skin and mucous membranes. We proceed directly to spraying the chemical. The can must be shaken before starting. If you use an aerosol, then keep it at a distance of 15-20 cm from the treated area, if a spray - then 30-35 cm. When spraying, each square meter of the infected area must be treated for 5 seconds.

After finishing the treatment, it is recommended to leave the premises for a day. When you return to your apartment, start by ventilating it, because the “Clean House” bedbug poison has a strong, unpleasant odor. But after airing for 1-2 hours, not a trace will remain of it. The next stage is wet cleaning. Carefully wipe down all areas where the furniture comes into contact with human or pet skin with a water-soda solution. If suddenly after a couple of weeks parasites appear again in your apartment, this means that the eggs that were laid before disinsection have survived. In this case, to consolidate the result, repeat the procedure. I would also like to mention that the “Clean House” product is a universal insecticide and allows you to get rid of not only bedbugs, but also fleas and other insects.

How to prepare for processing

Before processing you need to do the following:

1. Do some general cleaning. Before processing, you need to remove all dirt and dust to increase the effectiveness of the dust. It is necessary to open all hard-to-reach places, since bedbugs most often hide in cracks. If you don't do this, the powder won't work.
2. Move, or better yet, disassemble and remove the furniture. Insects often hide in upholstery, under mattresses, etc. For this reason, you need to carefully treat not only floors and baseboards, but also furniture. This also applies to dog and cat beds.
3. Remove the mattress from the bed. Place it at an angle to the wall.
4. Turn over the carpets. Bedbugs often live on the back side, so it must be accessible for treatment.
5. Remove any decorations from the walls. Insects are often found behind paintings.
6. Open the outlets. Bedbugs can live inside.
7. Remove skirting boards if necessary.
8. Wash all textiles. To destroy parasites, high temperature conditions should be used.

Before processing, you need to carry out general cleaning.

Dust

As we have already said, treatment for bedbugs is possible through aerosol and spray, but also through the use of “Clean House” powder, the so-called dust. Of course, first of all, it is recommended in the fight against cockroaches and ants, but it also shows good results when baiting bedbugs.

Externally, the dust is gray in color and does not have a very strong odor. The composition of the powder includes components already familiar to us, but in lower concentrations:

1. Cypermethrin 0.2%;
2. Tetramethrin 0.02%;
3. Piperonyl butoxide 10%.

The latter substance was not used in an aerosol, but in the powder it performs the prolonging function of the main components. The price of dust is lower than that of aerosol, but due to the lower concentration of active ingredients, more of it will be needed. Plus, its use is justified for preventive measures: before a vacation or in country houses, when there will definitely be no people in the premises for some time.

Preliminary preparation

The use of Clean House powder requires certain preparatory measures.

1. Cleaning. All strangers, children, pets, even aquarium fish along with the aquarium, are removed from the premises. In the worst case scenario, the aquarium should be tightly closed and the air compressor turned off during the procedure.
2. For direct processing, it is necessary to use protective equipment that should be put on in advance - thick clothing that completely covers the body, a respirator or bandage, rubber or plastic gloves, and safety glasses.

Features of application

To get rid of bedbugs, “Clean House” dust must be spread in a thin layer in places where insects are concentrated and left for 3-4 hours. Then carefully collect the powder and wash the surface with a water-soda solution. If there are no pets, children or pregnant women in the apartment, then options are allowed when the dust is not removed after 4 hours, but is left for a week or longer. This is possible if you sprinkle it behind the baseboard, behind the sofa and in other hard-to-reach places.

This is especially true for air ducts, choke vents and other places where bedbugs can migrate at the time of persecution and return when the danger has passed. And another option for using dust is making an emulsion for spraying. The solution is made at the rate of 10 g of powder per bucket of water and poured into a spray bottle. Further, the procedure is the same as in the case of using a purchased spray. If there are allergy sufferers in the house and people who cannot stand the smell of dust, do not leave the powder anywhere after disinfestation.

Why are they dangerous?

At best, parasite bites cause discomfort; at worst, they cause allergies or cause the development of other diseases. Itching distracts a person, makes him irritable and nervous, and prevents him from concentrating on business. The result is stress, which causes changes in hormonal balance and other health problems.

Parasite bites can cause various diseases.

Some people suffer from bedbug allergies. Most often, this manifests itself in the form of a local reaction: redness, swelling, etc. Occasionally, more severe symptoms occur, for example, swelling of the mucous membranes of the throat or a sharp dilation of blood vessels with a subsequent decrease in blood pressure. This can cause a person's death.

Bed bugs can migrate quickly. During the journey, dirt and debris are left on their paws, which then end up in microscopic wounds on the human body.

Any contact with human blood carries a risk of infection.

Bedbugs carry the following diseases:

• tularemia;
• typhus;
• tuberculosis;
• yellow fever;
• hepatitis B;
• HIV;
• syphilis.

Advantages and disadvantages

Let us briefly summarize the use of the popular anti-bedbug product “Clean House”.

Advantages:

• high efficiency of insecticide;
• convenient release forms;
• low toxicity;
• low cost.

Flaws:

• Strong smell;
• absolutely safe for bedbug eggs;
• relatively toxic.

Price

Affordable price is one of the most important advantages of the brand of household poison under discussion. The cost of different forms of insecticide release is reflected in the table (data as of January 2022).

Table - Cost of Clean House products

All products from the “Clean House” line against bedbugs contain chamomile extract, which enhances the effect of the pyrethroid tandem. During the pest control period, it is better to take small children away from home for a few days. It should also be noted that tetramethrin and cypermethrin are extremely toxic to creatures inhabiting bodies of water, both natural and artificial. Therefore, they should be used with extreme caution near water.

Before starting disinfestation, you must read the instructions for using “Clean House” against bedbugs from beginning to end. Not only the final result depends on this, but also the safety of you and your loved ones.

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Professionals

There are different situations in life, and a case may arise when you simply cannot get rid of insects on your own. That is why I would like to introduce you to professional organizations, such as “Clean City”, which are engaged in the destruction of bedbugs and other pests. The “Clean City” disinfection station has proven itself over the past 5 years in the fight against bed bugs. In their work, they use modern equipment and proven preparations that can easily destroy not only the insect itself, but also the laid eggs. The organization carries out its activities in some large cities of Russia.

Actions after processing

Immediately after treatment, you should wash your face and hands. If you are wearing a robe, get rid of it, put it in the wash or dry clean it. After 3 hours, you can clean: remove any remaining product and ventilate. Rugs and carpets begin to be washed within a day. DDT is removed from hard-to-reach crevices only after 2-3 months. It will take 3-4 days for the dust smell to completely disappear.

After treatment, you need to wash your face and hands.

The final stage: cleaning up the consequences of disinfestation

After treatment, the room must be ventilated

• In addition to mandatory ventilation, all surfaces are cleaned from residues of the sprayed product. It is wiped off on all surfaces, and carpets and furniture are vacuumed to remove dead insects.
• Coverings, curtains, and covers used to protect surfaces are washable.
• For wet cleaning, use baking soda and liquid soap in solution.
• Things are laid out on dry surfaces, dishes are placed, etc.
• Disinfection of the premises is repeated after 7 days to destroy insects and bedbugs that have emerged from the eggs by this time and were not subject to the initial influence of the drug.

How to clean an apartment after using pesticides?

In this article, we have fully described which pesticides are included in each product in the Clean House line of bed bug exterminators, but if you use other chemical insect exterminators, it will be useful for you to familiarize yourself with the tips below.

If you don't know what pesticides were used, start by looking at the ingredients on the product label. Understand what ingredients are in your home and how they interact with your carpets, linoleum, or woodwork.

Until you know what pesticides were used, do not attempt any cleaning method without consulting a professional. Some pesticides can react poorly with acids, and some pesticides even react with water. Try to obtain technical advice and evaluation for the specific product, including toxicity and persistence.

There are no standard cleaning procedures for removing unwanted pesticide residues and there are many potential hazards to avoid. Consider hiring a professional to clean your home, especially if you have misused or overused pesticides in your home.