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.
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.
Fumigator with liquid
A fumigator works in a similar way using liquid insecticides placed in a special bottle. In addition, such devices are safer and more economical than devices with plates, because one bottle of liquid insecticide is enough for 1 month of operation. And their area of influence is much larger (20-30 sq. m.).
The active component of the liquid mixture is usually pralletrin. By acting on the nerve endings of the fly, the insecticide blocks the supply of signals to the nerve endings, which causes paralysis and then the death of the annoying creatures. The poison is usually added to the fumigator liquid in a concentration of no more than 1.6% (the lower this figure, the less effective the product is).
Instructions for use
Correct use of funds is an important point. If you do not follow the instructions, the composition will be ineffective or harmful to health.
Aerosols
It would seem that there is nothing complicated there - spray it and rejoice in the absence of “neighbors”. But all products contain poisons or toxic substances, so safety is paramount here. Do not start processing the room without wearing rubber gloves and a respirator, especially if you are prone to allergic reactions.
- From bedbugs. Check the room temperature: it should not be lower than +10°C. Spray the composition from a distance of 15 cm from the surface. Spray all the furniture in the room, baseboards, wallpaper joints, and the space under the window sill. Leave the room. After a quarter of an hour, open the window. Ventilate for at least half an hour. Dilute 50 g of grated household soap and 50 g of soda ash in 5 liters of water. Rinse treated surfaces with this solution.
- From crawling insects, from 17 types of insects. Shake the bottle vigorously several times. Apply the composition to where you saw pests, places of their possible “residence,” and routes of movement. Maintain a distance of 20 cm from the surface. Leave the room. After a quarter of an hour, open the window. Ventilate for at least half an hour. After four weeks, repeat the procedure.
- "Barrier". Shake the bottle vigorously several times. Apply the composition to all potential “loopholes” where pests can enter the house (doors, windows, ventilation, baseboards, plumbing fixtures). Also spray the intended places of “residence” of “guests” who have already entered the home.
- From mosquitoes. Shake the bottle vigorously several times. Spray from a distance of half a meter. Treatment duration is six to seven seconds of continuous application. Indoors, spray window openings, door frames and openings on the street side. On open verandas and gazebos there are ceilings and all external surfaces. In nature - grass, trees and shrubs around you. Repeat the treatment after eight hours (in windy or rainy weather the time is halved).
- From flying insects. Close all doors and doors in the room tightly. Shake the bottle vigorously several times. Treat one room continuously for 20 seconds. Leave the room. After a quarter of an hour, open the window and ventilate for at least half an hour.
- From moths. Clean the clothes in the closet from dust. Keep the bottle at a distance of 20-30 cm from the surface to be treated. Spray things, carpets, the inside of the closet, upholstered furniture and curtains. Leave the room, after a quarter of an hour open the window. Ventilate for at least half an hour.
Plates and liquids
Liquids (from mosquitoes) and plates (from mosquitoes or flies) are not used by themselves. The active substance contained in them must be evaporated. There is a special device for this - an electric fumigator. The device is inserted into a socket, a plate is placed in it, or a container with liquid is screwed into it.
One mosquito repellent plate usually provides eight hours of protection against mosquitoes (it is left on all night), even with the windows open. Fly strips are also effective for eight hours. And one container of insecticidal liquid is enough for a month of peaceful sleep.
There is also a special mosquito repellent liquid for children. It has a safe composition and you can safely leave the electric fumigator turned on in the children's room all night.
Rods and spirals
These products can be used outdoors. I “stick” the rods into the ground, and the spirals are placed on a flat surface; there is a special stand for this. Then the product needs to be set on fire. The effect will occur in about a quarter of an hour. The spiral can burn for seven hours in a row, the rod - only two.
Mosquito lantern
This device is an alternative to an electric fumigator if there is no outlet nearby. Place the candle from the set inside and light it. Cover with a lampshade. There is a place at the top of the lantern to place a mosquito repellent plate. This device protects against bloodsuckers and midges for five hours.
Duct tape
Everything is simple here: pull the tape out of the sleeve by the paper loop and attach it to the wall or ceiling. To do this, there is something like a pushpin at the opposite end of the sleeve.
The validity period of such a tape is on average two months. It will “catch” not only flies, but also other insects flying in the room. And the glue is absolutely safe for humans and animals.
Heat fumigator
This is an emergency system for getting rid of clothing moths. The device itself is a plastic container, in the lower part of which a heating element is placed, and in the upper part - a plate with the active substance. The heating element is located in a small flat bag, which must be crushed and shaken vigorously several times before being placed in the container. This will mix the substances and start a chemical reaction with the release of heat. Then place the insecticide strip into the lid of the container and snap all four fasteners into place at the corners.
Now simply place the device in the cabinet and close the doors tightly. Remember to wash your hands thoroughly. After five minutes, the insecticide will begin to evaporate and will destroy all moths and their larvae in the closet or dressing room. After a month, the treatment will need to be repeated.
Traps
The essence of these devices is that insects are lured into the trap through the smell that is most attractive to them.
- Anti-cockroaches, “Double Strength”, gel against cockroaches and ants. Clean the room thoroughly. Place traps in places with the largest concentration of “neighbors”, along the routes of movement (three to four pieces per room). Sharing with insecticidal sprays is unacceptable, as their smell will overwhelm the “aroma” of the bait. Validity period: up to six months. In the case of a gel, the composition must be applied in the same places with dotted lines. The insect, attracted by the “delicious” smell, crawls inside the device. Eats or comes into contact with poisonous bait. It crawls out freely and heads to its habitat like a “living poison”. Contacts with relatives, poisoning them too. The entire pest population is destroyed.
- From flies and wasps. Place the trap on a flat, hard surface or hang it, for example, on a tree branch. The device is valid for four weeks. The range of action is 5-10 m. Flies and wasps, attracted by the appetizing aroma, crawl inside the device. They can no longer get out on their own.
- From food moths. Remove the protective strip on the back (white) side of the trap. Glue it to the side wall of the kitchen cabinet where food is stored. Remove the protective film from the front side (with the pattern). The trap is valid for three months. On the front side of the trap there is an adhesive layer with an odor attractive to moths. Butterflies fly towards the scent and stick tightly to the work surface.
- From garden ants. Stick the traps into the ground so that the bottom edge does not touch the ground. You will need up to four pieces per 1 m2 (depending on the number of ants). Place traps around the area where insects gather. The pest, attracted by the “delicious” smell, crawls inside the device. Eats or comes into contact with poisonous bait. It crawls out freely and heads to its habitat like a “living poison”. The entire pest population is destroyed.
- Ant repellent granules. Open the sachet. Scatter dry granules (10 g per 1 m2) along the “paths” of ants’ movement. Or dissolve the substance in water (10 g per 0.5 l) and pour over the “routes” of insects if they pass along the ground. The effect lasts up to two months. Attracted ants eat the bait or touch it. Within eight hours, complete paralysis occurs and the pest dies.
Sachets, sections, moth bags
The principle of all these products is the same: the composition is placed in a cabinet, and when the concentration of the active substance is maximum, all adult butterflies and their larvae located inside the cabinet die. At the same time, the room is protected from the penetration of new insects. Only the active substances and aromas of such products differ. The validity period is four months for all varieties.
Aquafumigator
The active component (cephinothrin) is the latest development of Japanese scientists. The substance is capable of destroying all crawling and flying insects in the room and their larvae in one application. In the package you will find three items.
- Metal container. It contains the active substance and a vapor-forming reagent.
- Sachet with liquid. This is not just water, there is a substance dissolved in it, upon reaction with which a vapor-forming reagent begins to act.
- Plastic container. In which all participants in the chemical reaction are placed.
And here's how to use this system correctly. Take flowers, dishes, aquariums, toys out of the room, and take pets away. Close the windows tightly. If you have smoke extractors installed, turn them off. Pour the liquid from the sachet into a plastic container. Now place the metal container there too. Place the device in the middle of the room. Leave the room and close the door tightly behind you. After a couple of minutes, intense evaporation of the substance will begin. There will be a dense curtain of steam in the room, for which the aquafumigator is popularly called a smoke bomb. Do not enter the room for at least two to three hours. Or better yet, 12. Ventilate the room for at least half an hour. Carry out wet cleaning with soap and soda solution.
Wash your hands thoroughly after installing the system in the room. If you are prone to allergic reactions, work with gloves and a respirator. If the substance gets on your skin, rinse thoroughly with water. If you feel a burning sensation in your eyes or your health suddenly worsens, call an ambulance immediately.
The Raptor assortment includes both universal and specialized products against a specific type of insect. But we must understand that highly targeted formulations always work more efficiently. It's better to choose them. If your house was attacked by several types of “neighbors” at once, choose a common method.
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.
Aerosol
When Raptor aerosol is sprayed indoors, droplets are formed in the air, which, when they hit the body of an insect, penetrate its body through the respiratory system and chitinous cover and kill it. Substances deposited on the surfaces in the room (floor, etc.) provide a longer effect on pests.
Main components of Raptor aerosol:
- Cypermethrin is an insecticidal substance that penetrates through the stomach or body cover of the pest;
- Tetramethrin - belongs to the class of pyrethroids and is used indoors, has a negative effect on the nervous system of insects;
- Imiprotrine – has an instant paralyzing effect.
Aerosol agents are used to quickly destroy flying and crawling dipterans indoors. Aerosol Raptor is effective against flies and mosquitoes, wasps, etc. When sprayed, it has a pleasant citrus aroma. Price – 700-800 rub. per bottle with a capacity of 400 ml.
Popular brands, their characteristics
The market offers domestic and imported products. When choosing the best fumigator, you should pay attention to the following brands:
- Raid. Plates are produced based on cardboard or aluminum. Used to combat flying, blood-sucking insects. The main substance is pyrethrum, which is extracted from Dalmatian chamomile. Effective against flies in the house, in open areas. Maximum application time is 8 hours. Insert the device from flies and mosquitoes into an outlet away from the sleeping area.
- Clean house. Plates for killing flies and mosquitoes. The composition includes pyrethrum, which is safe for human health. It is universal in use, so it can be used indoors or outdoors. The visible effect begins after 10 minutes of use, complete destruction occurs after 60 minutes. One plate is designed for 12 hours of continuous operation.
- Moskitol. Plates based on cardboard against mosquitoes and flies. Ingredient: Pyrethrum. Suitable for protection against insects indoors and outdoors. The death of parasites occurs half an hour after using the device. Virtually non-toxic due to its composition. Fumigator fly repellent tablets can be used in homes with small children.
- Raptor. The most effective liquid against winged insects. The composition includes a toxin - ethok. Raptor plates and spirals are also available for sale. Fumigators operate in two modes: turbo, standard. It takes less than an hour to destroy all the insects in the house. The vial of liquid is designed to last 60 nights.
- Fumitox against flies. They produce a liquid based on the substance prallethrin. There is no smell. Highly effective, safe to use for rooms with children and animals. The bottle is designed for about a month of use. The plug can change position and adapt to any socket. One fumigator for protection against flies is enough for 1 room.
Plates
The operating principle of this product is based on the use of replaceable fly plates, which are inserted into the fumigator (powered by electricity). The main active substance is Vaportrin (50 mg), an insecticide in the form of an oily liquid, with which the plates are impregnated. Its vapors help destroy flying dipterans and are also used in products to protect fur and wool products from moths.
When the fumigator is turned on, the plate is heated from the ceramic device, causing insecticidal substances to begin to evaporate evenly from its surface. They get into the air and onto flying dipterans, then penetrate their respiratory system and have a toxic effect on the entire body.
Important!
When turning on the fumigator, to increase the effectiveness of the effect, it is recommended to tightly close all windows and doors.
The plates are sold in sets of 10 pieces, the shelf life of which is 5 years. Price in Russian stores is 60-70 rubles.
Adhesive tapes
One of the most effective and inexpensive means of controlling flies is fly tape. The device consists of a strip of thick paper 85 cm long, onto which a special glue with a sweet aroma is applied. Flies, flying past and attracted by the smell, land on the surface of the paper and stick their paws to it. They have no chance to free themselves, after which they die.
On a note!
The adhesive composition does not contain toxic or harmful substances, therefore it is absolutely safe for people in the room and for the environment.
The duration of operation is 2 months, but most often it fills with the corpses of flies even faster and then it has to be thrown away and replaced with a new one.
Fly traps
For effective protection against flying insects in the fresh air, a device in the form of a trap is designed. Its action is based on attracting flies and wasps, which flock to the smell, get inside the jar and cannot get out. To attract dipterans, special substances are used (a mixture of yeast, sugar, gelatin and apple flavoring), which emit the smell of ripe fruit, jam and honey, which flies and wasps are very fond of. All components of the device are non-chemical and therefore safe for people and the environment.
Interesting!
The Raptor trap is made in such a way that its smell attracts only flies, wasps and hornets, but has absolutely no effect on bees. It is recommended to install it in the morning (or at night) in a place where there are no sharp air currents.
The Raptor trap for wasps and flies includes:
- plastic jar-trap with a lid;
- a bag of bait powder, which must be diluted with water when used;
- lanyard for hanging.
The trap is designed for long-term use – at least 30 days. The impact area is up to 16 square meters. m area. Shelf life – 3 years. Cost – about 220 rubles.
How do flies live?
Flies are most active in the warm season. The optimal temperature for their life is 23-25 °C. These insects are extremely prolific - the female can lay up to 120 eggs at a time. Fly larvae are similar to worms and live in garbage, rotting food and other sources of organic compounds, where they find all the food they need. Adults are also not averse to eating such food. Such uncleanliness leads to flies becoming carriers of a large number of diseases.
Safety of insecticide for humans
Manufacturers try to maintain a balance in the concentration of the toxin that is safe for people and at the same time sufficient to kill insects. If you are predisposed to allergic reactions, it is recommended to try the product for no more than 2-3 hours. If you notice dizziness or nausea, you will have to resort to other procedures to get rid of bloodsuckers.
Even completely healthy people must adhere to the manufacturer’s recommendations:
- place the device closer to the floor, toxin vapors are lighter than air and rise upward;
- carry out ventilation - the smaller the area of the room, the more often;
- place in an open space with good air access;
- do not forget to turn off the device after 8-10 hours of operation;
- Do not use the fumigator in rooms with aquariums and try to remove pets from the room.
A restful sleep is important for a person; for this you need to use a fumigator against flies indoors. You can buy such a device at many department stores.
The best fly sprays
Such products are considered the fastest in terms of killing insects, but they have only a short-term effect. After the aerosol has evaporated, the flies will begin to fly into the room again. The disadvantages include a high degree of toxicity, so their use in rooms with food or children's rooms is not recommended. In some cases, you may need to use gloves when spraying.
Aerosol DR. KLAUS from flies, wasps
Rating: 4.9
The product provides a high level of protection against dipteran insects. The composition contains substances that have an insecticidal effect. The aerosol is released in 600 ml containers. The presence of a special nozzle ensures disinfestation using a jet up to 3 m long, which allows you to treat difficult areas with high precision. The aerosol can be used indoors and outdoors. To reduce the number of flies, it is recommended to spray all waste collection areas and the walls of buildings. One can is enough to treat 300 m2.
The combination of active ingredients guarantees rapid destruction of flies and duration of protection up to 2 months. Despite the safety of the composition for human health and pets declared by the manufacturer, after 15 minutes. When using an aerosol, it is recommended to ventilate the room. Users include powerful spraying, the effectiveness of the product even in hard-to-reach places, and the ability to use it in open spaces. This product was approved by more than 95% of respondents.
Advantages
- ease of processing high surfaces;
- no pungent odor;
- large volume;
- quick results;
- affordable price.
Flaws
- not found.
Aerosol Raid against crawling and flying insects with the smell of lavender
Rating: 4.8
A well-known Russian manufacturer also produces a fly repellent in aerosol form, but the bottle volume is only 300 ml. The composition is considered relatively safe for humans, although when using it it is still recommended to use gloves and ventilate the room after 15 - 20 minutes. after spraying. Spraying the jet should be done at a distance of 20 - 50 cm from you. The active ingredients are neurotoxic poisons (prallethrin, imiprothrin, cypermethrin), which paralyze the nervous system of insects, regardless of their stage of development.
Buyers are attracted by the versatility of the product, because the aerosol is effective against most types of flying and crawling insects. The effect of the substances lasts for 7 days. The disadvantages include the lack of results when using the product on the street, the availability of this composition only in the form of an aerosol. Not everyone likes the overly persistent scent of lavender, so users recommend giving preference to unscented brand products.
Advantages
- kills larvae and adults;
- average price;
- quick results;
- ease of use;
- economical consumption;
- convenient sprayer.
Flaws
- Not everyone likes the strong smell;
- short-term effect.
Combat MultiSpray insect repellent aerosol
Rating: 4.7
The product from a company from South Korea effectively destroys not only flying, but also crawling insects. It is produced in a 400 ml bottle. The active components of the composition are permethrin and phthalthrin, which have an insecticidal effect. They paralyze the motor ability of flies, ensuring their instant destruction. The toxicity of this aerosol for people is considered low, but ventilation of the room after its use is a mandatory procedure.
Users include a pleasant lemon scent as an advantage of the product, which allows you to breathe freely without a mask or respirator after treating surfaces indoors. For this reason, the product is recommended for use by allergy sufferers and in children's institutions. According to reviews, the effectiveness of the composition lasts for a month. The main disadvantage is the difficulty of use, since the kit does not include a nozzle or a special tube for spraying.
Advantages
- quick results;
- combines 2 products in one;
- good duration of action;
- economical consumption;
- powerful formula;
- copes with the task 100%.
Flaws
- the highest price in the category.
Aerosol Raptor against flying insects
Rating: 4.7
This product provides reliable protection against flies, wasps and mosquitoes indoors. It contains 2 active insecticide ingredients. Tetramethrin has a nerve-paralytic effect on insects, and permethrin guarantees a high rate of toxic effect on individuals at any stage of development. In just 15 minutes. Using an aerosol, contact insecticides enter the body of flies, which ensures a quick positive result. An additional bonus of the product is the light aroma of orange.
The product is released in a 275 ml bottle. Use necessarily involves subsequent ventilation of the rooms. The high quality of the product is confirmed by numerous positive reviews. At the same time, experts recommend following the instructions and not overusing the product, since the composition of the aerosol, although to a low degree, is still toxic to humans
Advantages
- average price;
- nice smell;
- does not contain ozone-depleting substances;
- powerful formula;
- long shelf life.
Flaws
- Suitable for indoor treatment only;
- toxic to humans.
Delicia universal aerosol against flying and crawling insects
Rating: 4.6
The product is produced in ergonomic bottles of 400 ml. The aerosol is suitable for use in any room and does not leave stains on wallpaper, windows, or fabrics. The active substances are characterized by immediate action, the result is noticeable within a few seconds. The main active ingredient is piperonyl butoxide. The formula also includes pyrethrin and permethrin. Additional advantages include long-term protection, which is at least 1 month. The presence of a specially shaped spray nozzle and a tube-shaped nozzle ensures effective destruction of insects in hard-to-reach places.
The advantages of the product include its versatility and lack of odor. Users do not need to buy 2 different products to kill flying and crawling insects. After spraying, you can be in the room without discomfort, but the manufacturer still recommends ventilation after 15 - 20 minutes. The high quality of the German brand's products was confirmed by 100% of respondents.
Advantages
- remains active for 5 weeks;
- average price;
- prevents the appearance of new insects;
- does not leave marks on the treated surface;
- economical consumption.
Flaws
- toxic to pets.