Chlorophos: instructions for use of insecticide and composition, consumption rates

The insecticidal drug chlorophos was developed back in the Soviet All-Russian Research Institute of Plant Development in the middle of the last century as a replacement for DDT, the harm from which was already obvious then. At the same time, work to replace DDT with less dangerous drugs was carried out all over the world, and now it is impossible to establish who first carried out the laboratory synthesis of this compound. And there is no point - the patents for this drug have already expired.

Despite the fact that chlorophos is still a rather dangerous substance, its use by untrained users is still permitted in the Russian Federation. The reason is the unfavorable situation with synatropic insects, left over from the “shaggy years” after the collapse of the USSR. Sanitary services and specialized private organizations simply cannot keep up with the spread of bloodsuckers and parasites, so one has to be guided by the rule “saving drowning people is the work of the drowning people themselves.” It helps that you can protect yourself from the harmful effects of using chlorophos using home remedies, the resistance of the objects to be eliminated to it develops slowly, the effectiveness and speed of the drug are high, and its cost is low. However, many people have become so accustomed to chlorophos that they simply do not know what they are dealing with. The purpose of this article is to remind you of this and give recommendations on the use of the drug in everyday life, in the countryside and in the garden - chlorophos can help in the fight against pests of fruit and berry crops that are not available to other pesticides.

Note: the use of chlorophos in livestock and poultry farming is considered to a limited extent, because Nowadays this drug in these industries is being replaced by others that are less detrimental to the quality of the finished product.

Composition and release form of the product "Chlorophos"

The initial form of the drug is considered to be a white crystalline powder. The technical product is produced in the form of a gray mass of viscous consistency. It mixes easily with water and organic solvents. The active ingredient is considered to be chlorophos, which is present in the drug in a concentration of 97%.

The composition decomposes under the influence of alkalis and direct rays of the sun. Insecticide can be purchased at a hardware store. There are several main forms of release of the substance - paste, concentrated emulsion, wettable powder.

To make a solution or paste from Chlorophos, you must use an enamel or glass container. The product is destroyed in a metal container.

Review from a man who tried the product:

I have been struggling with bedbugs in my apartment for a long time. I live alone. I have no idea how bedbugs got into my house. I always make sure my house is clean, but here it is. Well, I knew you couldn't get rid of them that easily. Bedbugs adapt very quickly to any conditions, so home remedies simply do not work for me. After a week or two, the bedbugs simply stopped responding to them. When there were already too many bedbugs in my house, I decided to turn to chemicals for help. I've heard about Chlorophos for a long time. I know that this is a rather dangerous remedy, but there was nothing to lose. Following safety precautions, I quickly got rid of bedbugs.
Ilya, Novosibirsk

Instructions for use

The drug is sold in powder form. The product dissolves well in water and has a specific odor. The composition is applied by spraying or watering. You first need to make a working solution. Its concentration depends on the type of parasite.

At normal temperature parameters, residual activity persists for 2-3 weeks. However, if the readings increase to +28 degrees or more, the effect of the product will end after 1 week.

Against bedbugs

To cope with bedbugs, it is recommended to use an aqueous solution of technical "Chlorophos". Its concentration can be 0.5-2%. To eliminate parasites, you need to irrigate cracks, beds, and sofas. It is imperative to treat areas behind the baseboards. The dosage of the product should be 50-100 milliliters per 1 square meter of surface.

For fleas

To combat fleas and prevent their attacks, it is worth using technical “Chlorophos”. It is produced in the form of an aqueous solution with a concentration of 1%.

If it is necessary to destroy fleas in rooms, it is necessary to treat beds, sofas, and floors. It is also necessary to work on walls 1 meter high. Careful processing of skirting boards is of great importance. For 1 square meter of area, 50-100 milliliters of product are required.

To kill ants

To combat ants, you need to use a composition with a concentration of 0.1%. In this case, it is important to influence the movement paths of working individuals. For 1 square meter of surface, 25 milliliters of solution are required.

Cockroaches

To cope with cockroaches, it is worth using technical "Chlorophos". Its concentration should be 2%. For 1 square meter of surface you need to use 100 milliliters of product.

In this case, it is necessary to treat all areas where cockroaches live, paying attention to cracks, holes, trunks, and cabinets.

It is of no small importance to apply the solution to door and window jambs, as well as baseboards.

To achieve maximum results, it is necessary to simultaneously treat all cockroach localization zones in each room of the building.

Rat ticks

To combat rat mites, it is recommended to use a Chlorophos solution with a concentration of 3%. At the same time, it is worth treating kitchens, bathrooms, and toilets. Of no small importance is the impact on the baseboards around the perimeter of the premises.

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It is also necessary to treat floors near heating sources, ventilation holes, and sewer risers.

Scabies mites

To destroy scabies mites, you need to properly prepare the working solution. To do this, it is recommended to use 11 grams of the substance per 1 liter of water.

Mosquito imago

To cope with winged mosquitoes, it is recommended to use an aqueous solution of technical "Chlorophos". Its concentration is 2%. In this case, it is necessary to treat the external surfaces of buildings, sheds and other areas where mosquitoes may be present.

Mosquito larvae

To combat mosquito larvae in small bodies of water - ditches, pits, vats - in populated areas, it is necessary to irrigate water surfaces with a solution made from technical "Chlorophos". Its concentration should be 1-3%. Since the composition is highly soluble in water, its amount is calculated taking into account the volume of liquid. 1-3 grams of the drug are required per 1 cubic meter.

Adult flies

The dosage of Chlorophos in this case depends on the size of the insects. For small pests, a concentration of 0.5% will be sufficient. For large parasites, such as blue flies, a 1% Chlorophos solution is required.

Fly larvae

To cope with fly larvae, you need to use an aqueous solution of the product, the concentration of which is 2%.

Effect of the drug on bedbugs

The appearance of ectoparasites in an apartment causes serious problems. Bedbugs leave painful bites that cause rashes and dermatitis. They drink human blood and carry dangerous viruses. Their impact on children is especially negative. One of the fast-acting drugs against synanthropic insects is Chlorophos for bedbugs. This is an organophosphorus compound with a wide spectrum of action.

The drug is highly toxic against adult insects, larvae and eggs. Easily absorbed into the blood from the intestines and through the body membrane. Due to its fumigant properties, it is inhaled by pests. The insecticide causes a disruption in the transmission of neutron pulses, leading to paralysis of bedbugs and other pests.

Attention. After treating the room, 50% of bedbugs die in the first 10 minutes. The remaining individuals are destroyed within an hour.

The product helps to destroy not only biting ectoparasites. It is effective against many insects:

flies and their larvae;
Lepidoptera (moths, butterflies);
mosquitoes;
fleas;
ants;
cockroaches;
scabies mites.

The insecticide has a contact-intestinal effect. It poisons insects when ingested with food and directly through the integument of the body. The intestinal effect of Chlorophos on bedbugs is stronger than that of Karbofos. This is explained by the increased toxicity of the product in an alkaline environment. The substance decomposes quickly, preparations based on it are active for 7-10 days.

Attention. There are chemical preparations on sale in the form of sprays, which include Chlorophos. They can be used without prior dilution.

Safety precautions

When using the substance, the following rules must be observed:

In residential buildings, use the composition only in empty rooms. In this case, all family members need to move to another place for 2-3 days.
To prevent the person handling the premises from being poisoned by harmful substances, he must use special clothing. To do this, it is permissible to use gloves, a respirator, a gas mask, and a gown.
People who have pathologies of the cardiovascular system or disorders in the functioning of the circulatory system cannot work with the substance.
Before using Chlorophos, the room must be cleared of dishes, clothing, and documents. It is also necessary to remove personal hygiene products and food products.
If there are children in the house, it is recommended to put all things, food and toys in sealed bags. After treating the room, they should be rinsed thoroughly.
After using chemicals, you must immediately remove all protective clothing. In this case, it is recommended to wash your face and hands thoroughly with water and soap. The mouth and nose should be rinsed with water.
After finishing work, you must leave the apartment immediately. A couple of hours after treatment, the room needs to be thoroughly ventilated. After 2 days, the room must be thoroughly treated. At the same time, wet cleaning is carried out.
A glass or ceramic container is suitable for storing the drug. It must be kept in a dry place, away from people. Making the solution for future use is prohibited.

What are the features of these insects?

Insects, as a rule, go out hunting only at night, so you may notice their bites only in the morning. Their saliva contains an anesthetic that prevents you from waking up immediately after a bite. If insects have only recently settled in your house, then perhaps there will be no bites at all, since they have not yet had time to understand where people’s sleeping places are. Be sure to treat areas near your sleeping area. This is where bedbugs like to live most of all.
A bug can drink a lot of blood at once. Approximately twice the body volume. They can bite not only people, but also their pets.
The lifespan of bedbugs is quite long. It can reach up to 5 years. Therefore, bed bugs must be removed immediately after they appear.
In isolated cases, bedbugs can be carriers of dangerous diseases. For example, it could be tuberculosis or another viral disease. Bedbugs bite only at night, but you will only feel discomfort in the morning. Some people may develop severe allergies. In this case, it is best to consult a doctor. In the first stages of allergies, you can use a remedy that is used to combat allergies to various foods. For example, it could be Suprastin.
If bedbugs have settled in your home long enough and have already managed to create a lot of colonies, then they can go hunting even during the day. In this case, it is better to immediately seek help from specialists who will chemically treat your house or apartment.

The photo shows where bedbugs can hide

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Review from a woman who tried the product:

Recently a small child was born into our family. And then there are these bugs. A friend who works in a hospital told us that the child may develop severe allergies, so it is better not to delay this matter. We immediately began exterminating the insects. We couldn't wait long, so we took desperate measures. The husband was left alone in the apartment and disinfested the premises with the help of Chlorophos. We stayed with our friends for about a week. After we returned to our apartment, we did not encounter any more bedbugs. I recommend.
Svetlana, Samara

Methods for preparing the solution

Concentrated emulsion (10%)

To prepare an aqueous solution based on a concentrated emulsion, you need to add 1 part of the emulsion to 4 parts of water. After thoroughly stirring the concentrate, the solution is ready for use.

Powder

A 1% chlorophos solution is prepared from the powder for treating rooms against bedbugs. In special cases, when insects are widespread, it is allowed to increase the concentration of the insecticide by 2 times.

Composition of the solution: add 10 g (to obtain a 2% solution - 20 g) of powder to 1 liter of water and stir until completely dissolved.

Paste

When using chlorophos in a paste form, add 15 g of paste to 1 liter of water and dilute it in liquid.

IMPORTANT: the solution is prepared immediately before treatment. The insecticide is brought to complete dissolution in water only in ventilated areas, with open windows or in the open air. The work is carried out in special clothing.

Aqueous solutions are applied to surfaces with a brush or sprayed. Pieces of furniture must be disassembled to process all parts, cracks and joints.

Storage rules

To preserve the inherent properties of the substance, the necessary storage conditions for the drug should be provided.

Tips for storing chlorophos:

after opening and using the required amount of the substance, the packaging must be carefully and tightly closed;
to ensure safety, the drug is stored in rooms with good ventilation;
the optimal temperature for preserving the shelf life of the substance is +20°;
It is allowed to store the drug only in the forms in which it was purchased.

IMPORTANT: prepare an aqueous solution in advance and do not store the prepared or unused solution!

Chlorophos is a reliable ally in the fight against bedbugs

Today, the industry offers various means to combat blood-sucking insects, the presence of which deprives a person of a quiet life and causes serious harm to health. One of the most effective remedies is chlorophos.

Chlorophos is an organophosphorus compound from the group of insecticides used to kill insects.

The basis of the drug was phosphoric acid combined with organic substances.

Externally, chlorophos looks like a white powder consisting of crystals. A characteristic feature is its pungent odor. It is not used in its pure form for treating premises.

The insecticide is offered to consumers in several versions:

powdery;
dissolved in water;
pasty;
concentrated emulsion;
aerosol;
wax based pencil.

Any type of drug is dangerous for bedbugs and helps clean your home from harmful insects.

The hazard class of substances that are based on chlorophos is 2. All of them are moderately dangerous and require caution and compliance with the rules for working with the drug.