When the bugs appear in the room, the residents think about what means to use for their destruction.
It is impossible to delay this - parasites multiply rapidly, and after a while it will be very difficult to bring them out.
As a rule, the choice falls on aerosols - the secret of their popularity is low cost, as well as ease of use.
One such remedy is "Raid" - a drug from a well-known brand specializing in the destruction of insects.
Aerosols with a fairly democratic price, cost an average of from 250 to 400 rubles per bottle.
Reid Bugs Remedy
In the line of tools "Raid" There is an aerosol against flying and crawling insects. The manufacturer claims that it can be used from any parasites, including bedbugs.
Advantages and disadvantages
Any remedy for bedbugs has positive and negative properties. It has these qualities and aerosol "Raid".
The advantages include:
- Convenient application - it is easy to use means in a barrel, and its dispersion does not demand any preliminary preparation and preparation of solution;
- Efficacy against insects - the components which are a part of means "Raid" effectively influence the creeping and flying insects in the apartment;
- Long term exposure - this aerosol, due to the combination of insecticides, has a long residual duration;
- Safety of use - subject to the instructions, the aerosol does not have a dangerous effect on people and domestic animals.
At the same time, the tool has significant drawbacks:
- Versatility - The company is positioning the aerosol as a drug against all insects, and not specifically from bugs. As a result, with a strong infection, it may not give the desired result.
- Strong smell - despite the addition of several flavors, after applying the room still remains a heavy suffocating odor that needs to be weathered for a long time;
- Oil film - after spraying on the furniture and the surrounding objects remains an oil coating, which can be washed only with a solution of soda and soap.
Forms of release
Means "Raid" from bugs is available only in the form of a universal aerosol "From flying and crawling insects." It consists of components against parasites - cypermethrin, pralletrin, imiprotrin, as well as a special solvent and flavorings. The latter may be with different smells - lavender, flowering meadows, etc.
IMPORTANT! In addition to the aerosol, there are also insect traps and gels in the product line of this brand. However, they will not work against bed bugs.
The fact is that the principle of action of these funds is based on the luring of the parasite by poisoned food, and bedbugs are not interested in anything but human blood.
Impact of funds on bedbugs
The composition of the drug "Raid" includes three components that ensure the destruction of insects:
- Cypermethrin - attacks the nervous system of the parasite, preventing the spread of impulses and thereby causing paralysis. This substance behaves most actively during the first 24 hours after spraying. Nevertheless, the exterminative effect persists for about 2-3 weeks, daily decreasing its effectiveness. Resistant to sunlight and oxygen;
- Pleralthrin - it is also a nerve agent insecticide. Its effect on bedbugs is similar to cypermethrin;
- Imiprotrin - a component of toxic action that causes instantaneous poisoning of the organism of the pest.
During the meeting of an infected individual with a healthy, toxic substance can be transferred. Thus, after some time, the entire colony is destroyed.
Due to the fact that cypermethrin retains its effect for a long time, repeated processing may not be required. However, due to the versatility of the funds, its strength in large-scale infection with bedbugs may not be enough.
Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate this factor in advance, and if necessary, purchase a more effective drug, or order services for the destruction of parasites in specialized companies.
Instructions for use
Initially, you need to calculate how much money will be needed for processing the room. As a rule, one barrel with a volume of 400 ml is enough to spray 15-20 square meters. meters away
Despite the fact that the components in the aerosol are not dangerous for people, before using it, all adults, children and pets should be removed from the apartment. This is especially true for pregnant and lactating women.
The rooms to be treated should be thoroughly vacuumed. Remove all items of personal hygiene, put products in sealed containers. It is necessary to move all furniture away from the walls, it is best to remove soft parts from the sofas and beds. The aquarium is sealed with glass, the compressor is turned off.
- The balloon is shaken several times so that all components are mixed in it until a homogeneous mixture.
- Spraying is done on an outstretched hand at a distance of 20-30 cm to the surface of the object. Do not spray one place for more than 2 seconds.
- Particular attention should be paid to the places where the colonies of bedbugs are located.
IMPORTANT! It is impossible to spray means near the lit gas stove and the included electric devices.
- After treatment, you need to leave the room for at least 30 minutes.
- Then you need to ventilate the room.
- Tables, chairs, and other items for everyday use, it is desirable to wash with a solution of soap and soda, everything else is better not to touch for 2 weeks to achieve a lasting effect.
"Raid" - Aerosol of a popular brand against crawling and flying insects. Its main drawback is universality. Because of this, it works well only with a small infection of the room with bedbugs, but with a strong one it can be ineffective.
One of the components of the aerosol are flavors, however, after use in the room can remain an unpleasant heavy smell. Spraying is desirable to produce in protective clothing. If the use of an aerosol does not help, it is best to contact a specialized parasite extermination company.
Useful materials
Read other articles about bedbugs:
- Pay attention to such means of struggle at home as scarers and traps.
- Find out the main causes of the appearance of bloodsuckers in the apartment, namely the bedding parasites.
- What do homebugs look like and how to get rid of them using various methods?
- Learn what they are dangerous to humans? How to recognize their bites, especially in children and how to properly handle damaged areas?
- To effectively deal with these insects, find out what species exist, how they multiply and feed, where to find their nests and can they live in clothes?
- Read more about folk remedies, in particular vinegar and temperature effects.
- Effective preventive measures.
- Study several review articles about modern means of struggle, in particular with bed bugs. Familiarize yourself with the list of safe products for people and pets, and also learn how to properly prepare the apartment before treatment.
- If you can not cope with the parasites on their own, we recommend that you contact the professionals. They possess effective destruction technologies and will be able to help you as soon as possible.
