Tetrix is a Dutch insecticidal drug that has proven itself well on the Russian market. It is used in the work of government organizations and companies involved in pest control.
Tetrix is a concentrated mixture of two drugs: cypermethrin and metaphos (a methyl analogue of thiophos). Professionals note the high effectiveness of this drug. But there are also risks of using it, which we will discuss in this article.
Composition of the drug
Cypermethrin
This is a contact-intestinal insecticide with paralyzing action. It has an equally good effect on the nervous system of larvae and adult bedbugs.
There are 8 isomers of cypermethrin, which have different effects on insects. The substance is stable in an acidic environment. Also, resistant to heat and ultraviolet radiation. However, in an alkaline environment, cypermethrin hydrolyzes and loses its properties. Not dangerous to plants, but poses a threat to small pets, fish and beneficial insects.
If cypermethrin is not washed off, it remains on surfaces for up to 1 month after treatment.
There is no consensus regarding resistance (addiction of bedbugs to the drug).
This pyrethroid was previously thought not to cause resistance. But now there is evidence that addiction occurs after a series of treatments: the enzyme esterase in the gastrointestinal tract of parasites breaks down cypermethrin to the original molecule and makes it safe.
Metaphos
Parathion-methyl, a methyl analogue of thiophos, is an insectoacaricide. It poses a danger to both insects and warm-blooded animals.
The action of methyl parathion is due to its alkylating properties. In the insect's body, it binds vital enzymes (AChE), which leads to disruption of acetylcholine metabolism and poisoning. By type of action, it is a contact poisonous substance with a deep effect.
On the surface of plants, metaphos lasts only 36 hours, in the soil - 7 days. But on non-living objects it can last up to 14 days. It is a highly toxic substance that can cause paralysis and seizures.
The phenomenon of resistance has been proven: after several treatments, races of mites and other insects resistant to metaphos appear.
Exterminators claim that Tetrix has no analogues in terms of effectiveness against bedbugs. But there are effective imported and domestic drugs: GET, Kombat, Raptor, Forsyth, Tsifoks, Fufanon and others.
Cypermethrin
Cypermethrin is a man-made compound that was first created in 1974. Since then, the drug has become a popular choice for controlling pests on plants, and a little later it was used as an active remedy against many types of insects in residential areas.
The US Environmental Protection Agency classifies several products that contain cypermethrin as restricted insecticides due to the potential toxicity of the active substance. Depending on the specific commercial product, a product may be classified as moderately toxic (Class 2) or slightly toxic (Class 3). A similar toxicity class is used in Russia.
How is cypermethrin toxic to insects?
The substance affects the sodium channels of neurons and binds to the lipophilic environment of the membrane. As a result, a depolarizing outflow of ions occurs. Cypermethrin exhibits such properties more strongly when compared with other types of substances of the pyrethroid class.
As a result of these processes, the frequency of tissue contractions increases due to repeated discharges. Soon the parasite dies. The parasite dies as soon as possible
Environmental impact
It must be taken into account that when sprayed, the poison tends to accumulate, but after 20-30 days it is destroyed. For this reason, you should not use the drug uncontrollably, like other drugs.
Advantages and disadvantages
Can I use Tetrix to kill bedbugs myself? Of course it is possible. This is done by many owners who are faced with an invasion of parasites (not only bedbugs, also fleas, cockroaches, ants). But there are a number of problems:
- Price: the smallest bottle of 250 ml costs $25 - $30. Therefore, it is advisable to buy Tetrix together with your neighbors. And treat the entire entrance or riser of the house at once. This, by the way, is the best strategy in the fight against bedbugs.
- Tetrix is difficult to obtain, and there is a possibility of buying a fake. To avoid this, do not buy the product in markets, from hand, on tap, etc., no matter how profitable it may be. Purchase insecticides only from specialized stores, online stores or pest control companies.
However, all the inconvenience and expense are well worth it. After careful and thorough treatment using protective equipment, bedbugs will no longer bother you. Numerous customer reviews and opinions of exterminator experts confirm the effectiveness of Tetrix.
Customer Reviews
“Today 7 months have passed since using Tetrix. Pah-pah-pah, so as not to jinx it, we didn’t see any more bedbugs. I really hope that we have dealt with them.”
Marina
“Yesterday the long-awaited package arrived, we bought Tetrix online. Almost the entire day was spent on processing, carefully processing mattresses, furniture and clothes. Now I can say for sure that the product is really effective! The bedbugs immediately began to crawl out of the sofa and die before our eyes. We woke up this morning to find a lot of dead insects on the floor and no new bites. I recommend!"
Michael
“I bought Tetrix a few days ago. Before work, I cleaned the room early in the morning. In the evening I saw a bunch of bedbugs lying upside down. I didn’t expect such an effect!”
Sergey
“I processed it twice, the first one thoroughly, the second one a week later, but this time the concentration was half as much. Immediately after the first treatment, I went to the country for a few days and a miracle happened, we forgot all these horrors. I recommend Tetrix, as stated, it does not leave any traces, evaporates quickly, the only negative is the weak smell. The drug is worth the money."
Alexander
How to treat a room
Preparing the premises
In rooms, clear access to areas where bedbugs accumulate, move furniture away, dismantle sofas, etc.
Remove pets and their belongings (bedding, toys, bowls, etc.) from the premises. Remove all products and objects that can be treated without poison (bed linen and clothes, toys, personal items, dishes, etc.)
Preparation of the solution
Tetrix is available in 5 liter canisters, 1 liter plastic canisters and 250 ml glass bottles. One small bottle will be enough to treat 120 square meters. The product, which is a yellowish liquid, must be diluted (30 ml per 1 liter of water) in a sprayer or bucket. Water for dilution should be at room temperature or cold.
It is best to apply Tetrix with a spray, but a brush will also work.
Personal protection
A gauze bandage is not enough. The minimum necessary protective equipment is goggles, a respirator, rubber gloves, and boots. It is best to carry out the treatment in protective overalls, but not every farm has one. There should be no one in the premises except the person performing the processing. This primarily applies to pregnant women and children.
Where to look for bedbugs in an apartment, treatment areas
Let's start with the fact that Tetrix is a concentrate that we need to turn into a working aqueous solution. To do this, mix the concentrate with water in proportions according to the instructions. The treatment itself is carried out using a spray bottle or sprayer by spraying the solution onto the surface. We treat walls, floors, furniture. Places under beds and sofas, behind paintings and carpets. Baseboards, cracks, all openings where bedbugs can hide. Ventilation, entrance door threshold, window sills and window frames. The back wall of cabinets, shelves and folding furniture mechanisms. After processing, ventilate well. Upon returning home, wet clean all surfaces that come into contact.
In the morning, the husband, watching the picture of his wife doing her hair and covering her hair with hairspray, says: “You shouldn’t transfer dichlorvos, your cockroaches are immortal!”
Instructions for use
Open windows for constant air flow. Apply the product to:
- ventilation grates,
- sleeping places (beds, sofas, etc.), especially below and on the sides of the walls,
- cracks in the floor, joints with baseboards,
- walls, wallpaper seams, sockets.
Bedbugs can even settle in your computer. Therefore, the processing really must be total.
Important! Under no circumstances should you smoke, eat or drink while baiting bedbugs with Tetrix.
If during the application of the solution you feel dizzy or have excessive dryness in your mouth, then you need to stop treatment and go out into clean air. After baiting, remove all clothes, swim and rinse your mouth with soda solution. Soak contaminated clothing in soap and soda solution and wash.
conclusions
Despite the high cost, the drug copes with the assigned tasks perfectly, and in the shortest possible time. The main thing is to purchase a quality product, not a counterfeit one. One bottle of 250 milliliters is enough for an area of 120 m², which is quite enough for collective treatment; by cooperating with neighbors you can get rid of bedbugs effectively and much cheaper. A bottle is enough to treat 3-4 apartments, and in this case, the price for disinsection of one apartment will be about 600 rubles.
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Xulate s25
A new generation microencapsulated drug from Spanish manufacturers. The cost of 1 liter of product is quite high - 5800 rubles. In online stores you can find 50 ml packaging adapted for household use. This amount is more than enough to process 100 m². There is also Xulat micro - narrow long bottles for home use.
New generation microencapsulated drug Xulat c25
I work as an exterminator in a Moscow company. We purchased a batch of Xulat, it is very popular among customers. The product showed the greatest effectiveness in apartments with average infestation. I can recommend Xulat C25 to people who are afraid of chemical odors, since only fragrance is felt in the preparation. Otherwise, it is inferior to ordinary professional concentrates for fighting insects, and people often neutralize its prolonged effect by cleaning.
Sychlor
The drug is produced in the Netherlands. Requires careful handling and the use of personal protective equipment, as it is classified as class 3 when ingested, and class 2 when volatile. Includes:
- cypermethrin 10%;
- chlorpyrifos 20%;
- solvent;
- emulsifier.
The concentrate is light yellow in color with a rich chemical odor. Effective on cockroaches at all stages of development, household fleas, adult mosquitoes, bedbugs, and ticks. It has a nerve-paralytic effect, causing paralysis and subsequent death of pests. Thanks to the tandem of two active ingredients, it has a detrimental effect even on those insects that have adapted to pesticides.
Anti-cockroach drug Sichlor
All my independent attempts to remove cockroaches from the apartment were unsuccessful. I have tried literally everything that is on the shelves of hardware stores and folk remedies. However, it was not possible to completely destroy the insects. A friend advised me to use professional preparations for cockroaches and gave me a small bottle of Sichlor. The smell of the product is terrible, but it did the job. I didn't even expect such an effect. For literally two days I swept up and disposed of the dead individuals. A year has passed since the treatment and cockroaches no longer visit my apartment.
