Hello! Cockroaches have been living side by side with humans for many centuries, and the struggle to eliminate them has lasted just as long. People are not happy about such a neighborhood and are constantly inventing ways to get rid of it.
But the cockroach is also not simple; it knows how to adapt to seemingly unbearable conditions. This parasite is capable of living for a long time without food, without a head, in the sewer - in general, a serious contender. But in no case can one come to terms with such a neighborhood; this mustachioed guy carries too dangerous microbes on his paws.
Food left on the table after a cockroach has crawled over it can cause irreparable damage to the body of the person who ate it. Therefore, if you have insects in your house, but you do not want to call a pest control service, this article will be useful to you.
There are a huge variety of drugs for killing cockroaches. A variety of chemicals, formulations of the drug, manufacturer brands - all these parameters and characteristics can confuse a buyer who is faced with a problem of cockroaches in his home.
The victim is only interested in eliminating the hated insects, and to resolve such an issue, one will have to carefully approach the choice. Each specific situation requires an individual approach. How long ago cockroaches settled in your home, how many there are, the presence of allergy sufferers, animals and children in the house - all this influences the choice of the right drug.
In addition, it is extremely important to follow the instructions for use so that the results are as stated by the manufacturers of the poison. We will try to talk about the most effective drugs and explain the features of each product.
Aerosol Combat
Anti-cockroach spray “Kombat” goes on sale in the form of metal cylinders with a volume of 400 or 500 ml. This amount of insecticide is absolutely enough to treat a one-room apartment.
Important! The price of one such cylinder is quite acceptable for the average consumer and depends on the formula of the drug.
The rules for using the cockroach repellent “Combat” are as follows:
- It is necessary to treat premises with aerosol against cockroaches with locked windows and vents, in the absence of pets and children.
- It is also necessary to place all kitchen utensils and utensils in plastic bags so that particles of the toxic composition cannot get on them.
- It is best to spray anti-cockroach spray in places where cockroaches live and move, maintaining a distance of 30-35 centimeters from the surface on which you are applying it.
- After you have completed the treatment, you need to wait one hour, and then ventilate the apartment thoroughly.
It is thanks to this form that it is possible to treat even the most inaccessible places, as well as crevices in which cockroaches usually hide.
Important! Before spraying “Combat”, do not forget to wear a respirator and rubber gloves to avoid contact of mucous membranes and skin with the active ingredients of the spray.
Advantages of using an aerosol:
- The result will not be long in coming.
- Ease of use.
- Affordable price.
- It is very easily removed from surfaces upon completion of treatment, therefore it is considered harmless if the rules of use are followed.
Cons of cockroach spray:
- Has little effect on cockroach eggs. Based on this, extermination of the entire insect population will be quite a problematic task.
- Even with the use of a respirator, aerosol vapors can cause allergic reactions.
- After completion of spraying, it retains less impact than gels.
Gel Combat
Combat cockroach gel is a very effective and practical remedy for cockroaches, which, when used correctly, copes with its main task very well. It is sold in the form of a 30 ml syringe.
Important! The cost of the gel is slightly less than the aerosol, but the area that can be treated with it is exactly the same.
“Combat” in the form of a gel is applied with a thin dotted line. But here there are several options:
- The gel can be applied directly to the surface of baseboards or furniture.
- It is also allowed to apply it to small pieces of cardboard and then place them in places where parasites live and move.
Important! It should be noted that the composition of this product is selected in such a way that it cannot damage furniture and can be easily removed from the surfaces on which it was applied. Even after drying, it can be easily removed from the surface using an ordinary damp cloth.
Operating principle
This version of the drug attracts cockroaches using bait, after which the entire population is infected. The extermination of infected cockroaches does not occur immediately, so they have time to get to their nest and poison the remaining healthy relatives.
This chain reaction is very effective and, if used correctly, can lead to the complete extinction of an insect colony in one house or even an entire apartment building.
Important! The treatment of the apartment must be carried out in the complete absence of pets and children and wearing rubber gloves. Although the manufacturers claim that the composition includes special bitters, and the chemically active poison for insects does not have a destructive effect on humans.
The remains of the anti-cockroach product must be stored in a hard-to-reach, well-protected place, as far as possible from food and children.
Benefits of using the gel:
- Quite high efficiency.
- Easy to use.
- The effect after applying the gel lasts up to four weeks.
- Very economical formula.
- Safe for human health.
Disadvantages of using the gel:
- The results after the first treatment at home will appear only after a couple of days. The full effect of destruction is achieved only after 2-3 weeks.
- Rarely, but habituation of insects is possible, therefore, in order to destroy cockroaches that appear in the future, it may be necessary to use another form of the Kombat product.
Proper Use
The effectiveness of using Raptor largely depends on the correct use of the product and on knowledge of the characteristics of cockroaches. For the drug to work at full strength, you need:
When working with Raptor preparations, you must observe safety precautions, because the composition of the products is toxic (albeit low) to humans and animals.
Traps Kombat
“Combat” traps are another option for a cockroach repellent, with which you can fight insects in an apartment or private house.
What the traps look like: they are 6 small plastic chambers, inside of which there are baits and the poisonous cockroach repellent itself.
Important! The active ingredient is hydramethylnon - this is one of the latest innovative insecticides, which has a long-lasting effect and allows you to destroy insects even at fairly large distances.
Each plastic container has a small Velcro strip, with which you can fix it not only on horizontal surfaces, but also on vertical ones. In addition, special color options have also been created to match the color of the floor, etc., which are very convenient to use in residential buildings.
Important! Store traps only separately from food and in places protected from children and pets.
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Benefits of using traps:
- Efficiency is at a high level.
- Long-term exposure to insects.
- Easy to use.
- Safe use for humans, due to the fact that all poisons are enclosed in a housing and are not in the public domain for a child, adult or pet.
- No addictive effect.
Disadvantages of traps:
- The pricing policy of such a remedy for cockroaches is much higher than that of gel and aerosol.
Useful tips
- After completing the treatment of the apartment, do not forget to devote sufficient time to maintaining cleanliness in your home.
- Remember to clear food and crumbs from the table after finishing your meal.
- A favorite place for cockroaches is sinks cluttered with dishes, so always wash the dishes on time.
- Cockroaches can only live seven days without water, so avoid having open sources of water in your home. Wipe sinks, sinks, and bathtubs dry.
Important! According to reviews, the cockroach repellent “Kombat” in any form has a fairly effective effect. So if the price is right for you, use it to kill pests.
Advantages and disadvantages
The appearance of cockroaches disrupts the smooth flow of life, they cause disgust and pose a threat, spreading infectious diseases. You want to get rid of them as quickly as possible, but you should approach the choice of poison responsibly. Only then will disinfestation be effective. Thus, each of the Kombat anti-cockroach products has its own advantages and disadvantages, understanding of which will allow you to achieve maximum effect during processing.
Aerosol
Combat in aerosol form has the following advantages:
- Convenient spraying. Unlike similar products, this one has a special attachment. Thanks to it, it is possible to achieve a thin, directed jet, which makes processing more precise.
- The result of the treatment is noticeable immediately.
- Additional disinfectant effect. Thus, the product destroys not only insects, but also carriers of infectious diseases that they can carry on themselves.
- Availability: The can can be purchased at any supermarket or hardware store.
- High efficiency combined with an affordable price.
Kombat aerosol also has disadvantages:
- During processing you will need special protective equipment.
- The effect of the aerosol is not as long-lasting as that of gel-like poisons; additional treatment may be required.
Traps
Main advantages of traps:
- High efficiency: the poison contained in the traps has a delayed effect. The infected individual, before dying, manages to poison the cockroaches that come into contact with it.
- Safety: traps are not toxic to mammals and do not have an unpleasant odor. The poison is contained inside a plastic container, which eliminates the possibility of accidental ingestion.
- Aesthetics: neat appearance allows you to use the product without disturbing the order in the room. And the Decor series traps are painted like laminate, which makes them invisible.
- Convenience: they can not only be laid out on the floor, but also glued to vertical surfaces thanks to a special adhesive square on the back side.
Kombat cockroach traps have their own disadvantages:
- The insects will not disappear immediately: it will take about a week before a chain reaction of infestations leads to a decrease in the population.
- High consumption. If there are a lot of cockroaches, a large number of traps will be needed to destroy them.
Gel
Gel, according to consumer reviews, is the most popular form when fighting insects. And that's why:
- Economical. On average, one tube is enough to treat an apartment.
- Efficiency. Cockroaches happily eat the gel and bring it on their antennae and legs to the colony, poisoning their relatives. The gel retains its properties for a long time in the open air; the surviving or newly hatched individuals have the opportunity to taste the “treat” left for them.
- Availability: the product is sold at any hardware store.
- Convenience. Thanks to the dispenser syringe and narrow spout, it is convenient to apply the gel to surfaces without getting your hands dirty.
- The product does not release toxic substances into the air, so it can be safely used in residential areas.
Among the disadvantages of the gel form, the lack of an immediate effect should be noted. You will have to wait a week, and possibly two, for the pests to completely disappear.
Raptor
The Raptor repellent for cockroaches includes well-known plates, aerosols and fumigators against various insects, as well as high-tech gels and traps. The duration of action of all these means is quite long, and it is possible to fight against: bedbugs, cockroaches, ants, flies and other crawling insects of our homes.
But are they really as effective as their manufacturers describe to us? And what form is most effective in the fight against cockroaches: a trap, a gel or an aerosol?
Important! In order to make the right and optimal choice, it is extremely important to know what result should be expected after use. You also need to know the most basic characteristics of these insecticides.
Aerosols from Raptor
One of the main reasons to choose an aerosol for pest control is that it is fast, effective and easy to use. Strictly speaking, this is an instant reprisal against annoying pests, using which you can very quickly exterminate even a very large population of them in an apartment.
Important! Raptor is produced in several aerosol forms, each of which has a targeted effect on a specific type of insect.
Moth protection
This protection is suitable for all types of shoes, as well as fabrics, furniture, carpets, and hats. It leaves no traces behind, has a fairly pleasant smell and provides protection against moth larvae and itself for a whole year.
Aerosol against flying insects
This product has a very pleasant citrus scent. It is very effective in controlling mosquitoes, flies, wasps and moths. It has a nerve-paralytic effect on pests.
Mosquitoes protection
This product creates a protective barrier invisible to the human eye and is effective for 8 hours, but the effectiveness of this product decreases in rainy and windy weather. It is used only outdoors and can also be used to instantly kill insects in places where they are concentrated.
Raptor for bed bug control
The effect of Raptor against bedbugs begins instantly. The advantageous aspects are that it does not leave any traces behind itself and has absolutely no odor that is noticeable to humans. At the same time, it does not allow pests to adapt to the active elements of the drug and restore reproduction after a certain period of time after treatment.
Recommendations for choosing a cockroach repellent
The main criterion is the level of effectiveness of the substance. However, before purchasing you need to pay attention to a number of auxiliary parameters:
- Release form
- Container volume
- Hazard class (often III or IV)
- Duration of weathering from the room
- Ease of use
- Odor intensity
- Remaining validity period.
Substance consumption also plays a role. They also compare the price of the drug and the area it can treat.
Raptor traps - invisible protection
Such remedies for Raptor cockroaches, like traps, are very successfully used at home. They are practically invisible, they are non-toxic and it is possible to combine them with completely different types of insect control agents.
Chain reaction is the main principle of such traps. The pest eats the bait placed inside the trap and becomes a carrier of poison, which it delivers to its flock and spreads to all its relatives.
In general, there are several types of Raptor traps.
Trap for protection against food moths
This trap reliably, and most importantly - effectively, protects food products from the ominous food moth, as well as its larvae. This product is completely non-toxic and odorless, and is also very convenient and easy to use.
You can use:
- in the kitchen;
- in storage rooms;
- in food storage cabinets.
Important! The trap can also be glued to the inside wall of the cabinet or hung.
Cockroach trap Raptor
The product consists of plastic discs and washers with holes so that insects can penetrate them. The operation of such a trap is no different from the chain reaction described above. These traps are completely safe for humans and pets. Number of pieces per package - 6.
Fumigators Raptor
The operating principle of Raptor fumigators is based on the evaporation of a solid, dry or liquid substance that is toxic to insects. The method of use is very simple - you just need to plug the device into a power outlet, having previously connected all the elements of the device. The action starts instantly.
Fumigators are suitable for killing mosquitoes and flies, but unfortunately, they do not work if you need to get rid of bedbugs or cockroaches.
Important! If only flying individuals annoy you and you decide to give preference to this method of control, keep in mind that:
- Do not leave the device on if there are small children in the room;
- The device should operate for the time recommended by the manufacturer, but not around the clock.
How it works?
Before you find out which fumigator is the most effective and allows you to effectively protect yourself from mosquitoes, it is worth understanding the principle of operation of such devices. In general, fumigation is the process of poisoning insects with volatile substances and fumes. And such substances themselves are called fumigants. Consequently, the devices used for these purposes are fumigators. And they work precisely thanks to the components included in the composition, which begin to evaporate and enter the air when heated.
