Unscented anti-bed bug gel: how effective is it against bed bugs?

How the gel kills bedbugs

Bedbug gel is a substance with a jelly-like consistency, packaged in a bottle with a long tip.
The drug contains an active chemical substance that has a contact-intestinal effect. Once in the insect's body, it blocks the transmission of nerve impulses, which causes paralysis and subsequent death of the bedbug. The death of the bloodsucker does not occur immediately. He manages to carry the poison into the nest on his paws and infect several more individuals. In addition to the active substance, the composition is represented by auxiliary additives that prevent the drug from drying out and the preservation of its structure. The gel is effective for 3-4 weeks.

If the apartment is not heavily infested, the population decreases 3-4 days after application; this fact is confirmed by reviews of bedbug gels. Total destruction of parasites is observed 10-15 days after application, since the product has no effect on bedbug eggs and it takes some time for larvae to emerge from the embryos.

Gel application

On a note!

Most manufacturers add bittering ingredients. If a curious child or pet decides to taste the product, he simply will not be able to eat it because of the characteristic bitter taste.

Features of the composition of gels against cockroaches

Cockroach gel is a chemical product with a fatty filler that provides a long-term effect and prevents the gel-like substance from drying out. The product is sold in tubes and syringes with a long “spout”.

The active substance in the gels is an insecticide of the pesticide group (cypermethrin, fipronil, chlorpyrifos and others). Also, in addition to fat, the product contains a variety of additives - from drying out, to attract cockroaches (flavors), to extend service life, etc.

The effect of the gel is determined by the active substance. Intestinal poisons kill insects by penetrating the gastrointestinal tract, while contact poisons kill insects by penetrating the surface of cockroaches.

Unscented bedbug control products

If you have started fighting bedbugs at home and are looking for effective, odorless products, today they can be found quite easily on store shelves. Among all the variety of drugs, it is sometimes difficult to make a choice in favor of one or another. Nevertheless! There are key differences that will help us. First of all, you should pay attention to the release form of the drug. They are available in the form of gels, aerosols, dusts, crayons, etc.

Let's look at each in more detail, so:

• Gel

The gel contains insecticides that cause poisoning of the parasitic insect. They are mainly used to kill cockroaches and house ants. After all, in order for the poison to work, it must get inside the insect’s body, which in this case is very difficult to do. The thing is that the bedbug’s mouthparts are not designed to capture even a drop of gel and with the help of it the parasite can only pierce the skin and suck blood. Therefore, the gel is ineffective as a remedy for bed bugs. However, preparations in the form of a gel have proven themselves well in the fight against cockroaches and house ants, so they can be safely used, but not for the fight against bed bugs.

Note: Many people wonder whether an insecticide in the form of a gel will harm their pets, because when applied, for example, to a baseboard, the poison is practically freely available to their pets? It's safe to say no. After all, due to their bitterness, no matter how you look at it, cats and dogs sense that it is something at least not edible.

• Dust

Another remedy against bedbugs in an apartment is insecticides in the form of dust. As a rule, dust has a slight odor or no odor at all. Speaking about the effectiveness of such drugs, we can say that it is average. Once on the body of a bug, the dust will penetrate the body through the chitinous cover all the way to the digestive tract, causing the death of the insect.

In the fight against bedbugs, such agents can only be used in the absence of more effective drugs. Even if some insects die, there will still be parasites in the room that have not come into contact with the dust and that will multiply in the future;

• chalk "Mashenka"

Unlike the previous drug, it will kill more bedbugs. In stores you can find not only this chalk, but also its various analogues. For the most part, it is similar to dust, but it can be applied not only to horizontal, but also to vertical surfaces, so you can draw white death trails on the walls, on the bed, on the sofa and on the floor. In order for an insect to die, it will need to come into contact with the insecticide several times, after which its death occurs.

Of course, when buying an odorless anti-bedbug product, we would like to get rid of these little bloodsuckers once and for all and as quickly as possible. However, with the help of the above drugs, it is not always possible to solve the problem quickly.

Gektor anti-bed bug product

This is a one-component product and does not contain insecticide. The composition includes silicon dioxide (98%). The drug is produced in polymer bottles with a thin spout. This allows the substance to be delivered not only to flat surfaces, but also to remote areas that are difficult to reach due to the location of furniture, large items or the characteristics of finishing materials.

Hector remedy for bedbugs

Active ingredients of Hector preparations

The silicon dioxide contained in the product is also called silica. This is a component that is the main one in the composition of most rocks (diatomaceous earth among them). Interestingly, it is found even in the human body (contained in blood, plasma). The composition of the drug included silica after processing. It is a powdery substance.

Read more about the principle of action on parasites

In addition to the many positive qualities of silicon dioxide, one more thing is noted - the ability to absorb liquids. When the substance gets on the outer integument of the parasites, the process of “pulling” moisture immediately begins. The powder is an excellent sorbent. It destroys a colony of pests in a relatively short period.

The rate of death of pests varies, depending on the size of the insect and its stage of development. For example, in larvae the outer integument is not yet fully formed. Young individuals shed their chitinous shell several times, after which the cuticle grows again. This reduces insect protection. They are more susceptible to negative factors. Also, silicon dioxide will act faster on the larvae.

In total, Hector helps destroy insects in 1 week. The death of individual individuals occurs within 1 day.

The body of bed bugs cannot protect itself from the substance. Unlike an insecticide, resistance does not develop to silica. The reason is that the substance injures the outer integument, and liquid is released through these areas (absorbed by powder particles). Accordingly, the body cannot resist mechanical damage to the cuticle of insects.

The rate at which insects die depends, among other things, on their size.

Distinctive features of Gektor. Photos of original packaging

The powder has no odor; therefore, volatile substances are not released into the air and do not cause discomfort. This allows it to be used even by allergy sufferers. The drug is available in different bottles. There is a means to directly kill bedbugs and crawling insects. However, flying pests can also receive a dose of the powder if they land on the treated surface. The product is available in a bottle of 500 ml (100 g). Identification marks:

• white container;
• black label with colored letters;
• black lid with the ability to adjust the size of the hole on the “spout”.

Original product packaging

The lid has an adjustable hole size

An effective, odorless anti-bedbug remedy

If you are looking for an effective, odorless remedy for bedbugs, then there is such a drug and it’s called Get.

Get is a microencapsulated preparation consisting of dispersed chlorpyrifos, based on water. The insecticides included in this drug can act on the surface for several weeks; they are carried on the legs of bedbugs, entering the insect's body. This way, dealing with bedbugs will not be difficult. Adhered particles spread throughout the body and poison it in a short period of time.

The basis of the drug is chlorpyrifos, which causes paralysis of the insect. This insecticide contains no volatile components, due to which only a faint orange scent remains, which disappears after the first airing of the room.

This is interesting: chlorpyrifos is used when it is necessary to ensure effective destruction of bedbugs in an apartment, but it is not always possible to force the pests to eat the poison. This insecticide is known for its contact action, having a nerve-paralytic effect on the insect’s body.

Important : it is necessary to treat not only those places where bedbugs hide, but also various surfaces where they can move and lay eggs.

The smell of the drug Get is pleasant and minimal, thereby making this remedy for combating bedbugs one of the best and most sought after. The guaranteed operation of the drug lasts up to 6 months.

Review:

“When I arrived after vacation, I began to notice some bites on my body. At first I thought that mosquitoes had bitten me, or that I had eaten something wrong. Until I saw little bugs behind the sofa. At first I thought it was cockroaches, but then I doubted it, started looking for information and found it! Turns out it's bed bugs. I have never encountered such a problem or even heard of it. In general, it’s certainly unpleasant, but something needs to be done about this disgrace. I bought poison for bedbugs and it was so stinking, I thought I was going to die myself! The bedbugs seemed to have disappeared, but that was not the case, they crawled out again, and it all started all over again until the store advised me to buy Get. I treated it as it was written in the instructions, and there were no more bedbugs! In general, I recommend it to everyone, it’s a good thing!”

Victor, Vladivostok

Such a component as chlorpyrifos is also used in other drugs, such as Baygon and Zindan, and it is also actively used in Raptor traps against bedbugs, however, it must be said that the latter are ineffective for combating bedbugs, since they do not attract them in any way. Poisoned Raptor baits are more suitable for killing cockroaches, but not bedbugs!

Microencapsulated products

Preparations that do not contain an unpleasant odor are available from several well-known brands.

Raptor

A good aerosol with a light floral amber. Its active components have a neuroparalytic effect on the nervous system of bedbugs, which leads to rapid death. The effect of the aerosol begins immediately after spraying, when toxins fall on the shell and legs of insects. Raptor allows you to eradicate the entire population, because infected individuals, moving around the apartment, transmit the poison to their relatives.

Aerosol insecticides against bedbugs are good because they are able to penetrate the most inaccessible places where insects live

Solfak

One of the latest chemical developments. It has no aroma or side effects, dissolves in water, does not leave marks or stains on furniture. Ideal for baiting parasites at home. The active period is about 90 days.

Forsyth

Concentrated product based on permethrin. It has a low degree of toxicity, but is slightly behind other brands in terms of effectiveness.

Combat

It is a microencapsulated contact preparation that causes paralysis of the bedbug's nervous system and its rapid death. The main distinctive feature of this drug is its long-term retention of activity - “Get” works from 6 to 12 months after application, maintaining its properties throughout the entire period.

This means that only one treatment will be needed to kill the entire bedbug population. The only drawback of this drug is the high price - one bottle costs at least 800 rubles. However, the quality of “Get” fully corresponds to the declared price. As for the smell, the sharp aroma of chlorpyrifos (the active ingredient) is interrupted by orange flavor, and therefore does not cause any discomfort.

Neopine

Delta zone

A new insecticidal drug, the popularity of which is only gaining momentum. The active ingredient is deltamethrin 2.5%. This is a very strong poison that is dangerous only for insects. In the process of preparing the working composition, 10 ml of the product is diluted with a liter of water. After applying “Delta Zone”, only a thin film remains on the surfaces, which is easily washed off during wet cleaning.

Dichlorvos Neo

Dichlorvos Neo is a well-known aerosol based on three active chemicals (piperonyl butoxide, cypermethrin and permethrin). Their smell is masked by scented fragrances. Among the advantages of the drug, acceptable cost and availability are noted. Among the disadvantages are toxicity and a relatively short period of action. This aerosol works best when applied locally to areas where larvae and adults accumulate, as well as bedbug eggs.

Lambda zone

Xulate C25

A new European-made insecticide that is ideal for home control of bedbugs. Its base is chlorpyrifos 25%, the residual effect extends for 180 days.

Dobrokhim-FOS

A universal and very effective odorless remedy for bedbugs. It is a water-based emulsion, the main active ingredient of which is fenthion. To prepare the solution, pour 5 grams into 1 liter of clean water. facilities. “Dobrokhim-FOS” is distinguished by its rapid action – it affects bedbugs literally from the first seconds. The first results can be expected within a quarter of an hour after disinfection.

The anti-bedbug preparation “Executioner” requires preliminary preparation - the product must be dissolved in the required amount of water (see instructions)

Bedbug spray

Destruction of bedbugs without odor or with a pleasant aroma

Manufacturers who produce modern pleasant-smelling bedbug control products do not completely eliminate the smell of the insecticide, but simply mask it with a strong, pleasant fragrance.

Combat, which comes in aerosol form, is an insecticide and has a mint and lemon scent. The manufacturer uses peritroid as the main component, which has a much less odor than the flavoring used in it.

These drugs are used quite effectively to get rid of bedbugs, and you don’t even have to involve specialists; you can do the work yourself. Using an aerosol, spray all the places where parasites can get into: wallpaper, cabinets, beds, mattresses, after which the doors and windows are closed. The premises are abandoned and all animals must be removed from the house.

Upon returning home, it is necessary to carry out a wet cleaning. The result will be reliable if the surfaces are re-treated after 10 days; this is necessary in order to prevent accidentally surviving parasites from surviving and multiplying again.

Raptor mint aerosols contain cypermethrin; today you can purchase a remedy for bedbugs of this type in any store. It is used in the same way as the drug Combat against bedbugs.

Another popular product is Reid, which is also scented and smells of citrus and lavender. But, despite this, after its use, a strong unpleasant odor of the insecticide itself remains in the room, which takes a long time to dissipate. In general, aerosol-type preparations can be easily purchased not only in specialized stores, but also on the market; they are available to everyone.

Comparing their effectiveness with professional drugs, it must be said that it is much less than that of foul-smelling drugs that specialized services use in their work.

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Preparations for killing bedbugs with odor

If professional disinfectors work with bedbugs, then most often they use only potent drugs that have a very unpleasant strong odor.

Such products include “Sinuzan”, “Forsyth”, “Cucaracha”. Also an effective remedy for bedbugs is Tetrix.

The main advantage of these drugs is that they are able to destroy every single bedbug in a short period of time (literally a few hours).

As a rule, for the sake of a quick effect, many are willing to endure the inconvenience of a strong stench rather than fight blood-sucking bugs for years, poisoning them with various gels and dusts.

After treatment by professionals, bedbugs may appear only if they come from neighbors or an egg survives in some secluded place, but this will take time.

If we talk about folk remedies against bedbugs, it is also worth noting that they have a smell and the stronger it is, the more effective the product can help. Among the folk remedies for bedbugs, it is worth noting a decoction of tansy, vinegar and turpentine, and the latter will be much more effective than herbs, since they have a strong unpleasant odor, unlike herbs.

Note: it is worth noting that folk remedies are most likely to prevent the appearance of bedbugs, since they themselves are weak.

Modern insecticides are what will help you get rid of bedbugs quickly and effectively!

Types of unscented products

Getting rid of bedbugs is not easy. The situation gets worse if it is not possible to move to live in another place during the persecution. Therefore, we have to look for insecticides that are both safe for humans and without an unpleasant odor.

Nowadays there is a wide range of insecticidal compounds on sale that help get rid of bedbugs. Existing forms of release:

• powders;
• gels;
• liquid suspensions;
• crayons;
• concentrates;
• aerosols.

Most of them are fragrance-free, so after treating the living space, a persistent pungent odor remains for 2-3 weeks. Caused by insecticidal substances included in the products. A bad odor is difficult to drown out with anything.

Practice proves that the more odorous the drug used, the more effective it is. Here a dilemma arises: endure the stench and quickly destroy the bedbugs, or not suffer, but with a worse final result regarding parasites.

Allergy sufferers are advised to choose odorless chemicals so as not to harm their health. Do the same if there are small children and pets in the house.

Liquid emulsions are considered the most effective, followed by aerosols. The latter usually contain various fragrances, which creates a quite pleasant aroma. Dusts and crayons do not smell, but the degree of harmful effect on bedbugs is lower.

Review of effective gels against blood-sucking insects

The product in gel form is produced by many famous and little-known brands. The most popular ones are presented in the table.

Name Price in rubles Weight, g Impact area, sq. m

Paste Global (Globol)

Globol gel

Global bedbug gel is produced by a German company. The active substance is the contact insecticide chlorpyrifos. One tube is enough to treat an apartment of 50 square meters. m. The duration of action of the product is 30 days. Before use, it is recommended to knead the tube with your hands or hold it in warm water for 1-2 minutes.

Global bedbug repellent is used to kill all types of crawling insects. The death of the parasite occurs 2-3 hours after its contact with the gel. The product contains a chocolate flavoring that attracts cockroaches and ants with its smell. But this trick does not work on blood-sucking arthropods, therefore, in order to ensure direct contact of the parasite with the gel, the product should be applied linearly or with short intervals between dotted lines.

On a note!

The manufacturer advises using cardboard supports for gel drops to simplify the procedure for washing off the drug after its expiration date.

Absolute product

Absolute bedbug gel is available in 30 ml tubes or 20-75 ml syringes filled with a white or yellowish odorless substance. The active ingredient is chlorpyrifos. The product is low-toxic, its use is permitted in children's institutions and in everyday life to kill crawling insects.

Like all gel preparations, Absolut has a prolonged action and retains its properties for 30 days. To avoid re-infection, it is recommended to re-treat after the specified period.

Gels for bedbugs

Gel Forssyth

This product contains fenthion (0.25%) and alphacypermethrin (0.03%). In addition to these two active ingredients, the ingredients also include food attractants, a stabilizer and a preservative. Forssythe is non-toxic and safe for people and pets. The disadvantage is the following: the gel paralyzes the adult parasite, but the eggs laid earlier by bedbugs will not be destroyed.

Gel against crawling insects Kombat

Gel against bedbugs and cockroaches was developed in South Korea. The rather high price in comparison with analogues is due to the formula of Combat, which includes 2 insecticides: cyfinothrin, imiprotrin. Contact of an insect with poison provokes a chain reaction and an epidemic of the entire population.

Eslanadez gel

The gel is contained in a syringe with a volume of 30 g. The active ingredients contained in this gel are: fipronil (0.03%) and imidacloprid (0.5%). This drug is clear to yellowish in color. It is applied to the surface to be treated with a dotted line at intervals of 2 to 4 cm. You can also place the gel on substrates up to 40 g in bedbug habitats, at the rate of 4 substrates per 10 square meters. meters.

Advice! When results in exterminating bedbugs are achieved, the room is thoroughly cleaned, especially the treated areas are wiped well so that no gel remains on them

Blockbuster

Blockbuster is active against all synanthropic insects and is a colorless gel. Fipronil for bedbugs, which is part of the drug, has a contact-intestinal effect and is effective even in cases where the parasites have developed resistance to insecticides of other groups.

Death of adult individuals occurs 2 days after application. The product remains stable for 30-45 days.

Gel Blockbuster

Liquid concentrates

Liquid concentrates for combating parasites
Among odorless liquid preparations for bedbugs, you can find several that are quite effective and widespread, which are popular among the population for their optimal price-quality ratio.

Get

The most effective and cost-effective remedy is the modern microencapsulated suspension Get, in which the main component, the insecticide chlorpyrifos, is contained in microcapsules. After being applied to the surface of objects in the room, it acts on parasites for several months. By sticking to the legs of bed bugs, the substance has a detrimental effect not only on the insect itself, but also on all the inhabitants of its nest after the infected bug brings it to its fellows.

The difference between the gel and other chemicals

Easier-to-use drugs are very popular. Liquid chemicals against bedbugs have many advantages and this attracts buyers. The main advantage of this product is safety for human health. Other chemicals are harmful to the human body and require special precautions.

Children, elderly people, pregnant and lactating women are at increased risk. They can visit the treated premises only after the rooms have been thoroughly cleaned and ventilated. Due to its gel consistency, the drug does not need to be sprayed, distributing chemicals through the air. The poisonous product is available in convenient tubes or syringes, and is carefully applied to the habitats of bloodsuckers.

Another advantage of the gel is the effectiveness of the chemical components. The emulsion has a sweetish odor, which attracts pests, and, when it gets on the legs of an insect, it spreads over a large area. The drugs remain for a long time at the application sites. The residual effect of the toxic agent remains for 2-3 months. To more quickly eliminate insects, gels can be used in combination with other insecticides.

How to use gel against cockroaches?

Unlike aerosols, gels are only dangerous for adults. It is recommended to repeat the gel treatment 2-3 times so that the new generation dies before it has time to lay eggs. There are two ways to use gels.

First way. Small drops of gel are squeezed out of a syringe in the habitats of cockroaches - behind cabinets, under the sink and bathtub, on the back walls of furniture, near baseboards, in the ventilation area. Recommended intervals between drops are 5-10 cm. Drop diameter is no more than 5 mm.

Second way. Cut a piece of paper into strips, drip gel onto them, and then place the strips in places where cockroaches are likely to gather. The more cockroaches there are in your home, the more gel you need to use.

Features of use

Before using liquid insecticides, you need to prepare the room:

• Clean the furniture thoroughly using a vacuum cleaner. Also pay attention to baseboards, the space behind cabinets and appliances.
• Send other residents on a walk to prevent children and animals from accidentally getting into the insecticide.
• Put away food and utensils. Regardless of the fact that the gels are not sprayed into the air, there is a possibility of accidental contact of the drug with food.
• Inspect the room to detect small pests.

After thoroughly preparing the room, we begin to apply the gel to the affected areas. We pay special attention to:

• dark space under furniture;
• any cracks;
• ventilation;
• torn and peeling wallpaper;
• skirting boards;
• objects that are on the walls;
• cabinets, especially bookcases.

The gel does not harm human health, but still has some warnings:

• Processing must be carried out using rubber gloves.
• The chemical must not be allowed to enter the human body.
• Children should not have access to areas where the chemical is applied.
• It is necessary to carefully study the instructions for each insecticide.

To prevent the appearance of bedbugs, it is necessary to use a liquid insecticide once every 2-3 months.

Features of the drugs

Today, there are many different pest control chemicals on store shelves. Gels are quite popular. Consumers are attracted by their ease of use, high safety, and lack of odor.

But are they really that effective? In fact, gel against bedbugs and cockroaches can help, but only if the infection is not too severe. That is, if there are not yet many bugs in the apartment, the remedy will be effective. If the population has already grown significantly, it is recommended to use gel-based preparations in combination with other insecticides.

It should also be noted that gels do not act immediately after application to the surface. As a rule, the first insects begin to die only after 2-3 days, and their complete destruction occurs no earlier than after 2-3 weeks.

Varieties on the market

There are many different gels on the market today designed to kill parasites. All of them are suitable for use at home.

Most of the drugs are universal, i.e. act not only on bedbugs, but on other domestic insects. For example, Dohlox gel against bedbugs has the inscription on the packaging: “from all types of cockroaches and ants.” But at the same time, it also works on bedbugs.

Let's list the most popular gels: Absolute. Absolute is a gel against bedbugs, the main feature of which is complete safety for people and animals. Because of this, it is often used in homes where children live. The drug has a pleasant aroma and a light brown transparent consistency.

The active ingredient is 0.5% chlorpyrifos. Remains active for 4 months from the moment of application to the surface. One tube of 20 mg of Absolute is enough to treat a room of 30 square meters.

The product is used very economically, as it is in a syringe. The insecticide is applied in dotted lines: there should be a distance of about 2 cm between the stripes.

Global Global bedbug gel also contains chlorpyrifos. When a bug comes into contact with a substance, death does not occur immediately, but after some time. The affected parasite manages to spread the drug among other individuals.

You need to use the drug like this: cut several paper strips 20 cm long, apply gel to them, after which the pieces of paper are laid out near places where insects are likely to live.

The manufacturer recommends repeating the treatment after 3-4 weeks to protect yourself from the reappearance of insects in the house.

Forsyth. Forsyth gel against bedbugs is made on the basis of 0.25% fenthion and 0.03% alphacypermethrin. The drug also contains food attractants, preservatives and stabilizers.

The product is absolutely non-toxic, safe for people and animals. It paralyzes the nervous system of an adult, however, it does not affect the eggs. Therefore, treatment must be carried out several times with intervals of 2-3 weeks. Blockbuster. Blockbuster is a gel against cockroaches and bedbugs, belongs to a group of drugs containing fipronil. In addition to getting rid of bedbugs and cockroaches, the product perfectly fights ants in residential areas.

The drug is quite powerful - insects die on the second day after use. Maintains effectiveness for 2-3 months. Battalion commander Combat gel for bedbugs is a viscous substance containing poison. For ease of application, the drug is placed in a syringe. Suitable for treating any surface, applied in a thin layer.

The product is suitable for cases where the infestation is large and immediate removal of parasites is not required.

Where to buy these drugs in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities. They are sold in veterinary pharmacies or hardware stores. The tables below show store addresses and prices:

Selecting an alternative

What to do if you were unable to buy a gel against cockroaches, ants, bedbugs, and you just need an odorless product. There is an alternative. When you visit hardware stores, you are likely to find many other insecticides that do not have a strong aroma.

Unscented bedbug gel has the following alternatives:

1. Dusts such as “Clean House”, “Brownie”, “Pyrethrum”. These drugs either have no odor at all or have a faint and unobtrusive odor. They are not very effective against insects, but can help with mild infestations. The principle of their action is as follows: accidentally falling on the body of the parasite, the substance has a contact effect, penetrating through the chitinous cover and poisoning the bug. But the product itself does not attract parasites, so you need to try to get it on the insect’s body - they will probably avoid the scattered dust.
2. Chalk "Mashenka" or its analogues. The principle of operation is the same as that of dusts, but due to the possibility of applying it to vertical surfaces, it can be used on walls, furniture, and headboards. Therefore, Mashenka’s effectiveness is, as a rule, higher than that of powdered products. All the same, just using it is problematic to get rid of pests, except perhaps to reduce their number in the apartment.
3. Get is a microencapsulated drug, no worse than a gel barrier against bedbugs. The product is an aqueous concentrate of finely dispersed chlorpyrifos. Small granules can remain on the surface for a long time and easily stick to the legs of insects. After contact, the substance enters the body, which leads to poisoning. The drug is very effective in cases where it is not possible to set a trap for bloodsuckers, as it has a high ability for contact action.

Powdered preparations for bedbugs

There are a large number of products available in this form. They differ in their mechanism of action, composition, and properties. To get the desired result (clean the room from bedbugs), you need to take into account the following parameters:

• type of active substance;
• duration of residual effect (if the drug has this property);
• toxicity level.

• UV resistance, since the powder can remain on surfaces for a long time, the longer it works, the better;

Bifenthrin insecticide

The drug belongs to the pyrethroids. The active substance in the composition exhibits a contact-intestinal effect. Parasites are affected only by the contact method of delivering the toxic substance into the body. After touching the poison, insects begin to die due to overexcitation, which leads to paralysis. As a result, the ability to move, eat, and reproduce is lost.

The powder can kill bedbugs at all stages of development. Insecticide Bifethrin

Clopoveron powder and solution

This remedy for bedbugs differs in composition from its analogues, as it contains bioreagents, animal cells, and also an insecticide, which is not expressed in spatial terms. The principle of operation of the product is based on the ability to have a nerve-paralytic effect. The powder is distinguished by its ability to attract bedbugs, which is due to the component with a specific aroma in the composition. They begin to crawl out of their shelters, come into contact with the drug, and soon die.

The disadvantage of this product is its short period of action. Now Klopoveron is produced under the Harris brand

Aspid

A product with low toxicity, Aspid is a powder without a pungent odor, which is used in dissolved form. The active ingredient in this product is acetamiprid (20%).

It is recommended to spray the finished solution both over all horizontal surfaces of the room, and inside upholstered furniture, under mattresses, and on other pieces of furniture and clothing.

The result becomes noticeable just a few hours after treating the room. After applying the product, you can leave it as is, without washing it off for several weeks. After 14 days, it is recommended to wash all surfaces with soap and soda, as well as wash curtains and tablecloths.

Chlorophos

White powder against bedbugs, odorless, Chlorophos is less popular. This product contains the active ingredient dimethyl (75%), which is highly toxic and is considered dangerous to humans and pets.

Therefore, after treating the room, you must leave it.

Before use, the powder is dissolved and sprayed throughout the living space, paying special attention to hidden places where bedbugs may nest. Floor cracks, baseboards, and door jambs are subject to treatment. They also pay attention to places under wallpaper that has come away from the walls, the back walls of cabinet furniture, and mattresses.

Acaritox

The insectoacaricidal drug Akaritoks is intended for the destruction of synanthropic insects. It is allowed to use it both indoors for various purposes and outdoors. Indoors, the effect of the product lasts for 60 days, and in open areas - 45 days.

Acaritox is a powder containing alphacypermethrin (5%). To kill bed bugs, an aqueous suspension is prepared from Acaritox. The product is applied locally where there is an increased concentration of bedbugs.

Carefully treat all cracks, beds and the space behind the baseboards.

Applying insecticide to bedding is not recommended. If there are indications, then re-processing is carried out.

Alfatrine

Alfathrin wettable powder also contains alphacypermethrin (5%) as an active ingredient. Is dust. Pure powder kills all crawling and flying insect pests. Effective against bed bugs. Belongs to the class of moderately hazardous substances.

The product has virtually no local irritant effect upon contact with the skin, and is mildly irritating to the mucous membrane of the eye.

Alfatrin is used at facilities for various purposes: industrial, food, medical and preventive institutions, people's homes (in their absence), children's homes (except for recreation areas). During disinsection, all warm-blooded animals leave the premises.

Phenaxin insecticidal powder

This drug is characterized by insectoacaricidal and antibacterial properties, which is due to its composition. So, Phenaxin contains fenvalerate, boric acid. The first of the substances is pyrethroid. Boric acid is an antiseptic powder. The product destroys young and adult bedbugs, as well as other insects.

Its advantage is its residual effect - the powder is effective for 4-6 weeks. Phenaxin insecticidal powder

Typhoon insecticide

The drug contains the insecticide imidacloprid. Its concentration is 10%. This is a fairly large dose of the toxic substance, making the product more effective, as a result, the bedbugs disappear faster. The active component of the drug Typhoon belongs to the group of neonicotinoids. Its main advantage is the ability to exhibit a contact-intestinal effect, and the product works systemically and has a negative effect on the entire body.

The drug disrupts the functioning of the nervous system, like other insecticides. As a result, the bug dies, but first it loses the ability to move, feed, and reproduce. This is a consequence of paralysis. The advantage of Typhoon against bedbugs is that there is no risk of developing resistance to the poison. This allows it to be used more often than other insecticides.

In addition, the product is characterized by residual activity.

Pyrethrum

This powder against bedbugs is used due to its composition. This product is made on a natural basis and contains crushed Dalmatian chamomile. A plant of this type destroys any insects: bedbugs, cockroaches, and so on. This is due to the presence of a toxic substance – pyrethrin. The poison exhibits a neuroparalytic effect. This allows you to kill insects in a short time.

The required result is achieved by blocking nerve impulses. The product is not dangerous for people.

Super Fas

The product is positioned as effective in the fight against cockroaches, but its ability to destroy other crawling pests, including bedbugs, is noted. Active ingredients: thiamethoxam, zeta-cypermethrin.

The advantage of the product is its ability to have a prolonged effect.

Clean house

This is a multicomponent drug that contains several insecticides from the pyrethroid group: cypermethrin, tetramethrin. Additionally, the composition includes piperonyl butoxide - it is a synergist and enhances the effect of other toxic substances.

This drug can be used in different ways: scatter on surfaces or prepare a solution, and then treat infected areas and places where bedbugs may occur.