Butox is an effective drug for the destruction of exoparasites in animals, which has an excellent damaging effect on fleas, ticks and subcutaneous larvae. It is used to treat and prevent a number of diseases and control insects, such as:
— mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, rats, bedbugs, lice eaters;
— ticks: ixodid, cat ticks, scabies and chicken ticks;
— tapeworm larvae;
- fleas and their larvae and eggs (Flea Lavrae, Flea eggs, Adult Flea);
— otocariasis or winged mites (Ear Mite); - sarcoptic mange or scabies mites (Sarcoptic Mange);
— mites of other types;
— heart worms (Heart Worm);
One ampoule is used to treat the animal. The substance is absorbed into the skin and excreted through the intestines, resulting in a systemic effect on the body and an effective fight against a number of parasites. Despite the low price of Butox 50, it is one of the most effective means of combating ticks, fleas and lice in animals.
Active ingredient and principle of action
Deltamethrin is used as the main active ingredient of Butox. This is a highly effective insecticide from the pyrethroid group used in agriculture. Like most isomers of this group, the action of deltamethrin is based on the activity of chrysanthemum acid, the free radicals in the formula are bromine atoms. In its technical form, deltamethrin is insoluble in water, so in the household it is used in ready-made form in Butox ampoules of 1 ml, the contents of which are diluted in 3-4 liters of water and used for treating premises and animals.
Method of penetration and absorption - contact and intestinal pesticide. Butox is used only for external use; recommended doses do not cause allergies. The substance is widely used in the agricultural sector, in households and in medicine to combat a number of parasites, harmful and synanthropic insect species. The deltamethrin formula contains only 1 isomer, which has a strong insecticidal effect. To create the drug, the one that has the most powerful insecticidal effect of the 8 existing isomers was chosen.
All pyrethroids have a destructive effect on the insect’s nervous system, disrupting calcium metabolism in synapses, and act on potassium-sodium channels, disrupting acetylcholine metabolism. As a result of strong stimulation of the nervous system, exoparasites die, and the protective effect of the active substance lasts about 15 days.
Analogue preparations of deltamethrin contained in Butox include butoflin, splender, decamethrin and others. The preparations are used for spraying agricultural crops and controlling pests. For warm-blooded representatives of the animal world, including humans, deltamethrin and Butox are moderately toxic substances. It is not used near apiaries; residues are not poured into open ground near water bodies due to the high toxicity of the isomers to fish.
Compatibility
“Butox” has not been tested for compatibility with most other antiparasitic agents, so the combined use of several drugs at the same time is not recommended; moreover, the effectiveness of this insecticide is quite sufficient for the high-quality destruction of insects.
Considering the fact that it contains deltamethrin, Butox is definitely incompatible with the following elements:
- Oxidizing substances.
- Substances belonging to the halogen group.
- Insecticides based on organic phosphorus compounds.
Butox 50
The drug Butox 50 is a 1 ml Butox solution packaged in ampoules (5 pieces). The animal is treated in a comfortable environment, preferably in the warm, but not hot, season. Dogs and cats must be healthy and not weakened. For flea control treatment, one ampoule is dissolved in 3-4 liters of water.
It makes sense to carry out the procedure in the air or in a well-ventilated area; it is better to do this with a mask and eye protection.
How to identify fleas
Fleas don't only live on animals. As practice shows, only 1/3 of adults, larvae and eggs are constantly present on the skin or fur of dogs and cats. The rest live in apartments or private houses.
During the process of laying eggs by an adult, they end up on the carpet, bed linen, or where a cat or dog sleeps, where they mature into larvae, and later into full-fledged fleas.
If a flea infestation has occurred recently, it is difficult to visually detect parasites. After 3-4 weeks, several ectoparasites form a full-fledged colony - the chances of seeing individual insects increase.
Fleas bite both pets and people, leaving small groups of spots on the epithelium. A characteristic symptom of a bite is the appearance of pain, since there is no anesthetic in the parasite’s saliva.
Butox instructions for use
Butox instructions for use are well-tested recommendations that allow you to achieve the desired treatment effect. Butox 50 in the form of a single dose dissolved in water is used entirely on one animal, spraying it onto the fur from a spray bottle and avoiding the eye area.
The animal's face is carefully smeared with a cotton swab. After this, it is recommended to let the pet dry and put on a protective cover to avoid licking off the Butox for 3 days. After treatment, the product is not washed off; its effective effect lasts for at least 15 days.
After this period, in case of severe mite infestation, it is recommended to repeat the treatment. If certain areas of the body are severely affected, they are first lubricated with a generous amount of Butoks aqueous solution, and then the pet’s fur is generously sprayed.
When carrying out the procedure outdoors, be careful not to spray against the wind. In case of contact with skin, it is recommended to wash off the product with soap. Please note that Butox has a strong and unpleasant odor.
Cautions
The instructions for the drug must be followed completely. Precautionary measures will allow you to avoid troubles when using Butox:
- handle the animal only with gloves;
- the product should not get into the animal’s nose, mouth or eyes;
- After abundant wetting, the fur must dry completely, you need to protect your pet from licking the fur at this time;
- Butox cannot be used in combination with organophosphate insecticides;
- if an animal exhibits hypersensitivity to the drug, its use should be stopped immediately;
- The drug is not used on damaged areas of the skin, on open wounds, or on weakened animals.
Premises treatment
Please note that for Butox 50 the instructions contain data on treating premises to remove insects. In general, 1 ml is diluted in 1.5 liters of water, the product is sprayed, and the room after 2-3 hours of treatment with the window closed is well ventilated.
Spray the contaminated areas of the room generously with the prepared solution. The drug does not leave any traces on furniture and textiles, the smell disappears completely after a few hours.
Butox is widely used to treat pens, sheds and chicken coops. The drug effectively kills all flying and crawling arthropods, as well as others, including ants, bedbugs, lice beetles, and mealybugs. The application rate depends on the type of surface.
On average, the following formula is used for crawling insects: per 100 m2 you need 30 ml per 10 liters of water. Butox is also sold packaged in 1 liter canisters.
It is better to carry out work in a respirator, gloves and a face mask (ideally a gas mask). After treatment, no wet cleaning is carried out in the room for at least a week. Additionally, it is necessary to treat all animals that are not allowed into the pen until the surface is completely dry.
How to get rid of parasites
You can get rid of fleas in a comprehensive manner using modern insecticides for pets and premises. At the same time, although a one-time disinfestation destroys a significant number of adults and larvae, it does not eliminate the problem in the long term.
Some ectoparasites survive and then form a new colony. Anti-flea measures are recommended to be carried out weekly until the insects disappear completely.
In addition to treating with insecticides, general cleaning of the premises with garbage removal, cleaning, washing and drying of carpets is regularly carried out.
General recommendations
Butox50 is a highly effective means of combating exoparasites and in some cases can have a sanitizing effect on a number of pathogens due to its pesticide action. When purchasing Butox 50 in ampoules, the instructions for it contain a detailed description of the procedure for treating your pet. It's not difficult, but it does require some precautions.
The key feature of Butox is its low price; as a rule, you can buy the product in veterinary pharmacies in the form of one ampoule. Its cost is significantly lower than other “pipette” drugs that are used for treatment, and its effectiveness is much higher.
Also for Butox 50, the instructions for use contain information on the treatment of tick-borne infestations in animals. Moreover, treating your pet will cost a minimal amount, the effectiveness will be very high, and the toxicity will be low.
Despite the fact that few pet owners know about this quality of Butox, it is a highly effective drug for a number of diseases. It is distinguished by low toxicity, price and high efficiency in the fight against a number of parasitoses in animals.
In some cases, subject to safety rules, it can be used to treat a person under the supervision of a doctor. For example, for complex scabies, mites infestation of the scalp. Treatment is carried out once every 7-10 days, without violating the dosage.
Animal Precautions
- Butox should not be used for pregnant and lactating cats and dogs;
- Butox is not used for animals that are sick or have had an illness;
- Avoid contact of the drug with the animal’s eyes and mucous membranes of the nose and mouth;
- The animal cannot be washed three days before treatment and three days after it;
- If an animal experiences an allergic reaction, it must be immediately washed with warm water and soap and consult a veterinarian.
Important! The drug is dangerous for bees and fish. When treating your home, make sure that there are no apiaries or ponds nearby.
If you accidentally inhale the vapors of the drug, you must immediately go out into fresh air. If the product gets into your eyes, rinse with plenty of water. If the drug gets on the skin, you must first remove it with a cloth or cotton swab (but do not rub it!), and then wash it off with warm water and soap. If you accidentally swallow the product, drink a large amount of water with activated carbon and call an ambulance.
Let's sum it up
If there are a large number of bed bugs, it is better to use specialized products that have a more pronounced effect.
Sanitary and epidemiological station
This is the most reliable, but also the most expensive way to get rid of fleas in the house. They mainly call organizations and enterprises, concluding a preliminary agreement with them on payment for work performed. Disinsection during etching includes in the price not only the price of the drug, but also the square meters of the treated area.
After chemical treatment of the room, insects die within a few minutes. In addition, the contract stipulates that if disinfection against fleas does not have the desired effect, then specialists will carry out secondary treatment of the premises free of charge. That is, they work with a guarantee for the services provided.
Using chemicals yourself
Many people believe that only fleas from dogs and cats live in apartments and bite. But, of course, they are mistaken. There are a variety of insects, these can be:
All of them are carriers of infectious diseases, so try to get rid of them urgently in any available way.
The market offers a large selection of chemicals to destroy harmful neighbors. Therefore, choosing the necessary fumigator can sometimes be difficult. Let's try to figure out together what these substances and solutions are.
If you decide to eradicate this evil spirits yourself, then before work you need to read the instructions for using the drug. Don't forget that all chemicals are very toxic!
Aerosol
Aerosol preparations are much more affordable than powder products, although they are no different from each other in their effects. Flea spray is the most practical remedy; flea spray is convenient to use on both horizontal and vertical surfaces. In openings, corners, hard-to-reach places, under heavy furniture. Aerosols that have an excellent effect are: “Sinuzan”, “Get”, “Raptor”, “Raid”, “Bolfo”, “Gard”. These drugs will help get rid of ticks in a short period. Modern preparations in the form of aerosols contain peritroids; these semi-synthetic substances do not pose a threat to people and animals. The widely familiar “Dichlorvos” is, one might say, a universal means for killing ground and flying insects. It contains peritroids: cypermitrin, deltamethrin.
Ampoules
Ampoules contain a concentrated solution of an intoxicant. Before starting work, it is necessary to dilute with a certain amount of water. (see instructions). Then treat the entire surface of the apartment, from walls and ceilings to upholstered furniture. “Tsifox”, “Cucaracha”, “Advantix” have excellent toxic properties. When choosing a drug, keep in mind that insects differ in appearance depending on their habitat and origin.
Smoke bomb
Smoke bomb - One of the accessible and practical methods. Of course, using a smoke bomb in a residential apartment is not serious, but for the effective destruction of pests in the basement, it is the most suitable option.
They are very toxic, so when disinfesting, make sure that there are no strangers or animals in the room. The smoke is released from the bomb within three hours, penetrates into all kinds of cracks and holes, and acts on pests instantly. After prolonged ventilation, the remaining smoke disappears without posing a threat to humans.
Popular intoxicants
There are drugs without a pungent odor, the list of them is quite large, let’s consider the highest quality products:
Preparations based on carbamic acid
It is worth highlighting a group of drugs made on the basis of carbamic acid. Most of you have probably come across such names as: Dust, Karbofos, Dichlorvos, etc. Most of them are very poisonous, are used as a remedy against fleas in the apartment, and are incompatible with pets. These drugs destroy cells in the body of fleas, thereby causing their rapid death.
It is recommended to poison insects where small children live with a product safe for children. You can find out all the necessary information about the drug by reading the attached instructions. Once you are sure that flea control will not harm your child, you can use this product. But if the instructions indicate otherwise, then take your child out of the house while the fleas are being poisoned.
Before bringing it back to the apartment, do a thorough general cleaning using disinfectants and detergents.
