Most people associate dichlorvos with a toxic substance that has a strong toxic odor. But everyone knows that aerosols are effective against harmful insects that have settled in the house.
Dichlorvos for bedbugs contains pyrethroids, which quickly destroy parasites by disrupting the activity of the nervous and respiratory systems of bloodsuckers.
These components are practically safe for the human body. In addition, the new products do not have a pronounced unpleasant odor, are accessible, affordable and easy to use.
Product effectiveness
People who have insects in their home want to know whether dichlorvos helps against bedbugs. The drug contains a number of chemicals that lead to the death of parasites.
But the aerosol only destroys pests that come into contact with insecticide drops. And most bloodsuckers that are not exposed to the poisonous solution often survive.
Is it possible to poison bedbugs with dichlorvos if there are a large number of bedbugs living in the house? If there is an excessive accumulation of insects, it is advisable to carry out comprehensive disinfestation, and the use of a single aerosol will not be effective.
To enhance the effect of the insecticide, it is recommended to spray it on sofas, walls, beds, that is, any nests of bedbugs. The spray does not leave marks on furniture. Its components are absorbed into soft surfaces, which is a good prevention against bloodsuckers.
So, answering the question of whether dichlorvos kills bedbugs, experts note that the insecticide does destroy pests, but only those that have had direct contact with the active components of the product.
The most effective treatment for bedbugs is considered to be comprehensive disinfestation, in which an aerosol is sprayed onto areas of maximum accumulation of parasites. And cracks, window sills and other insect habitats are treated with other potent preparations, for example, liquid concentrates or powders.
Advantages and disadvantages of the drug
Those who doubt whether it is possible to remove bedbugs with dichlorvos should know about the pros and cons of the drug. One of the positive aspects is the convenient release form. After all, any aerosols are easy to use, especially if you can install a special adapter that simplifies the treatment of hard-to-reach places.
Another plus is its prevalence and reasonable price - the product can be purchased inexpensively in almost every specialized store. An important factor is also considered to be that the harmful effects of the drug on the human body have been minimized by the efforts of manufacturers.
The disadvantage is considered to be ineffective when the premises are heavily infested with parasites. This means that it is unlikely that dichlorvos can get rid of bedbugs that have appeared in large numbers in the apartment. Even repeated treatments may not bring the desired result. In addition, it usually takes a lot of time to process the premises. To avoid the risk of poisoning, in some cases furniture is disinfested in the fresh air. Often it has to be disassembled to do this.
Composition and main properties
Dichlorvos is an insecticide produced as an aerosol placed in a can. Most modern antiparasitic sprays differ in composition from those previously produced under the name “dichlorvos”.
The main component of the insecticide is dimethyldichlorovinylphosphate. This is an organophosphorus liquid with a broad spectrum of action.
The new pesticides also contain cypermethrin piperonyl butoxide. The component acts on bloodsuckers contactally, blocking their NS, which causes paralysis and subsequent death of the insect. The advantage of the substance is low toxicity to humans.
To kill bedbugs, other active ingredients are added to the spray:
- hyperonyl butoxide;
- ethanol;
- pyrmethrin;
- aliphatic carbohydrates;
- preservatives.
Thus, bedbugs and dichlorvos are incompatible concepts, because modern insecticides contain pyrethroids.
Plant alkaloids are safe for humans, but harmful to bloodsuckers.
In the human body, pyrethroids break down into safe, non-toxic metabolites. The most toxic component for humans is piperonyl butoxide, which can cause poisoning.
Operating principle
Dichlorvos is effective against bedbugs due to the chemical composition of the spray. Modern insecticides contain pyrethroid substances that block the nervous system of bloodsuckers.
Exterminators know how the aerosol works. Experts note that dichlorvos disrupts the functioning of the organs and systems of bedbugs. This causes the death of the parasites.
Modern aerosols have a complex effect. In addition to affecting the nervous system, the components of the products upset the functioning of the respiratory and digestive systems. Chemical components enter the bodies of bedbugs when insects interact with the places where the spray was sprayed.
Dichlorvos is a potent remedy that retains its effect for more than six months. After all, pyrethroids are unique poisons that have a powerful nerve-paralytic effect.
Varieties of dichlorvos
Many companies make bedbug killers. Moreover, insecticides have different names, compositions and smells.
Often the active ingredients of the drugs are identical, but their additional composition may differ. Modern odorless dichlorvos for bedbugs is a poisonous agent, which should be taken into account when using it and safety precautions must be observed.
To understand which dichlorvos is better, you need to consider each popular aerosol separately. Common sprays for bedbugs are Eco, Neo, Varan, Triple Strike.
Dichlorvos eco
The insecticide is produced by the Russian company Arnest. The composition of the drug is pyrethroids of synthetic origin and an extract from Dalmatian chamomile.
Eco is effective if there are bed bugs in the house. The product has a lavender scent that has a repellent effect.
Is it possible to remove bedbugs with dichlorvos eco?
Reviews from most people using the drug demonstrate that it quickly destroys adult bloodsuckers.
A cylinder with a volume of 190 cm costs about 100 rubles. Despite the availability and effectiveness of Eco spray, it is worth remembering that it is flammable and toxic.
Dichlorvos neo
The spray was developed by Arnest. Neo for bedbugs has almost no odor, so it is ideal for treating rooms where allergy sufferers, children, and pets are often present.
To understand whether bedbugs are afraid of this type of insecticide, it is necessary to consider its composition. In addition to pyrethroids, dichlorvos Neo contains organophosphorus substances and a synergist, which improves the penetration of poison through the hard shell of bedbugs.
The effect of the aerosol is observed for another 2 weeks after its use. A can of Neo, volume 190 ml, costs from 62 rubles.
Dichlorvos monitor lizard
This type of insecticide is available in several forms - Varan Forte, Aetiklop and Universal. The products help well against bed bugs, and their antiparasitic effect lasts up to 23 days.
Varan is produced by the Novosibirsk company Sibiar. It is advisable to poison with the drug the areas of maximum accumulation of bedbugs - a sofa, a bed, an armchair.
Varan has a powerful effect. The spray has a pleasant lemon scent. The cost of an aerosol is from 120 rubles.
Dichlorvos triple strike
Destruction of bedbugs in an apartment requires the use of potent toxic agents. Triple Impact, produced by Domovoy Proshka, is considered an effective insecticide.
But is it possible to get rid of bedbugs using this aerosol? The spray contains tetramethrin, cypermethrin, a synergist, which makes it a powerful insecticide that destroys parasites after the first treatment.
The advantages of the drug are convenient use and relative harmlessness to humans. Disadvantages - dichlorvos has a strong unpleasant odor.
After spraying the aerosol, the death of bedbugs occurs within 6 minutes. The effect lasts up to 14 days.
A cylinder containing 200 ml of a chemical solution costs about 140 rubles.
Old and new dichlorvos
Dichlorvos in its classic version has sunk into oblivion and is not found on the shelves of hardware stores and supermarkets. And this is good. The old-style Dichlorvos composition is highly toxic not only to insects, but also to warm-blooded animals and humans. This chemical compound can cause poisoning by penetrating damaged skin. Preparations with this component are not recommended for use for independent household disinfestation, as they require special safety measures when used.
For reference. The name of the drug “Dichlorvos” comes from the substance of the same name that is part of it. The full name of the insecticide is Dimethyl Dichlor Vinyl Phosphate (DDVP).
Despite its high toxicity, buyers are accustomed to using Dichlorvos and trusting it as a proven product. Otherwise, how can we explain the fact that modern manufacturers retain the old name (terrible from a chemical point of view - I-II hazard class), although the substance itself is simply not and should not be in new insecticidal aerosols. Dichlorvos of the 21st century is the name of aerosols of different compositions from flying and crawling insects. The highly toxic substance has been replaced with chemical components that “poison the life” of pests just as effectively, but are less dangerous to humans and domestic animals.
Instructions for use
Before treating a room with an insecticide, you should be properly prepared. All rooms need to be dusted and then ventilated. You need to remove the curtains from the windows and hide all the food in the refrigerator or cabinets.
It is necessary to free up hard-to-reach places. Windows and ventilation ducts must be closed. All people and animals should be removed from all rooms.
How to use dichlorvos? The can must be shaken several times. Then the stream is directed to places where bedbugs accumulate, holding the bottle as far as possible from the face.
The following areas must be treated with the spray:
- furniture;
- bin;
- cabinets;
- baseboards;
- window sills;
- corners;
- carpets;
- paintings;
- shells;
- floor.
How to get rid of bedbugs with dichlorvos so as not to harm your health? After spraying the spray, you should leave the room for at least 30 minutes.
It is better to enter the room when the smell has completely disappeared.
After treatment, you need to ventilate the room for 60 minutes. Then you should do a wet cleaning of your home. Clothes and bedding should be washed in very hot water.
How to treat an apartment against bedbugs with Dichlorvos?
You must remove animals and children before treating the room. Remove pet accessories and cover the fish aquarium to protect dishes, food, personal care products and textiles.
Wear long sleeves, rubber gloves, plastic goggles and a respirator.
First of all, you need to shake the can and send a stream of aerosol to where the pests were noticed. It is important to keep the spray away from each other to prevent the fumes from getting into your face. You should treat walls, baseboards, cabinets, corners, furniture, window sills, the area around the sink and the trash can. Don't forget to spray carpets, pictures, wallpaper, legs and backs of furniture, especially walls.
Immediately after treatment you must leave the room. After 10 minutes, start airing it.
Returning to the premises should not occur earlier than an hour later.
Expectant mothers, children, allergy sufferers, people and animals, people weakened after illness, can be allowed into the premises after 4 hours.
But the best option for everyone is to wait 24 hours. After airing the room, you should carry out a thorough wet cleaning using an aqueous solution with soap and soda.
How to treat clothes?
I would like to answer directly: there is no better way, but wash it in hot water and leave it in the dryer for a long time.
Dichlorvos may leave stains. If you want to process fur products, be as careful as possible. Bedbugs do not like leather items.
Does Dichlorvos kill bedbug eggs?
Even if you managed to find bedbug eggs, Dichlorvos is not the most effective control method, just like Combat. You will need multiple treatments every seven days.
If bedbugs have been living in an apartment for a long time, careful treatment will be required; even books, paintings, carpets, ventilation ducts and other places will have to be sprayed.
Is it possible to kill bedbugs the first time with Dichlorvos?
To make sure that Dichlorvos really helps, look at the composition of the product, for example, in the composition of the drug “Dichlorvos Neo”:
- Ethyl alcohol is the basis of the drug
- Aliphatic carbohydrates - 30%
- Piperonyl butoxide - 1%
- Permethrin - 0.2%
- Cypermethrin - 0.2%
- Dimethyl sulfoxide and preservative - up to 1%.
As you can see, the drug contains a group of Pyrethroids - Pipetrin and Hypermethrin. They have long proven themselves in pest control. They cause a neuroparalytic effect on the insect, and after a few hours lead to death.
When these components enter the human body, they break down into harmless ingredients and do not cause poisoning.
However, piperonyl butoxide is indeed toxic, and can be toxic to humans.
But, one must understand that all components only work when the infected areas are used directly on the spot shortly after spraying.
Precautionary measures
Despite the fact that modern dichlorvos for bedbugs are less toxic than their predecessors, it is important to adhere to safety rules when using them. It is advisable to treat the apartment in a special suit, gloves, respirator, and goggles. This will provide protection to the skin and mucous membranes, which can cause burns and allergic reactions if poison comes into contact.
Other precautions:
- During disinfestation, the can must be kept at a distance of half a meter from the face.
- Do not spray near heating devices or open flames.
- You cannot stay in the treated room for a long time and immediately after applying the insecticide against blood-sucking insects, you must immediately leave the room.
- After disinfestation, you should thoroughly wash your face and hands.
- After 2-4 hours after applying the poison, you should wipe all surfaces in the house with a damp sponge.
