Get (Get) from cockroaches - instructions for use, reviews

Description of the drug Get

Get is an insecticidal agent for killing cockroaches, which is a milky-white or cream-colored suspension in a white polymer opaque bottle with a protective coating on the neck under a foil cap with the name of the drug.

The volume of the bottle is 100 ml. Get was previously produced under the name Gett. The previous version of the product was a liquid substance with chlorpyrifos as the active ingredient. Gett was sold in spray bottles.

The new Get product is also based on chlorpyrifos, but unlike its predecessor, the insecticide in the drug is enclosed in capsules. These capsules cannot be seen with the naked eye, since the size of one of them is 18 microns. The granules are placed in a lipid-water environment in individual protective shells.

An effective remedy for cockroaches with a powerful insecticide

It is no coincidence that the active substance is contained in microcapsules. The fact is that chlorpyrifos is a powerful insecticide belonging to class 1, i.e. to extremely toxic substances.

But thanks to the protective shell in which the poison is enclosed, the toxicity level is reduced to 3, which is safe for people and animals. Therefore, the drug has a reliable effect on cockroaches, which simply have no chance of acquiring immunity against the strongest toxin.

Another improvement in the new product is the low content of active substance. Chlorpyrifos is contained in the preparation in a volume of only 5%. Such a low concentration, also enclosed in microgranules, allows the drug to be safe for mammals, since this amount is insignificant for the human body and animals, but is sufficient to kill insects.

Advantages

It is not for nothing that the Get insecticide has earned its popularity, surpassing even such well-known products as “Executioner”. Its advantages make it one of the best insecticides on the Russian market.

Thanks to microcapsule technology, Get stays on the treated surface for up to six months. This long-lasting protective effect allows you to kill 100% of the bedbug population in one treatment, including those insects that hatch from surviving eggs.
Volatile chlorpyrifos penetrates even the most inaccessible places, leaving no chance for parasites to survive.
The drug enclosed in microcapsules has virtually no odor. This distinguishes it from many other insecticides, after which it is simply impossible to live in the house.
Get is easy to use and can be used by both professionals and ordinary people.
The product can be used to safely treat wallpaper and upholstered furniture - it does not get dirty and does not leave stains or streaks.

How Get works

Chlorpyrifos has a contact effect on arthropods. After applying the drug to the surface, the liquid part dries, but the microcapsules remain. Cockroaches come into contact with them, the substance gets on the legs and body of the insects, penetrates the digestive system and respiratory organs.

Then it enters the body, causing convulsions, failure of internal organs, paralysis of the nervous system and death. The drug has a cumulative effect, the death of the first individuals occurs after about 5–7 days.

In the next 2 weeks, all individuals are destroyed. The drug itself retains its effect for another 3–5 months, preventing the appearance of new adults.

If there is a significant number of cockroaches, it is recommended to carry out two treatments every week or 10 days. In this case, complete relief may occur after 30 days from the date of the first spraying.

Advantages and disadvantages of the product

The drug Get has a number of clear advantages:

High efficiency. The drug is not addictive to insects, since toxicity class 1 poisons are too strong for the arthropod body to fight it. In addition, the effect of the product begins immediately after contact with cockroaches.
Low toxicity. The content of the active substance in the drug is quite small, so it does not harm humans and animals.
Easy to use. The product is simply diluted in water to the desired consistency.
No unpleasant odor. Get contains fragrances, so after spraying it, a slight citrus smell will remain in the apartment.
Cost-effectiveness of the product. One bottle is enough to treat a room of up to 100 m2.
Duration of residual effect. After spraying, the drug is effective for several more months (on average about 5).

The disadvantages include the rather high cost in comparison with other insecticidal agents. Another disadvantage is the fact that the drug is often counterfeited due to its popularity.

Safety

Chlorpyrifos is a very dangerous toxic substance, which belongs to the 2nd hazard class. It can be absorbed into the body even through the skin and is excreted from the body very slowly. Despite the fact that the concentration of this formidable poison in the Get drug is too low to cause serious harm to human health, you need to know the symptoms of poisoning with this substance.

Poisoning with chlorpyrifos is possible if the rules for working with the drug are violated, or if it is stored in places accessible to children. Symptoms of poisoning develop quickly: nausea, lethargy, convulsions, abdominal pain, temporary decreased vision, insomnia. If the substance gets on your skin, you need to wipe it with alcohol and then wash it thoroughly with soap and water. If the drug is swallowed, it can be neutralized by drinking two glasses of soda solution. If the product gets into your eyes, you need to consult a doctor - he will prescribe atropine drops.

Distinctive features of the original from the fake

In order not to purchase a fake, before purchasing, carefully examine the appearance of the drug bottle:

The bubble should be white and opaque.
The volume of the product is always 100 ml.
The label is bright yellow, with the name Get in black and framed in the shape of a shield.
Under the cap on the neck of the bottle there should be a foil protection with the brand logo.
The production date of the original is not written down in paint, but is applied in the form of an imprint (pressed into the label paper).
This product has the aroma of orange and alcohol. Other odors are a sign of counterfeit.
The cost of the original drug should be at least 700 rubles per bottle.

Before purchasing, you need to carefully study the appearance of the bottle to avoid counterfeiting.

How to distinguish a fake Get from the original

The encapsulated suspension Get has become quite popular on the insect repellent market in Russia. As a result, it is not surprising that counterfeit products began to appear more and more often. Accordingly, if you buy a fake Get product, there will be no guarantees of the effectiveness of the treatment. It is not known what surrogates and toxic pesticides may be poured into the fake by unscrupulous pseudo-manufacturers. To avoid buying a fake, carefully inspect the bottle.

Here are the main signs by which you can distinguish a fake:

1. The original Get product is sold in a white opaque bottle. The liquid level inside the container should not be visible to the light. The bottle is hard to the touch and does not deform or wrinkle when pressed lightly. The photo below shows the fake and original Get. As you can see, the fake bottle is translucent and the cap has a different shape.

2. There should be a ball inside the original, like in a can of car paint or graffiti paint. This is done so that before using the product, it is better to mix it inside the bottle. The picture below clearly demonstrates the ceramic ball inside the Geta.

3. Under the lid there must be a foil membrane with the Geta branding. The photo below shows two options for the foil membrane of Get. On the right, the membrane is found on bottles released before December 2015, and on the left is an updated seal, which can be found on bottles released in 2021.

These are the main signs by which you can immediately identify a fake. Also pay attention to the quality of label printing. If there are unclear outlines of the elements and there is no barcode, then it is a fake. To avoid purchasing a fake Get, try to buy the product from official dealers and their representatives in your city or region. It is also worth noting that there are fakes with similar names, for example, Gett. The name of the original product has only one letter “t” and it consists of only three English letters.

Preparation for treatment with Get

Get is considered harmless to humans, but do not forget that it is still an insecticide. Therefore, before treating the room, take care of safety. It is enough to follow a few rules:

put on rubber gloves;
Protect your breathing with a respirator or mask;
provide a flow of fresh air into the rooms;
remove children, pregnant women and animals from home during treatment.

Preparation of the solution

When the room is properly prepared, you can begin preparing the solution:

Prepare in advance a plastic or glass container in which you will dilute the suspension.
For ease of spraying, prepare a spray bottle. As a last resort, you can use a brush, but then the process will be longer and more labor-intensive.
Shake the bottle well before opening, as microcapsules will settle to the bottom over time.
Dilute the suspension with water in a ratio of 1:10, i.e. For 100 ml of concentrate you need 1 liter of water. When spraying the product outdoors, the drug is diluted in a ratio of 1:5.

Application of the ready-made solution

When the drug is ready, the room is also prepared, it’s time to take action.

Wear rubber gloves and a mask. It is advisable to wear closed clothing to avoid contact of the product with the skin.
Start spraying Get where cockroaches are most concentrated: under upholstered furniture, behind cabinets, under the stove, behind the sink, etc.
Next, move to possible places of occurrence, such as baseboards, corners, cracks, and the back walls of furniture.
Re-treat obvious areas where cockroaches are located.

Do not spray the product directly on upholstered furniture (on the textile part); it is enough to apply the product in strips of 15–20 cm around. Spray walls only at the bottom, no more than 15 cm high.

Wet cleaning of the room after treatment should be carried out no earlier than 10 days later. Pets and family members can return immediately after treatment. If there is a person prone to allergies or small children under 3 years living in the house, pre-ventilate the rooms for half an hour.

Reviews about the drug Get

And cockroaches appeared. I was looking for a miracle remedy for a long time, because others did not help