The Fas smoke bomb is designed to remove various pathogenic microorganisms (primarily fungi and mold), as well as insects and small rodents. It can be used in various rooms: from greenhouses to basements.
Using the product is quite simple, you must either strictly follow all safety regulations: since the product is based on a toxic substance. FAS should be used in protective clothing, always with a respirator or other means of respiratory protection.
We will look at the rest of the usage details below.
Negative reviews
The resulting sulfur dioxide settles and, in the presence of moisture (condensation and moisture from all kinds of fruits and vegetables), dissolves, creating sulfurous acid.
Of course you know its impact.
Until it is neutralized, it will not calm down.
The stench will be terrible and will not disappear for a long time. Everything oiled is a complete scribe, and you can’t even wear a padded jacket.
I especially don’t recommend it for the underground floors of houses.
In general, this thing is only good for sabotage at a rural disco. For better storage of workpieces, there are much more humane and effective means.
Neutral reviews
Advantages:
Disinfects and disinfects, dries and fights insect pests.
Flaws:
The effect lasts no more than 3 months, I did not have a wick, it is toxic - you need to be careful when storing and using it.
Since I live in a private house, every autumn before the new harvest I treat the cellar with a sulfur bomb “Fas”. This must be done, because it will not be possible to disinfect the cellar with a regular fire - it will only dry it out.
Sulfur dioxide, released when the bomb burns, is toxic, so you must take precautions and not enter the treated room during treatment (24-36 hours) and after (you need to ventilate the room for 48 hours). The smell when burning is unpleasantly sour. When storing, you must also be careful and protect the saber from dampness.
Before processing, you need to close the cellar lid and plug all the cracks. One bomb is enough for me for the cellar, since the impact area is up to 10 m3.
The packaging says that the checker is set on fire using a special wick, but I didn’t find it. They just lit a small fire of birch bark and wood chips and put a saber on top - it burned to the ground.
The effect lasts for 3 months, so using a saber to fight rats and mice is ineffective. Believe me, you won’t scare them, they will come back. And mold appears again closer to spring. But the checker does not provide a long-term guarantee.
Can be used not only in the cellar, but also in the greenhouse.
I will recommend this checker to everyone, because you can’t do without it.
Advantages:
price, convenience.
Flaws:
designed for 3 months, does not cope well with mold and mildew, is toxic.
Back in June, when my brother was visiting, I forced him to caulk my underground floor in the house (it was not refrigerated well and the potatoes were growing very strongly). When all the work was completed, we noticed the mold and my brother advised me to buy a cellar checker. But it only caught my eye recently; of course, I bought it.
At the top of the sulfur bomb is a wick. It can be cut into the amount you need, but my subfloor was suitable for the consumption rate (such a block is used for 5-10 cubic meters) and so I decided to use it completely. According to the instructions, it cannot be placed in a metal dish, and the floor is wooden, so I placed it on the floor right in this saucer and lit the wick. Since the sulfur dioxide released during combustion is very toxic, I had to quickly “remove” from the underground, but I noticed how the checker was burning: a spot of neon light. According to the instructions, you need to wait a day, or even 36 hours, but my saber stood for 12-14 hours (I left it overnight), and in the morning curiosity prevailed and I looked into the underground.
There was such a pile of ash left. And in fact there was no smell anymore, but there was mold, but not as much as before. And it hung like lifeless white threads. I also had to treat it with white to be sure. But a couple of spiders were absolutely dead. Of course, it’s too early to talk about the further effect, but it’s clear that I will buy checkers, especially since there is still an effect, there’s no fuss with them, the price is 42 rubles. What won’t you do for the sake of the harvest! ))
Advantages:
effective, not expensive.
Flaws:
acrid odor, odor.
Despite the fact that we have been keeping chickens for many years, this is the first time we have encountered a problem with mites. First, we noticed that several chickens became lethargic and some fell on their feet. This went on for several days until several chickens died. We put the remaining patients in a box and then we finally understood what was going on. At night, the mites crawled throughout the box.
The next day, my husband went to the market and bought a FAS sulfur bomb. It's very cheap. Our chicken coop is small, so one checker was enough for us.
Before using the product, we cleaned the chicken coop, swept it, closed the windows, my husband put the saber itself in an iron bucket and set it on fire. There is a special wick that smolders and the saber emits acrid smoke. We closed the door to the chicken coop tightly, but still, smoke came out through the cracks. When working with a saber, you need to put a mask on your face and try to leave the room being processed as quickly as possible.
Our saber burned for about an hour. We didn’t open the chicken coop for another day so that everything inside the barn would become saturated with smoke. Afterwards, we opened the chicken coop and ventilated it for a couple of days. Only after this, with peace of mind, we moved the bird back into the chicken coop. Now we carefully examine the chickens and so far no mites have been noticed.
I recommend FAS sulfur checker to all summer residents and livestock breeders.
Two clarifications. Gaseous sulfur dioxide is formed, dissolving in water to form sulfuric acid. There is always moisture in the basement, so I would take the cans out. And one more thing - you need to plug all the cracks in the garage floor (cellar ceiling), and open the garage for ventilation. Yes, in fact, all this is written in the instructions for the checker. If you break the jars, coat the lids with grease
Enough for at least a year.
When a sulfur bomb burns, sulfur oxides are formed - sulfuric (mainly) and sulfurous anhydrides. The combination of sulfuric anhydride with water is unstable and disintegrates. Oxidizing it to sulfur, which forms sulfuric acid, requires high temperatures (400-500 degrees), which you simply do not have. So just ventilate and that's it.
PS. While I was writing, my throat began to feel sore—I had taken a sip of this very thing at one time. anhydride.
How does colored smoke work?
Inside there is a pyrotechnic composition that produces smoke of different shades. After lighting the wick or pulling the upper ring, clouds of varying densities and various shades begin to burst out. The colored smoke burns for about 60-90 seconds.
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Positive reviews
Advantages:
Efficiency, price.
In a wooden greenhouse at the end of the gardening season, I decided to use a sulfur bomb to disinfect and destroy insect pests. The use of sulfur bombs is quite universal, both for basements, cellars, greenhouses and hotbeds.
The manufacturer took care of colorful packaging and clear instructions.
After unpacking, all that remains is to simply light the wick and leave the room, of course following the manufacturer’s instructions.
When the checker begins to smolder well, the smoke finds all imaginable and inconceivable cracks in the holes, which is better to be nearby and not think about! I left it in the greenhouse overnight.
The effectiveness of the sulfur bomb is very high, the only limitation stated by the manufacturer is that metal products must be protected to avoid corrosion.
I used it in a wooden greenhouse, I think I could try using it in a painted metal one.
Good afternoon Probably, my review will be of interest only to gardeners, since the review will be about the sulfur garden bomb “FAS” for treating greenhouses, cellars and basements.
The cost of a checker is 35 rubles. Produced by Agrovit LLC (Moscow region, Balashikha).
The weight of the checker is 300 gr. One checker is enough to treat a greenhouse with an area of 5 cubic meters. m., cellar or vegetable pit - 5-10 cubic meters. m.
I bought a checker in late autumn, but did not have time to treat the greenhouse, since after the burning of the checker, the greenhouse must be closed within 24 hours, the processing process is in progress, and then the greenhouse is completely ventilated within 48 hours. Since the weather in the fall was unstable, we decided to leave the treatment until the spring.
The other day I went to the garden and treated the greenhouse.
I tried to photograph as much as possible everything that happens to the saber during the smoldering process. But it was difficult to photograph all the stages, since the saber has a very pungent and suffocating smell of smoke.
She placed the checker vertically in the greenhouse, put a wick on top and set it on fire. And already on the small burn I smelled sulfur. I decided to immediately leave the greenhouse. And as soon as I took a step, the smell of sulfur entered the bronchi and a suffocating cough ensued.
She closed the entrance doors to the greenhouse. The checker was smoldering. The entire smoldering process took approximately 40-60 minutes.
From time to time I opened a crack in the door to see what was happening with the checker. The entire greenhouse was in fog. But when I opened the door a little, the smell seeped out and began to sting my eyes. I decided not to take any more risks.
The next day I arrived, opened all the doors for ventilation and saw that the garlic that I had growing there (grew on its own), all the leaves of the garlic had turned white and withered.
The composition of the checker: sulfur, gypsum only for giving shape.
Attention!
Sulfur block cannot be used together with other processing agents.
I really liked the sulfur checker. A very effective remedy for combating mold, insects and others. Now, knowing the whole process, I will take care of processing the greenhouse both in autumn and spring.
The Fas checker is designed to combat rodents, fungal microorganisms and insects that can harm the harvested crop. Convenient to use, affordable and widespread (sold in every city) - it is a convenient means of pest control.
Despite the ease of use, the checker must be used in compliance with all safety rules.
Pros and cons of using
The use of sulfur bombs for fumigation of non-residential premises is beneficial, but can also cause some harm.
Main advantages:
- low cost;
- minor labor costs;
- ease of use;
- large range of action;
- high permeability to hard-to-reach places;
- wide range of applications.
Disadvantages of use:
- high level of toxicity for humans, warm-blooded animals, fish, bees;
- have a destructive effect on metal;
- destroy not only pathogenic, but also beneficial soil microflora;
- preliminary preparation of the premises is required.
What is a sulfur bomb Fas: composition, weight
The main active ingredient is sulfur: the composition of the universal FAS checker consists of 80% of it. Product weight is 300 g (+- 5%). The outer skin of the product is made of polycarbonate. The shape can be cylindrical or triangular.
The product package includes a wick so that it can be lit. The wick is long enough so that after setting fire the user can leave the treated area in a timely manner.
The Fas checker looks similar to a military smoke grenade (the casing of which is also made of carbonate), and the principle of its use is exactly the same. Therefore, when transporting a product to a dacha through traffic police checkpoints, problems may arise with explaining its purpose.
Where is it sold and how much does it cost?
You can purchase the Fas checker in stores specializing in pest control products. Sometimes it is sold in flower shops and home improvement stores. You need to look for it in the insect control department.
Checker Fas and its packaging
The average cost is 50-70 rubles.
Purpose: where and for what can the Fas smoke bomb be used?
The main purpose is to destroy fungal microorganisms (mold), remove small rodents (for example, it can be used against mice) and fight insects.
The product is not intended for treatment of residential premises . It can only be used in non-residential premises: basements, greenhouses, hotbeds, as well as in outbuildings after relocating pets from them.
Basements must be treated before storing food. Processing of greenhouses is carried out after harvesting, before the next planting.
The Fas checker should be used in the following cases:
For disinfection purposes. The product is used to destroy mold microorganisms and some types of bacteria. You can use the product in the cellar and in the greenhouse to combat mold. This method is quite effective: smoke easily penetrates into all corners, neutralizing mold deposits.
For disinfestation purposes. The product is perfect for killing insects (cockroaches, ants, bedbugs, etc.).
For breeding small animals (moles, mice, rats). The saber simply drives away the most persistent rodents, and kills the weaker ones, paralyzing the nervous system.
- To combat unwanted vegetation (for example, moss).
Is the Fas checker dangerous for humans, crops, and plants?
The manufacturer assures that the smoke from the bomb does not affect the human body (when wearing a respirator or gas mask), and if it does, it is minimal. In fact, inhaling sulfur dioxide is dangerous, so when using the product you should definitely use protective equipment and leave the room as soon as possible after setting it on fire.
There is a potential risk to human health. The hazard class of the product during combustion is second (dangerous compounds). It is not recommended to stay in the treated area for a long time, even in PPE (personal protective equipment).
Instructions on the package
The effect of smoke on the body of animals is fatal - therefore, they (if we are talking about pets) must be removed from the room being treated, as serious disruptions to the functioning of internal organs are possible. It's all about the sulfur contained in the product: when it burns, it releases dangerous sulfur dioxide.
Smoke from a bomb can negatively affect various foods and plants (from potatoes to flowers). All products (even canned ones) must be removed from the area being treated.
When and why is it used?
Sulfur bombs are used to treat cellars and vegetable stores before storing crops. As a result, vegetables and fruits are preserved much longer without losing their consumer qualities.
Smoke sulfur bombs are also used for disinfestation and disinfection of greenhouses and greenhouses after harvest from harmful insects, pathogenic organisms and fungi. As a result, the likelihood of crop damage in the next season is reduced, and this in turn greatly facilitates plant care.
The use of smoke sulfur bombs in non-residential premises and against mold is justified. This product also helps reduce humidity levels.
Application
Composition of sulfur bomb Fas
The sulfur bomb contains a minimum number of components. The main one is sulfur, there is 80% of it in the checker, there is also a special filler to give it shape.
Available in two types, differing in shape:
- Face sulfur bomb Universal weighing 300 grams. It is a solid cylinder and a wick is included separately. The photo often shows the cylinder divided into smaller pieces. You can do this yourself by cutting it into several pieces with a sharp object. .
- Fas sulfur bomb Standard 300 grams. It has the shape of a volumetric triangle. Packaged in a cardboard box. There must be a wick for ignition. .
In dry form, sulfur is practically non-toxic (has a hazard class of 4 for humans - slightly hazardous). Operating principle
During combustion, a chemical reaction occurs, and ordinary sulfur reacts with oxygen in the air and turns into sulfur oxide (anhydride). This substance is very volatile and can penetrate into any cracks and holes in the shortest possible time.
It has a characteristic pungent odor, heavier than air. In addition, sulfuric anhydride is chemically very active and toxic to all warm-blooded animals. To destroy a colony of rats, mice and even moles, the method of gassing a room is often used. When the concentration of sulfur oxide in the room is 0.1%, rodents die within 20 minutes.
Upon contact with water, sulfurous acid is formed, which corrodes everything around it. This is the basis of its action against mold and mildew.
Sulfur oxide is extremely toxic; if it enters the human respiratory tract, it causes acute poisoning. Therefore, it is very important to follow all instructions and not violate them.
What pests is the sulfur bomb Fas effective against?
Fas sulfur block is used for disinfection and disinfestation of premises. Here are the problems it can solve:
Chemical bomb against bloodsuckers, operating principle indoors
The active ingredient is permethrin 13% in combination with excipients. (Amonium, fir oil, organic substrate...)
The ratio of insecticide deposited on the surface is about 1 mg per 1 cubic meter; such a concentration can only be achieved by ordering disinfestation.
The smoke bomb has proven itself to be a ruthless killer against bedbugs.
Within 60-120 minutes, volatile vapors of insecticides are released into the air, which penetrate into the most hidden places that people cannot reach, including smoke that penetrates the upholstery of furniture.
The settled smoke is absorbed through chitin, falling on the bodies of bedbugs, penetrating into the respiratory system, the smoke causes a nerve disorder. This is how Checker City kills bedbugs.
After the smoke settles, a protective film forms on the surfaces; it serves as a barrier against the reappearance of bedbugs for 5-7 days, simultaneously destroying not only bedbugs, but also most other parasites (cockroaches, fleas, ants, mosquitoes, spiders, etc.) film, the bloodsucker is guaranteed the same nervous paralysis and rapid death.
Important! Toxic smoke does not affect the eggs; to destroy the colony, repeat the treatment completely after 14 days.
Instructions for use of the Fas smoke bomb
Consumption - one sulfur block Fas is designed to treat a room of 5 square meters. Therefore, if the area of your basement is 20 sq.m. you will need 4 smoke bombs. If you are using more than two checkers at a time, you will need a partner to quickly light it.
If the area is small, you can divide the smoke bomb into several parts and spread it evenly around the perimeter of the room being treated.
How to light it?
To light the Fas checker, a wick is included in the kit. It should be placed on top of the checker and set on fire. The wick burning time is 2 minutes. During this time you must leave the premises.
What is it and how it works
Sulfur smoke bombs are simple designs that consist of a set of tablets of 5, 6, 7, 10 pieces. or sold in powder form, packaged in metal containers. Any smoke sulfur bomb contains sulfur. Its mass fraction is 75-80%.
The product comes with a wick, which ensures safe ignition of the sulfur bomb. Its burning duration is 2 minutes.
The principle of operation of these funds is simple. After their activation, toxic smoke begins to be released, filling the entire space in the room and penetrating into the most inaccessible places. Thanks to this, sulfur bombs are significantly more effective than other chemicals with fungicidal, insecticidal, and acaricidal effects. They also have an affordable price.
Where can I use the Fas checker?
The most important and important rule is not to use FAS sulfur bomb in residential buildings and especially apartments. The gas is very toxic (hazard class two) and can cause severe burns to internal organs if inhaled.
The following describes the places where you can use a checker.
For greenhouses
Before planting, it is recommended to treat the greenhouses with a smoke bomb Fas. This will help neutralize the room from microorganisms that cause plant diseases, fungi and mold.
Smoke should not be used while plants are growing. The smoke causes burns and you will not get a decent harvest.
Greenhouses can be made of polycarbonate, glass and film. If the structure has a metal base, it is not recommended to treat it with a Fas sulfur bomb.
The metal will react with the sulfur oxide and destroy it. The ideal option is if the greenhouse frame is made of plastic or has a wooden base.
Smoke affects microorganisms and insects only during fumigation and for several hours after. No residual effect is observed. Therefore, in case of severe infection with fungus or bacteria, it is recommended to carry out several treatments with an interval of 1 week.
Gardening specialists recommend processing 2 times a year: after harvesting, before the onset of frost. And the second time 2-3 weeks before planting the plants in the ground.
I suggest watching a video of processing in a greenhouse:
Every year, before planting cucumbers, I treat all greenhouses. I have never regretted using Fas sulfur bombs. I take 5 pieces for my area. I close the greenhouses for 2 days and then ventilate them. Cheap and cheerful.
Review by Boris, Moscow region
I have a small greenhouse, there is everything you want to eat. When I first started gardening, I didn’t understand how people’s greenhouses didn’t spoil anything, but I lost a lot of harvest due to fungus and spider mites. As soon as I learned about the sulfur bomb, all my troubles ended.
In the chicken coop
The problem with chicken coops is the presence of parasitic insects, mites, fleas, lice eaters and feather eaters. At high humidity, the development of mold and mildew is also possible.
- To treat the chicken coop with a sulfur bomb Fas, transfer the bird to another room.
- Do your best to seal any cracks through which smoke may leak.
- Move leftover food, water, and iron objects to another room;
- Place the required number of checkers, depending on the area of the chicken coop;
- Fas checkers should be placed away from places that are easily flammable;
- Place the checker on a brick or any other fireproof material;
- Place the wick on top and light it;
- Close the room and allow the process to complete;
- You can use the chicken coop no earlier than after 4 days.
Review by Victoria, Stavropol Territory
I don't really like using sulfur bombs. But this is the most affordable and effective remedy for fleas and lice in the chicken coop.
In the cellar
Sulfur in the Fas checker easily destroys fungi and bacteria in the cellar. After processing, supplies do not deteriorate and it is completely safe to be indoors.
The cellar must not be residential. Before processing, remove all excess. The main rule is that the cellar is not connected to a residential building.
- Food (they will be spoiled);
- Iron objects (they will rust and become unusable);
- Electrical appliances and other equipment.
I carry out the processing in the fall, before putting the potatoes in the cellar. After processing, I know for sure that nothing will deteriorate or rot.
For the bath
Bathhouses are places where it is often damp. Because of this, pathogenic bacteria, fungi and mold can appear.
The danger of processing a bathhouse is that it is all wooden, and this is a flammable item.
The main task is to place the checker in such a way that it cannot ignite everything around. Find a place where there are no flammable objects within half a meter in diameter. Place the checker itself on bricks or other fireproof materials.
Professionals recommend making a mini house with windows out of several bricks, and placing a checker inside. Smoke will spread throughout the room in any case, and the brick will protect against fire.
For pits
The Fas smoke bomb is not suitable for treating open pits. Sulfuric anhydride is very toxic and will cause trouble for everyone around it.
Your task is to make sure that the pit can be hermetically sealed.
In the garage
Garages are very often attacked by rats and mice. There is also no heating and therefore mold and bacteria are frequent neighbors of garages.
The problem is that the garage itself is made of iron, and the tools inside are also made of iron. During processing, the tools and structure of the garage will be damaged.
Step-by-step instruction
When using sulfur bombs, you must adhere to the following algorithm of actions:
- Initially, you need to check and make sure that all through cracks have been plugged and the windows are closed.
- Place a smoke bomb in the center of the room being treated. In this case, it should be placed on a surface made of non-combustible material; ceramic tiles, bulk dishes or brickwork are best suited.
- Pour plain water into the jar in which the checker is placed. In fact, all models have a special mark that shows how much liquid it needs to be filled.
- The jar itself must also be immersed in a container of water.
- Depending on the type of product, a chemical reaction will begin after contact with water or you will need to light the wick using a previously prepared reliable lighter.
- Immediately leave the area being treated.
- After at least three hours, the room must be opened, go inside only wearing a respiratory mask and rubber gloves on your hands. Wet cleaning will be required, as well as high-quality ventilation to get rid of the smell of sulfur burning.
