The latest research in the field of production of cockroach repellents has led to the creation of one of the most effective series of drugs today, “Dohloks”, which is significantly superior to foreign analogues in a number of indicators.
For more than 20 years, the drug continues to hold a leading position in the Russian market.
Description of the product
The chemical industry is constantly releasing new drugs to combat domestic insects. When purchasing a product, it is important for a person to consider the effectiveness, price, safety for people and pets, and ease of use. Dohlox cockroach gel meets all these criteria.
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Who produces?
Manufacturer: Oboronkhim production enterprise. Qualified chemists have developed a unique composition of a product that successfully acts on cockroaches.
To avoid encountering a counterfeit, you need to carefully read the place of manufacture of the drug. This should be Oboronkhim or theirs.
Where can I buy?
You can buy Dohlox cockroach gel in specialized stores, household markets, pet stores, and veterinary pharmacies.
Price
Its price should not be lower than 50 rubles for one syringe of 0.2 g.
Compound
Gel composition:
- fat base in the form of a gel;
- poisonous substance – fipronil;
- preservatives;
- flavorings, food additives for cockroaches.
Properly selected substances make this drug very effective. It does not lose its effect on insects in the open air for up to two months, and remains attractive and dangerous for them for a long time.
The active toxic substance is not afraid of light or high temperatures; it also remains active. Toxic substances are not released into the air, so people and pets can stay in treated rooms without fear for their health.
Cockroach poison release form
Dohlox is available in easy-to-use trap containers and concentrated gels in syringes.
Gel in a syringe
Dohlox gel against cockroaches is applied to prepared substrates or dropwise in places where insects accumulate and move. A syringe with Dohlox makes this procedure easy to perform and allows you to apply the gel even in hard-to-reach places.
The manufacturer produces two types of gels – “Premium” and “Momentum” – in 20 ml syringes or 100 ml bottles. Additionally, a professional series “Instant Poison” has been developed, intended for treating heavily contaminated premises (kitchens, cafes, restaurants, canteens, etc.). Available in 100 ml bottles or 20 ml syringes.
For impact on insects, the manufacturer recommends Borny gel. It also contains boric acid. Compared to other poisons, the effectiveness of this gel is significantly higher.
Traps
Traps with poison are installed in places where insects are most active and along their migration routes. The validity period is 4 months. In combination with the gel, they provide serious protection against cockroaches.
The effect of the gel on cockroaches
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Gel Dohlox acts on Prussians in two directions. It combines contact and intestinal types of exposure.
Upon contact with poison, the poison penetrates the chitinous shell, blocks the nervous system, causing paralysis. If a cockroach eats the gel, the effect is enhanced through the intestines.
Insects will be damaged if they try to free themselves from the gel accidentally stuck to their paws. The entire colony will become infected within a few days. Complete paralysis of all insects occurs approximately 8 hours after contact with a poisonous agent. The colony will die in 2 weeks.
Composition and principle of action
Good results from using the gel are due to its composition. Dohlox anti-cockroach product includes:
- active substance fipronil;
- bait;
- fat gel base;
- fragrance;
- preservatives.
Once in the body of insects, fipronil blocks the nervous system and has a paralytic effect. Cockroaches die a few hours after poisoning. Insects are attracted by the bait added to the gel.
Cockroaches hiding in cracks are infected by insects that carry a viscous poisonous gel on their legs. In addition, cockroaches eat their own kind and eat infected dead pests, thereby receiving a portion of the poisonous substance.
A long shelf life of the drug is possible thanks to the preservatives it contains, and the viscous structure is maintained due to the gel base. A more effective result can be obtained by using not only the gel, but also traps from this manufacturer.
Rules of application
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Dohlox cockroach gel is applied to a dry surface in places where there is a large concentration of these insects. Treatment is also carried out around the entire perimeter of the room.
The drug is squeezed out in a dotted line every 2 centimeters. The substance must be applied to the inner surface of chairs, tables, cabinets, and other furniture.
It is also necessary to lay out the toxic composition on a sheet of paper, insert it into the ventilation grille, and place it on the cabinets, near the balcony door. The sheets can then be thrown away without having to wash off the gel.
The instructions for use recommend paying great attention to the places behind the refrigerator, near the trash can, and under the sink. Be sure to use poisonous cockroach gel there as a prophylactic.
A syringe (0.2 g) is enough to destroy a colony of cockroaches on an area of 45 m2 in one treatment.
Dohlox Traps
Dohlox traps
If small children and pets live in the house, then treating only inaccessible places with gel may not give a full result. It is for this situation that Dohlox cockroach traps are designed. This unique means of fighting Prussians does not leave grease stains on the surface and does not pose a danger to human health or pets.
Precautionary measures
It should be remembered that the gel is poisonous, so precautions must be taken:
- handle the room with rubber gloves to protect your hands from an allergic reaction to the components included in the drug;
- poison from cockroaches in the form of streaks that are applied to the floor should not be noticeable to children. The gel can be placed in matchboxes, leaving passages for cockroaches.
- It is better to treat the premises in the absence of children, elderly people, animals;
- After completing the work, wash your hands thoroughly with running water;
- Store the syringe for cockroaches out of the reach of children in a dark package, use only for its intended purpose;
- In case of contact with eyes or mouth, rinse with plenty of clean running water.
There is no need to ventilate the room or leave while the room is being treated. After 2 months, the gel composition loses its activity, it can be washed off and replaced with a new one for prevention.
During repairs, it is good to distribute Dohlox anti-cockroach gel under the tiles, at the joints of sewer and ventilation pipes. This will help prevent cockroaches from migrating from neighbors.
Instructions for use of Dohlox for cockroaches
The product has a sticky consistency, which allows it to be applied even to vertical surfaces using a dispenser with a narrow spout. Apply dotted or in dotted lines up to 2 cm on clean, dry surfaces, near baseboards, heating radiators, refrigerators, ventilation openings and other places where cockroaches are most concentrated.
The product, squeezed onto paper sheets, can be glued with tape to walls, furniture or the floor, placing them in places that are hard to reach for cleaning.
To avoid contact of children and pets with the drug, it is possible to prepare traps yourself from empty boxes or small jars. It is necessary to apply the product to the bottom and place it in suitable places, access to insect poison will not be limited, and children and animals will not be able to reach them and will be poisoned.
Insects die from the first to the third day, but the residual effect of Dohlox gel against cockroaches does not stop for up to two months. In non-residential apartments, it is advisable to use the gel to prevent the penetration of insects from neighbors.
In residential areas, the remaining product can be washed off on the third day using detergents. But the effect of the drug will continue due to the infection of individuals with each other.
Advantages of Dohlox gel
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Dohlox cockroach killing gel has many positive qualities.
Plus No. 1: active ingredient
Its main active agent, fipronil, has long been used for disinfection and has already proven its effectiveness. This remedy has a delayed effect.
The cockroach does not die immediately, approximately 8 hours after the poison penetrates its body. During this time, the insect manages to bring poison to the nest and infect the rest of the cockroaches.
Plus #2: ease of use
The advantages include ease of use. The cockroach syringe has a thin, long spout that can penetrate into far corners, narrow crevices, and hard-to-reach places.
At the same time, as much gel is squeezed out as required. It does not flow down from a vertical surface and adheres well to glossy tiles.
Plus No. 3: long-lasting action
The oily base prevents the gel from drying out. The cockroach repellent Dohlox continues to work for several weeks. During this time, adults will be poisoned, new cockroaches will hatch from the larvae, and they will also try the poison. There is no need to add a new portion regularly.
Plus No. 4: profitability
Dohlox is an economical drug. Having come into contact with it, the insect is already infected. The poisonous substance will penetrate the shell; it does not even have to be eaten.
The composition includes flavorings and food additives that attract cockroaches. One syringe is enough for a one-room apartment, costing from 50 to 80 rubles.
Plus #5: safety
For people and pets, Dohlox cockroach gel is safe. The product contains a bitter substance. If a child or pet puts the gel in their mouth out of curiosity, they will immediately spit it out due to the bitterness.
The active substance fipronil is widely used in agriculture, as it acts on harmful insects, but does not affect mammals. Therefore, it is also perfect for use at home.
Disadvantages of the drug
Even the most effective remedy has some disadvantages. Dohlox insect repellent gel has disadvantages that can be solved with the help of recommendations. The greasy base of the drug leaves stains on wooden objects. It is worth squeezing the gel onto paper or cardboard, then the problem will be solved.
The disadvantage, according to reviews of those who have used the product, is the inability to influence cockroach eggs.
In some cases, re-treatment is required after 2 months because young hatchlings appear. Sometimes consumers complain about how many dead insects they find in different places in their home.
This is unpleasant for adults and children. To avoid this, you need to use another control method, for example, use traps.
Cockroaches are incredibly resilient insects. They quickly adapt to any medium. To prevent this from happening, you need to change medications, use several modifications of the same brand at once.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- high efficiency;
- quick desired result;
- destruction of the entire population of cockroaches within a month without active human participation;
- does not stain furniture, does not leave marks on the floor;
- no unpleasant odor;
- the danger is only of insects;
- convenient use;
- affordable price;
- long-term effect.
The only disadvantage we can name is that cockroaches do not always crawl towards the trap, but such an anomaly occurs very rarely.
Interesting!
Some sources claim that the active substance contained in Dohlox traps encourages poisoned insects to devour their relatives. As a result of active cannibalism, the population is destroyed, and there are no corpses of insects in the apartment.
How to distinguish a fake?
Many counterfeits of Dohlox products have appeared on the market. The most popular was the gel. In order to distinguish an original product from a fake, you should remember a few rules.
Based on the price, it is now difficult to determine how much a 2 ml syringe should cost. Prices are constantly changing and may be different in different regions of the country.
Syringe
You should pay attention to the syringe when you open the package. The original syringe is made of high-quality white plastic. If it is of a different color, has inclusions, or is painted, then it is recycled plastic, that is, of poor quality. It's a fake copy.
A low-quality syringe made from recycled plastic is not sealed and will not withstand temperature changes during transportation. As a result, the poisonous gel will be difficult to squeeze out, flow, splash, and may end up on a person’s fingers. This syringe cannot be stored for a long time.
Gel color
Next you need to pay attention to the color and structure of the gel contents of the syringe. It should be a white creamy composition. Fakes have a color ranging from yellow to brown.
Cheap egg powder is added to the composition, which will act as bait on cockroaches. But with prolonged use, this powder gives off the smell of rotten eggs and is a source of proliferation of pathogenic microbes.
The original drug has a jelly-like structure, not granular, not like porridge, and is easily squeezed out into a homogeneous dense mass. In counterfeits, little active substance is added, so the structural uniformity is disrupted.
Cap
The cap that covers the syringe nozzle in the original product will be red.
Based on these characteristics, you can distinguish a real product that has an effective effect on insects.
Instant Poison
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The drug Dohlox is an instant poison; other products in this series have an increased content of the toxic component and a unique bait. Used to treat cafes, restaurants, and other places with a high content of food sources for insects.
This product is sold in the form of packages - “Bomb” sachet. Also intended for public catering establishments. They are used by professional insect extermination services and private individuals.
Comparison table between gel and Dohlox trap
| Gel | Trap |
| The poisonous substance is in the public domain. | The toxic substance is closed from others. |
| Dohlox gel is applied around the perimeter of the room, in areas of the greatest concentration of insects. | Dohlox traps are placed around the perimeter, in areas of the largest concentration of cockroaches. |
| Has a stronger impact. | Less toxic than gel. |
| Cockroaches die after 8 hours. | Insects die after 4 days. |
| If necessary, replace with a new portion of the gel after 2 months. | Dohlox traps must be replaced with new ones after 4 months. |
| They work on the principle of a chain reaction, cockroaches infect each other. | |
| Precautions must be taken when distributing. | There is no contact with the toxic substance, so there is no need for precautionary measures. |
Finding an effective remedy for cockroaches is not easy, since these insects quickly adapt to chemicals. It is better to use several drugs at the same time, for example, gel and traps at once, then changing to something else.
