Popular remedy Raptor against cockroaches. Composition and mechanism of action. The most effective forms of release. Reviews of aerosol, gel and traps. How to use it correctly at home. Advantages and disadvantages of all forms of release. Tips and tricks.
Apartment owners try to do everything possible to create comfort and coziness in their homes. But at any moment, a quiet and measured life can be disrupted by “uninvited guests.” And when we notice cockroaches in the apartment, we are overcome by panic, disgust, and many questions arise. We think about why this happened, where they came from and how to fix this problem.
It’s hard to believe, but in this time of innovative technologies and enormous opportunities, people are still fighting against unbearable cockroaches as many years ago. True, now we have a huge selection of all kinds of insecticides that can quickly and effectively rid us of the Prussians. One of the remedies is raptor for cockroaches, which is very popular and has many reviews.
Aerosol "Raptor"
It is worth saying that the aerosol form of release is considered the most effective. In addition, most strong insecticides require the preparation of solutions and mixtures before use; in this case, the drug does not require any preparatory procedures and is ready for use.
Compound
The effectiveness of the aerosol is due to the composition, which involves 3 active substances at once. The destructive effect is carried out using cypermethrin, tetramethrin, piperonyl butoxide, which perfectly complement each other and maximize effectiveness. As you know, pesticides have a very unpleasant and pungent odor; the raptor contains flavoring agents that remove them.
Mechanism of action
The active substances act in a complex manner and affect the cockroach through the respiratory organs, digestive system and chitinous membrane. Therefore, a cockroach can become infected with a pesticide by contact, simply by running over the drug, eating it with food, or simply inhaling the vapors. Pesticides affect the nervous system, causing paralysis and subsequently death.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any other pesticide, this product has both positive and negative aspects.
The benefits include:
- Effective and fast action. A sufficiently high concentration of pesticides makes it possible to eliminate large colonies in a very short period; the substances begin to affect cockroaches immediately after spraying the insecticide.
- Easy to use. A convenient form of release, which makes it possible to use the product immediately after purchase; there is no need to waste time preparing any solutions or looking for a spray bottle.
- Economical. In order to treat an area of 60 square meters, you will need only one bottle and this will be a complete treatment.
Regarding the shortcomings, the following can be noted:
- Toxicity. When using, you will need to observe safety measures and strictly follow the recommendations, since it is dangerous for people and animals.
- Short action. Once applied to the surface, the substance evaporates quickly, so to achieve good results, the procedure must be repeated.
When sprayed, microparticles can enter the respiratory tract and mucous membranes of the nose, mouth and eyes, and this is very dangerous to health. The use of protective equipment is mandatory. Also, people and animals should not be in the room during processing. Cleaning will be required after treatment to ensure the safety of residents. The composition contains a solvent, so marks may remain on some surfaces.
Price
The price directly depends on the place of sale; on average, a bottle will cost 250 rubles.
Proper Use
Before the treatment itself, it is necessary to prepare the room. Move furniture away from the walls, hide food, kitchen utensils, and personal hygiene products. Sweep thoroughly, remove dust and wet clean. The drug should be placed on a clean surface.
Next, put on gloves, a respirator, safety glasses, and clothing should be with long sleeves. Shake the bottle and you can start applying. Attention is paid to hard-to-reach places, baseboards, back walls of cabinets, pipes, under the sink, behind the radiator, ventilation, all cracks and corners.
At the end of the procedure, change clothes, wash your hands with soap and wash. You need to leave the apartment for a while. Upon return, ventilate well and carry out wet cleaning using a soap solution. It is necessary to wash all surfaces that are accessible to humans and animals. The drug remains only in hard-to-reach places.
Reviews
- “Raptor helped us a lot. I managed to get rid of them in 2 times. True, the effect was not immediate, but the final result was pleasing.”
- “Wasted time and money. After use, we found a couple of dead cockroaches, but that was the end of it. We tried to repeat the procedure, but it did not bring any effect.”
Gel "Raptor"
This form of release is no less popular among consumers. The drug has fairly good results in terms of effectiveness and has some features.
Compound
The rather rare active substance lambda-cyhalothrin is used in this form of insecticide, which has shown good results. The composition also contains components that attract cockroaches with their aroma, and we all know that Prussians have a very developed sense of smell, so they quickly find the pesticide. There is also a concentrate, it promotes prolonged action. A component such as a gelling agent allows the substance to maintain its original shape without drying out or evaporating.
Mechanism of action
The effect on the cockroach’s body is the same as in the previous case. It affects the nervous system, leading to paralysis and death. But in this case, the action of the insecticide is slightly slower. Having soiled himself in the gel or eaten it, he returns to his nest, comes into contact with other individuals and thereby transmits the poison to his relatives. This leads to the fact that all individuals become infected and the population dies.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of this form of release include:
- Efficiency. Allows you to destroy large colonies and clean heavily contaminated premises.
- Safety. It is not so dangerous for people and animals, since the toxic chemical does not enter the air and is not able to penetrate the respiratory tract. It is applied in hard-to-reach places, which means only pests can come into contact with it.
- Bait. Thanks to the additives, the gel works as a bait, attracting cockroaches with its delicious aroma and will definitely try it.
- Prolonged action. The gel base does not dry out and the active components act for a long period.
- Convenient use. There is no need to prepare the product before use; just open the tube and apply the gel to the surface.
Flaws:
- Not economical. One package is intended to treat an area of 10 square meters. You will need to purchase several packages for your apartment.
- Slow action. Not suitable if you need to quickly get rid of the Prussians; it may take several weeks to completely clean the room.
Correct Application
Applying the gel is quite simple, the main thing is to prepare the room. Provide access to hard-to-reach places and carry out wet cleaning. It must be applied in a dotted line 2 by 2. Do not apply in places where children and animals can reach.
Price
The price may vary, on average the cost is 230 rubles for 1 package of 75 ml gel.
Reviews
- "Did not help. I applied it according to the instructions, but didn’t notice any results. I tried to observe the behavior of cockroaches, it turned out that they avoided him.”
- “We are very pleased with the gel. We can’t say that we got rid of pests in 1 day, but we are happy with the result. They don't bother us anymore."
Instructions for use
All Raptor products must be used strictly according to the instructions.
Aerosols are used as follows:
- Before treatment, children, animals, people suffering from pulmonary diseases, and allergy sufferers are removed from the premises. Dishes and food are packed in plastic bags.
- The aerosol should be sprayed at a distance of about 25 cm from the surface, paying special attention to places where insects accumulate and trail.
- 15 minutes after spraying, the room should be well ventilated for half an hour.
- You can repeat the disinfestation of the premises after a month.
The aerosol is sprayed into places where cockroaches accumulate or in those areas where they are most often found
Gels are used as follows:
- The gel is applied in dotted lines, in strips of 2 centimeters.
- Treat places where insects move and accumulate, paying special attention to cracks and ventilation.
- Validity period is six months.
- If necessary, remove the old gel and apply a new one.
Cockroach gel is applied in 2 cm strips
The gel can be applied to paper strips and placed in places inaccessible to children and animals. After its expiration date, the drug will not have to be washed; it will be enough to throw the strips of paper into the trash and replace them with new ones if necessary.
Traps are installed like this:
- Place in places inaccessible to children and animals near insect habitats.
- The device is replaced with a new one after about 2 months.
The aquafumigator is installed as follows:
- Water, which is included in the package, is poured into a jar or any other container.
- The metal container is placed in the center of the jar.
- The entire structure is installed on a flat surface in the center of the room. The calculation is as follows: the coverage area of the aquafumigator is approximately 30 square meters. m.
- It is left for 2-3 hours, during which you should leave the room being treated (pets also need to be taken out/taken out, just cover the aquariums and tape the gaps between the lid and the glass with tape).
- After the time has passed, the room is well ventilated.
- Repeated treatment is carried out 3 weeks after the first to destroy individuals that emerged from the surviving eggs of the previous generation.
You should leave the premises while the aquafumigator is operating.
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Raptor traps
They are a plastic container with a toxic chemical in the middle. Components are added to the composition that attract cockroaches by smell, and the container has holes through which they get inside.
Compound
This insecticide uses fipronil, a fairly popular active substance. The composition also includes flavors, preservatives and a gelling agent, which allows the insecticide to act for a long time.
Mechanism of action
The action is absolutely identical to previous forms of release. It affects the nervous system, which causes paralysis in the insect, followed by death. The advantage in this case is that the poison does not act immediately, since, having soiled itself in it, it transfers it and infects other individuals.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- Very convenient to use. It is enough to place traps around the apartment.
- Complete security. In this option, all the poison is in the middle of the container, toxic substances do not evaporate, do not come into contact with the surface, and they are not accessible to children and animals.
- Long lasting. They are effective for several months.
Flaws:
- To eradicate a large population in a large area, you will need to use many traps.
- Do not approach in cases where the apartment is heavily infested; it allows you to cope with a small number of pests.
How to use it correctly
It is necessary to install traps in those places where you notice a concentration of Prussians. It is advisable to monitor them and install them where they appear most often.
Price
The approximate price is 220 rubles for 1 package, which includes 6 pieces of traps.
Reviews
- “We used the spray first and then installed traps, which we don’t regret at all. The fact is that cockroaches are coming to us from our neighbors, we are already tired of constant treatments. So after the next one we set the traps, now we don’t worry about anything.”
- “When cockroaches appeared in our apartment, we used folk remedies, in the end there were even more of them and we bought traps. They didn’t want to use toxic substances because there were children at home. This did not end well, but we still had to move for a while and treat it with strong insecticides. But they left the traps and set them after all the procedures. I can say that as a preventive measure, they are irreplaceable, since sometimes mustachioed “friends” from our neighbors come running to us, but quickly disappear.”
Forms of release of "Raptor" products against cockroaches
Products under the trade name "Raptor" are available in various forms:
- Aerosol. Available in tin cans with a sprayer, the product is completely ready for use. The cost is about 200–250 rubles for a volume of 350 ml. One can can treat 50–60 m2.
- Gel "Raptor". Available in 75 ml tubes, its approximate cost is 200–250 rubles. One tube is designed to treat 10 m3 of space.
- Trap for cockroaches. It is a plastic container with holes and an active substance inside. Set includes 6 pieces. The price ranges from 170 to 200 rubles. A room of 10 m2 will require 2-3 traps, depending on the number of insects.
- Aquafumigator. It is a metal container with the necessary components: water and a plastic container with the active substance. The approximate cost of an aquafumigator is about 500 rubles. One aquafumigator destroys parasites over an area of up to 30 m2.
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