The modern remedy, under the name “Dichlorvos”, familiar from childhood, has inherited, perhaps, only the name itself and unprecedented popularity. Now the drug "Dichlorvos" is based on a completely different composition, it is not so toxic and asphyxiating.
Of course, it has not lost its former effectiveness, otherwise people would have stopped buying it long ago. For those who plan to purchase “Dichlorvos” for bedbugs, it will be useful to know the capabilities of this product to completely remove bloodsuckers, as well as the features of its use.
Action
The combination of substances included in the pyrethroid group explains the high effectiveness of the insecticide. The active components have a neuroparalytic effect on harmful insects. Pyrethroids disrupt the transmission of nerve impulses, the insect’s organs do not function properly, and after some time the pest dies.
Dichlorvos Neo based on three active substances has a complex effect:
- through the digestive system;
- penetrates the respiratory tract;
- enters the body of pests and parasites upon contact with treated areas (contact-surface action).
How does the drug act on bedbugs?
You should not rely on Dichlorvos as a panacea for bedbugs.
- It is capable of destroying only those parasites that are directly affected by its microscopic drops.
- Individuals that avoid direct contact with the drug may survive.
- When a poisonous mixture is sprayed, the drug hits the bloodsucker, penetrates its chitinous shell and infects the parasite from the inside.
- The components of the mixture enhance the deadly effect.
- First, the bug loses coordination, then loses the ability to move.
- After muscular and nervous paralysis, respiratory function disappears and death occurs.
Important! The laid bedbug eggs may well not be harmed! And then, in less than a week, adult active bedbugs will again appear in the home, which will not fail to bite the owners at night.
Manufacturers
The modern market provides a considerable range of this product. The price of one can varies from 100 to 200 rubles. You can buy Dichlorvos at any store that sells household chemicals.
Let's look at the most popular and effective options.
"Neo"
It is produced by Arnest. The product differs from others in that it is odorless, but there are also options with lemon and mint flavoring. Is potent. It contains substances that enhance the penetration of poison into the body of the bug.
"Clean house"
It is an aerosol based on insecticides that are harmless to humans. Therefore, it is not considered a highly effective remedy. This product is not effective when exposed to ultraviolet light.
"Varan"
Highly effective option. Its residual effect lasts up to three weeks. Therefore, this remedy helps to kill the emerging larvae.
"Triple Strike"
Effective only in direct contact with insects. Completely harmless to humans.
"Combat"
The product is available in two forms:
- Super spray or Super spray Plus is an effective remedy for bed bugs;
- Multispray is a highly effective broad-spectrum product.
All products are considered highly effective, but are not able to destroy bedbug eggs. They have a high cost. After airing the room where the treatment was carried out, the effect of these sprays completely stops.
"Raid"
It is based on cypermethrin and prallethrin - substances to which bedbugs are able to get used and develop resistance. Therefore, the product is not considered particularly effective. It can be used for minor infestations. The product has a strong odor and leaves a cloudy film on the treated surfaces.
"Extra"
Product from Thunder company. It has the fastest possible effect thanks to the substances that it contains. It has a strong odor, so treatment should only be carried out with a mask or respirator. An ineffective product that needs to be used several times to completely kill insects.
Advantages of the drug "Dichlorvos"
In addition to the guaranteed death of bedbugs when drops of Dichlorvos come into direct contact with them, the drug has a number of other advantages, which is why it is most often chosen as a remedy against parasites.
The combination of these advantages leaves Dichlorvos among the leaders for many years.
Features of preparing the premises for processing
By adhering to the recommended rules, you can effectively eradicate settled bedbugs using Dichlorvos. Advance preparation of housing will occupy an important place in such an important event.
Important! When buying a product, ask about its consumption and take it with the expectation that you will definitely have enough of it! Add the vertical surfaces that you plan to treat to the area of the room.
Precautionary measures
Dichlorvos NEO can cause severe poisoning of the body . To avoid this, you need to take certain precautions:
when processing hard-to-reach places, it is better to use special attachments;- prepare the room before the procedure;
- do not inhale the substance, be sure to wear a respirator or mask;
- Do not use dichlorvos during pregnancy under any circumstances;
- worry about gloves, a gown and glasses in advance.
If you experience nausea, diarrhea, breathing or vision problems, or seizures, contact your healthcare professional right away. As first aid, take the victim to fresh air. Under no circumstances should you allow him to drink carbonated water, laxatives, sniff ammonia, or induce vomiting without permission. If the aerosol gets on exposed skin, treat the area with a weak soda solution.
Reviews
“We live with our family in rented housing. A month ago I had to move to a new apartment. On the very first night we encountered a problem in the form of bedbugs in the sofa. The next morning I immediately went to the store and bought Varan dichlorvos. They immediately treated the sofa and the entire room. The product helped instantly and we never encountered this problem again.”
Angelina, Kursk
“For those living in a private house, insects are not uncommon. But the appearance of bedbugs is a special problem. Waking up one day from bites, I discovered these unexpected “guests”. Naturally, in the morning I immediately went to the store, where they offered me Dichlorvos “Neo”. Upon returning home, I immediately carried out the treatment. There was no unpleasant odor from the product. After treatment, I discovered that only some of the insects died. Therefore, we had to process the house again. So in a few times I got rid of bedbugs"
Marina, Omsk
“During spring cleaning, my wife discovered bedbugs under the carpet. I needed to act immediately, so I went to the store to buy bedbug repellent. There I chose Dichlorvos, which my wife immediately sprayed on the carpet. After half an hour, all the bedbugs died. Haven't appeared again yet"
Nikolay, Rostov
“We took the children to their grandmother in the village. Upon arrival, we found bedbugs in the house. We immediately bought Dichlorvos and treated the house. But the result was practically zero. After a while we processed it again and got the same thing. We realized that we needed to buy something else to solve the problem. Dichlorvos did not help us"
Ulyana, Pskov
Consequences
Dichlorvos is characterized by the fact that its exposure causes both immediate consequences (complications) and long-term consequences.
Complications appear within two weeks from the moment the substance enters the human blood. The patient begins to suffer from:
- toxic hepatitis;
- nephropathy;
- pneumonia;
- dystrophy of the heart muscle.
Long-term consequences appear within three years from the moment the substance enters the human blood. The patient begins to suffer from:
- astheno-vegetative syndrome : disturbances in the functioning of internal organs due to poor functioning of the autonomic system;
- myeloradiculitis : simultaneous inflammation of the human spinal cord and spinal roots;
- polyneuritis : diseases of the peripheral nervous system.
For pregnant women, dichlorvos poisoning is doubly dangerous. If it occurs during an early period, the fetus may freeze. If during the last months, the fetus may develop developmental abnormalities or even the death of the unborn child.
Disadvantages of Dichlorvos
In addition to the obvious advantages, the drug also has weaknesses that must be taken into account when starting to fight bedbugs.
Important! Bedbugs that remain unharmed after treatment with Dichlorvos can later develop resistance to the components of the drug and not be harmed at all during repeated treatment!
What to do after treatment
Your actions after the event are no less important; the safety of your family members depends on it.
Important! If you have any unused product, keep it away from fire and children's eyes!
Source
Varieties
An ideal remedy for cockroaches should combine two main characteristics: mercilessness towards insects and a low level of toxicity for humans and animals. From the wide range of products presented in hardware stores, several of the most popular can be identified. These are analogues of Dichlorvos, which are sold under other or combined names. Their characteristics are given in the table.
Table - Characteristics of popular cockroach repellents similar to Dichlorvos
| Name | Active components | Peculiarities | Price, rubles (data as of January 2022) |
| "Varan" | — Tetramethrin; - cypermethrin; -dimethyldichlorovinylphosphate | — Activity for 12 days; - the smell of lemon; — required exposure time — 7 hours | 100 |
| "Clean house" | — Tetramethrin; - cyphenothrin | — Designed to process 20 square meters. m.; - without smell; — required exposure time — 48 hours; - repeated events - in a week | 200 |
| "Neo" | — Permethrin; - cypermethrin; — piperonyl butoxide | — Activity for 5 days; - odorless, lemon scent, mint scent; — required exposure time — 15 minutes; — designed to process 15 sq. m.; - low probability of resistance | 150 |
| "Raid" | - Cypermethrin; - prallethrin; - imiprotrine | — Activity for 15 days; — contact impact; — designed to process 20 sq. m.; - forms an oily film on the surface | 250 |
How to properly treat a room
In fact, processing is not particularly difficult, but it does have some peculiarities.
During this time, the insecticides included in the drug mixture will fulfill their task - the bedbugs will be exterminated.
Important! If after some time the bug bites resume, the baiting will need to be organized again!
Old name with new line-up
Most modern housewives are afraid to poison cockroaches with Dichlorvos. On one side of the scale is effectiveness against household pests, and on the other is terrible odor and toxicity. But modern means have little in common with their Soviet counterpart. Manufacturers only took as a basis the familiar name, which is associated among buyers with mercilessness towards household pests.
Soviet cockroach poison is the organophosphate insecticide dimethyldichlorovinylphosphate (abbreviated as dichlorvos). The substance is toxic, merciless to insects, and also dangerous to humans and warm-blooded animals. “Dichlorvos” was used forcedly, since there were no worthy analogues. The dust, merciless towards insects, was even more dangerous for humans, and non-toxic substances had no effect on pests.
The composition of modern Dichlorvos is based on pyrethroids - the least toxic to humans among the known insecticides. These are synthetic analogues of pyrethrins, natural insecticides found in the flowers of some plants (for example, Dalmatian chamomile). Pyrethroids fight insects much more effectively, and their residual activity lasts an order of magnitude longer.
Fleas
Dichlorvos can only be used to remove fleas when treating pet bedding, carpets, and furniture, but it should not be applied to the pets themselves.
Flea
It is necessary to spray the aerosol on the walls to a height of up to 1 m (the height of an insect's jump). After 10-12 days, the treated items must be washed in the hottest possible water, and the walls and furniture must be thoroughly washed with detergents.
