Combat products for bedbugs: types and composition, instructions, how to use, reviews

Combat remedy against bedbugs. Mechanism of action of the drug. How effective is Kombat? Stages of processing. What you need to know about using the drug at home. Advantages and disadvantages. Tips and recommendations for use.

The situation when our calm and comfortable life is disrupted by “uninvited guests” is quite common and it requires quick and correct decisions. After all, bedbugs are not just unpleasant, they bring a lot of inconvenience and discomfort, their bites become inflamed and itchy, and they are also dangerous because they are carriers of infections. There is no way to hesitate with such a neighborhood for one more reason - reproduction, they create huge colonies in apartments, then it is very difficult to exterminate them.

Nowadays there are a very large number of remedies for bedbugs and it is very difficult to make the right choice. After all, many drugs are not able to bring the desired effect, and this is wasted money, effort, time and nerves. Therefore, before purchasing a particular drug, it is worth studying it in detail. One of the remedies that is used at home is Combat.

Pros and cons of the "Combat" product

To form a general opinion about the product, you can consider its pros and cons.

Pros:

• Efficiency, fairly fast action. After the first use, the result is visible.
• Does not pose a danger to people and animals.
• Convenient use and easy application.
• It is quite versatile and allows you to exterminate other pests as well.
• Economical, since with one cylinder you can treat an area of ​​65 sq.m.
• The composition includes components that have antifungal and antibacterial effects.

Minuses:

• High price compared to products of the same range;
• A short period of action, as soon as it disappears from the room, the action ends.
• The product is not capable of destroying egg laying.

Another disadvantage is the smell. According to the manufacturer, the aerosol has a pleasant citrus, mint or fruit aroma; they are available in several types. But in fact, users note that the smell is completely unpleasant and very pungent. Also, according to reviews, the apartment needs to be ventilated for a long time to get rid of this “aroma.”

Advantages of the product

In comparison with numerous samples of aerosols for similar purposes, all representatives of the Kombat line of products demonstrate certain advantages:

• low toxicity;
• the presence of a flavoring agent that reduces the unpleasant odor of insecticides themselves;
• providing an additional disinfectant effect - antifungal and antibacterial. The use of “Combat” kills up to 90% of harmful microflora, which has been confirmed experimentally;
• efficiency;
• the presence of a flexible nozzle on the cylinder, which allows it to be supplied to hard-to-reach areas that serve as habitats for parasites;
• the product does not leave stains on fabrics, so it can be used to treat curtains, upholstered furniture and clothing.

Types and advantages of sprays

All aerosols from the manufacturer are divided into three types:

1. Combat Super spray.
2. Combat Super spray+.
3. Multispray Combat.

The first two drugs are designed to kill only bedbugs. Multispray can be used to kill fleas, cockroaches, ants and other household insects. It contains permethrin and tetramethrin, which doubles the effectiveness of the drug. Multispray Combat is most suitable for fleas and cockroaches and is least effective in killing bedbugs. This is explained by the fact that bedbugs quickly adapt to any poisons and easily get used to products with a small concentration of toxic substances.

Combat Super Spray, which contains imiprotrin and cyphenothrin, can destroy parasites in a short time, can destroy bedbugs.

Combat Super spray is an improved product. It contains highly concentrated active substances.

When sprayed, the product settles in a thin layer on the surface . Running through it, bedbugs and fleas become infected and soon sag. The advantages of aerosols include:

1. Ease of use. A ready-made solution for killing bedbugs and fleas is sold in cans. It is enough just to open the lid, direct the jet to the places where parasites accumulate and begin treating the room.
2. Efficiency. The drug begins its destructive effect within the first minutes after contact with the insect’s body. Every day the strength of its action decreases, but its effectiveness remains for 20 days. The product is resistant to sunlight.
3. No unpleasant odor. The solution is practically odorless, which is very important for the modern buyer.
4. Safety. The Combat solution against bedbugs has a 3rd degree of danger in relation to people and animals. Only a large concentration of the drug that gets into the eyes, mouth or stomach can lead to negative consequences. Therefore, aerosol treatment must be carried out wearing personal protective equipment.
5. Availability. Combat spray for bedbugs and fleas can be bought at almost any hardware store.

When using Combat spray to kill bedbugs, it is recommended to carry out wet cleaning . This is necessary in order to remove remnants of previous insecticides.

Active substances

The insecticides imiprotrin and cyphenothrin are used as active reagents in SuperSpray. Both of them have a contact-intestinal effect; when the parasite gets on the body, they cause rapid paralysis and death of the insect.

The active ingredients in Multispray are permethrin and tetramethrin. Their action is similar to the previous ones.

IMPORTANT! When choosing between these two drugs to combat bedbugs and cockroaches, preference should be given to the highly specialized product “SuperSpray”.

Release forms

Combat represents a whole line of products that includes broad-spectrum drugs:

• Gel. A fairly convenient remedy against bedbugs, especially when the owners do not know what habitat they have chosen. It has the shape of a syringe, the gel is applied pointwise or in a strip. Furniture, baseboards, and other places where pests may be present are treated. It works as follows: when an insect comes into contact with it, the gel sticks to the chitinous shell, then it penetrates the body and kills it. The big advantage is that one bug can destroy other individuals, since by carrying the gel on itself it transfers it to others. Another advantage is its prolonged action, so after application to the surface it retains its activity for quite a long time. The gel is absolutely odorless. Does not emit toxic toxic fumes.
• Aerosol. A good option is when the owners know the habitats of the parasites. It does the job well, but does not last long after spraying.
• Combat Multispray. This drug has a broad spectrum of action. It allows you to destroy any pests. Also effective against flying insects.
• Super Spray. Used against crawling pests. This drug is also available in Plus form, it has the same effect, but with an enhanced form.
• Trap. They are boxes containing a potent insecticide. Such devices operate as follows: when a bug falls into a trap, poison sticks to it. The poison does not kill it on the spot, which allows the insect to reach its relatives and also “treat” it with the chemical. This allows you to destroy a fairly large number of pests, but 100% results are not guaranteed. Traps work as auxiliary and preventive.

Spray

Regarding the most popular forms of release for use in residential premises, consumers still prefer sprays. Let's look at their differences and advantages.

Multispray

Perhaps the most popular option, it is difficult to name the exact reason why it is so in demand. The active substances permethrin and tetamethrin, thanks to which you can get rid of not only bedbugs, but also other pests. The remedy also has a drawback, the fact is that parasites develop immunity to these substances, then its use becomes useless. Insecticides containing these substances will also not help.

Superspray

Contains imiprotrin and cyphenothrin. These are potent substances that allow you to get rid of parasites in a short time. But it should be said that the drug is effective only against crawling parasites. If we talk about the Plus form, it has a stronger effect.

Traps

Kombat traps are sold in the form of small boxes that are filled with 2% hydromethylnon. The component is a strong poison for bedbugs, and most importantly, it is not addictive to parasites.

“When I first encountered bedbugs, I panicked greatly, and the household chemicals department advised me to get a battalion. The bug infestation was very small, so I got rid of the parasites within a day, but the next time (about a year later the situation repeated itself) I did not get the same effect. True, there were already many more insects. It seems to me that the product is effective only if the bedbugs have not yet filled the apartment.” Svetlana

The poison does not immediately affect the bug - the insect becomes infected after passing through the trap, after which it manages to transfer a portion of the poison to the rest of the parasites. Thus, bedbugs become carriers of the drug. If the trap is left in the room for about a month, it will be able to cope even with an overgrown population of bedbugs.

Average prices

The price may differ from the indicated one, depending on where you purchase the product: in the nearest supermarket or online store. The price is also affected by the region in which you are going to purchase the product. Inflation may also affect the price level, but in essence, prices are almost the same, plus or minus 100 rubles.

• The “Combat” trap is sold at a price ranging from 200 to 700 rubles. The set includes from 1 to 6 traps, depending on their size and the chemical composition of the contents of the boxes. The cheapest are cardboard boxes, the most expensive are cardboard Velcro.
• Spray "Combat", depending on the type and purpose, costs between 250 and 600 rubles. Multispray with a volume of 500 ml costs 450-500 rubles, a simple “Aerosol” costs about 250-300 rubles.
• Gel "Combat" is sold in the form of syringes. The average price is from 300 to 700 rubles per package. Syringe volume 150 ml-200 ml.

Preparing the premises

This stage is very important because it can significantly increase processing efficiency. Also, some actions are necessary to ensure the safety of those living in the premises.

• You will need to move the furniture away from the walls to gain access to the baseboards, as well as the back walls of the furniture. When an apartment is heavily infested with parasites, you will need to dismantle beds, sofas, and armchairs in order to treat the frame, since fleas most often establish their colonies there.
• Gently free the surfaces of all things. This applies to clothes, toys, etc.
• Be sure to hide food, dishes and kitchen utensils so that the product does not get on them.
• Remove bed linen, bedspreads and wash. This should also be done with animal bedding. After washing, things must be hung outside, and after drying, be sure to iron them.
• If possible, the carpets are removed and sent to dry cleaning. If it is summer, you can simply hang them in the sun, but in winter they can be exposed to frost.
• Be sure to thoroughly vacuum the entire room, especially carpeting and furniture. Remove dust and cobwebs. Carry out wet cleaning.

How to properly prepare the room before treatment

Essentially, Combat is a chemical, which means that certain rules must be followed when using it. First, prepare your apartment or house for applying the product:

• remove all trash;
• wash the floors;
• carefully pack all products (it is best to put them in another room during processing);
• glue the torn pieces of wallpaper;
• wash clothes, and the water should be as hot as possible;
• remove carpets, paintings, etc. from rooms.

Why is Combat considered an effective remedy for bedbugs?

The insecticides that are part of the drug of this brand are characterized by intestinal contact action. The poison enters the body mainly through the outer covering. However, if you spray the product directly on bedbugs, in addition, the poison will penetrate through the respiratory tract, since a fine suspension containing insecticides lingers in the air for several seconds.

Through the digestive system

the poison does not penetrate the body of bedbugs, because they eat only human blood. For this reason, the main principle of the drug’s action on such insects is contact.

Combat brand products contain substances that cause paralysis in insects. This is due to damage to the nervous system. Upon contact with poison, tissue tone increases, which leads to loss of the ability to move, mate and feed. Moreover, irreversible changes are observed within the first day after treatment.

The effectiveness of Combat is also due to the fact that the toxic substances that are included in the composition belong to hazard class 3 in most cases. This contributes to the rapid death of insects.

How to use

The use of drugs differs depending on the form of release of the drug.

Traps for cockroaches are attached in secluded corners, supposed habitats of insects. This could be the space behind the bedside tables, behind the stove, in the bathroom, next to heating appliances. In order for the trap to have the desired effect, some behavioral features of cockroaches should be taken into account. Nocturnal insects cannot survive without moisture. In this regard, it makes sense to install a trap next to the sink.

Cockroaches also love warmth and narrow crevices. After installing the traps, all that remains is to wait for the result.

Gels are applied along the perimeter of the room or in places where insects move with a dotted line. The shape of the syringe allows you to apply the product behind baseboards and in cracks.

Aerosols are used to achieve an immediate effect. Before using the drug indoors, you must remove all food and hide the dishes. After spraying the drug, insects die within a few minutes.

Afterwards the room is ventilated and cleaned.

Carrying out processing

The procedure must be carried out with the windows and doors closed so that the active components do not erode. The substance is applied to a height of 1 meter. It is necessary to treat the back walls of furniture, baseboards, walls, floors, hard-to-reach places, pay attention to cracks. Upon completion, you need to change clothes, put your work clothes in the wash, wash your hands, wash yourself and leave the room.

So, leave the room for at least 2 hours, and upon returning, ventilate it well to get rid of toxic fumes. Regarding wet cleaning, it is not recommended to do it immediately, so as not to reduce the effect of the drug. But here a very important point should be taken into account. When children and animals live in the apartment, contact with the drug can cause severe intoxication and lead to serious consequences.

In this case, there are two options, the first is that the family moves out of the apartment for a while and returns only after all the cleaning activities. Second, cleaning is carried out after 2 hours, and the drug remains only in hard-to-reach places.

Since the drug does not affect eggs, the procedure must be repeated after 2 weeks.

Remember that pets also need to be treated during this period. To do this, you need to contact a veterinarian who will recommend an effective and safe medicine. It is prohibited to use kombat for animals!

Reviews

There are cockroaches in the dormitory. We bought an aerosol and sprayed the batteries. This is where it all started! Cockroaches ran from under them all over the walls and floor. There was nowhere to go. They began to crush them and continued to spray them. The procedure is not pleasant when there are a lot of insects. But since then the cockroaches have not appeared again.

I'm a real maniac when it comes to kitchen cleanliness. When I saw a cockroach crawling along the wall, I almost lost consciousness. Having been a little indignant, I went to the store to buy chemicals. The seller advised me to buy traps. I fixed them on the kitchen furniture and didn’t see any more cockroaches. There may not have been any, but it’s better to be safe.

Cockroaches constantly run across to us from our neighbors. If you don't take out the trash can on time, they're already here. Friends advised me to apply gel to all baseboards. We still see insects, but very rarely.

Cockroach traps are suitable for prevention. Gels have a long-lasting and effective effect. Aerosols are sprayed to kill insects instantly. Whatever drug you choose, it is important not only to poison the cockroaches, but also to take all possible measures to prevent them from returning. To do this, you should keep your house clean.

Instructions for use of spray Combat

In order for the treatment to produce results, the instructions for use must be followed as precisely as possible. If you use the Combat anti-bedbug spray for baiting, you need to generously spray the areas where living creatures accumulate. Particular attention is paid to hard-to-reach places where bloodsuckers can rush in panic.

After the procedure is completed, the room is left for 4-5 hours. Upon return, you should ventilate the apartment well, remove dead bloodsuckers and carry out wet cleaning. After a couple of weeks, when new bedbugs emerge from the eggs, the baiting is repeated.

Analogs from other manufacturers

Among the cockroach repellents in aerosol form, the following have proven themselves to be effective:

• Spray Clean Home;
• Baron;
• Raid;
• Raptor;
• aerosol Clean House.

Each spray from the Combat series helps to quickly and effortlessly get rid of cockroaches. The product is absolutely safe if you follow the instructions and do not ignore safety regulations.

Features of application

Combat aerosols are not diluted with water or mixed with anything else, because they are already ready for use. Apply the product wherever bedbugs have been spotted and in places where they may live. These include:

• walls, corners and floors behind cabinet and upholstered furniture;
• baseboards, ceilings, cornices;
• doorways, all cracks, sockets;
• external parts of upholstered furniture and its frame;
• bedside tables and wardrobes located by the beds;
• paintings and various objects near the sleeping place, behind or under which bedbugs are hiding.

Bed bugs settle in places where people often visit, especially in upholstered furniture

How to treat rooms with aerosols

The procedure for killing parasites using sprays is as follows:

1. Preparing the room and protecting the person who will carry out the processing.
2. Spraying an aerosol in places where parasites live.
3. Cleaning the home after the procedure.
4. Reprocessing. It is carried out after 1–2 weeks to destroy the bedbugs that hatched from the eggs remaining after the first treatment.

Preparatory stage

Before spraying, you must:

1. Remove paintings and other large objects from the walls.
2. Remove bed linen and other textiles from rooms.
3. Disassemble beds and sofas if possible.
4. Empty closets with clothes and shoes from things.
5. Remove all food products or cover with thick cling film.
6. Move appliances and furniture away from the walls.
7. Pets, small children and other people should be removed from the room.

Don't forget about other pets - reptiles, rodents, birds, fish, amphibians. They may suffer from poison that comes into contact with them.

How to spray an aerosol and what to do after treatment

Before use, the container is shaken and the bedbug habitats are treated from a distance of at least 20 cm - first, all surfaces of the room (walls, floors, baseboards, etc.), and only then individual objects.

It is necessary to spray all crevices, cracks, and openings where bedbugs can live with an aerosol.

All the windows in the room are opened during this. After completing the procedure:

1. Leave the room closed for two hours.
2. Ventilate the home for half an hour.
3. Vacuum the carpets.
4. Carry out wet general cleaning.
5. Wash linen and all home textiles (bedspreads, curtains) in water at a temperature of +55 degrees. Hide everything that is not used in plastic bags. It would be better if they were vacuum.

Precautionary measures

As when using any chemicals in everyday life, when exterminating bedbugs with Combat products, follow the safety rules:

• spray them from a distance of 20–30 cm from you;
• ventilate rooms after work;
• It is better to carry out wet cleaning the next day, paying special attention to hard-to-reach places;
• Return animals and small children to the house once all surfaces have been wiped down.

Is Kombat dangerous for humans and pets?

Although the active substances of any form of Combat belong to the third class of danger, when using them it is better to protect yourself. To do this, just wear rubber gloves and a mask or respirator.

When treating rooms against bedbugs with Combat aerosols, use a respirator

The third class is moderately hazardous substances. They have relatively low toxicity levels, but when ingested they cause poisoning.

The active ingredients of aerosols are quickly eliminated from the body and do not cause serious health consequences. Poisoning with large doses is dangerous, but with proper use of Combat products and respiratory protection, this is impossible. Signs of poisoning:

• weakness;
• elevated temperature;
• Strong headache;
• tremor;
• itching and burning of the skin in areas of contact with the product.

The appearance of such symptoms requires immediate consultation with a doctor. You also need to drink more water and wash your skin with soda or soap solution.

How dangerous is it for people and animals?

The drug belongs to hazard class 3. Of course, if used correctly, it will not cause harm, but you should always remember that it is a toxic chemical. You cannot work with the product without protective equipment. A respirator will protect you from getting into the body, although it is quickly eliminated from the body and the level of toxicity is not high, it can easily lead to poisoning.

IMPORTANT!

If you experience symptoms such as headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, fever, or skin irritation, be sure to consult a doctor.

To remove toxic chemicals from surfaces, prepare a soap solution. To do this, use water and laundry soap. Alkali perfectly neutralizes the effect of active substances.

How does Combat work against bedbugs?

The manufacturer offers several types of Kombat drugs. These include:

• gel. Allows you to destroy adult individuals. However, the gel has one significant drawback - it is powerless against eggs;
• spray. The concentration of special components here is much higher, so the spray can deal with bedbugs almost immediately. The aerosol allows you to destroy adult individuals, but has virtually no effect on eggs;
• trap. An effective product that looks like a box. The main advantage is the slow action. The bugs manage to crawl to their nest, where they infect other adults.

When purchasing any Combat anti-bedbug product, instructions for use are included.

Flaws

However, the Kombat bedbug remedy still has some disadvantages. The most significant of them is the fact that the drug will only affect those insects that come into contact with the aerosol vapor. The same bugs that will be in the shelter or at an earlier stage of development (eggs or larvae) at the time of treatment remain alive.

However, this problem can be safely resolved by re-treating the room and thoroughly cleaning it after the procedure.

Precautionary measures

Combat line drugs received the third category of danger, that is, they can be called moderately toxic. They are practically harmless to people and animals, but killing bedbugs with these insecticides requires taking precautions.

Since the active substances are dangerous for fish and reptiles, the aquarium should be covered with thick fabric. After the procedure, it is necessary to ensure that pets do not lick insecticide residues from furniture and other surfaces.

The room is processed using a respirator, gloves and a protective suit. If the substance does get on the skin, wash it well with soap and water. If the product gets into the respiratory tract, rinse your mouth with plenty of water.

There should be no strangers in the apartment during the bullying process. It’s good if the family has the opportunity to live in another place for a couple of days after treatment.

Gel “Combat” against cockroaches

The gel is one of the most convenient and practical insecticides. Sold as a 30 mg syringe with a gel composition. The syringe has a thin tip, which allows you to treat the apartment in the most difficult to reach places, for example, between baseboards and furniture joints. Experts consider the drug to be very effective with a long-lasting effect.

Pros of gel “Kombat”:

• Economical. To treat an apartment, one syringe of the drug will be enough.
• The gel retains its properties for a long time. Newly hatched cockroaches can feast on the remains of the poison and die.
• Efficiency. The insecticide has a detrimental effect on the insect's body.
• The product is easy to apply thanks to its narrow spout.
• The gel is non-toxic, so it can be used in the apartment without fear that it may harm your family members.

Cons: the product begins to act in 7-14 days.

Instructions for use:

• Apply in dotted lines, approximately 2 cm apart.
• You should pay attention to baseboards, areas under the sink and cabinets.
• If necessary, you can re-treat after 2 months.

Let's sum it up

Combat is a truly effective and fast-acting remedy that helps you get rid of parasites yourself at home. As reviews show from those who have already used the drug, it allows you to clean the room in one treatment. But you should always remember the safety of people and animals and adhere to safety measures.

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