Regent 800 against insects - how to use the insecticide?

The insecticidal agent "Regent" has proven itself very well among effective and affordable means for controlling insects. The main active chemical element of the drug Regent 800 VG is a new generation synthetic insecticide fipronil , this toxic substance has a nerve-paralytic effect on indoor and garden pests.

Insects have not yet developed resistance to fipronil, discovered not so long ago by French chemists. Let's look at the composition of the drug, its features and instructions for use in everyday life and in the garden, and also pay attention to reviews from customers who have tried it in action.

Purpose and application

The insecticidal drug "Regent", originally developed to control the number of agricultural pests, subsequently became widely used to combat household insects:

1. In agriculture. “Regent” is effectively used against pests from the orders of Orthoptera and Coleoptera ( ground beetle , bug bug (younger instar larvae), leech , Colorado potato beetle , locust ), as well as soil-dwelling pests (mole cricket, etc.) However, the scale of application is limited by high toxicity .
2. For the purposes of medical, sanitary and household disinsection, "Regent" is used to destroy synanthropic cockroaches, ants , bedbugs in residential, industrial, medical, children's, and food facilities.
3. Thanks to the systemic action of fipronil, Regent can be used in veterinary medicine against fleas and ticks .

Drug "Regent, VG", 80%

What pests is Regent effective against?

The contact-intestinal insecticidal preparation has a long period of protective action and is intended to combat a wide range of insect pests. Effective against Orthoptera, Coleoptera and soil-dwelling insects. Regent 800 has a detrimental effect on cockroaches, bed bugs, Colorado potato beetles, mole crickets, leech beetles, bread bugs and locusts.

Composition and dosage form

The active ingredient (a.i.) of the insecticide “Regent” is fipronil , from the group of phenylpyrazoles.

The drug is available in the form:

— water-dispersible granules (“Regent, VDG”) , 80% concentration (800g/kg). This is the main form of release. Packaged in bags or ampoules of 0.2g, 0.5g, 1g. or bottles of 100g. and 1l.

- con) , concentration 25g/kg. Currently rare, it is packaged in sealed bags or ampoules.

Preparation "Regent, CE", emulsion concentrate

"Regent" is fipronil

The main active ingredient is fipronil. Additional agents (with pest control properties) are chlorophos and permethrin. Of course, in the liquid form of the drug, water becomes another substance. Fipronil powder appears as colorless crystalline granules with a musty odor.

The molecule does not break down at room temperature, but begins to decompose when exposed to sunlight. It remains stable in a neutral or slightly acidic environment. In an alkaline environment it begins to decompose.

Operating principle of "Regent"

The drug works on the contact-intestinal principle of influencing the insect - when the substance comes into contact with the legs or chitinous membranes, or when the drug is eaten with food. Fipronil blocks the transmission of nerve impulses, which leads to paralysis and subsequent death of the insect.

The insecticide "Regent" is characterized by a high speed of action; in the first 3-5 hours after application of the drug, the pest stops feeding, and irreversible paralysis occurs within 24 hours.

The protective effect of fipronil-based drugs is about 14 days.

Application

The drug is used only in liquid form. Dry powder must first be dissolved in water. The substance is applied using a spray bottle. Please note that the powder does not dissolve well - about a liter of water is required for 2 mg of active substance, so do not ask for liquid. Only fresh solution is suitable for use.

In room

According to the instructions for the Regent insecticide, for proper treatment it is necessary:

1. Do some general cleaning.
2. Seal all utensils, hygiene products (toothbrushes, etc.), personal items and food in bags. You can simply take them out of the apartment being processed.
3. Using a spray bottle, you need to thoroughly spray the entire room, not missing the space under the bathtub, cracks in the boards, the gap between the wall and the laminate, baseboard. To treat fabrics and carpets you need 2-3 times more product. Mattresses in beds need to be treated on all sides.
4. After treatment, you cannot enter the room for about an hour.
5. Next, you will need to ventilate the apartment.
6. After that, you need to wipe all surfaces with which people will come into contact with a salt solution.

Location on

Most often, Regent is used in agriculture. Typically used to kill insects from the order Coleoptera and Orthoptera. Typical targets for the product are ants, mole crickets, Colorado potato beetles, locusts, ground beetles and others.

The product tolerates rain, frost, heat and bad weather well. However, it is destroyed faster by UV rays, so it is advisable to spray the solution in cloudy weather, in the evening. After the first treatment, you will need to do a second one 2 weeks later to destroy the larvae that hatched from the eggs.

Processing regulations

Regulations for use against agricultural pests

To treat the Colorado potato beetle, leech, etc., dissolve the concentrate at the rate of 0.2 g. in 0.5 l. water, mix thoroughly, bring to a volume of 5-10 liters, adding water (depending on the type of pest) and mix thoroughly again. The resulting working solution is treated against pests by spraying the plants. It is recommended to carry out the treatment in the morning or evening, in calm and not rainy weather (at least 4-6 hours before rain).

The waiting period before harvesting is 30 days, the release time is 3 days.

Regulations for use against household pests

For work, only freshly prepared working solution should be used; the remaining unused solution and the packaging of the drug should be disposed of with household waste.

Release form and instructions for use

The drug is available in granules and liquid form - in ampoules and vials.

To prepare the solution, granules from the package or concentrated liquid from the ampoule are diluted with warm water. The volume of liquid is calculated individually, based on the approximate number of pests. The less water you take for dilution, the higher the concentration of the solution.

The substance belongs to chemical class 2 poisons and can be dangerous to humans. When working with the drug, you must strictly follow the instructions and observe safety precautions.

For room treatment :

• prepare the room (remove food, plants, remove people, animals, aquarium fish from the room), close windows and doors tightly;
• 5 g of the substance/1 ampoule should be dissolved in 250 ml of water, for preventive treatment - in 1 liter;
• spray the areas where insects are most concentrated with a spray bottle; the room cannot be used for 2 hours;
• After the time has passed, ventilate the room well.

On the garden plot, the rules for using the drug differ:

• the solution is prepared at the rate of 10 liters per 100 square meters of soil;
• It is recommended to treat the area in calm, dry weather, at an air temperature of +12 to +25 degrees;
• The timing of spraying with the drug is tied to the ripening of the fruit, and treatment should not be carried out less than a month before harvest.

One of the important properties of the drug is resistance to moisture. The product can remain on the leaves of plants, maintaining its activity up to 75%, even if it rained half an hour after spraying.

The product should be stored at average temperature, observing the expiration dates indicated on the packaging, away from food and out of the reach of children. The manufacturer guarantees that, subject to storage rules, the drug will retain its quality for two years from the date of production. The prepared solution cannot be stored and must be used immediately.

Against cockroaches and bedbugs

To kill bedbugs and cockroaches, the product is diluted, taking into account the number of pests in the room; the larger the insect population, the more concentrated the solution should be. For the first treatment with a large number of insects, 1 sachet or ampoule of the drug must be mixed in 250 ml of warm water , if the number of pests is small, then in 500 ml. For preventive treatment, the product is diluted in a liter of water. The finished mixture is poured into a container with a spray bottle.

Treat the room by wiping or spraying the solution on the floor, baseboards, and walls. You should remove furniture and household appliances and treat all possible habitats and paths of movement of insects, as well as the underside of mattresses and upholstered furniture. Thorough treatment of cracks and cracks in the walls using a solution that is drawn into a regular syringe will help increase the effectiveness of pest control.

Processing should be carried out with windows and doors tightly closed. The premises cannot be used for several hours. After the time has passed, the room should be thoroughly ventilated.

After treatment, you should wipe the most accessible areas with a soap-salt or soda solution to remove any remaining product and minimize the likelihood of contact with it.

Any detergent should be added to the floor cleaning water to protect people and animals from possible contact with the toxic chemical.

To completely remove cockroaches from the house, you need to re-treat the room after a week, since during this time new individuals will hatch from the eggs. Only through proper processing and cleanliness can you get rid of unwanted six-legged neighbors forever.

Against the Colorado potato beetle and mole cricket

The Colorado potato beetle is more susceptible to chemical elements than the cockroach. Therefore, to treat the above-ground parts of potatoes, the concentration of the product can be reduced and the drug can be diluted in 1-2 liters of water. The prepared solution is sprayed on infected plants. This will help get rid of the striped leaf borer for a month. Treatment should be carried out no more than twice per season in dry, windless weather. The last treatment should be at least 30 days before the potato harvest.

Among garden pests, the mole cricket is particularly voracious. To the delight of summer residents, Regent can also fight such an underground pest.

To do this, make bait based on porridge from barley, rice, oats or wheat. The fresher the bait, the more actively the mole cricket will absorb it. Therefore, there is no need to prepare porridge for future use. Add one ampoule of Regent to the cooked porridge and mix thoroughly. To attract mole crickets, add 2 tablespoons of unrefined “fragrant” sunflower oil to the resulting mixture.

The bait is laid out near the mole cricket burrows or oblong holes several centimeters deep are made in the ground, the porridge is placed in them and sprinkled with earth. It’s better to put a board or piece of plywood on top so that birds don’t get to the poison.

If there is a large population of mole crickets in the area, then watering the area with a solution will be more effective. To do this, one bottle of Regent must be dissolved in 5 liters of water.

Restrictions and security

Insecticide "Regent" refers to:

• classified as class 2 for humans, the drug is safe for earthworms and soil microorganisms;
• Class 1 hazard for bees, the drug is extremely dangerous and toxic for them.

When working with the drug, generally accepted precautions should be observed:

• do not use food containers for breeding;
• use PPE - gloves, respirator, protective clothing, etc.;
• During work, it is strictly forbidden to eat, drink, or smoke;
• After work, wash your face and hands with soap and rinse your mouth.

When spraying the working solution, children and animals should be removed from the work area.

The manufacturer prohibits mixing the drug with other pesticides.

Storage conditions: should be stored separately from food and medicines, out of the reach of children. Storage temperature 0…+25C.

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Description of goods

Regent 800 is a broad-spectrum insecticide. Effective against most insects that cause discomfort in everyday life. The main components of the drug are fipronil, permethrin and chlorophos. Rapidly penetrating the blood of pests, they have a detrimental effect on their vital functions, leaving no chance of survival for any individual.

A long period of protective action allows you to minimize the chance of repeated insect invasion, reliably protecting your home for a month after treatment. In addition, Regent 800 easily copes even with those populations that have previously developed resistance to other insecticides.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of using the drug "Regent":

• no smell;
• high speed of initial impact;
• highly effective over a wide temperature range, stable at high temperatures in field conditions;
• applicable to insect pests resistant to insecticides of other chemical classes;
• ease of use and cost-effectiveness;
• no chemical aggressiveness;
• affects a large number of insects, including both adults and larvae;
• non-phytotoxic if the instructions for use are followed.

The disadvantages include:

• restrictions on the use of the drug associated with the toxicity of fipronil to bees and warm-blooded animals;
• for medical disinsection, due to the high toxicity of the active substance fipronil for warm-blooded animals, only bait stations and gels based on it are allowed;
• The presence of tolerance to fipronil in different populations of plants and insects limits the long-term use of the drug. Therefore, Regent is an excellent component of insecticide rotation schemes, including when used as food baits.

Preparation of the solution

Each package has a different amount of the drug and a different concentration of the substance. For example, to destroy the Colorado potato beetle, a package of Regent 800 (80% concentration) is dissolved in 20 liters of water, 500 milligrams each. And the product in 12.8 ml bags in the form of an emulsion (with a concentration of 2.5%) is diluted in 8-9 liters. Therefore, in each case you need to look at the ratio separately.

In general, we can say that 0.5 g or 0.5 ml of active substance per 10-20 liters of water is enough.

In addition, the concentrations for the Colorado potato beetle and other insect species are very different. To destroy household pests (cockroaches, bedbugs, ants), the same packet of Regent 800 is diluted in 200-250 milliliters of water. This difference in concentration is due to the fact that the product was originally developed as an insecticide against Colorado potato beetles, but later began to be used against all pests.