Modern industry offers real assistance in protecting residential premises and offices from unwanted guests - insects that are dangerous carriers of infectious diseases.
Housewives only need to make the right choice of chemical and apply it correctly. But the variety of household chemicals available is confusing.
You need to choose a product consciously, having previously learned the properties and characteristics of the substance. Get to know the popular product Regent 800 to objectively evaluate its pros and cons.
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Svetlana, Moscow:
“We bought an apartment and were planning to move, but we noticed traces of cockroaches in the kitchen. We decided to treat the entire apartment first. The store listened to the seller’s advice and bought Regent in ampoules. For reliability, 2 ampoules were distributed throughout the apartment, although we were told that one would be enough. It helped! We’ve been living here for six months and haven’t seen any cockroaches.”
Composition of "Regent", description
Regent 800 is similar to other drugs that are used to control cockroaches. Dutch scientists managed to create a substance with increased efficiency, since they took fipronil as a basis, a special insecticide belonging to a new generation of substances.
Initially, the Dutch used the drug when cultivating agricultural land as a means to combat the Colorado potato beetle. But it turned out that the product is also useful in residential areas. Thanks to its composition, Regent 800 manages to deprive cockroaches of the ability to move.
The drug is available in the form of granular powder, emulsion or ampoules. Any form requires dilution in water. The room is treated against insects using the resulting aqueous solution, which is colorless and odorless, but is destructive to cockroaches even after it dries.
Composition and release form
The contact-intestinal insecticide is made on the basis of a potent poison - fipronil. Additional ingredients are permethrin (15%) and chlorophos (10%). The active component causes poisoning of cockroaches from the inside, after consuming the solution, and also penetrates the chitinous cover after the insect comes into contact with the treated areas.
In household chemical stores, departments for gardeners, and hypermarkets, customers see two forms of the drug:
- polyethylene bags with water-dispersible granules, fipronil content – 800 g/kg;
- ampoules with concentrated emulsion. Product volume – 5 ml.
Treatment of premises is carried out after preparing a working solution: ampoules or granules plus warm water. The concentration of the finished product depends on the degree of infestation of the apartment or residential building: the more cockroaches, the less liquid is needed. The concentrated solution destroys even large populations of mustachioed pests.
Mechanism of action on cockroaches
Regent 800 is increasingly being used to rid premises of cockroaches. This is due to its effectiveness.
When eating bait with the addition of the drug, the poison contained in the insect’s food enters directly into the cockroach’s body. Once in the intestines, the poison then spreads beyond its walls, affecting the entire body. Under the influence of a toxic substance, cockroaches first experience paralysis of their limbs and then die.
Laying out baits with Regent 800 is not the only way to influence a cockroach. Upon contact with surfaces treated with the substance, the drug also affects insects.
Regent 800 can cause paralysis if the drug ends up on the antennae or chitinous cover of insects. Immobilization does not occur immediately, but after some time, which increases the number of contacts with the substance. The cockroach itself brings it to the nest on its mustache and body, so the number of poisoned insects increases.
Elena, Sochi:
“I was forced to study the topic of fighting cockroaches. It turned out that there are many people like me on the Internet. I was interested in a remedy that would help once and for a long time. I read a lot of laudatory reviews about Regent. I looked at the online store and was surprised by the price: 3000 is too much for cockroaches! Then I realized that this was a large package for fields. And for apartments there are smaller ones. I bought a couple of bags for 20 rubles, diluted them, sprayed them. I was confused that they didn't immediately disappear. Although they write that this is how it should be. Although now, after 2 weeks, they seem to have disappeared.”
What pests is Regent effective against?
The contact-intestinal insecticidal preparation has a long period of protective action and is intended to combat a wide range of insect pests. Effective against Orthoptera, Coleoptera and soil-dwelling insects. Regent 800 has a detrimental effect on cockroaches, bed bugs, Colorado potato beetles, mole crickets, leech beetles, bread bugs and locusts.
Average price, where to buy
The advantage of the drug is its availability. Manufacturers package the substance in packages of different sizes. This makes it possible to purchase the product in the quantity necessary to treat the premises at minimal cost.
So for bags with 0.5 g of the substance you will have to pay from 15 to 25 rubles. A package of emulsion or an ampoule can be purchased for 60-70 rubles.
Inna, Orel:
“I got cockroaches. I can't stand it! I go into the kitchen, preparing for battle. I started researching how I could get rid of them. I didn’t want to pay a lot for chemicals, but I wanted it to be reliable. I found out about Regent, read the reviews, and bought it. Well, in general, there is a result, there are no cockroaches!”
Considering that Regent 800 gives good results when used in agricultural areas, helping to get rid of ants, Colorado potato beetles and other pests, French manufacturers produce packages of 100 g granules.
Such a bottle of the drug is more expensive (from 2800 to 3700 rubles), but it saves the owner of a summer cottage from constantly replenishing the supply of the substance.
Buyers do not have to search for a long time for the necessary product. Regent 800 is easy to buy in hardware stores, as well as on the websites of various online resources.
Precautionary measures
Since the active substance of Regent belongs to class 2 of chemical poisons, the drug poses a danger to the health of people and animals. Poisoning is possible if the poison gets into:
- on the skin;
- into the digestive system;
- into the blood through wounds and cuts;
- into the respiratory system.
When diluting and using the regent, a number of safety measures must be observed, namely:
- Wear clothing that covers the entire body. The best option would be a special protective suit.
- Use rubber gloves.
- Protect your face with a mask, or better yet, a respirator.
- Wear safety glasses.
- Upon completion of treatment, wash your hands and face, and rinse your mouth with a soda solution.
Powder use
Granulated powder Regent 800 can be used for preventive purposes, and in order to get rid of cockroaches, you need to prepare an aqueous solution of different concentrations.
Destruction of cockroaches
The powder (1 packet 0.5 g) is dissolved in 100 ml of water and the resulting solution is sprayed in places where insects are most concentrated.
Prevention
To prevent the appearance of cockroaches, you can carry out preventive treatment with Regent 800 solution (1 packet of 0.5 g - per 1-1.5 liters of water).
Tatiana, Chita:
“My grandmother complained that cockroaches had crawled in from her neighbors. They couldn’t believe it, it seems like you rarely hear about them now. It turned out not: there are still many of them. They took the grandmother to the dacha and began processing. The salesman at the hardware store advised Regent. I actually heard about it from my dacha neighbors; they used it against the Colorado potato beetle. It's good that the store had small bags. I thought I could buy it for testing. I tried it, sprayed everything, washed it a day later. Grandma is happy."
Regent against cockroaches: instructions for use
The insecticide is intended to kill garden pests, such as the Colorado potato beetle.
Therefore, the instructions do not say anything about cockroaches .
People have experimentally found that the concentration indicated on the packaging does not affect domestic insects .
Therefore, a much more saturated solution should be prepared .
ADVICE! The ampoule or the contents of one sachet should be mixed in 1 glass of cool water. This volume is usually enough to process a standard one-room apartment.
The working solution must be poured into a container with a spray bottle or a regular syringe . In order to destroy cockroaches, you do not need to completely flood the apartment. It is enough to spray the insecticide where cockroaches are most often found .
You should definitely go to the following places:
- food cabinets;
- wallpaper joints;
- cracks in the floor and baseboards;
- areas under the sink, toilet, bathtub;
- window sills;
- back of furniture;
- other nooks and crannies.
Before processing, it is recommended to thoroughly clean all surfaces from dirt and dust , remove the products or carefully package them . You should also ensure that poisoned cockroaches cannot find water to drink .
This will greatly increase the toxicity and effectiveness of the product.
Ampoules
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In concentrated form, the drug is packaged in ampoules. The poison they contain is diluted with water in proportions that also depend on the purpose.
Insect extermination
In rooms with a large number of insects, a solution of higher concentration is used: 1 ampoule and 200-250 ml of water.
Prevention
To prevent the appearance of cockroaches, for prevention, as well as at the first appearance of insects, a less saturated solution is used - 1 ampoule and 1 liter of water.
Advantages of the drug
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Buyers who choose Regent 800 do so taking into account the advantages of the drug. These include:
- Effectiveness of application, the ability to reliably clean the room from harmful insects;
- No pungent odors during use;
- No traces of processing on furniture, wallpaper and other surfaces;
- Easy to prepare an aqueous solution with the drug and further use;
- Various packaging;
- Financial inclusion;
- Can be used not only for exterminating cockroaches in an apartment, but also for controlling pests in the garden.
Advantages of the product
The drug is actively used in everyday life to combat parasites due to its advantages:
- the main advantage in the effectiveness of the product is that in a short period of time you can get rid of an entire colony of parasites;
- the product is easy to use;
- the chemical is odorless, so long-term ventilation of the premises is not required;
- The drug is colorless and does not leave behind stains or streaks.
Thanks to small packaging forms, cockroach poison will not burden the family budget, but at the same time allows you to treat large areas of living space.
Flaws
Regent 800 has certain specific features that are perceived negatively by some consumers. The disadvantages of the product are:
- Lack of immediate results when affecting cockroaches;
- Toxicity: the drug cannot be called safe for humans, because it belongs to the 2nd toxicity group (drugs hazardous to health);
- Use in a room free from people and pets;
- The need to adhere to strict security measures.
Ekaterina, Vladivostok:
“I was looking for a remedy for cockroaches. Colleagues told about Regent. I tried it. It seemed to help. But if I have to, I will look for something else. I don’t like that it is quite dangerous for humans, although there is no smell.”
Advantages and disadvantages
The drug receives a large number of reviews due to its many advantages:
- high efficiency, which does not depend on the number of pests;
- does not leave marks on furniture, preserves its appearance;
- does not have a specific odor that persists for a long time;
- ease of use (just follow the instructions for use);
- affordable price.
Important!
Despite the large number of positive properties, Regent also has one significant drawback - a high health risk in case of violation of proportions or precautions.
Instructions
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It is necessary to kill cockroaches, acting strictly according to the instructions. This will allow you to get the desired result without undesirable consequences.
Prepare premises for treatment
Before diluting the product, you should wet clean the room (the drug is applied to surfaces that are free of dust and food particles), remove food, clothing, and toys from open access.
Furniture must be moved away from the walls, providing access to its walls and baseboards. Windows, vents and doors in the room being treated must be closed.
Preparation of an aqueous solution
When starting to treat rooms, it is necessary to dilute the powder or ampoules, observing the previously specified proportions.
Room treatment
During the treatment process, an aqueous solution is sprayed onto the back walls of furniture, baseboards, doors, window sills, and floors. The distance between the sprayer and the surface to be treated must be at least 20 cm.
Effect of the drug
For the product to work, leave the room closed for 2-3 hours.
Preparing the premises for occupancy
After waiting 2 to 3 hours, you can carry out work that will allow you to safely stay in the treated room. The room needs to be ventilated, surfaces (countertops, window sills, doors, floors) should be washed with soapy water.
After this, staying in the treated room will not cause harm to the person.
Disinsection rules
Before using the drug Regent, you should remove people and animals from the house and prepare the room:
- Do a wet cleaning of the apartment, first moving the furniture away from the walls.
- Wrap and store food in the refrigerator. Pack children's toys, clothes and personal hygiene items into bags and put them in closets.
- Wear a protective mask, goggles, and rubber gloves.
- Start spraying, holding the spray bottle 20 cm from the surface.
- Doorways, window sills, baseboards, floors and the back of furniture must be treated.
- The main infection occurs in the first two hours after treatment. During this time the premises must be closed.
- After two hours, the apartment should be thoroughly ventilated. The insecticide has no odor, but its vapors are harmful to human health.
- In places where it is possible to touch surfaces, the drug should be washed off with water and detergent. In hard-to-reach places, the Regent must remain. It will have a detrimental effect on insects for about four more weeks.
Failure to follow the instructions and treat a room with the drug without protective equipment can lead to poisoning , the symptoms of which are as follows:
- abdominal pain;
- vomiting and nausea;
- weakness and severe dizziness.
If these signs occur, you need to go out into the fresh air, wash with soap and water, and rinse your mouth with a soda solution. If the symptoms are severe, you should consult a doctor or even call an ambulance.
A properly prepared and used solution of Regent 800 will cope even with a large number of cockroaches and bedbugs in a room.
Safety measures when processing the premises
Considering that Regent 800 in terms of toxicity level belongs to drugs of group 2, when interacting with it you should strictly follow the safety rules:
- Poison insects only using personal protective equipment (gloves, gown or suit, goggles, respirator);
- After using the drug, you must wash your face and hands with soap;
- If the substance gets on damaged areas of the skin or if its vapors are inhaled and you feel unwell, you should additionally rinse your mouth with a soda solution while washing your hands and face;
- It is not recommended to use the drug for people suffering from allergic diseases;
- If the condition worsens, you should consult a doctor.
Danger to humans
Regardless of which insecticide you choose, you should understand that you will be working with a toxic substance, which means there is always a danger to humans. The only difference between the products is the active substances, which may belong to different hazard classes, in other words, some are very dangerous, while others are less so.
Regarding the regent, it belongs to hazard class 2, which means that it is quite dangerous to human and animal health and you need to work with it very carefully and strictly follow safety measures. Be sure to use protective equipment to prevent contact with mucous membranes, respiratory tract and skin.
Important!
This product is not recommended for use in areas where people with allergies live. It is prohibited to use in apartments where pregnant and breastfeeding women live.
The following recommendations are mandatory:
- Work with the product only in protective equipment;
- Only the person carrying out the treatment is in the room; there should be no other residents or animals;
- If you have an aquarium, you need to take it out, it is also advisable to take flowers out of the room;
- After the procedure, immediately wash your hands, wash your face, rinse your mouth and leave the room;
- You can return to the premises after at least an hour;
- Only those who will carry out wet cleaning will return;
- The room is ventilated and all surfaces with which a person comes into contact are thoroughly washed; a salt solution is used for wet cleaning.
