Electric fumigator against flies indoors, how safe and effective is its use?

Popular homemade fly repellents

The “Raptor” repellent for flies and mosquitoes enjoys well-deserved attention from consumers.
The device is safe because ceramics are used as a heating element. Vaportrin, developed by Japanese chemists, is used as a toxin. “Raptor” fly plates will perfectly help housewives to get rid of moths and their larvae. Like other electric fumigators, the “Raptor” device from flies is plugged into a home network outlet. The Fumitox device against flies and mosquitoes has a good price-effectiveness ratio.
The manufacturer used allethrin, a toxin of a number of pyrethroids, as the active substance. The electric fumigator cleans rooms from flying parasites within 1-1.5 hours and is safe for the health of both adults and children.

What to do first

Before using a chemical repellent for midges in the kitchen, you need to find places where they live. The wettest areas are inspected first: sink drains, boxes of fruits and vegetables, and trash cans. Other possible places for midges to appear are ventilation grilles and pots of plants if the soil in them is damp.

Then all available products are checked. Even slightly spoiled ones are immediately thrown away, since treating the room will not make sense if conditions favorable for midges persist.

The kitchen is being thoroughly cleaned. Every corner of the room needs to be thoroughly cleaned and washed. When complete order reigns in the kitchen, you can treat the discovered midge habitats with chemicals that are safe for people.

Treating the kitchen with chemicals

Chemistry is the most effective remedy against any parasitic insects, and fruit flies are no exception. Some of the products have a significant drawback - toxicity. They not only kill insects, but also harm human health, so personal safety measures must be observed when treating the premises.

Watch the video below about means of combating midges.

Aerosol products, despite their effectiveness, are used relatively rarely, since after treatment you cannot stay in the room until the insecticide has evaporated. But they have a big advantage - versatility. A good aerosol combines a remedy against midges, large flying insects, and sometimes creeping parasites.

Read about effective folk remedies in the fight against bed bugs.

And also about how to get rid of bed bugs at home.

One of these universal remedies is dichlorvos. Its advantages also include such a feature as efficiency - it is one of the cheapest chemicals. Rules for using dichlorvos:

• Before use, people and pets must leave the premises,
• before processing, you need to wear goggles, a respirator and gloves - if it gets on mucous membranes or wounds, dichlorvos can seriously poison the body,
• all discovered places of midge settlement are sprayed with the product from a distance of 25–30 cm - it is useless to spray dichlorvos in the air, trying to shoot down insects in flight with a stream,
• You also need to treat those places where at first glance there are no midges - cracks, baseboards, other hard-to-reach areas - there may be microscopic insect eggs there,
• After treatment, you should open all windows and leave the apartment for at least an hour.

Dichlorvos retains its properties for a month. If after 30 days the midges appear again, you can treat the room again.

If dichlorvos does not help, you can try more expensive options:

• Raid - acts quickly, kills many types of insects,
• Reftamide,
• Raptor.

Basically, their instructions for use are exactly the same as those for dichlorvos, but to be sure, you should read the information on the packaging of the selected product.

Alternative remedies

Given the health hazards of aerosols, they should only be used as a last resort. If there are not very many midges, gentle remedies will help:

• Fumigator is an excellent remedy for midges and mosquitoes, completely safe for humans. Used records can be burned - the efficiency will be slightly lower, but this will save money,
• Adhesive fly tapes are hung from the ceiling and emit a sweet smell that attracts midges. Be careful - it is very easy to get caught in these tapes, and they are quite unpleasant to the touch.

Treatment of indoor plants

Midges often settle in flower pots - it is humid and warm there. Midges actively reproduce in the soil, filling it with their eggs. They can be destroyed using the chemical "Grom-2", which contains the insecticide diazinon. The product is safe for plants, but kills midges and ants.

The drug is used as follows:

• the top layer of soil is removed,
• 1–3 g of granules crumbles,
• the product is sprinkled with earth.

"Grom-2" is not safe for humans, so it is necessary to protect the skin, avoid inhaling granules and getting them into food, and hide the product from children and animals.

Chemicals are guaranteed to rid the house of the dominance of midges. If their use is impossible for some reason, you should seek help from folk remedies.

Share your secrets for fighting midges, and don’t forget to watch the video about means of fighting midges.

The principle of operation of the fumigator against flies and mosquitoes

The operation of a household electrical appliance is based on the process of evaporation of a toxic substance. In general, this is a plastic case with a heating element and a place to place the chemical component. A substance that kills insects can be produced:

• in solid form - plates or tablets against flies for the fumigator;
• like fly repellent put into a can.

Currently, artificial synthetic substances – pyrethroids – are used as toxins to kill bloodsuckers. An analogue for creating a group of chemical toxins was Caucasian chamomile, the flowers of which contain natural poison for insects.

Fly plates for fumigators are made of porous material and impregnated with a toxic composition. Heating a metal or ceramic element leads to the evaporation of a composition that is poisonous to insects. There is also a felt wick in the neck of the can containing liquid for fumigating flies, and through it the insecticide enters the heating area and the toxin evaporates into the room.

Conveniently, most devices are universal in terms of using toxic elements from different manufacturers. In addition, mosquito repellent plates help against flies and moths.

Types of devices

Electric fly fumigators come in plate and liquid types.

Fumigator with plates

Small rectangular plates (or tablets), packaged in blisters of 8-10 pieces, are impregnated with insecticide, which are inserted into a special niche above the ceramic heating element of the fly fumigator.

With plates

The plates, when heated, emit vapors containing a natural or synthetic toxin, paralyzing the nervous activity of flies. The device begins to operate 8-10 minutes after being plugged into an electrical outlet.

It should be noted that the indoor fly fumigator only works effectively when the windows and doors are closed. After using it, it would be a good idea to ventilate the room.

Fumigator with liquid

The toxic liquid is packaged in 60 ml bottles, which are opened and screwed into a special hole in the fumigator. The operating principle is similar to that used in plate devices: the fumigation process is started using a heater. Typically, liquids contain both natural and artificial chemicals (at a concentration of 1.6%) as active ingredients, which have a nerve-paralytic effect on flying insects. The device, in accordance with the instructions, can be left plugged in for no more than 8-10 hours at a time.

Using fumigator liquid to control flies is a more economical option compared to wafers or tablets, since one bottle usually lasts for a month, while wafers are used up quickly. In addition, the area of ​​the room protected by such a device can reach 20 square meters. m.

Fly coils

Such products are considered pyrotechnic fumigators, which, unlike electric ones, are best used outdoors. Spirals are made from compressed porous materials (usually wood flour) impregnated with toxic insecticides.

The package is opened, the spiral rings are straightened and placed on the stand. To start working, you need to set the fumigator on fire at one end and keep it smoldering. The smoke carries fumes that are toxic to flies several meters around.

The wind will not be able to extinguish such a spiral, which can smolder for up to 8 hours, so you can safely enjoy your outdoor recreation without annoying insects.

Spiral

Effect of fumigator on insects and people

The name of the process, fumigation, means saturating the surrounding space with insecticide vapors. Depending on the method of evaporation of the chemical toxin, the effectiveness of the effect on bloodsuckers is achieved. You can simply set fire to the fly plates for the fumigator, but the combustion process will proceed much faster than in the device.

The destruction of insects does not occur instantly; insecticide vapors have a nerve-paralytic effect on the respiratory functions of parasites. Diffusion of toxins occurs gradually, especially since the interaction of the poison with the respiratory system of the insect does not occur immediately. It can take up to 2 hours until complete destruction; the mass of the insect and its mobility play a role here.

How to choose a mosquito repellent

Regardless of which repellent you choose to buy, remember that it must be safe for you and your immediate environment. Therefore, pay attention to several selection criteria - the manufacturer’s prescription, the type of drug, the duration of the protective effect and the degree of toxicity.

Purpose

Pay attention to the manufacturer's instructions on where the product can be used. There are compositions that will help in the house, country house or apartment (fumigators), as well as those that are only allowed outdoors - in nature or in the garden (sprays, aerosols). Another important indicator is the purpose against which types of insects the active substance will be active (midges, flies, mosquitoes, aphids, moths, etc.).

Product type

All drugs for sale against midges and other blood-sucking insects can be divided according to the type of work:

• repellents - wipes, ointments, lotions or sprays are applied directly to the skin or clothing before going outside;
• fumigators are special emulsions that, when heated, release an odor that poisons flying arthropods; these can also be plates or spirals impregnated with toxic substances.

The first type, as is already clear from the description, is intended for protection outdoors, the second - indoors.

Duration of protective effect

The time of repellent action depends on several factors: the protective properties of the active component, its concentration, application features, type of product, insect aggressiveness. Carefully inspect the label, it should indicate the terms, for example, “protects for more than 4 hours on the skin” or “works for up to 2 hours in low pest populations.”

Safety

Toxicity level is the most important selection criterion. Remember that all repellents must be supported by a certificate of government registration. Only drugs approved for sale are included in the register of disinfectants of the Russian Federation. Pay attention to the composition, its origin, concentration. The manufacturer indicates contraindications for most. Follow the precautions for use indicated on the label.

Device Features

A fumigator is a small electrical device whose operation is based on the evaporation of a toxic composition. The device has a plastic case and a heating element located inside. The device also has a place where the chemical component is located. The substance that kills insects can be produced in solid or liquid form.

Fumigator with plates (tablets)

The device is equipped with a special niche for installing plates (tablets) impregnated with a special composition. The active ingredient in it is usually an insecticide of the pyrethroid group (trademark Raptor), an analogue of which is pyrethrum (a natural poison contained in Caucasian chamomile). Such fly repellent tablets for fumigators do not pose a risk to human health.

More effective is a toxic composition based on synthetic insecticides, such as Thiamethoxam (Agita, Aktara). It has a nerve-paralytic effect on annoying insects, which subsequently causes their death.

Important!

People with allergies should be careful when using the fumigator. In this connection, it is necessary to carefully monitor your well-being for 2-3 hours. Headache, skin rashes, stuffy nose or sore throat are evidence of an allergic reaction.

The operating principle of the fumigator is quite simple. Thanks to the ceramic element located inside, the toxic composition with which the plate is impregnated evaporates. Spreading in the air, toxic fumes have a negative effect on insects. And after 15-20 minutes, flies, mosquitoes and other flying insects in the room lose their motor activity, and within a few hours of work they die completely.

Fumigator with fly plates

Typically, the area of ​​influence of the fumigator is about 14-18 square meters. m. Thanks to a special solution that is added to the toxic mixture, it is possible to determine how suitable the plate is for use. If it has evaporated the entire supply of poison, it loses its color, becoming faded.

The operation of the device does not require much effort. To rid the room of annoying pests, you just need to plug in the fumigator for flies and mosquitoes. Another advantage of this device is that it does not make noise during operation, which does not interfere with rest and sleep. Also, the use of a fumigator eliminates the need to use protective ointments, aerosols and other insecticidal agents that require contact with the human body.

What is the maximum effect

The best effect of the plate occurs during the period of greatest daily activity of flies - and this is, as a rule, early morning and afternoon, until the evening. But in the evening, if you notice, the activity of flies flying and crawling everywhere in the house subsides. And if you consider that most plates last at least 8-12 hours, depending on the manufacturer’s recommendation, then this time is quite enough to protect your premises from the activity of flying carriers of infection from morning to evening.

Description and principle of operation

A fumigator against flying insects (mosquitoes, flies, midges) is a small plastic device with a heating element connected to an electrical network.

Fumigators differ in size, shape, coverage radius and active substance, however, their design and operating principle are approximately the same. The heating element located inside the housing comes into contact with the insecticide located on solid plates/tablets or liquid in a small bottle.

When plugged into the socket, the heater increases the temperature of the insecticide carrier and volatile compounds that are toxic to flying insects begin to evaporate from the surface of the latter. The process of killing pests with toxic fumes is called fumigation.

Chemicals used in fumigators can be natural (eg, pyrethrins found in plants) or synthesized (pyrethroids, thiamethoxam).

The device itself

The duration of exposure of flies to the device depends on the type of insecticide carrier: from several hours (plate) to a month (liquid). If the consumption of a toxic solution can be monitored by its residues in the bottle, then the plate loses color when used. If it is completely discolored, then it is time to insert a new one for the device to operate effectively.

Fumigators work in enclosed spaces; as a rule, one device is enough to get rid of flies from 15-18 square meters. m of housing.

There are also fumigators in the form of spirals that need to be set on fire. Recommended for outdoor use.

TOP 3 most popular means

It should be noted right away that most brands develop their anti-fly products in such a way that they are also effective against other flying insects - for example, mosquitoes, moth wasps and even moths. Therefore, we suggest considering the options in the TOP 3 most frequently purchased anti-fly products with reviews, which can also act against mosquitoes. This means that they can be used not only during the day, when flies are especially active, but also at night, when their activity dies down and it’s the turn of the flying bloodsuckers. The products are equally suitable for use in a home where there are children, pets, or simply for adults.

3rd place – Raid

1. Production - Russia.
2. Product form: plates against any flying insects on a cardboard or aluminum base.
3. The effective composition of the substances is odorless oils and pyrethrum (Dolmatian chamomile is a natural insecticide).
4. Packaging – strip of plates of 10 pcs. or box with ribbons 30 pcs.
5. Purpose – against mosquitoes and flies.
6. Efficiency - the plates can repel and destroy insects, both indoors and outdoors.
7. Working time 1 pc. - 8 ocloc'k.
8. The coverage area of ​​the insecticide is 10-20 sq.m.
9. Caution - do not give it to children for play, and do not allow animals near the plates.
10. Toxicity – weak (IV hazard class, low).
11. Shelf life – 3 years.
12. Approximate price for 10 pcs. – 35-85 rub.

2nd place – Clean house

1. Production brand – Russia.
2. The form of release of the product is plates against flies and mosquitoes on a cardboard base.
3. The effective composition of the substances is insecticidal oil and pyrethrum.
4. Packaging – strip of plates of 10 pcs.
5. Efficiency - the plates can work both indoors and outdoors. The effect occurs within 8 or 10 minutes, and the flies are completely destroyed in 40 minutes or 1 hour.
6. Working time 1 pc. - 12 hours.
7. The coverage area of ​​the insecticide is up to 20 sq.m.
8. Caution - do not give it to children for play, and do not allow animals near the plates.
9. Toxicity – the drug impregnating the base is low toxic.
10. Shelf life – 3 years.
11. Price for 10 pcs. average – 37-55 rub.

1st place – Mosquitall

1. Production - Russia.
2. The form of the product is mosquito and fly repellent plates with a cardboard base.
3. The composition of the active substances is natural pyrethrum.
4. Packaging – strip of plates of 10 pcs.
5. Efficiency - the plates can be used both indoors and outdoors. Complete death of insects occurs after 20-30 minutes.
6. Validity time 1 pc. - 10 hours.
7. The range of action of the insecticide is an area within a radius of up to 20 sq.m.
8. Caution - do not let children play with them, and do not allow animals near the plates.
9. Toxicity is practically zero.
10. Shelf life – 3 years.
11. Approximate price for 10 pcs. – 56-65 rub.

Popular technical means

There are modern ways to deal with midges in an apartment. These include ultrasonic repellers - stationary and mobile. The latter are much more convenient to use. They operate using batteries and are light in weight and size.

However, their radius of influence is small - approximately 2.5-3 m. Therefore, such a device for repelling mosquitoes and midges cannot completely get rid of them, although it is quite effective as a personal protective equipment.

The radius of influence of stationary repellers is much larger, but they require an electrical connection to operate. The principle of action of both mobile and stationary devices is the same - repelling insects using ultrasonic radiation. The most popular devices of this type today are:

• “Tornado”, which protects the room from midges over an area of ​​up to 55 m²,
• “Typhoon”, protecting an area of ​​20 m², although when operating in maximum mode, its protection zone can extend to 45 m². This repeller operates from the mains, so in areas where there is no voltage, it is completely useless.

Raptor fly plates, odorless

Description

Raptor plates are designed for the complete destruction of flies indoors using an electric fumigator. Gradually heating up, the active substance slowly evaporates, which ensures high availability and uniformity of action of the drug. The product is guaranteed to help get rid of all annoying insects. In order to use the Raptor, just insert the plate into the fumigator and connect the device to the network. Advantages:

• attractive price;
• high efficiency;
• the plate is valid for 8 hours;
• complete destruction of flies 40-60 minutes after switching on;
• without smell.

Characteristics

Weight, kg 0.011

Prices and availability may vary. Please check the exact cost and availability of goods in stores.

Precautionary measures

Despite the low concentration of toxic components in fumigator substances for humans, they must be used according to the instructions and safety rules must be followed:

• give preference to odorless plates and liquids;
• use the fumigant only for a certain time specified in the instructions;
• It is not advisable to use near beds to avoid drying out the throat mucosa;
• Be sure to ventilate the room after using the device;
• Do not allow children near the fumigator, do not use it in a room with aquariums;
• use sockets closer to the floor.

Plates, tablets and liquids that have expired should not be used.

Mosquito fumigator with liquid or with plate - which one to choose

The main types of fumigators are those working with a liquid fumigant or with plates.
The liquid substance is sold in special flasks that are simply inserted into the fumigator. When heated, the liquid evaporates into the air. Such fumigators are considered more modern and more economical. The liquid evaporates more slowly and one bottle can last for about a month of regular use.

The operating principle of a fumigator with a plate is the same. The tablet is based on a special porous material, which is impregnated with the same substance, which also evaporates when heated. One plate is enough for about 8 or 10 hours of work, that is, for example, for one night. Therefore, you will have to constantly stock up on plates during mosquito season. In addition, the plate itself smolders when heated, which theoretically can lead to a fire. However, in practice, if the operating rules of the device are followed, this is unlikely to happen.

There are also universal fumigators with the ability to use both plates and liquid. Such fumigators only work indoors and are not very effective for the street.

What you should know

Correct use of a fumigator consists of following simple rules.

1. The fumigator should be placed in an open space with good air access, without covering it with curtains or furniture. It is better if the outlet into which it will be plugged in is located as close as possible to the floor surface so that toxic fumes envelop the maximum volume of the room.
2. The room in which the fumigator worked must be ventilated. Especially if it has a small area.
3. After 8-10 hours of operation, the device must be disconnected from the network.
4. It is not recommended to use a fly fumigator in areas where pets and aquarium fish live.

Liquid fumigator against flies

Is there any harm from anti-fly plates?

Those plates that emit a certain odor can be harmful. This should immediately alert the buyer to the presence of a chemical that can cause allergies and disruption of the respiratory system of people, children and even pets. Therefore, when choosing, it is best to buy odorless products, then you will definitely not suffocate at home from the muck that is aimed at killing flies.

Another point that can be detrimental to a person using fly plates indoors is the duration of use, reuse, as well as the rules for operating fumigation devices with plates. For example, if you use a plate for more than 10-12 hours at a time (see the time limit on the packaging), this can cause slight suffocation, and those living in such a room will have trouble breathing.

Sometimes you may experience a sore throat and dry mouth. Especially such manifestations can begin in those people who use fumigators with plates for too long near the bed or other sleeping place. One main condition when using such products is regular ventilation after using the plates.

Children should also not be allowed near the plates to play with them - this is especially true for children who can put the plates in their mouths. Despite the low toxicity of the composition of the liquid that impregnates the cardboard layers of the device themselves, their use for other purposes can cause poisoning, intestinal and stomach upset, or severe allergies in the child.

Operating principles and types of insect exterminators

There are several types of electronic insect killers on the market today:

• Fumigators, in these devices, a special chemical substance is gradually evaporated on a heated spiral, which is toxic to insects, but is not at all dangerous to people. Industrial fumigators are quite effective in the fight against flying and crawling insects in warehouses, while household devices give the necessary result, as a rule, only in the fight against mosquitoes and flies. The disadvantage of electric fumigators is the need to inhale vapors of the drug all night long while this product is plugged in.
• Electric traps for ants and cockroaches, inside them there is a grid of electrodes. Insects either crawl into these “houses” in search of shelter, or are attracted by the aroma of bait. Having closed the circuit by touching the metal electrode, the parasite receives an electric shock, from which he immediately dies.
• Lamp exterminators (as a rule, they are meant under the general name “insect exterminators”, also called trap lamps). This group produces both devices for home use, which are economical and small, as well as industrial equipment, which is used, for example, in warehouses and farms. These devices effectively attract and get rid of insects in homes, as well as in open areas - balconies, restaurant terraces, verandas.

The main thing is not to be confused with electric insect exterminators. The former are more effective against mosquitoes and flies, but are completely useless against ants, bedbugs, cockroaches and many other insects.

And most importantly: before purchasing an electric insect exterminator, it is imperative to take into account the characteristics of your “enemy”. For example, it is almost impossible to remove bedbugs and fleas using the exterminators described above, since these insects simply cannot be attracted to the trap

These devices will be effective against insects that are attracted to ultraviolet light from a lamp - when using a lamp-type device, or against woodlice, ants and cockroaches - if you purchase an electric house trap.