How to get rid of fleas in the house quickly using chemicals

A number of popular and practice-tested insecticides against these biting parasites are used in dissolved form. For the most part, these are emulsions. Immediately before starting work, they must be dissolved in water according to the attached instructions. They have varying degrees of toxicity, mainly hazard class 3. Protection with protective gloves, goggles, and respirators is recommended.

For spraying, a fine-drop sprayer should be used. Before starting work, people must leave the premises; place food and belongings in tightly closed bags. Pets should also be removed. Return to the treated room is possible after a certain period of time specified in the instructions, after thorough ventilation.

Jurax

This is a new product that is good at killing any insects. The main active ingredient is cypermethrin, which has a nerve-paralytic effect. It blocks the passage of nerve impulses, paralyzing the harmful insect. Supplied in the form of a transparent brownish emulsion in bottles. The solution requires 2 ml per 1 liter of water. Do not forget that it is toxic (class 3), so be careful, work with it in rubber gloves, goggles, a respirator, and carefully read the instructions. Before treatment begins, people and animals must be moved to another room.

Rules for disinfestation in an apartment

Carrying out flea disinfestation
Regardless of which anti-flea product is chosen in the apartment, the quality of the treatment also affects the result. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. If there is a cat or dog in the house, treatment begins with the animal. You can remove fleas from a cat or dog using pharmaceutical products. Veterinary pharmacies offer a wide selection of flea medications for pets: shampoos, sprays, drops, collars for various breeds of cats, dogs, their weight category and coat thickness. After eliminating parasites on an animal, you should put a flea collar on it to prevent re-infestation. If drops were used on the withers, the effect of which lasts 1-3 months, there is no need to use the accessory.
2. It is imperative to treat all pet accessories: cat or dog bedding, toys, accessories, houses. Pests can be destroyed by boiling or using a solution of flea medication that was used on the animal.
3. Wet and dry cleaning in the apartment. Females do not bother laying eggs in a quiet, secluded place; they do it on the go, as a result of which the embryos scatter throughout the room. Eggs are found in furniture upholstery, children's toys, and carpet pile. Using a vacuum cleaner can significantly reduce the number of eggs.
4. Textiles and bedding must be treated with a steam generator or subjected to another method of temperature exposure: washing at high temperatures, treatment with a hot iron sole, exposure to sunlight or freezing if sub-zero temperatures are recorded outside.
5. All accessible surfaces must be washed with a disinfectant solution.
6. When using insecticides against fleas, you should take care of your own safety. All work should be carried out wearing a respirator, closed clothing, and gloves.
7. During disinfestation, no household members or animals should be in the apartment. Aquariums and insectariums are covered with glass.
8. Flea poison is applied to furniture, baseboards, and walls at a distance of 1 meter from the floor. Particular attention should be paid to places where household waste and flower pots are stored, since this is where flea larvae prefer to live.
9. At the end of the procedure, leave the apartment for 2-3 hours, after which it is ventilated.
10. In case of severe infestation, the treatment is repeated after 4-5 days.

Get Total

The special feature of this new product is microencapsulation. Inside the microcapsules suspended in the emulsion is the active substance, chlorpyrifors. Thanks to microcapsules, treated surfaces remain active longer (up to 6 months, if not washed off), and it is easier for the drug to enter the insect’s body. The flea solution requires 1 bottle (100 ml) per 2 liters of water. The active substance destroys both adults and eggs. The product has a specific, but not pungent odor, which dissipates easily.

By choosing a product that is suitable for your purposes and strictly following the rules of use, you will certainly cope with the task and get rid of pests.

Classification of flea agents

Flea remedies used for disinfestation of premises can be divided into three large groups:

• Drugs produced by the chemical industry. There are a wide variety of release forms: sprays, aerosols, powders, dusts, concentrates, which allows consumers to choose the most convenient option to use. The active component is chemical compounds from the group of pyrethroids, FOS, which block the transmission of nerve impulses in insects, which leads to their rapid paralysis and death.
• Folk remedies for household fleas. Due to the fact that the fight against blood-sucking parasites has been going on for centuries, many recipes for the fight have been collected in the national treasury. Mostly they all have a repellent effect, which forces pests to quickly leave the inhabited area.
• Repellers. According to the manufacturers, they are able to clean the apartment from fleas and bedbugs, ants, cockroaches and other crawling and flying creatures. The operation of the devices is based on the emission of ultrasonic waves, which complicates the existence of insects, as a result of which they go in search of a new habitat. The result is noticeable after 15-30 days of continuous operation of the device. Therefore, when choosing this flea remedy, you should prepare yourself for the fact that you will have to be a food source for bloodsuckers for a long time.

On a note!

When choosing the best flea treatment in an apartment, you should focus on the infestation of the room, convenience and safety of use, take into account the factors of living with children and pets, as well as the presence of allergies in household members.

What methods of flea control exist?

Adult fleas feed on blood, so they can only be killed by poison that they inhale or that ends up on their body.

To kill fleas use:

• toxic sprays and aerosols that are sprayed into the air and act instantly;
• liquids and crayons that are applied to surfaces; fleas die gradually as they come into contact with the poisonous substance;
• powders are also designed for long-term exposure; they can be poured into cracks, hard-to-reach places, and under animal bedding. Grains of powder can become food for larvae, which feed on what they find in the nests.

In addition to chemicals, there are safer folk remedies.

The Best Flea and Tick Collars

Special collars for pets are popular due to their effectiveness and ease of use. They are especially suitable for animals that are often walked outside the home.

3 Doctor Zoo

Antiparasitic remedy from the Doctor Zoo brand is made based on geranium oil. With its constant release, the animal is protected from ticks, fleas, lice and even mosquitoes. The product must be worn constantly. Its use does not in any way affect the activity and health of a cat or dog.

The collar is made in Russia and is quite affordable. Pet owners choose this product for its good effectiveness and safe use. However, in their reviews they note a short-term effect. After four months, the product must be replaced with a new one. The product is not suitable for cats under two months of age, and is also not recommended for use in weakened and sick animals.

2 Hartz

Among the best anti-parasite collars again. The brand is considered one of the leaders in the production of such products, which are the standard of quality. The collar helps eliminate ticks and fleas in a short time. Its effectiveness is not lost even after exposure to moisture. It is a thin device with an adjustable clasp. Made from polyvinyl chloride.

A wide range of products allows you to choose the best option for any cat or dog. However, the company does not produce collars for kittens and puppies under 6 weeks of age. The product is not suitable for lactating and pregnant animals. Buyers choose Heartz for its affordable price and high results, which last up to seven months.

1 Beaphar "Flea and tick"

The collar is produced by a Dutch company in two lines: for cats and dogs. They differ in length and are used for pets older than six months. They should not be used on puppies and kittens, lactating or pregnant animals. The effect lasts up to 5 months. Thanks to the versatility of the product, fleas, ticks, lice and other insects die.

Sensitive pets may experience side effects such as increased salivation, itching, and watery eyes. Judging by customer reviews, the product has a slight chemical smell, although the manufacturer assures that it is completely absent. The use of additional antiparasitic agents is not required.

Ways of fleas entering homes

Parasites enter the home in various ways. A common way is for pets to carry them on their bodies after a walk. Therefore, it is important to protect your pet with anti-flea collars.

Another way is to sneak out of the basement and attic. Damp basements are a source of cat and rat fleas, and pigeons are a source of fleas in the attic.

A person can bring fleas home on clothes and things.

If there is high humidity in a house or apartment, these are ideal conditions for the reproduction and functioning of fleas. Soon the home will be occupied by parasites that will not let you sleep at night and attack your legs during the day. Measures to destroy them must be taken as quickly as possible.

Solutions

Special solutions are also actively used to treat apartments in the presence of fleas. These must be non-toxic products so that even children's rooms can be treated with them. Popular liquid flea products include Get Total.

The bottle with the product contains a liquid concentrate that needs to be diluted with water.

After preparing a solution of the required concentration, it is sprayed on the contaminated surface. The product dries after 8 hours, and microcapsules with the active substance remain on the treated surfaces for up to six months.

When new insects enter a living space, running over the treated surface, they pick up poison on their paws. It gradually penetrates the chitinous cover and affects the function of the insect’s nervous system, causing its death.

Get's solution is good because it affects both adult fleas and nits of fleas. The main condition is the presence of contact with the treated surface. The effect of such a solution is not immediate. It may take up to 2 weeks to completely eliminate pests.

An interesting feature: 3-5 days after treatment, fleas may become more active, and it may also seem that their number has increased.

But this is a good indicator. This means that the insecticide has worked and in 2-3 days they will all die.

How to determine that fleas have settled in the house

Among the mass of insect pests, it can be difficult to determine that a home is infested with fleas, especially if you encounter these tiny insects for the first time.

About 500 species of fleas live in Russia, but only entomologists see the differences. And when fleas have settled in an apartment, no matter what species they belong to, the main thing is to get rid of them as quickly as possible.

But you need to know what a flea looks like in order to identify the parasite and develop a strategy to combat it. The flea's body length is 2-3 millimeters, the front legs are shorter than the hind legs, the body is flattened, brown in color.

Fleas are excellent jumpers - they can jump up to half a meter in height. Parasites feed on blood, but do not live on the victim’s body, although they can live in the animal’s fur for a long time.

Females lay eggs in animal fur, in the pile of carpeting, and behind baseboards. Parasite eggs can be found in unlikely places, such as high bookshelves, as they fall from animal fur.

The house is infested with fleas if:

• You feel painful bites in the ankles and shins;
• The bites are multiple, look like red blisters, and are accompanied by severe itching;
• If you put sheets of white paper on the floor, you can see tiny black dots appear on them.

The use of folk remedies

Not every person has the desire to use special liquids and solutions. Therefore, there is a list of those remedies that are considered effective among the people and are very popular.

Among them are the uses:

• Tar soap.
• Boric acid.
• A special mixture of camphor alcohols and vinegars.
• Table salt.
• Baking soda.
• Pine sawdust.
• Brewer's yeast.
• Wormwood and chamomile.
• Tansy.
• Turpentine.

The effectiveness of such methods is quite high, but it is best to combine them either with professional disinfection or with treatment with aerosols or solutions.

Consumers are attracted to folk methods because of the low price and wide distribution of products that can be found in any specialized store or markets.

The best tablets for fleas and ticks

Various aerosols, collars and shampoos can leave areas of the body that are not protected from ticks and fleas. In contrast, tablets distribute their effects through the bloodstream throughout the body. This ensures complete protection of the animal from parasites. However, their high results can be overshadowed by allergic reactions.

3 Comfortis

The American brand ELANCO specializes in the development and production of medicines for pets. The company's products are safe and effective. Among them are Comfortis tablets. The active ingredient is spinosad, which has a long period of activity. It is classified as an environmentally friendly substance. Once in the body, it is absorbed into the blood, which the parasites drink. Thus, the effect is achieved half an hour after taking the tablet.

Fleas and ticks die in cats after about 10 hours, in dogs - after 3 hours. The drug is quickly eliminated from the blood and is easy to use. Its gentle action does not harm the animal.

2 Frontline NexgarD

Chewable tablets have a pleasant taste and effectively destroy parasites that have infected the animal. Their complete death occurs in two days. After this, the pet is protected for a whole month. The main advantages of the drug include ease of use and quick effect. However, many buyers find the price a little high.

For each specific dog, it is necessary to select a Frontline package that matches its weight, be it a small breed or a massive cable. The tablets are approved for use by puppies from 8 weeks after birth. Long-term use of tablets causes loss of appetite, drowsiness and diarrhea.

1 Bravecto

Bravecto tablets begin to act within four hours after use. The death of parasites occurs after 10-12 hours. The effect of prevention lasts up to three months. Moreover, re-infection is excluded, because blood-sucking insects die before laying eggs. Do not break the shell of the tablets or use them on pets under two months of age. The pet must weigh more than two kilograms.

In very rare cases, dogs have experienced vomiting and bowel movements. Judging by the reviews of the owners, they choose Bravecto tablets for their high and prolonged effectiveness, even despite possible adverse reactions.

Aerosols against fleas

Aerosols against fleas
Flea remedies in aerosol form occupy a leading place among drugs used at home. They provide a quick effect, are easy to use, and do not require complex manipulations to prepare a working solution. The most effective aerosols:

• Dichlorvos Neo, Varan, Eco, Universal - means for the destruction of flying and crawling insects, including blood-sucking individuals. Only the name remains from the old Soviet aerosol; the formula has been completely updated and improved. The chemical smell is masked by the aroma of lavender and lemon. The maximum effect of using Dichlorvos is observed in the first 2-3 hours. Processing is carried out with the windows closed. Estimated price 80-120 rubles.
• Clean House is another effective remedy against fleas in the house. The active ingredients are tetramethrin and cypermethrin, which have an instant killing effect on adults. The residual effect lasts 12 hours. It is recommended to spend this period of time outside the apartment in which the treatment was carried out. The bottle is equipped with a convenient sprayer, which greatly simplifies the procedure in hard-to-reach places. The flea remedy costs 200-20 rubles.
• Combat is one of the most expensive weapons in this category. Depending on the location of sale, its purchase will cost 400-600 rubles. The product line is represented by Combat Multispray, Combat Super Spray, Combat Super Spray Plus. The latter has a reinforced form, but all are equally suitable for combating fleas and other parasitic fauna in the apartment. The advantages of the product are the absence of a persistent chemical odor, instant results, the presence of a convenient nozzle, and antibacterial action. Also, the flea remedy in the apartment does not leave stains on furniture or marks on fabric materials.
• Raptor - an aerosol with the image of a reptile was appreciated by many buyers. Two active components provide high destructive power, and a long-lasting residual effect that lasts for 7 days allows you to get rid of a new generation of pests that appeared after the aerosol spraying. One can can cover 30 square meters. m, the price varies within 200 rubles. After the procedure, a mint aroma hovers in the apartment.
• Raid - a list of flea sprays cannot be complete without this famous brand. The active substance is cypermethrin. It is effective against adults and larvae, but has no effect on eggs, so after a week the procedure is repeated to prevent resumption of reproduction. It is not recommended for use in apartments where children under 3 years of age live.

Review

I live on the first floor, so I periodically have to fend off attacks from various insects, including fleas. I tried different aerosol options, but I liked Raptor the most. It destroys parasites outright, and even re-treatment is not required, although the manufacturer recommends it.

Maria, Moscow