Absolute gel is an inexpensive anti-cockroach drug that can be purchased at a low price. However, despite this, it is characterized by good performance - it destroys insects after the first treatment . The gel will not work on eggs. However, most modern drugs kill only adults and larvae. This means that this cannot be considered a disadvantage. The problem of pest control in the conditions of the rapid emergence of larvae from eggs can be solved by re-treating the premises.
Composition and properties, release form
Absolute cockroach repellent is offered in the form of a cartridge, tube or syringe. The volume varies: from 10 to 125 ml. The drug is produced in Russia. The gel is characterized by a jelly-like structure, most often it is transparent. A slight color change is allowed - up to light brown. The product does not have a persistent unpleasant odor.
The composition includes one active ingredient - chlorpyrifos, an insecticide from the group of organophosphorus compounds. With its help you can destroy insects of different types. However, it is not recommended to regularly use the same product from the group of organophosphorus compounds, since pests gradually develop resistance to toxic substances of this type.
The concentration of chlorpyrifos is 0.5%. In addition to the insecticide, the drug also contains other components: fat-based filler, attractants.
A person does not smell when treating a room with gel, but the product contains components that attract insects. These are attractants, thanks to which cockroaches react to poison, even if it is applied in places where pests appear infrequently.
This feature allows you to spend less money. As for the fat base, thanks to this structure the gel retains its properties for a long time and does not dry out.
Description of the drug, types and principle of its action
The insecticide is designed to kill all types of insects that may settle in the house. It is also widely used by gardeners to get rid of all types of ants that may appear in the garden house.
The drug is absolutely harmless and is often used in children's institutions and catering outlets. It has an immediate effect and a prolonged effect that lasts up to 2 months.
| Compound | Safety | Action |
| Clothianidin 0.1% | Low hazardous substance | Acts as a poison for insects |
| Organophosphorus compound | Low hazardous substance | Product with enteric contact activity for insects |
| Food attractants | Safely | Attracts insects with taste and smell, which makes them eat the bait |
| Stabilizers | Safely | Give the drug the desired consistency |
Advantages and disadvantages
The drug Absolut stands out from a number of analogues due to a combination of positive qualities:
- Low level of toxicity (IV class). The gel does not pose a danger to humans and animals, which is due to the low concentration of the insecticide.
- No noticeable odor.
- High efficiency.
- Low consumption: 1 tube/syringe is enough to treat a room of 30 square meters. m; gel in an amount of 0.05 g destroys many insects (up to 500 individuals).
- There is no need to treat the entire room, since the drug contains attractants that attract cockroaches.
- Affordable price (60-280 rubles depending on volume).
Disadvantages include the low rate of insect destruction. So, the first individuals will begin to die the next day after treatment. Peak effectiveness occurs after 2-3 weeks, and the entire pest population can be destroyed in about 1 month. In addition, the gel contains fatty components, so it leaves stains on surfaces. To avoid such troubles, it is better to apply the gel on a cardboard or plastic backing. Then the cleaning will go quickly.
Insect repellent Absolute Cockroach bait (6 pieces per pack)
Insect repellent Absolute Cockroach bait (6 pieces per pack)
Purpose:
The Absolut-bait insecticide in containers is designed to kill cockroaches indoors.
Thanks to special disc containers, the bait can be placed in hidden, hard-to-reach places where insects accumulate. The container reliably protects the bait from penetration of moisture and accidental removal, prevents direct contact with the bait by people and pets, which increases the safety of its use, and also, thanks to its special design, imitates insect shelters, so cockroaches willingly crawl into containers. The bait contains specially selected food components that attract insects, which promote active eating of the bait by cockroaches, which leads to their death within 8–24 hours. Operating principle: Attracted by the smell of natural food ingredients, cockroaches find bait at a distance of 1 meter, crawl into the container and eat the bait, which leads to their death within 8-24 hours. When eating bait, particles of the drug are retained on the cockroach's cover, which are transferred to the shelter of relatives upon contact. Cockroaches killed by the bait and their metabolic products containing the poisoned drug are eaten by other insects. Thus, some of the cockroaches that directly received the bait from the container trigger the “epidemic principle” in the insect population, leading to the complete destruction of cockroaches in 2–4 weeks, depending on their initial number and compliance with the recommendations for using the product. Directions for use:
Remove the containers from the packaging, separate them from each other and place them in places where insects live, accumulate and move: under sinks, bathtubs, near the toilet, behind cabinets, refrigerators, along baseboards, near waste collection and storage areas, inside kitchen shelves.
Thanks to the sticker on the bottom of the container, the bait can be placed on both horizontal and vertical surfaces. Consumption rate: with a low number of insects - 2 containers per 5 m² of room area, with a high number of insects - 4 containers per 5 m². It is recommended to replace containers with new ones when insects reappear, or - as preventive measures - once every 3 months. Precautions:
Use strictly as directed.
Store and place the bait in dry, dark places, out of the reach of children and pets, separately from medicines and food products. Do not disassemble the containers and do not give them to children; after use, unassembled containers should be disposed of as household waste. After contact with the product, wash your hands with soap. If the bait gets on your skin or mucous membranes, rinse them thoroughly with water. Composition:
Adhesive composition (synthetic rubber, synthetic resins, mineral oil, moth pheromone, cardboard base).
Does not contain toxic substances. Shelf life:
3 years from the date of manufacture.
Operating principle, scope
After application, the gel begins to poison pests. This occurs when the poison gets into their chitinous coverings or into the digestive system. Thanks to attractants, the cockroach mistakes the gel for an attractive food and comes out of hiding. When eating, particles of poison fall on the legs and chitinous coverings of the insect. Accordingly, the insecticide begins to act from the inside and outside.
When a cockroach dies, its remains are eaten by its fellows. At the same time, they receive a portion of poison. Thanks to this feature, a large colony is destroyed. In addition, during physical contact, insects also transfer particles of poison to each other, for example, while in a nest. The insecticide included in the composition negatively affects the nervous system of pests. When it enters the body, the poison blocks nerve impulses. As a result, the internal organs cease to function and the insect dies.
Absolute gel is used to kill different types of cockroaches: red, black, American. In addition, using this product you can remove black garden and red house ants. The gel is used in pest control at facilities for various purposes: residential buildings, sanatoriums, industrial and retail premises, utilities, warehouses, medical institutions.
Rules of application
The drug is applied with dotted lines. The gap between the strips is 2-4 cm, this is influenced by the degree of infection of the object. For example, if there are a lot of cockroaches, the product is applied in strips 2 cm long with the same intervals. If there are few insects, the gap between the stripes should be 4 cm. The gel should be applied in habitats familiar to cockroaches, these are:
- baseboards;
- back surfaces of furniture, household appliances;
- interior space of cabinets;
- hanging shelves;
- area under the sink, near the trash can;
- entry points for pipelines and sewer lines.
To avoid the appearance of greasy stains, the gel is applied to a cardboard or plastic substrate. It is necessary to cut small strips. First, they are coated with gel, then the finished traps are laid out in different areas of the room. It's okay if some places haven't been treated. Thanks to the attractant included in the gel, the insects themselves tend to the poison.
The insecticide retains its properties for 30 days.
The gel will not work for a long time, as it dries out after a month. In this state it will not attract insects. For this reason, the drug is reapplied if necessary. Thanks to its prolonged action, the product will kill not only adults, but also larvae that hatch from eggs after 2 weeks. Accordingly, by the time the substance begins to dry out, the pest population will be destroyed.
Absolut gel Super against cockroaches, 20 ml Gel against cockroaches
General characteristics: insecticidal agent in the form of a gel.
The insecticidal agent “Absolut Gel Super” is a food bait in the form of a gel. It contains preservatives and experimentally selected attractants, one of which is caramel; such taste attractants attract insects even from a remote distance. The stabilizers included in the gel make its structure viscous, which allows it to be applied to vertical surfaces and increases its service life due to the presence of moisture-absorbing properties.
Comparison of the gel with analogues
Today, aerosols, powders, concentrates, and crayons are used in the fight against cockroaches. If you compare the properties of drugs in different release forms, you can choose the appropriate option for certain conditions.
For example, Absolute gel is better than aerosol and concentrate because it does not have an unpleasant odor. This means that the treatment procedure can be performed without protective equipment (respirator, special glasses, closed clothing), only rubber gloves are worn. In addition, after applying the drug, you do not have to leave the room, nor do you need to ventilate it.
However, the gel is inferior to the aerosol and concentrate in terms of speed of action. Thus, a jelly-like preparation will give results a few weeks after application, and when sprayed, insects die almost immediately.
But powders are inferior to gel, since they cannot be used to treat vertical surfaces. The jelly-like substance is applied to any objects, regardless of their position. Powders and gels are similar in speed of action. However, dusts are less effective than jelly-like products, since they do not attract insects. For this reason, all surfaces must be treated with them.
If you compare the gel with insecticidal chalk, they note about the same level of effectiveness, but the substance in solid form does not attract insects, so the stripes must be applied everywhere. In addition, the insecticide included in the pencil quickly loses its properties under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.
Precautionary measures
Gel is one of the least dangerous products. When applied into the air, no poison particles are released, which means there is no need to use personal protective equipment. You just need to cover the skin of your hands by wearing rubber gloves. If there is an aquarium in the room, you do not have to take it out. There is no need to cover it or turn off the compressor.
The gel-like substance is relatively safe for animals and children. The drug tastes bitter. Having tried it once, you will no longer have the desire to go near the gel strips. A small portion of the insecticide will not cause harm, since chlorpyrifos represents class IV hazard. However, of course, it is better to apply it in places inaccessible to children and animals.
