Application of the Great Warrior gel against cockroaches. Insecticide composition and mechanism of action. How dangerous it is for people and pets. Advantages, features and disadvantages. Carrying out processing at home. Security measures. Preventive actions.
If cockroaches appear in a living room, you have to turn to specialized means for help. There is a huge range of insecticides on the market, which sometimes makes it difficult to make the right choice. You can purchase concentrated essences, solutions, powders, sprays, gels, crayons and much more. But it should be understood that each product has its own characteristics, has different properties and provides different levels of effectiveness. A product that is currently popular is Great Warrior, designed to combat cockroaches and other insects.
Description of the “Great Warrior” product
The drug is presented on the market in the form of a gel, produced in Russia. It is a professional insecticide that is used for disinfestation by specialized services. Self-use at home is allowed. It is characterized as a means of helping to exterminate colonies of cockroaches in a few days; the prolonged action prevents the appearance of new individuals.
There are different release forms on sale; syringes filled with insecticide, which are convenient to work with, are ideal for home use. Syringes are produced in a volume of 45 g, but you can purchase tubes and containers with a larger volume; the packaging is marked with a hero, which symbolizes the power of the drug. The gel itself has a light yellowish tint, with a not pronounced odor. Since this is a toxic chemical, you must work with it carefully, using protective equipment and not neglecting safety measures.
Gel and its features
Of all the possible drugs that can help in eliminating insects, gels are most often chosen. They are easy to use, work well and effectively. The main thing is that they last for a long time. What other features does the product have? A lot of positives and a minimum of negatives:
pros | minuses |
Action extended over time. After applying to all the places where goosebumps appear, they will not be noticeable in the next few hours. But the complete elimination of the “invaders” occurs within 2 weeks | Validity period is at least 4-5 months. But this is enough to live calmly without problems throughout the dangerous season of insect invasion. |
Even if the application was far from the location, the bait will work, as it attracts insects with a specific smell | Stains furniture and is difficult to clean after a while |
In fact, it is food for them. Besides the fact that visiting individuals eat droplets of gel on the spot, they will in any case carry it to the uterus | Visible after application |
Affects all individuals | The action is not immediate |
Since it enters the colonies in the form of food, you don’t have to worry about the main queen being destroyed, which will help in removing the anthill |
Composition and mechanism of action
The effect of the drug is due to the main components chlorpyrifos and diazinon. The two active components complement each other and significantly increase effectiveness. In addition, the composition contains components that attract cockroaches by smell. They are made on a fat basis, which ensures convenient application and retention of shape. There are also preservatives that provide prolonged action.
The mechanism of action is as follows. After being applied to the surface, the flavors spread the aroma, and cockroaches, hearing it, run in search of a treat. Having tasted the poison, it enters the digestive tract and the active substances begin to affect the nervous system. First, the insect is paralyzed, and then all organs fail, which leads to death.
The death of the insect does not occur instantly, which in this case contributes to efficiency. The fact is that the gel sticks perfectly and stays on the little body and paws of the little dog. Therefore, when one cockroach runs through the poison, it runs to its colony, thus in contact with other individuals it transfers potent poison to them. The first results will be noticeable within a day after treating the room. Used against cockroaches, ants and other parasites.
Insecticide "Global"
The German-made gel has an attractive chocolate smell. Based on the toxic properties of chlorpyrifos. "Global" remains active for 4 months. Affects the efficiency of transmission of nerve impulses in insects, as a result of which ants lose the ability to orient themselves in space.
Then strips of paper, cardboard, and plastic are cut 1.5-2 cm wide and 10-15 cm long. The composition is applied to the blanks in a thin layer and placed on areas where ants are likely to accumulate, along their migration routes around the apartment.
After two weeks, the treatment with Global is repeated. The packaging of the product is enough to treat 60 square meters of housing.
The ratio of the toxic substance is designed to affect the body of an insect, so there will be no harm from the Global gel to humans or animals if the product is used according to the instructions. The composition is also effective against cockroaches.
Proper processing
Any processing requires a preparatory stage. To do this, you need to prepare the room. It is imperative to take into account the degree of contamination of the apartment. In case of severe infestation, a full treatment of the entire area of the apartment will be required.
At the first stage you need:
- Move cabinets and other furniture away from the walls.
- Sweep and remove dust.
- Carry out wet cleaning; the gel must be applied to a clean surface.
- It is advisable to hide food, dishes, and towels.
Before direct application, you need to knead the tube in your hands to enhance effectiveness. Be sure to wear rubber gloves. Apply in a dotted line, the amount of gel applied depends entirely on the number of Prussians, when there are a lot of them in the apartment, a larger area will need to be treated.
The following surfaces are processed:
- Skirting boards throughout the apartment, back walls of cabinets and other furniture.
- Window and door frames, space behind the radiator.
- Ventilation holes, pipes, risers under the sink and washbasin.
- Gaps, joints on tiles, corners in the bathroom and toilet.
- Behind the refrigerator, near the trash can.
It is advisable to eliminate all water leaks. From time to time the lines are updated, this is done no earlier than every 2-3 weeks. Remember that Prussians can get used to the active component, they develop immunity and then they will need to use other drugs. Do not forget about preventive actions that will help protect your apartment from new invasions.
How to use
Instructions for use of the Great Warrior gel:
- Before treatment, it is recommended to clean the apartment and deprive cockroaches of sources of other food and water.
- Carry out the procedure with rubber gloves.
- One 45 g syringe covers approximately 10 square meters. m (50 mg/m²).
- The gel is applied in dotted lines of 2 cm at intervals of 5-6 cm. If the room is heavily infested, the intervals are reduced. For ease of disposal, the product is applied to cardboard substrates.
- Favorite places where insects accumulate are subject to treatment: the area near plumbing fixtures, trash cans, water and sewer pipes, baseboards, cracks.
- When finished, wash your hands and throw away the empty container. It is strictly forbidden to dispose of drug residues in wastewater.
Important!
It is not recommended to combine Warrior gel against cockroaches with other contact insecticides.
If the drug gets on the skin, remove it with a swab soaked in a soda solution. If the insecticide gets into your eyes, rinse them with water, drip sodium sulfacite or novocaine solution. If it gets into the stomach, drink activated charcoal and call a doctor.
Security measures
You should always remember that an insecticide is used at home, which can harm the health of both humans and animals if you do not follow the instructions and do not adhere to safety measures. You cannot work with the drug without gloves. Work very carefully, do not allow the poison to come into contact with the skin and mucous membranes. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. In case of contact with mucous membranes, rinse the container and if negative symptoms appear, consult a doctor. If symptoms appear during work, stop the procedure and go out into the air and consult a doctor.
The gel should be applied in hard-to-reach places; it should not be on surfaces with which people come into contact. This aspect is especially important when children and animals live in the apartment; they should not have access to the drug. If ingested, serious consequences may occur.
What kind of remedy is this?
Wandering around the Internet in thematic forums, you can repeatedly come across laudatory speeches in favor of the “Great Warrior”. Let's figure out why it is so good and what principle of operation it has.
The insecticide contains
It contains several components, but the main ones are chlorpyrifos (0.3%) and diazinon (0.2%). This ratio makes it possible to enhance the effect of each other, fatally infecting the entire colony of insects in a matter of hours. In addition, the ants have no chance to adapt - when they get used to one of the components, the other one launches its derogatory program. Excipients include: food filler, gel former, super bitter substance Bitrex and preservatives.
Important! Ant repellent gel can help not only in getting rid of these pests, but also quite effectively extends its effect to equally annoying cockroaches.
To treat a large area, it is worth purchasing several tubes of the product. The gel is sold in a 30 ml syringe. Manufacturers claim that this is enough to process 50-60 m².
You should not expect immediate action from the drug. First, the ants eat the bait with poison, then contact occurs with the insect’s intestines, and the poison gradually begins to act. The pests bring some of the bait to the nest, and the rest of the colony eats it.
Even a few milligrams are enough for the active substances to begin to attack from the inside, causing a convulsion and subsequent paralysis. Two days - and absolutely all the ants are infected. Over the next 2 days, you will have to clean up the dead bodies of insects.
Advice
! If you decide to destroy ants in your garden or garden, the bait should be placed as close to the anthill as possible.
Advantages and disadvantages
Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages when used at home.
The benefits include:
- You can get rid of cockroaches in a short period.
- The prolonged action allows you to get rid of not only adult individuals, but also young ones that emerge from the larvae.
- It is produced in a convenient syringe that has a dispenser spout; it can be used to treat hard-to-reach places, and the dispenser controls the amount of substance applied.
- There is no unpleasant odor during processing, and there is no need to ventilate the apartment.
- After the procedure, you do not need to leave your home and carry out wet cleaning, as is the case with sprays and solutions, when the insecticide is sprayed and gets on all surfaces.
- If you use the drug correctly and follow safety precautions, it is safe for people and animals.
- Low cost.
The disadvantages include the fact that cockroaches can get used to the insecticide. If disinsection does not bring the desired result, then you will need to purchase a product that contains a different active substance.
Recommendations for use of the product
The “Great Warrior” gel against ants, reviews of which indicate the high effectiveness and benefits of the composition, is recommended for use after reading the instructions. All points stated in it must be strictly observed.
The instructions state that the gel should be applied around the perimeter of the room, as well as along the expected paths of movement of ants. The gel lines should be intermittent, and if the surface has not been previously treated, then their length should be 5-6 cm. If treatment with the “Great Warrior” product has already been carried out, then the size of the line is reduced to 2 cm.
It is not recommended to wet the gel strips with water or allow dust to settle on them. 24-36 hours after applying the composition, the ants will leave the home. As for repeating the treatment, it should be done in cases where the product was washed off earlier than it should have been or did not have the desired effect and many ants remained alive. In general, repeated treatment with a chemical should be carried out no earlier than 1 month after the first.
Mechanism of operation
How does a cockroach gel or product work against ants and other insects?
Droplets of gel, applied to the surface where pests often appear, emit an alluring aroma. The ants, who arrived in time for lunch, gorge themselves on the unexpectedly appeared tasty treat. Chemical elements begin to act on their gastrointestinal tract, corroding it. The parasites die a few days after the dose is eaten.
Returning to the nest, the insect carries with it particles of poison that have stuck to it, thus spreading the toxic substance throughout the entire colony.
Advantages and disadvantages of the drug
Like all insecticidal preparations, “Great Warrior” has its pros and cons. To provide information in a convenient form, we provide the table below.
Table 1. Advantages and disadvantages of the “Great Warrior” ant repellent gel.
Advantages | Flaws |
insects themselves run to the poison, thanks to the well-thought-out composition of the product; | use on open ground requires repeated renewal of the product, since there is a possibility of the gel being washed off under the influence of natural factors; |
acts not only on individual individuals, but also affects the entire family, including the uterus; | improper use of the gel promises poisoning due to high toxicity; |
it is impossible to adapt to the components of the drug: one enhances the effect of the other, seizing the initiative to destroy; | Complete extermination of insects is not possible if they can easily enter the house (it is advisable to use with various traps that are placed near entrance doors, window openings and other cracks). |
after application, the gel does not lose its appearance, does not dry out, the effect lasts 60 days; | |
reasonable price (up to 60 rubles) and availability in stores; | |
2-year shelf life; | |
there is no unpleasant odor, no dangerous toxins are released into the environment; | |
shows effectiveness not only against ants, but also cockroaches; | |
convenient packaging in the form of a syringe allows you to use the gel where there is no access to the human hand; | |
14 days are enough to clear your house of insects. |
Disadvantages of the drug
It is quite difficult to find an ideal drug that does not have any disadvantages. The emulsion in a tube has no obvious disadvantages, but there are some negative nuances.
- It will not be possible to treat the entire room completely, but often there is no need to sanitize the entire apartment or house; it is enough to apply the substance to the insect habitats.
- The anti-ant product contains dangerous poisons, so if there are small children at home, you need to make sure that there is no access to the emulsion, they do not come into contact with it, and do not put it into their mouths.
- If insects are provided with constant access to the home, then the treatment will have to be carried out several times.
If the applied substance does not have the desired effect, then the reason for this may be the expiration date or the purchase of a low-quality, counterfeit gel.
Reviews
Tatiana, 32
About six months ago, our family faced a problem such as cockroaches. I’ll say right away that we have two children, and also a dog, and therefore I was very afraid of using chemicals. I started with folk methods, used vinegar, ammonia and other methods, spent a lot of time and effort, but it’s not that it didn’t bring results, there were even more of them. And then, naturally, I had to buy insecticides, and settled on the Great Warrior product. Fortunately, this happened during the holidays, so the children and the dog went to their grandmother, and I started processing it. For two weeks all I did was collect dead Prussians, and I was pleased with the results. But unfortunately, after another 2 weeks I noticed new cockroaches and started all over again. As they explained to me later, it is imperative to use preventive measures, especially if it is an apartment building.
Victor, 29
In our multi-storey building, cockroaches are a real problem, there are apartments where they feel great, run around the neighbors and create a lot of problems. The service was called a couple of times, but after a while the same problem. I bought the Great Warrior, which solved the problem in a week, though only in my apartment.
Veronica, 35
I never thought that such a nuisance as cockroaches would happen to me. I always monitored cleanliness and order, but as it turns out, even in such conditions they can feel great. My husband bought the Great Warrior, did everything as written and for the first two days they thought that all the procedures were in vain, the cockroaches continued to run. But then the dead Prussians appeared and after 1.5 weeks they disappeared completely.
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