Popular anti-cockroach gel Killing power. Composition of the product and mechanism of action. Aerosol and trap applications. How to carry out processing correctly. Danger to people and pets. Preventive actions. Tips and tricks.
Insects such as cockroaches evoke not the most pleasant emotions in us, and no one wants to put up with them in their home. In addition to being unpleasant, cockroaches are known as carriers of a variety of infections. Thanks to manufacturers of specialized insecticides, we have the opportunity to purchase an effective product that allows us to quickly and effectively get rid of parasites.
Of course, each insecticide has different properties and has its own advantages and disadvantages. Speaking about modern drugs, we should note the popular insecticide Lethal force against cockroaches.
Composition and mechanism of action
This drug has a similar mechanism of action to most pesticides. The destructive effect is due to the active component fipronil. Penetrating into the body of a cockroach, it affects the nervous system. Within a few hours the insect becomes paralyzed and then leads to death. A toxic chemical can enter the body in two ways: through the digestive system and through the chitinous membrane. It is not necessary that every individual from the colony come into personal contact with the poison. The fact is that the pest that has passed through the preparation is itself a carrier of the infection, since it sticks to its legs and body, and upon returning to the nest it infects its relatives.
The composition also contains other components, for example, a special bitter substance makes the drug safer. In the case where children and animals live in the treated area and accidentally find the applied poison, tasting it, the strong bitterness will repel them. There are also components that attract insects with a pleasant aroma, and since Prussians have a highly developed sense of smell, when they hear the smell they go in search of a new delicacy. The gel has a fatty base, which allows it to maintain the shape of the gel and retain its original properties for a long period of time.
Analogs from other manufacturers
There are large quantities of insecticidal products from various manufacturers on the market. Products against cockroaches and other pests of the following TMs are popular among consumers:
- Clean house;
- Raptor;
- Combat and others.
The variety of products ensures the choice of the most effective drug. Fighting cockroaches is a complex process, because insects have unique vitality and adaptability to various toxic substances.
Release forms
You can purchase the popular insecticide lethal force in different release forms. The most popular is gel, since it is more effective.
Gel
Available in convenient tubes with a thin spout, which allows you to apply the product in hard-to-reach places. You can buy tubes of 75 and 100 ml. In order to process the room, you will first need to carry out some actions. Since parasites hide in hard-to-reach places, you will need to free up access to them by moving the furniture away. Since you will be working with a toxic substance, you need to hide all food, dishes, and personal hygiene products. You need to sweep the room, remove dust and cobwebs, and do wet cleaning. Apply the product only to a dry and clean surface.
Then you can proceed directly to processing. Be sure to wear rubber gloves, take the tube, remove the cap and apply the gel in the form of drops at a distance of 25 centimeters. Pay attention to areas such as baseboards, cabinet backs, window and door frames, vents, pipes, and under sinks and vanities.
Since the product has a greasy base, it may leave stains on some surfaces. To avoid this, you can use the following method. We take small pieces of paper and apply gel on them, arrange them in the required places. This option will also help to treat hard-to-reach places, for example, under a gas stove, under a refrigerator, etc.
The active substances act for two months, after which it is recommended to repeat the procedure. The drug allows you to clean the room from parasites at any degree of infestation. The first result after treatment will be noticeable within 3 days.
During any treatment, preventive actions are very important, which help to protect the premises from new appearances of Prussians. You will need to wash dishes after each meal, keep work surfaces and tables free of food debris. Do not leave food on surfaces; remove crumbs. Eliminate access to water. Eliminate water leaks, make sure there is no standing water in containers under house plants, and wipe the sink dry after washing dishes. You will also need to seal all the cracks in the apartment. Use traps.
Traps
There are also opportunities to purchase traps. This is a special design in the form of a box, in the middle of which the insecticide is placed. The structure has holes on the side through which the cockroach penetrates into the middle. The poisonous substance has an aroma, which attracts the Prussians and lures them into the middle. When the parasite gets inside, it comes into contact with the poison and carries it on itself, thereby spreading it throughout its colony.
Using such traps has its advantages. No time is spent on the processing procedure; they can be installed anywhere. The insecticide is located in the middle of the package, which means that human contact with the poison is excluded; in addition, this form is absolutely safe for children and pets.
But when choosing this form, it is necessary to take into account the degree of contamination of the room. They are effective and show good results when there are few pests in the room. If the room is very contaminated, then you will need to use a lot of traps. They are an ideal means of prevention. They have a higher cost. Valid for two months. One trap is installed over an area of 2 meters, which is considered the most effective.
Aerosol
This form of release is intended to combat crawling insects, as well as flying ones. Refers to professional products. The composition contains several active substances that provide quick and effective results.
When using an aerosol, it is necessary to prepare the room in the same way as when using a gel. Since the work will be with a pesticide that will be sprayed, it will be necessary to use protective equipment and observe safety measures. Be sure to wear protective overalls or long sleeves. Gloves, safety glasses and a respirator are used when working. Do not allow the substance to come into contact with the skin and mucous membranes of the nose, mouth, and eyes. Poisonous fumes are no less dangerous.
Apply the product at a distance of 20 centimeters from the surface. The same surfaces are treated as in the case of the gel. At the end of the procedure, you need to remove protective equipment, change clothes, wash your hands with soap and wash your face. The room must be left by first opening the windows and creating a draft. No less than an hour later, one person returns to the apartment and carries out wet cleaning using a soap solution. It is necessary to thoroughly wash those surfaces with which people and animals will come into contact.
You can purchase the above forms of lethal force release at any specialized point.
Other cockroach repellents
TM invites consumers to use other highly effective insecticides.
Bait (traps)
Polymer containers with small holes, made in the form of disks, are designed to quickly kill cockroaches. Inside the boxes there is bait, which includes:
- insecticide fipronil – concentration 0.05%:
- food attractants;
- bitrex;
- functional components.
Bait
This product from the Lethal Power series is even safer, since the poison is securely hidden from prying eyes. The principle of a chain reaction ensures the death of an entire colony of parasites. The package contains 8 discs, each of which provides effective protection against cockroaches and ants for 2 months. The shelf life of unopened packaging is 36 months from the date of manufacture.
Bait traps are easy to use. They are placed in places of greatest concentration of cockroaches or along the routes of their movement; the discs are attached to vertical planes with adhesive tape. To achieve maximum effect, it is recommended to install 1 disk on an area of 1-2 square meters. m. Estimated cost – 210 rubles.
Aerosol against all insects Killing power
This universal product reliably protects against crawling and flying insects. After treatment, no sticky or visible traces remain on the surfaces. One of the advantages of the insecticide is the presence of a neutral aroma. In addition to the ability to destroy cockroaches and other insects, the drug has antibacterial properties. The complex innovative formula includes active ingredients:
- d-tetramethrin – 0.1%;
- cypermethrin – 0.2%;
- permethrin – 0.2%;
- piperonyl butoxide – 1.0%.
Aerosol
Professional product creates a protective barrier on all treated surfaces. When working with the drug, precautions should be taken. Before disinfestation begins, shake the container, remove the cap, and treat the habitats and movements of cockroaches from a distance of 0.2 m for 20 seconds. 20 minutes after completion of the process, it is recommended to ventilate the room with a through air flow (60 minutes or more), and carry out wet cleaning. A repeat procedure should not be performed earlier than 10 days after the previous one. Cans with a capacity of 280 ml are available for sale (40% is a gift). The price varies from 170 to 210 rubles. Shelf life – 2 years.
Advantages and disadvantages
Regarding the advantages of the drug, the following can be distinguished:
- High efficiency,
- Quite fast result
- Long lifespan
- Ease of use of the gel,
- No unpleasant odor.
- Affordable price.
Flaws:
- The disadvantage of the drug is that parasites can develop immunity to this active substance, so after two uses the insecticide becomes ineffective.
Customer Reviews
Reviews of the Killing Power gel confirm the effectiveness of the product.
Gel Lethal force is a real “first aid” for me. It allowed me to quickly get rid of cockroaches and deal with ants. An excellent remedy.
Veronica, Tomsk
Gel against cockroaches and ants Killing power saves us from uninvited “guests”. As a preventive measure, I constantly apply the drug in the most likely places where they might be found. It's calmer this way.
Konstantin, Samara
Traditional methods of influencing harmful insects
If there are no contraindications to the use of the products (some forms of release cannot be combined, for example, bait and aerosol), you can consider home remedies:
- solution of essential oils - prepare 500 ml of water, 15 drops of a substance (fir oil, tea tree oil, citronella, etc.), then irrigate the surfaces with a spray bottle;
- alabaster and flour (milk powder or vanilla sugar) the bait should be edible, with a pleasant smell, in order to attract cockroaches to the building mixture (the number of components is arbitrary);
- ammonia + water, component ratio: 2 tbsp. l. substances and 5 liters of liquid, use the product to clean the floors of the house.
Oils are used in solutions
Alabaster and flour - an old but effective recipe from unwanted “neighbors”
Price
The drug is sold in bottles of seventy-five, one hundred fifty and two hundred milliliters. Sometimes, on special offers, cylinders are sold, which include another forty milliliters as a gift to the buyer.
The cost of one package ranges from one hundred to two hundred and fifty rubles.
If a person decides to purchase it online, then some sites offer a courier service without payment. A fixed price is also required to be paid at the points of issue.
If a special delivery cost is provided or the house is located in a remote suburban area, then the price is calculated by the dispatcher or is laid out in a special table.
Usually the goods can be picked up within the first 24 hours. The purchase can be paid in cash or by bank card.
