It is impossible to protect your home from parasites one hundred percent. Insects will always find a reason to visit you and stay in your apartment for a couple of weeks, or even more. Timely measures taken will help avoid excessive hospitality and expel unpleasant settlers. An excellent insecticidal agent is Forsyth against cockroaches, bedbugs and other “living creatures”. Of course, you have the right to start the fight using ordinary folk remedies, but their effectiveness is quite controversial.
“Foresight” allows you to almost instantly get rid of insects in an apartment, both from adult individuals and from their offspring. In order to understand the “mechanism” of action of this drug, let’s first talk about its composition.
Description of the product and composition
The drug is a potent insecticide, the action of which is aimed at destroying adult insects.
The drug also has a destructive effect on cockroach larvae. Regarding the destruction of egg clutches, they remain untouched during disinsection. Allowed for use in residential premises. The active substances that make up the drug paralyze the insect, and then it dies. The action is carried out comprehensively through the chitinous membrane and the digestive tract. When a cockroach comes into contact with the substance, it remains on its body and legs, after which it carries it to its nests and infects other individuals.
The main active component, which provides a destructive effect on the cockroach, is fenthion. Available in a concentration of 25%. The composition also contains auxiliary components. Forsyth has a rather pungent and unpleasant odor, but ventilating the room allows you to quickly get rid of it. Depending on the concentration of the substance in which the treatment was carried out, the period of action of the active component will depend. Typically this period is up to 6 months.
Advantages of the solution
Forsyth has a number of advantages over other means against harmful insects, these include:
- economical consumption - to treat 40 sq.m. of room you will need only 50 mg of chemical,
- affordable price - everyone can afford to buy this insecticide due to its low cost,
- effectiveness - the drug has been confirming its properties for more than 10 years and has saved millions of people from annoying parasites,
- low level of toxicity - subject to basic safety rules, Forsyth is absolutely harmless to use.
Forsyth is also available in the form of a ready-to-use gel. The gel is applied in small broken lines in places where there are large concentrations of insects.
Also, pay attention to the drug Get, which is also effective in the fight against cockroaches.
To ensure the effectiveness of the drug, read the reviews of those who have tested this product.
Composition of the drug
“Forsyth” against cockroaches, flies, bedbugs and other pests is a light brown liquid or gel with a pungent, unpleasant odor. It consists of a solvent, stabilizer, fragrance, antioxidant and the main active substance - fenthion.
Fenthion is not dangerous to human life, but it is harmful to insects. Getting on the shell, paws and other parts of the bodies of the parasites, the poison affects their nervous system, causing paralysis of the internal organs.
The chemical component can only neutralize adult cockroaches and their larvae; for an egg, the “magical” properties of the drug are not scary. The embryo is reliably protected by the shell of the egg, however, having turned into a larva, it immediately “meets” the poison you sprayed.
How to effectively deal with house bugs
Bedbug infestation can occur as a result of insects migrating from neighbors or moving into the folds of an old sofa. But when the question of exterminating bedbugs comes up head on, the owners are looking for a remedy that will not only help them quickly clear the apartment of insects, but also will not harm their health.
At first, people do not notice bedbugs, but when the colony grows, they make themselves known in such a way that a person has no choice but to roll up his sleeves and thoroughly engage in the fight against insects.
If you want not to waste time and quickly return to your normal lifestyle, then you need to use the means intended for this from the very beginning until you destroy the last parasite. Otherwise, your only option is to call workers from a special disinfection service to your home. Many experts agree that it is the drug Forssyth, which contains the active substance fenthion, that best destroys parasites, but not only bedbugs, but also flies, ticks and cockroaches.
Let's understand the properties of Foresight
The drug is activated at the moment of contact with the insect’s body and immediately begins to affect its body. The pests begin to move more slowly, then completely lose control of their body and die. Forsyth can protect a treated apartment for 4-5 months.
This product has low toxicity and belongs to hazard class 4. When using it, it is recommended to wear gloves and a protective mask. Once on the skin, Forsyth may cause a slight allergic reaction. However, if it is consumed as food, serious poisoning may occur. It is also extremely dangerous if fenthion gets on the mucous membrane of the eye; even a small amount of the chemical can significantly damage vision.
Be careful when antiparasitic treatment and strictly follow the instructions for the drug.
Health Hazard
The greatest danger to pets and people is the liquid. After all, the concentrate belongs to toxicity class 3. If drops of liquid get on the skin, then over time a rash and redness will appear on it. The components of the concentrate that get into the eyes cause vision impairment.
If you are going to use the concentrate, you should first prepare a respirator and protective clothing. The procedure is carried out as quickly as possible. After this, the room is sealed for 2-4 hours.
To minimize the danger, it is recommended to use other foresight tools.
Types of drug
Forsyth, a remedy for domestic cockroaches, is considered multi-purpose. After all, it is suitable for combating many species of arthropods that are distinguished by their synanthropic nature. The active substances included in the composition act on damaged eggs, adults and larvae.
The chemical has a pungent odor. Therefore, it is often used when carrying out pest control work. The composition comes in various forms and packages, so it is suitable for use in homes and industrial settings.
Before you buy foresight, you need to decide on the appropriate type of drug. Additionally, you should familiarize yourself with other features of the use of the pros and cons that each drug has.
Liquid
Forsyth anti-cockroach liquid is a concentrate that is used to prepare the emulsion. The liquid contains additives and the active substance fenthion. The liquid is diluted before use. The prepared composition is used to treat areas with ootheca, as well as places where insects are located.
The concentrate can be used in residential and industrial premises. Its cost is about 250 rubles.
Before use, study the pros and cons of the drug. Among the advantages are:
- Ease of use.
- Universal action.
- Effectiveness.
Minuses:
- Poison contains toxins.
- Work is carried out in protective clothing and a respirator.
Traps
They buy a trap if it is impossible to use other forms.
A forsyth trap is a cardboard structure, the inside of which is treated with glue or added with Velcro. Inside the structure there is a bait that is attractive to pests.
As soon as the Forsythe glue trap for cockroaches is full, it is replaced with another one. One design can be used for 2–3 months. During this period, its effectiveness does not decrease.
Among the advantages of the Forsyth glue trap for cockroaches are the following aspects:
- Safety.
- No toxins included.
Minuses:
- An unattractive house with insects attached to it.
- Such devices do not work on larvae.
Gel
You can purchase Forsyth gel in specialized stores. Its cost ranges from 50 to 80 rubles per tube.
The anti-cockroach gel contains prometrin. Therefore, it can be used to combat various insects. Such preparations are safe for health in the absence of additional components. Therefore, they are used in schools and medical institutions. After contact with the gel, the pest dies within 1–2 days. The syringe is accompanied by instructions for use, which describe how to use the composition.
Among the advantages of the gel are:
- No pungent odor.
- Attractive price.
- Versatility.
- Increased security.
The only negative is that it is not very convenient to use.
Forsyth release forms against cockroaches
The manufacturer produces three forms of the Forsyth insecticide, so that everyone can choose the product that is suitable specifically for their case:
- Liquid.
- Trap.
- Gel.
To understand which product is right for you, you need to know all the pros and cons of the drugs.
Which form should I choose?
Choosing the right insecticide should take into account many factors, for example, how contaminated the room is, whether there are small children living in it, whether there are people with allergies, and much more.
The main characteristics of insecticides will help you make the right choice:
- Solution. Designed for disinfestation of premises with severe infestation. Has long lasting protective effects. It is possible to prepare solutions of different concentrations.
- Gel. Effective at low levels of infestation. Long lasting.
- Trap. With minimal contamination of premises. Good for prevention.
If there are large colonies of cockroaches in the room, then for maximum effectiveness, a solution is used, and then the gel is applied. It is not recommended to use these 2 types of insecticide together.
Product description
Forsyth is an insecticidal agent presented in the form of an emulsion concentrate. It has an intense and very specific odor that quickly disappears. It contains many components that provide a high level of disinfestation. At the same time, the drug is a more gentle insecticide, and therefore can be used even on the territory of schools or hospitals.
After disinfestation, Forsyth creates a certain barrier on the treated surfaces, which protects the premises from re-invasion of pests for several months. In addition, its residual activity allows it to simultaneously fight other insects, destroying them at any stage of development.
Disadvantages of the drug
The product has few disadvantages. So, it does not kill bedbug eggs. The larvae that emerge from the protective shells receive a dose of poison when they begin to come into contact with treated surfaces. Another method to kill parasites at the stage of emergence from eggs is repeated spraying of the substance. This is done after 1-2 weeks, and it is important that the insecticide gets on the surface before the nymphs have developed sufficiently and can begin to reproduce.
Another drawback is the unpleasant smell. In addition, the drug is quite expensive.
Gel against cockroaches
Gel Forsyth against Tarkans is sold in tubes in the form of a 30g syringe. The product has a slow effect, cockroaches do not die instantly, death occurs after 1-3 days.
The drug should be applied in a dotted line with a distance of 1.5-2 cm in places:
- along the baseboards;
- sink;
- bathroom;
- back walls of the kitchen unit;
- places where trash cans are located;
- pipes, batteries.
Pros:
- Safety for humans.
- There is no unpleasant smell.
- Once stained with poison, cockroaches can infect their other relatives.
- Affordable price. You can buy a syringe of Forsyth gel for 50-80 rubles.
Minuses:
- Not convenient to use. You need to try to treat hard-to-reach places.
- Long action.
Advantages of the drug
Positive traits:
- high concentration of the active component, which ensures high effectiveness of the product;
- affects nymphs, adults;
- characterized by prolonged action;
- ease of preparation of the working solution;
- universal action: the drug destroys various pests, and the use of the drug Forsythe is justified on objects of any purpose;
- the drug is produced in a convenient container, which makes it possible to purchase the desired type of product for treating rooms of different sizes;
- you can use the poisonous substance yourself, having previously studied the intricacies of use;
- When used correctly, a single spray of the substance is often sufficient.
Brief overview of Foresight prices
If the destruction of bedbugs is important to you, then you have probably already wondered: where to buy Forssyth and approximately how much it costs.
Experts from pest control services claim that the drug is not available to private individuals, and this is not surprising: the product is classified as professional and is sold in canisters of 5 to 10 liters at a fairly high cost: from 2,400 to 10,000 rubles per canister.
However, you can buy Foresight for independent use both in construction and gardening hypermarkets, and directly at the SES itself. These, for example, include Forssyth-Fighter in a 1 liter bottle. The price of the product varies from 600 to 800 rubles.
Let's summarize. The fight against bed bugs should be carried out using high-quality, effective means that are as safe as possible for humans and animals. Among the drugs that are relatively safe to use is Forsyth.
It is important to remember that, like any other insecticide, Forsyth requires careful handling and detailed study of the instructions - this is the only way to avoid unpleasant health consequences
Processing stages
Before proceeding with the processing procedure itself, it is necessary to prepare the room:
- First, remove everything from surfaces.
- Move all furniture away from the walls to allow access to baseboards and the backs of cabinets.
- Remove all dust and cobwebs.
- Stash food items in the refrigerator, containers and bags that are hermetically sealed.
- Carry out wet cleaning using detergents.
- All dishes must be hidden.
- Next, you will need to inspect the room for any cracks and be sure to fill them with putty.
- Fix water leaks if any.
- Cover the ventilation holes with a fine mesh.
Cleaning is very important, it is necessary to ensure that the insecticide is on the surface in its pure form. If it is mixed with dust, the effectiveness will be minimal. The cracks and ventilation are sealed so that cockroaches do not run away to the neighbors, since they will constantly travel from one apartment to another.
Before you start working with the drug, be sure to read the instructions and strictly follow the recommendations.
Next, you can begin preparing the solution and directly to the processing itself:
- Be sure to wear protective overalls, safety glasses, a respirator and gloves.
- The solution must be prepared in the proportions specified in the instructions.
- Only those who work wearing protective equipment can be in the room, everyone else must leave the apartment, and there should be no animals.
- While working with insecticide, it is forbidden to drink, eat or smoke.
- It is necessary to treat surfaces where the largest concentration of insects is observed. You also need to apply the solution in hard-to-reach places and on surfaces where cockroaches are most likely to appear.
- After the treatment is completed, you need to take off your clothes, wash your hands, wash your face, rinse your mouth with water and go outside.
- Be sure to leave the windows open for ventilation.
After you return to the apartment, make a draft, put on protective equipment and do wet cleaning. Be sure to wash all surfaces that people come into contact with. If there are animals in the house, it is necessary to neutralize the substance in those places with which they come into contact.
Trap Forsyth
The trap is designed to safely get rid of cockroaches in homes where there are small children and animals, and in homes where there is a small number of pests.
The Forsyth glue trap for cockroaches consists of a cardboard box with a sticky base, inside of which there is poison. The trap emits a smell that is tempting to cockroaches. Insects crawl onto the bait and stick to the poisoned sticky base, where they die. Once the entire trap is filled with unwanted insects, it should be thrown out and a new one installed. The validity period of the substance in the trap is from 2 to 3 months.
Advantages:
- Safety for the whole family and animals.
- The poison does not contain toxic substances.
Flaws:
- Unpleasant to look at. Within three months, a sufficient number of insects adhere.
- If the trap is in a visible place, it can ruin the overall appearance of the apartment’s interior.
- Does not affect larvae and eggs; there is a constant need to use traps.
Preparing an apartment for disinfestation
Before disinfection, you need to prepare the apartment so that the treatment of the room is more effective.
- Carry out wet cleaning using special detergents.
- It is advisable to pack dishes, all kitchen utensils in bags, and take boxes out of the house.
- Pack food in cling film, put it in the refrigerator or take it out of the apartment.
- Throw out unnecessary old furniture.
- Open cabinets, chests of drawers and mezzanines, as insects can hide in dark corners of furniture.
- Cover the ventilation hood with paper tape so that cockroaches do not have the opportunity to escape to the neighbors.
- It is necessary to glue the wallpaper, if any.
Let's summarize:
The most popular product among Forsyth preparations is a liquid, but it is the most dangerous and toxic Forsyth brand insecticide for human health. Gel and traps are safe.
Reviews
Irina, Moscow
“My girlfriend and I rented an apartment in Moscow for two, and made an advance payment for 6 months. And when we moved in, it turned out that there were cockroaches above the roof. Mom advised me to buy Forsyth. Just in case, we decided to purchase the entire assortment, so we treated it with both gel and liquid, and scattered the traps. Cardboard houses are an incredible abomination. Therefore, they did not repeat the experiment. But the rest of the measures worked conscientiously - we now have no cockroaches.”
Mikhail, Saratov
“Our family really liked Forsythe. When applying the liquid, we decided to deviate a little from the recommendations: we spread it on the walls and baseboards with a sponge. They poured a little into the cracks, the furniture was well treated, especially the kitchen. We managed to get rid of the cockroaches the first time, and didn’t even need a second treatment.”
Instructions for use
Before you start using the Forsythe bedbug remedy, you need to determine the method of application and dosage of the toxic substance, which depends on the degree of infection of the object. It is important to remember that a working solution is used, which means you need to dilute the emulsion concentrate with water. You cannot skip the main stages of processing, since the effectiveness of the product depends on this.
Preparing the premises
Before using the Force site, the sleeping area is removed from bedbugs. You need to remove the bed linen and place the mattress near the bed. Moreover, sometimes it is necessary to literally dismantle the structure, since there is no other way to get to remote areas. Other preparatory measures:
Carefully inspect your bedding
- clothes that are frequently used and not contaminated are removed from the premises, other items must be washed at high temperatures;
- move furniture away from the walls, this allows you to apply the substance to baseboards and the back walls of cabinets;
- All personal belongings, dishes, food are removed from the premises;
- animals are removed, children should also not be present during the spraying procedure;
- It is advisable to remove the aquarium; when this is not possible, it is covered with glass;
- cut off access to sockets;
- interior items are removed from the walls;
- free up space under the window sill;
- the carpet is also treated, but after that it needs to be washed, which can be done in a private home, and then dried outside.
Preparation of the solution
The amount of the substance varies from 20 to 50 ml per 1 liter of water. The choice of dosage depends on how heavily infested the room is. The solution should be prepared using cold water. Thermal exposure will contribute to the loss of properties of the substance.
This is what makes Foresight different
from analogues, which are recommended to be diluted with warm liquid.
You need to mix the product with a wooden spatula (kitchen utensils) or usually a stick. If you do not study the instructions for use of the drug, its effectiveness may decrease even before treatment begins.
Surface treatment
A 50 ml bottle is enough to kill bedbugs in a 1-2-room apartment, provided that the working solution is sprayed over all surfaces. When only areas where pests accumulate are treated, the consumption of the product will be significantly reduced. It is recommended to use a spray to deliver the poison over a large surface area. Difficult areas are treated with a brush or sponge. Places that need to be treated:
- bed frame, sofa frame;
- window sill (its lower part);
- the perimeter of the sockets, but the substance should not be poured inside; in any case, you need to turn off the electricity before spraying the insecticide;
- carpet covering;
- baseboards;
- furniture: inside and outside;
- paintings (back side);
- old household appliances that are no longer used or do not work.
The solution is applied using a spray bottle, sponge or brush
Recommendations: what to do after treatment
You need to mothball the apartment for 12 hours. After returning, you should ventilate the room and do a wet cleaning. But you are allowed to wipe only those surfaces that are often used, for example, the armrests of the sofa, the headboard of the bed, and door handles.
In 2 weeks
the product is sprayed again.
Preparing the solution
When all of the above points have been completed, and the apartment is cleared of guests, it’s time to move on to the main issue - preparing the emulsion.
Because Forsyth is a highly concentrated product; it is important to know how to prepare the emulsion.
Detailed instructions indicating the proportions are always included with the insecticide. It should be remembered that Forsyth is used for both preventive and antiparasitic purposes. For the main treatment, a highly concentrated solution is used: 50 ml of liquid per 1 liter. water. To carry out prophylaxis in an apartment, 25 ml of the substance per 1 liter of water is enough.
The water temperature should be 50-65 degrees Celsius, but not higher. Otherwise, the effectiveness of the drug will decrease.
The resulting emulsion must be sprayed throughout the apartment, not forgetting floor cracks, upholstered furniture, and gaps between the wall and the floor. Pay special attention to the space behind the refrigerator, wall kitchen cabinets, under the sink and where the trash can is “hidden”. It is in these places that cockroaches prefer to “build” their nests.
Once every inch of your living space has been sprayed with the chemical solution, seal off the area and let it sit for 2-3 hours. After time has passed, open all windows and doors and wash the surfaces of the kitchen tables with soap and water to prevent the drug from getting on your skin.
Spray the resulting solution on all possible places where cockroaches accumulate, as well as nesting sites.
Interesting! When applying Forsyth against cockroaches and bedbugs to upholstered furniture, do not worry: the insecticide will not leave any traces on the textiles. However, to prevent a possible allergic reaction to the chemical, wipe the fabric surfaces with a damp sponge after treating the apartment.
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Precautionary measures
General requirements
- Before starting work, the exterminator provides instructions on safety precautions and first aid measures. Those working with the product must strictly observe the rules of personal hygiene. Eating, drinking and smoking is prohibited at work sites.
- Persons working with the product must be provided with personal protective equipment. Personal protection kit includes:
a) workwear - overalls made of thick (tarpaulin, etc.) or water-repellent fabric, a cape with a hood made of polyvinyl chloride, oilcloth, rubberized or polyvinyl chloride aprons, rubber boots - GOST 5375-65 (article 150FE); rubber technical gloves GOST 9502-60, (the use of medical gloves is PROHIBITED);
6) sealed glasses type “OP-3” (GOST 9496-69) “monoblock”;
c) respirators to protect the respiratory system from liquid forms with a gas cartridge of grade “A” (“RU-60M”, “RPG-67”). Respirators should fit snugly against your face, but not squeeze it. The smell of the product under the respirator mask indicates that the gas cartridge is worn out and needs to be replaced.
- After work, the rubber face parts of the respirator must be thoroughly washed with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol or a 0.5% solution of potassium permanganate or soap, then with clean water and dried. After completing work at the site, it is necessary to wash your hands, face and other exposed areas of the body that may have been splashed with emulsion. After finishing the treatments, take a shower.
- Workwear is washed as it gets dirty, but at least once a week in a hot soda solution (50 grams of soda ash per bucket of water). Personal protective equipment is stored in separate lockers in non-residential premises.
When working indoors
- The presence of unauthorized persons, domestic animals, birds, and fish at the work site is strictly prohibited (cover aquariums tightly, turn off aerators). During disinfestation, food, food utensils, and children's toys are removed from the premises.
- Disinsection is carried out with open vents and windows. After finishing work, thoroughly ventilate the room for at least 30 minutes.
- When processing workshops of industrial enterprises, first remove and carefully cover products that can adsorb the drug.
- Processing in children's (except bedrooms and playrooms), medical (except hospital wards), social organizations, food industry enterprises, shops, canteens, etc. carried out on sanitary days or weekends. In residential premises and dormitories, disinfestation is carried out in the morning.
- Before using the treated premises, but not earlier than 30 minutes after the end of treatment, they are cleaned. The premises can be cleaned the next day before the premises are used. The product is removed from places where it can get into food or have human contact (working surfaces of tables, cabinets, shelves, window sills, etc.), and then wash these surfaces with water, soda and soap. In places where there is no danger of contact with the product, they are removed only after all insects have died or its validity period has expired. Clean the premises wearing personal protective equipment with open windows or vents.
Professional pest control in apartments and private houses. Price, highlights
Before using an insecticidal drug, the condition of the home should be assessed.
They treat the apartment/house with insecticides of a different class - 2 (more effective means). At the same time, the risk of developing intoxication is much higher, but if used correctly, nothing threatens people.
The main methods used in processing:
- cold fog;
- hot fog;
- barrier protection.
Operating principle: the poisonous substance is sprayed using special equipment, which helps to release the smallest particles of poison. The suspension remains in the air for up to 4 hours when using the cold fog method, up to 8 hours when using the hot fog method.
Particles penetrate into remote areas that cannot be treated with household chemicals. The average cost of disinfestation is up to 3,400 rubles. (cleaning a 1-room apartment). Barrier protection is an auxiliary method that prevents other pests from entering a person’s home.
Professional pest control
Storage conditions
The concentrated product is a fire hazard!
Store in a dry, covered, ventilated warehouse, in a hermetically sealed container, avoiding exposure to direct sunlight, avoiding the proximity of heating devices, at a temperature not lower than minus 30°C and not higher than plus 40°C, separately from food products, medicines and animal feed.
The product's shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture in unopened manufacturer's packaging.
The working aqueous emulsion is not stored and used within 8 hours from the moment of preparation.
Signs of bedbugs
The main signs of bedbugs in an apartment are:
- insect shells, which they shed as they grow;
- bites on the body accompanied by severe itching;
- the appearance of foreign odors in the home.
If you notice any of the above signs, you should immediately inspect your bed for bed bugs. As a rule, insects live in entire colonies, so it will not be difficult to detect them. One of the most common chemicals for controlling parasites is “Forsyth” for bedbugs, customer reviews of which in most cases are only positive.
Conclusion
The most widely used insecticide is “Forsyth” in the form of a solution due to its price/quality ratio. Gel and traps are low cost, but they should only be used when there are small numbers of insects. If cockroaches have been terrorizing your home for more than one week, and their numbers have jumped sharply, we recommend combining several types of insecticides for maximum effectiveness.
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