- A cocktail of substances from different generations
- Features of the insecticide Phenaxin
- Recommendations for use of Phenaxin, instructions
- Mechanism of action of the dust
- First aid for poisoning
New products that differ in active ingredients are constantly appearing on the insecticide market. This trend is due to the rapid adaptation of pests to chemicals. The more different the class of poison is from those previously used, the more effective the remedy will be. Therefore, Phenaxin cockroach powder is quickly gaining popularity, combining 2 effective compounds at once.
Mode of application
The insecticide is used by applying it to surfaces that are most susceptible to pests. Pay attention to cracks, corners, cabinets, and back surfaces of upholstered furniture.
The product will not affect parasite eggs, so after some time the treatment must be repeated. It is better to wait two weeks and apply the powder again. Monitor surfaces carefully after spreading the powder to avoid accumulation of crumbs and any food debris. Such negligence reduces all processing efforts to zero. Depending on the degree of infection, you may need to buy several pieces of Phenaxin Powder.
Composition of the drug and principle of action
The drug Phenaxin for cockroaches and bedbugs is a powder insecticide. The drug is based on two active substances - fenvalerate 0.35% and boric acid 0.25%, as well as oils 2.5%. Kaolin, white soda and talc were added as additional ingredients. Fenvalerate belongs to the peritroid group of insecticides, characterized as low toxic to humans and domestic animals.
This drug belongs to hazard class 4, which means “not dangerous”. The spread occurs by contact transmission from individual to individual, when it enters the body it blocks nerve impulses, which leads to paralysis and subsequent death of the insect.
Available in two versions: “Fenaxin” - a powdery substance for killing cockroaches and other household insects and “Fenaxin-plus” - a granular product for combating mole crickets.
Where can I buy
Phenaxin powder is a common and affordable remedy. It can be purchased in the hardware department of stores, market outlets, pharmacies, or ordered online. It's inexpensive. The cost of one bag weighing 100 grams is from 30 rubles to 45 rubles. Depends on where you live. You can buy several packages at a discount on the Internet.
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Fighting ants
"Phenaxin" against ants is used not only by apartment residents, but also by gardeners to save plantings. Before spraying the powder in the apartment, you need to determine the “path” along which insects walk. To do this you need to watch the ants. The powder is applied in a thin layer along the ant path. Most often, such places are cracks in doors, windows or floors.
To drive ants out of the garden, treat places where they accumulate: anthills, rotten stumps. Ants love to eat ripe berries, promote the spread of aphids and spread weed seeds. Termites can destroy a fruit tree or damage a wooden structure. Apply the powder to the soil around those plants where you most often see ants. Do not pour a mountain of product; a layer of 0.5 mm is enough. The procedure is carried out daily until the insects disappear completely.
Boric acid
- Released by a Russian manufacturer.
- The product form is white crystallized powder.
- Bag weight – 10 g.
- How to use - sprinkle on all surfaces where fleas jump and can live - loose, fluffy, non-smooth surfaces, as well as hard-to-reach places - under wallpaper, seams of upholstered furniture, cracks in baseboards, floors, interior door frames, etc.
- The effect occurs after a few hours through disruption of the nervous and digestive systems of fleas.
- Product price – 45-50 rubles. average.
Review of Boric acid:
Oleg Sergeevich, Moscow. Recently I fought against fleas that suddenly appeared in the apartment. I live on the first floor, the neighbors say that they are crawling out of the basement. The sanitary service was called. And they poisoned fleas at home. I decided to go the old way - I simply scattered boric acid in all the corners and different places where fleas might be. An irreplaceable thing in the house, I tell you! Fleas are destroyed very quickly, and not only fleas. Recently I used acid against cockroaches - it also helps well.
TRIXIE "Zecken-und Flohpuder"
- Country of origin: Germany
- Release form: insecticidal powder.
- Product weight – 100 g. in a plastic bottle.
- Active substances – propoxur, talc, extracts of lavender, tea and margos tree.
- Where to buy - only in veterinary pharmacies, but not all veterinarians have the powder in stock. pharmacies.
- The product is safe for pets because it is designed to eliminate fleas in their fur. But if we consider that the cause of the appearance of fleas is precisely domestic animals, then treatment with this powder should be carried out not only on cats, dogs or other animals themselves, but also on all cracks in the floor, along baseboards, carpets, rugs, and doorways. Soft toys and other fluffy small things and objects should be sprinkled with powder, placed in a plastic bag and sealed airtight for 4-6 hours. Then wash everything.
- The powder is effective not only against fleas, but also against bloodsuckers such as ticks and bedbugs.
- The maximum shelf life is 10 years.
- Toxicity for humans is average, low-hazard.
- Average price - 750-950 rubles .
Review of Trixie:
Alena, Moscow. At first, I didn’t really believe the veterinary saleswoman that Trixie powder can destroy fleas even indoors, and not just on a dog. But when I tried to apply it, everything worked out. Otherwise, the fleas from my pet have already bitten all my legs. At first I somehow didn’t pay attention, but it became unbearable to endure. That’s why I turned to the veterinary clinic for advice. It’s very easy to sprinkle the powder, you just need to be careful so that you don’t spill out too much at once. To do this, I made small holes in a membrane film that protected the opening of the jar from sprinkling, and made small holes with a needle. The fleas were no longer noticeable the very next day, and then they disappeared completely. Now that I’m going to walk the dog, I powder his paws just in case – after all, a tick might get attached. And the powder also protects against ticks. So the product is truly universal and effective. I recommend!
Usage
Instructions for use of Phenaxin:
- Spray the powder in places where cockroaches are most concentrated, along the trajectory of their movement.
- They open the package, sprinkle dust on baseboards through special holes, behind furniture, refrigerators, stoves, around sinks, toilets, under tables, etc.
- Consumption – 5 g of powder per 1 sq. m. When working, be sure to use rubber gloves.
- You are allowed to enter the premises and do normal activities after 2 hours.
On a note!
Many buyers practice preparing a solution. Liquid is poured into cracks and crevices. This should not be done, since the drug loses its properties when exposed to moisture. There are special liquid products for treating hard-to-reach areas.
How safe is Fenaxin?
Like all substances from the pyrethroid group, fenvalerate has low toxicity for humans and pets (belongs to hazard class III). During treatment, protect aquarium fish and bees from contact with the drug - for them the concentration of the active substance is fatal. For a month after disinfestation, keep animals and children away from treated surfaces. If this is not possible, immediately after airing, wash the surfaces with a soap and soda solution.
Avoid contact of the drug with skin, mucous membranes, eyes, respiratory system and gastrointestinal tract. If the poison does get into your stomach, drink a liter of water with activated carbon.
When working with the drug, use a mask or respirator and gloves. There should be no people, pets or plants in the room during processing and ventilation. We pack food and dishes hermetically or put them in cabinets.
Preparation and processing
When using and storing the drug, apply generally known precautions. Store the drug and carry out processing in the absence of people and pets. It is prohibited to apply the treatment to people with skin sensitive to chemicals, allergies and asthmatics. Use protective equipment - rubber gloves, a respirator or protective mask, goggles and a change of clothes. If the drug gets into your eyes, rinse with running water. After finishing the treatment, you need to put the clothes in the wash, take a shower, and rinse your mouth.
Before starting processing:
- carry out wet cleaning;
- isolate pets from the premises and cover the aquarium;
- hermetically pack dishes and food, personal hygiene products and cosmetics;
- empty those cabinets that are planned to be processed.
During processing:
- treat furniture, sofas both inside and outside;
- carry out the treatment along the baseboards around the perimeter of the room, door jambs;
- As a preventative measure, treat the ventilation shaft and the entrance door.
Upon completion of processing:
- ventilate the room for an hour, taking into account that the residual effect of the drug lasts up to 1 month;
- leave the drug in places inaccessible to children and animals for one month and then carry out general cleaning;
- Treat contact surfaces—tables, chairs, door handles—with a cleaning solution.
A separate material on the site provides general recommendations on how to get rid of cockroaches yourself .
First aid for poisoning
If, after working with Phenaxin cockroach powder, signs of poisoning arise (nausea, dizziness, confusion or loss of consciousness, tremors), emergency measures must be taken. For an allergic reaction (rash, redness of the skin, irritation of the mucous membranes, burning) the same.
First, leave the apartment being treated, remove protective clothing, and wash the affected areas with laundry soap and plenty of water. Rinse your mouth and throat with water or water and soda (2 g per 100 g of water). Drink plenty of cool water and activated carbon (1 tablet/1 kg of person’s weight).
Consumer Reviews
Victoria, Moscow
Not long ago cockroaches appeared in our area. Due to health reasons, I could not use sprays and aerosols, so I turned my attention to Phenaxin. Quite economical and does not require any additional preparation procedures. I scattered it behind the furniture, near the trash can, on baseboards and in corners. A day later I already found dead cockroaches, they did not disappear completely immediately, about 2 weeks passed.
Inga, Moscow
Our situation was as follows: on my way home from work, I noticed cockroaches in the entrance a couple of times; I couldn’t find out from my neighbors how things were going at home. I am very afraid of such insects, so I decided to protect myself and bought Phenaxin. The first thing I did was pour the powder near the entrance, on the door frame, and scatter it around the house. At first I didn’t notice anything, but then I discovered dead insects in the kitchen under the sink. I was pleased with the result.
Oleg, Tver
We were very dissatisfied with Phenaxin. We had a large number of cockroaches, we recommended Phenaxin, we did everything according to the instructions, we waited 2 weeks for the result, we found a couple of dead ones, but that was all. We wasted a lot of time and eventually contacted the service.
Fighting the two-tails
The two-tailed insect (also known as the earwig and the “pincher”) is an unpleasant insect that can cause pain to humans and animals with a sharp bite. In addition, the two-tailed plant is dangerous for many garden and indoor plants. At the end of the body there are cerci that resemble small claws. Double-tailed plants start in damp rooms (perhaps you live on the first floor, and there is a flooded basement below you).
Insects enter the house through all possible loopholes. For Phenaxin from dvuhostok to work, spray the powder near the baseboards, treat thresholds, doorway lines, and window sills. Plug any existing cracks. The first result will be noticeable after a couple of hours. The procedure can be repeated after a week. Do not allow animals into the treated area.
