5 types of flea products: drugs, aerosols, steam, poison and others. Which ones are the best?

Fleas always appear at the wrong time, especially if you barely make it to your next paycheck. According to the laws of the genre, it is when there are problems with finances that unplanned expenses arise. Is it possible to get rid of parasites if you only have money in your wallet for inexpensive flea treatments ?

So, suppose we have allocated 200-400 rubles from the budget for this business - what can we count on? It is clear that there is no question of hiring a professional service; we are fighting on our own. There is an abundance of insecticides on the market today, and advertising texts certainly guarantee 100% results. But let's be realistic - if all the advertising were true, no one would read this article.

What do expensive and cheap flea remedies have in common?

I will not sin against the truth if I say that not a single drug can guarantee that it will rid your apartment of fleas on the first try. No one! Even very expensive, very innovative, imported, and generally revolutionary. And not because manufacturers are deceiving us all around and pushing us with unsuitable products. That's not the point. But the fact is that fighting insects is not as simple as we would like.

On the one hand, when developing insecticides, chemical companies are limited to a list of permitted toxic substances, otherwise our ecosystem would be in trouble. On the other hand, insects quickly adapt to permitted poisons in permitted dosages and lose sensitivity.

Resistance is the number one problem in pest and pest control. And therefore, any drug, regardless of cost, may or may not work in each individual case.

The effectiveness of a drug is judged not by its price, but by its results. It happens that a cheap flea remedy (of course, if it is not counterfeit) helps better than an expensive one. For example: a conditionally “expensive” drug was poisoned 3 times in a row, including when there was no obvious need for it, for prevention. As a result, they just “vaccinated” the insects.

On forums on this topic, where people share their own experiences, one praises some remedy, and another immediately criticizes it. And both are not lying - it’s just that it helped one from the very first treatment, while the other had zero results. In one yard, fleas are resistant to the active ingredient of the drug, but in another they are not, not to mention different cities.

Professional pest control

If the number of insects increases at an alarming rate, bites appear on all household members, and the means used to kill fleas do not produce results - it’s time to turn to specialists.

Companies offering disinfection services are an effective way to permanently get rid of parasites (not only fleas, but also bedbugs, cockroaches, midges) in an apartment:

• use the latest equipment and modern powerful drugs;
• ensure the safety of people and pets;
• They provide a guarantee for their services.

By calling professionals, you can completely transfer all the worries of ridding your home of insects to them.

The amount of costs depends not only on the price of the product

In addition to the price, it is necessary to take into account several more nuances on which the consumption of the drug will depend:

• Degree of infection. If fleas were detected in the first week of their appearance, there is an excellent chance of getting rid of them in one treatment cycle. But if they are already swarming on the floor, much more money will be spent. I don't want to upset anyone, but the invisible part of the population in the house (eggs, larvae, pupae) is 19 times larger than the number of jumping adults! And we’ll talk about what to do with all this at the end of the article.
• Condition of the living space. If the housing is dilapidated, there are cracks in the floor and walls, the rooms are cluttered with rubbish and dusty, then 5 times more preparation may be needed for treatment. In a clean house with finished floors and walls, flea removal will be cheaper.
• Pet sizes. In 90% of cases, fleas enter an apartment through pets, and this cannot be done without veterinary medications. The dosage will depend on the weight of the animal - a cat, for example, requires less product than a large dog.
• Season. With the arrival of the warm season, fleas begin to breed on the street and in the basements of apartment buildings. It would be wise to spend a little on prevention so that you don’t have to remove fleas from your apartment over and over again.

How to disinfect with solutions

Another equally popular disinfection method is the use of an anti-flea solution. At the same time, they are more effective, but have a higher cost than aerosol liquids.

Another plus is that they have long-lasting effects.

However, the procedure also consists of stages:

• Preparatory actions. All the same wet cleaning, elimination of garbage accumulations.
• Diluting the product with water. It is necessary to follow the proportions specified by the manufacturer, as well as step-by-step instructions.
• Spraying the prepared liquid at places where insects accumulate.

Here you also need to follow safety precautions and protect both the respiratory system and the skin. Some solutions may contain a substance that has a high level of fire hazard. Therefore, you need to ensure that there are no sparks or fires.

When choosing a solution, pay attention to the brands:

• GET.
• SENTRYHOME.
• CLEAN HOUSE.
• AROX.
• DETIA.
• EXECUTIONER.
• DIGOX.
• CHLORPYRIMARK.

Choosing an inexpensive flea remedy

The following is a list of drugs for different situations:

1) fleas only on domestic animals;

2) fleas are already jumping on the floor in the house;

3) fleas in a house where there are no animals.

Funds from the budget price category are collected here. Prices are approximate; they may vary in different cities and even in different veterinary pharmacies. At a low price, it is better to look for funds in online stores.

Inexpensive flea treatments for dogs and cats

This category includes only drops on the withers and sprays. Insecticides for animals in this form work longer than in collars or shampoos. One application is usually enough for 4-8 weeks. Drops are applied to the animal's skin in places inaccessible to licking (between the shoulder blades or on the lower part of the back of the head). The entire coat is treated with sprays, after which the animal is put on a protective collar or muzzle until it dries completely.

1. Drops "Leopard" separately for cats and separately for dogs - product line. The combination of active ingredients is fipronil, diflubenzuron and dicarboximide. Different packaging is intended for different weight categories of animals. Prices range from 70 rubles (for 1 pipette - for cats) to 200 rubles (4 pipettes - for large dogs). And also spray for animals “Bars” - approximately 200 rubles per 100 ml.

2. Drops for cats and dogs "Clandestine Maximum", . The active ingredients are fipronil and permethrin. The average price is 100-120 rubles per 5 ml. The dosage is calculated at 0.1 ml per kilogram of weight, so the package is enough to treat a dog up to 50 kg.

3. Drops for cats and dogs "Insectal". The active ingredients are fipronil and pyriproxyfen. The drops are packaged in disposable pipettes according to weight categories, and the price accordingly ranges from 70 to 200 rubles.

4. Drops for cats and dogs "Dana Spot-On", vet.. Active ingredient: fipronil. Recommended retail price – 165 rubles per 15 ml. From the same series, “Dana Ultra” drops (thiamethoxam and pyriproxyfen are used in combination with finpronil), packaged in disposable pipettes with dosages for different weight categories. For cats – 90 rubles, for dogs – 125-170 rubles. And “Dana Ultra” spray – 215 rubles per 100 ml.

5. Much more expensive than drops for dogs and cats "VetExpertPro Insecta", packaged in single-use pipettes with dosages according to weight categories. The combination of active ingredients is fipronil, thiamethoxam, pyriproxyfen and cyfluthrin. Price from 235 to 365 rubles depending on the weight of the animal.

Products for premises and animals

Preparations in this category were originally developed for the treatment of livestock buildings. Handling animals requires precautions. It is not allowed for the animal to lick wet fur after treatment, this can lead to poisoning. Immediately after treatment, the cat or dog should be dried with a hair dryer or a protective collar should be used to prevent licking of the drug.

It is also not allowed to unauthorizedly exceed the dosage specified by the manufacturer in the instructions. Products are limited by age, pregnancy and health status of the animal. For safety reasons, consult your veterinarian before use.

When treating apartments, the use of most of these products is not strictly regulated. Someone dilutes the solution with it (sometimes with the addition of folk remedies) and washes the floors, someone wipes furniture with the same solution or smears the walls with a brush or roller. The most convenient way, which does not require rolling up and removing carpets, soft toys and absorbent coverings, is to spray from a spray bottle.

1. Ampoules for cats and dogs "Butox 50", the active ingredient is deltamethrin. In addition to being cheap, the drug has another important advantage - it is practically odorless. The contents of one ampoule are diluted in 4 liters of cool water. Short-haired animals are sprayed with a working solution, long-haired animals are bathed or moistened with a swab or sponge, protecting them from contact with the eyes, nose and mouth. To treat a room, 1 ml of the drug is diluted in 1.5 liters of water, sprayed on floors and walls to a height of 1 meter from the floor, focusing on problem areas. After exposure (2-3 hours), the room is thoroughly ventilated. Price – 90-100 rubles for 5 ampoules, one or two packages are enough to treat an animal and an apartment.

2. Ampoules for cats and dogs "Neostomozan", the active ingredients are transmix and tetramethrin. Has a slight specific odor. Diluted with water in a ratio of 5 ml per liter, the working solution is used to treat the pet and the apartment. This flea remedy is inexpensive - 1 ampoule (2 ml) 20 rubles. It will take 10-15 ampoules to disinfest an apartment and an animal.

3. Ampoules "Delcid" based on deltamethrin - another flea remedy for cats and dogs that is inexpensive. For the working solution, one ampoule is diluted into 1.6 liters of water. Animals are treated by spraying or bathing, the room is treated by spraying the solution on the floor and walls to a height of 1 meter. The cost of packaging (5 ampoules of 2 ml) is 130-140 rubles.

4. "Clandestine zoospray" based on permethrin. Ready-to-use product in a spray bottle. One press of the sprayer – 0.5 ml of the drug. For cats and dogs, depending on weight, the dose is 3-6 ml (6-12 pumps). When treating a room, the recommended consumption is 2 ml per 1 square meter. Price: 220-260 rubles per bottle (200 ml).

Products for indoor treatment only

Perol-A solution based on permethrin (500 ml bottle) for surface treatment. Apply by spraying onto contaminated areas of the floor and onto walls up to 1 meter in height. One bottle is designed to treat 45 square meters of surface. The cost of the drug in online stores ranges from 220-280 rubles.

* - price may vary depending on the region of sale, packaging or dose in the ampoule

As you can see, even with a limited budget, fleas in the house are a solvable problem. Additionally, you can use available products, which will be completely free provided that you already have them at your disposal: various detergents, soda, salt, boric acid, wormwood, essential oils.

Fleas can be effectively controlled by thorough cleaning - hot steam and a vacuum cleaner will not require any expense if these devices are available in the house. If not, then ordinary cleaning equipment in the form of a mop, bucket, rag and rubber gloves can also be successfully used if you repeat cleaning several times (3x) a day.

Note!

Steam treatment, vacuuming and washing surfaces reduce the effect of the insecticide.
With the exception of vacuuming, clean before treatment, or at least after the insecticide's exposure time has expired (8-24 hours). If the product works well, wait at least a week for visible improvement before doing any deep cleaning. A vacuum cleaner destroys the insecticide least of all, so you can use it as soon as the surfaces dry.

Phenaxin

1. Production - Russia.
2. The form of manufacture of the product is a powder with insecticidal properties, which is classified as a dust.
3. Sachet volume – 100, 125, 200 g.
4. The active components in the powder are pyrethroid fenvalerate (0.35%) and boric acid (0.25%).
5. Product consumption - a 100-gram sachet is enough to treat 30 square meters. m indoors.
6. The toxicity of the substances is low and they are not as harmful to humans and animals as they are to fleas, bedbugs, flies and cockroaches. Although the manufacturer lists it as hazard class III (medium toxicity).
7. Use - you just need to sprinkle the powder around the house, on the floor, in all the cracks, on carpets or any other fluffy, fur, surfaces with a loose structure, as well as in hard-to-reach places, for example, under wallpaper. After 5-6 hours, vacuum the room and wash everything with a soda-soap solution. In places where animals or children cannot reach, leave the drug for a couple of months.
8. How it affects harmful insects - causes paralysis and then rapid death.
9. Frequency of use - the final death of fleas occurs after 5-6 hours, re-treatment is carried out after 2 weeks
10. Warning – the powder is very toxic to bees and fish.
11. Approximate price – from 100-130 rubles.

Review of Phenaxin:

Irina, Kazan. After one day my friend and her dog were visiting me, fleas immediately appeared in the house. Straight up, there was no way to save me from them! I’ve already washed all the floors with bleach, and with tar soap - it’s all the same. Infections jumped on my feet and bit me hard. Then a colleague at work recommended that I buy Phenaxin. Like, it costs a penny and will get all the fleas out at once. And it really worked! After Phenaxin, no fleas. Kills these parasites instantly!

Fleas appear again and again: reviews and examples

As mentioned above, it is important not to forget that fleas jumping on your legs are only a visible part of the problem. Scattered eggs (7 days), as well as larvae (10 days) and pupae (7-12 days), hiding in carpet pile, floor crevices and other hard-to-reach places are the least vulnerable. Most of them enter the stage of adult fleas just when the effect of the product has already weakened. And it doesn’t matter which preparation from the proposed list you used to treat the room. To eradicate parasites, especially in an overly infested area, it is recommended to treat every 7-12 days. This is how long the period of the “incubation” cycle of the pupa lasts.

By fresh bites and jumping individuals, it can be determined that the transition of larvae to pupae has passed and ended with the emergence of the next “batch” of new fleas from the cocoons. Of course, some of the eggs and larvae will be collected with a vacuum cleaner after the first disinfestation. But if we do not want history to repeat itself, then the next processing is inevitable, and it must be timely. And in order to react immediately, it is important to observe. Traps will help a lot when it comes to observations.

Let's look at real examples:

Obviously, the problem cannot be solved in one day. What time you should prepare yourself for depends on the sanitary and hygienic condition (temperature, humidity, technical condition of the house and the number of fleas). If you managed to prevent or at least “detect” a jump in numbers in time, then 1-2 treatments will be enough to forget about the parasites forever. In the example below, the fleas disappeared immediately:

In some situations it will take a month or a month and a half. Don't despair if it takes a long time. If fleas have developed “immunity,” then self-treatment becomes a useless exercise. For example, like here:

Obviously, the situation requires immediate intervention by the sanitary service (disinsection service). It is important not to forget: in direct proportion to time, money expenses will increase. The faster and more carefully the efforts are made, the cheaper the result achieved. And vice versa.

Having only up to 400 rubles in your wallet and available means, you can count on 2 weeks of unscheduled pest control and cleaning, and if the situation is not yet too advanced, then on the high efficiency of the measures taken. Good luck and complete withdrawal!

Animal handling

Having discovered fleas at home, the first step is to carefully examine your pets. There is a high probability that parasites will be found in their fur. In this case, the animal must be treated with an insecticidal preparation that destroys insects. It can be:

• drops;
• sprays;
• powders;
• shampoos;
• pills.

Washing with shampoo

If fleas are not found on your pet, you need to take care of its protection and use protective medications with repellents that repel parasites. Most often used:

• collars;
• drops;
• sprays;
• keychains.

Veterinary pharmacies offer a wide range of anti-flea products. Among the most popular are:

• Advocate;
• Stronghold;
• Leopard;
• Frontline;
• Celandine;
• Inspector.

When choosing a drug, you need to focus on the age, weight and condition of the pet.