Anti-cockroach agent: action and effectiveness at home

A popular remedy for cockroaches is Fas.
Composition and active substance. Can I use it for DIY treatment at home? How dangerous is the drug for people and animals? How to carry out processing correctly. Tips and recommendations for use. When we hear about cockroaches, it evokes the most unpleasant emotions in us. After all, such a neighborhood is not only unpleasant, but also dangerous, because we all know that they can carry an infection. We try to keep our home clean, hoping that cockroaches will bypass it. But, unfortunately, not everything depends on us, and these “uninvited guests” can appear at any moment. If such a situation occurs, you need to take action as quickly as possible. The lost time leads to the fact that huge colonies are established in the home, which are very difficult to exterminate. One of the remedies that has become popular for home treatments is anti-cockroach spray.

Composition and release form of the drug

The basis of the insecticide is the active substances Z-cypermethrin and thiamethox. They act on pests by contact, causing their death. Super FAS is available in 3 convenient forms:

1. Powder. Sold in two types: Super FAS and Double. The first one has increased toxicity and is therefore recommended for professional processing. Effective against all insects. The second one is more suitable for independent use. Before use, the powder is diluted with water according to the instructions and sprayed on areas where pests accumulate.
2. Pills. They contain substances identical to Super FAS powder. They are highly toxic and require professional handling, although they are sold in the public domain.
3. Gel. The format most adapted for self-application. Distributed according to the places of travel or expected accumulation of insects. Spot application minimizes the risk of active substances getting on household items, therefore FAS gel is considered the safest form of the drug for humans and pets.

Release form

A separate line of products includes water-soluble FAS tablets against insect pests. They are designed for processing fruit and vegetable crops. Contains reduced concentrations of Z-cypermethrin and thiamethox.

Why are anthills dangerous?

The ants themselves are not dangerous to humans, they do not carry diseases, but they like to build their homes next to cultivated plants. Everyone knows that these insects have a special weakness for sweets. It happens that spilled sugar can lure a colony of ants into the house. That’s why their homes are so often found under apple, cherry, and strawberry trees. Each fallen fruit contributes to the growth of the colony.

But that’s not all - ants and aphids are truly “best friends.” They spread this insect and hide it for the winter. And all because aphids secrete a sticky substance, which, again, is sweet. And aphids are already causing more significant damage to cultivated plants.

Why else would you need to know a way to get rid of ants? The fact is that ants, while building their tunnels and homes, store various seeds of weeds and cultivated plants, which contributes to the appearance of excess grass on the site.

Another harm from ants is that their tunnels damage the root system, especially young seedlings, which leads to their death.

There is a lot to talk about, but it's time to move on to action. Let's see how to get rid of ants in the garden forever using folk remedies.

Application area

The disinfestation agent is suitable for treating residential premises and public institutions (hospitals, kindergartens, schools, hotels). According to the annotation, the drug is effective against most harmful insects. The instructions indicate the following areas of application:

• Super FAS against cockroaches;
• Super FAS for fleas;
• FAS for bedbugs;
• FAS against insect pests (series for gardeners);
• Double from ants.

The manufacturer indicates that the complex of active substances repels flying insects. Treatment with FAS will protect the room from flies and mosquitoes. However, this effect will be temporary due to the weak contact effect.

Fas-double is an effective insect killer

This product stands out from its analogues not only because of its low cost, but also because of its effectiveness. A powerful insecticide copes not only with ants, but also with other types of insects:

• cockroaches;
• bedbugs;
• fleas;
• flies and maggots.

The product consists of two main active ingredients, enhanced with a catalyst for instant activation. All this contributes to the rapid destruction of household insects and prevents their reappearance.

“Ants appeared in the apartment. At first, I thought that they accidentally wandered into my place (I live on the 7th floor), but later their numbers rapidly increased. The chalk didn't help - within a week only a dozen dead ants had collected. There is a gardening store not far from my house, so that’s where I headed. I described my problem to the seller, and she recommended an anti-ant solution. It's inexpensive, so I decided to try it.

I cleaned the bath, toilet, kitchen and balcony. The drug has a specific smell - I thought I would have to wipe off the powder poured into the cracks, but everything went away. Literally after 2 hours I no longer heard the remedy. The ants began to die immediately. Six months have passed, and they are still nowhere to be seen. The product is economical: I used no more than a third of the package. My conclusion: fas-double is an effective remedy against ants and other insects.” Aglaya

Ant repellent fas double is available in powder form. The special structure of the drug particles enhances the duration of action to 2-3 months from the moment of application to the surface. Due to its effectiveness and low cost, the powder has become popular among owners of apartments, private houses, and gardens.

The drug fas double is a recognized means of medical disinfestation. It is used by many special institutions and services, as well as private companies involved in the destruction of household insects.

Mechanism of action

The active components of the insecticide penetrate the body of pests through contact and airborne droplets. In the first case, the cockroach, crossing the place where the composition is sprayed, comes into contact with it with its paws. The particles remaining on them enter the digestive system along with food and water.

The effectiveness of the drug is significantly increased by the fact that, being on the limbs of the pest, the active components penetrate the respiratory system and are absorbed through the chitinous cover. Thanks to this, the individuals hiding there become infected inside the nest.

As a result of using the drug Super FAS, toxins that get inside the insect begin to affect the functioning of neurons. Blockage of muscle impulses as intoxication develops causes complete paralysis and death.

Features of preparing the solution

FAS powders and tablets belong to the category of highly toxic compounds. You need to work with it in protective equipment (long sleeves, gloves, goggles and a respirator).

To prepare the solution you will need a mixing container and a spray bottle. To shorten the period of contact with the insecticide, the powder and water can be immediately mixed in a sprayer.

The mixing proportions recommended by the manufacturer are 1 part of the drug to 20 parts of water. It is prohibited to increase the concentration. To prepare the solution, you need to use warm water (cold liquid reduces the effectiveness of the finished composition).

Rules for processing the premises

The use of Super FAS in an apartment is divided into 3 stages: preparation of the premises, application of the insecticide and final cleaning. In order for the product to work at full strength, preliminary wet cleaning will be required.

On a note! Dust and dirt significantly reduce the activity of the components.

Application

The product will have to be distributed in all nooks and crannies, so it is better to move large furniture away from the walls in advance. FAS, the instructions for use of which warn of the high toxicity of its components, should be sprayed away from food and utensils.

Ideally, it is better to take them out of the apartment along with other personal items during processing.

Processing rules:

1. There should be no people or pets left in the room. If you have an aquarium, you will have to take it out of the apartment. If you leave the item inside, toxic fumes will enter the water and it will become impossible to keep fish there.
2. It is allowed to spray FAS only in a respirator, with the windows open.
3. When processing, it is necessary to pay special attention to baseboards, back walls of cabinets, trash cans and the surface underneath, radiators, and ventilation grilles.
4. Be sure to spray the product around the perimeter of water pipes and in sinks.
5. The consumption rate per 1 sq.m is 100 ml of solution.

After treatment, remove protective equipment and leave the apartment for at least 3 hours. To prevent poisoning, after spraying, wash your hands thoroughly and gargle. Upon return, immediately put on a respirator and carry out general cleaning with a solution of laundry soap.

Folk remedies for fighting ants

Herbs

Freshly picked herbs such as tansy, wormwood, mint and anise repel ants. Ants don't like their smell. The leaves of these plants should be spread near places where insects gather.

Vinegar mixture

To 10 liters of water, add 2 cups of vegetable oil, 2 cups of shampoo and 2 cups of vinegar. The mixture must be stirred well. Poke a hole in the anthill and apply this mixture there with a sprayer. Then cover this place with plastic wrap for 3 days. The effect will be if you are dealing with a small anthill located on the surface.

Ash

Like lime, ash reduces soil acidity and is often used in the fight against aphids. It can also be used against the ants themselves. Only recently you can’t find wood ash during the day, especially birch ash.

Decoction of tomato tops

If you have already collected tomatoes, do not rush to throw away the tops and leaves. It’s better to chop and steam them in boiling water. Let it sit until it cools completely. Water the beds and soil near the bushes and trees with this solution. From fresh green tomato tops you can make belts for tying the trunks of apple trees and plums at a height of one and a half meters.

Ants vs ants

If your dacha is located near a forest, then in every possible way encourage the appearance of red forest ants. Feed them sugar. After some time, they will make an anthill and come to your site to hunt beetles, caterpillars and garden ants.

Pros and cons of the drug

FAS is an inexpensive product that has proven its effectiveness in practice. It quickly acts on pests and continues to work for another 14 days, infecting new individuals. The solution does not leave marks on the furniture; its residues are easily washed off with any detergent.

Among the disadvantages of the drug are:

• increased toxicity;
• the need to protect kitchen utensils and products from substances;
• insufficient prolonged action, resulting in mandatory re-treatment.

Despite these disadvantages, FAS continues to be one of the popular insecticides among ordinary buyers and professional exterminators.

Precautionary measures

After spraying FAS, you should listen to how you feel. The appearance of an unpleasant taste in the mouth, dizziness, vomiting, lack of air and loss of consciousness are sure signs of poisoning.

Attention! In such a situation, you need to immediately call an ambulance, and while waiting for the doctor, drink a lot of water with sorbents (activated carbon, Polysorb, Enterosgel).

Polysorb

The drug is dangerous for the skin and mucous membranes. If the product gets on them, wash the affected area with running water.

The best bed bug powders

Gektor (Hector) anti-bed bug remedy, 100g

A unique insect repellent in its composition. When it gets on their body, the powder sucks out all the fluid from the body, leading to complete dehydration. This type of powder has an absolutely harmless effect on people and animals, and has a fourth hazard class, which is the lowest.

The formulation of this powder is created in such a way that no matter how the powder gets on the insect’s body, in any case it will die even with the slightest contact. Compared to other drugs, Gektor has a number of advantages:

Compared to other drugs, Gektor has a number of advantages:

• high efficiency;
• is not addictive;
• absolutely safe for humans and animals;
• complete absence of odor;
• easy to use;
• does not deteriorate over time;
• does not evaporate or be absorbed;
• duration of active action.

Compared to instant poisons and chemicals, death does not occur immediately; the destruction of all pests may take several days or even weeks, but high efficiency and other features surpass this small minus.

Insecticide Ecokiller, 3l (1kg)

In all its features, Ecokiller is similar to Hector powder, which contains silicon dioxide, which can evaporate moisture in the body and lead to dehydration, which will undoubtedly be death for any kind of pests.

It is a natural and natural preparation, does not cause allergic reactions in humans, is non-toxic and odorless. It is easy to use and has no expiration date.

Perhaps the only drawback is the appearance of light dust and slight dirt from its use, but this can easily be eliminated with cleaning.

Bedbug repellent powder dust

It is a dust powder popular among consumers. Its composition usually consists of an active substance, filler, and stabilizers. The powder can be used either ready-made or diluted with plain water, the effect is no different. When contacted with any part of the body, immediate infection and subsequent death of bedbugs occurs.

In severely neglected apartment conditions, this type of powder is not popular, because it will not rid the entire house of parasites, it will only destroy part of them. Therefore, an important point is to determine the habitat and movement in order to remove crawling inhabitants as much as possible.

The advantages include accessibility, active action, low price, lack of odor and non-toxicity.

Fas Super 10G

The peculiarity of this type of powder is that it must be dissolved in water. It contains acetamiprid, sodium citrate and processing aids. The powder has a bluish tint. A 10 gram package is diluted in two liters of water; for convenience, you can pour the solution into a spray bottle, then all necessary surfaces are treated. It is imperative to wear personal protection, because the drug is a toxic substance.

The advantages of the drug include its immediate action, quickly disappearing odor, and long-lasting effect. One of the disadvantages is its inability to destroy pest eggs, so if necessary, the procedure will have to be repeated after some time.

And, of course, it belongs to toxic chemicals, so you must follow all the precautions specified in the instructions

Dust Clean House

Another type of powder that has an insecticidal effect. The dust is gray in color; you can use it dry or use a solution diluted with water.

Among the advantages of Clean House dust, it is customary to highlight:

• safety for the human body and pets;
• ease of use;
• no smell;
• high efficiency;
• low price and availability.

The disadvantage is its inability to destroy insect eggs, so to completely get rid of it you need to repeat the procedure.

Be sure to pre-prepare all surfaces and apply the specified safety measures. It is advisable to leave the closed treated room for a day, then carry out wet cleaning. After a week, repeat disinfestation to destroy new offspring.