Pest identification
Before you begin measures to remove fleas from your apartment, you should make sure that this type of blood-sucking parasite lives in your home, and not bed bugs or other insects. This can be done by appearance and other distinctive features:
- flea - an insect with a body flattened on the sides, 1-5 mm in size, color can vary from gray-yellow to dark brown or black, which depends on the level of saturation of the parasite with blood;
- the main distinguishing feature from other “bloodsuckers” is the ability to quickly jump with the help of strong legs at a distance of up to 30 cm;
- Red single itchy dots remain at the sites of their bites.
Having seen such “jumping bloodsuckers” in a private house or apartment, any owner will want to clarify the question of where these insects come from, how they get into his home and how to get rid of them.
How to understand that there are bedbugs in the apartment
- Firstly, basic observation helps in how to deal with bedbugs. Pay attention to your bed and mattress, look under the sheets, inspect curtains, the backs of sofas and closets, the backs of paintings, photographs and wall hangings, cracks in sockets and switches. If you have never seen bed bugs, look at what they look like in photographs on the Internet.
- Secondly, do not ignore bites that appear on the body in the form of itchy redness. Bites usually appear in the morning, but 40% of people do not react to bedbug bites. Some, on the contrary, experience an acute allergic reaction. One way or another, bites on the body are a reason to sound the alarm and conduct a thorough inspection of the apartment.
- And thirdly, check the bed for the presence of black and brown spots, similar to dots from a gel pen, this is a sign of bed bug activity. Clusters of such spots indicate that bloodsuckers have set up a shelter nearby. In such places you can also find dry skins from molting larvae and whitish rice-like eggs.
Types of fleas
Varieties of fleas
These parasites have many varieties according to the principle of living only on their host. Domestic or household fleas that can settle in a person’s home and bite him are almost 30 types of parasites: cat, dog, rat, mouse, sandy, earthen or basement, bedding, etc.
- Most often, fleas are brought indoors by your own or visiting pets. Even if a cat or dog has been in the apartment for some time, a couple of parasites have time to jump onto the floor or carpet and settle in their new home. And only then the owner notices that there are fleas in the apartment and it is necessary to get rid of them.
- Ground fleas or basement fleas are small insects that live in the dust in the basement or the pile of paths and carpets; they are difficult to recognize. These parasites are not as jumpy compared to domestic ones and their habitat is limited only to the floor area.
- Sand fleas are among the most microscopic insects, their size is no more than 1 mm, but they are rare.
- Light-colored bed bloodsuckers live only on the bed, but black fleas prefer to live in the garden, in cabbage.
Where to look and how to find bedbugs in an apartment
Bed bugs, or house bugs as they are also called, are synanthropic parasitic insects that feed exclusively on human blood. Accordingly, in an apartment, bedbugs choose places closest to humans. As a rule, these are sofas, beds, armchairs and mattresses. Bedbugs are nocturnal insects and feed at low levels of infestation at night. Therefore, during the day, when a person is in the apartment and is awake, bedbugs are extremely difficult to detect. Bedbugs usually live in an apartment for at least a couple of weeks before a person realizes that bedbugs have settled in his apartment. Where can you most often find bedbugs in an apartment:
where to look for bedbugs in an apartment
- Sofas and beds. Look in linen boxes under sofas and beds. In the cracks and folds of the upholstery, in secluded places in the bed structure. If the mattress is white, then the most obvious sign of bedbugs in the apartment is the appearance of black dots and blood stains on the mattress. The black dots are a “cyst” of bedbug feces. And the blood stains are a crushed sucking insect.
- Bedbugs in apartments also like to settle behind wall decorative elements. Look, there are black dots, live bugs and larvae behind wall lamps, paintings, in corners and joints of walls and ceilings.
- Sockets and wallpaper. Bedbugs in apartments often hide in bedside sockets and in the joints of wallpaper.
- Behind the baseboards, in medium and severe situations, bedbugs in the apartment go behind the baseboards and under the floor. In the cracks of old parquet or laminate. In such a situation, getting rid of them is quite problematic.
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If you find at least one of the above signs, then immediately contact the pest control service in Moscow. The sooner you contact our specialized service for exterminating bedbugs in an apartment in Moscow, the easier and faster you can get rid of them.
Routes of entry for fleas
There are many options for where fleas come from in an apartment or house. The most common of them:
- together with pets that walk outside;
- if there are no animals in the apartment, then the person himself can bring flea eggs on shoes or clothes;
- “guests from neighbors” are quite capable of jumping from one apartment to another, and the owners will only wonder why they have fleas;
- from a basement or attic where rats, mice or stray cats live, fleas quickly multiply in them due to dampness, warm air, lack of ventilation and clutter, poor sanitary and hygienic conditions.
Interesting!
The lifespan of a flea is 1.5 years, and the fertility of one female during this period is up to 500 eggs. So, when one female “bloodsucker” enters a room, after 2-3 weeks the number of fleas jumping around the house may well reach several dozen individuals, which will poison the lives of all residents.
If the homeowner realizes that he has fleas in his house, then the question of how to get rid of them must be resolved quickly and immediately, before the pests have time to multiply to gigantic proportions and bite everyone.
Where do the reasons for the appearance of bedbugs in the apartment come from?
Bed bugs in an apartment do not come out of thin air and do not appear out of nowhere. There are a number of reasons why you might have them in your apartment. We will look at the main reasons for the appearance of bedbugs in an apartment.
- The most common reason for bedbugs to appear in an apartment is if neighbors have them. If your neighbors have bedbugs and they don’t fight them, then sooner or later bedbugs will appear in your apartment. The migration of bedbugs from neighbors is a fairly common phenomenon. In such a situation, you should exterminate bedbugs in your apartment before the situation becomes critical with the application of gel barriers that will prevent bedbugs from entering the apartment from neighbors.
- Bedbugs can be brought into the apartment from guests (if there are any there), or guests brought them to you. Bedbugs can appear in an apartment after visits from guests, acquaintances, relatives, utility workers, craftsmen, etc. A person may not be unaware that they have infested them, and unwittingly spread bedbugs on their clothes and in their bags.
- Bed bugs also often appear in an apartment during a trip or after a trip, especially if you had to stay overnight in dubious hostels or hotels. You can bring bedbugs into the apartment along with personal belongings from such a trip.
- Bed bugs can also appear in an apartment with new furniture. Many furniture warehouses in Moscow are infested with bed bugs. Also, buying used furniture can cause bedbugs to appear in the apartment.
- You can also receive bedbugs with the parcel. Especially from Asian countries.
Whatever the reason for the appearance of bedbugs in the apartment and wherever they come from. Either way, you definitely need to get rid of them.
Flea control products
Flea control products
The most favorite habitats for fleas in the apartment: beds, carpets, toys, crevices, baseboards, furniture, the area near the kitchen sink. They crawl into the smallest cracks and secluded places.
There are several methods of control and ways to get rid of fleas in an apartment or house yourself:
- The main strategic weapon for the fight is a household vacuum cleaner, an indispensable assistant that can be used to process all fleecy and fabric surfaces in the apartment. After all, it is on the floor of the house that fleas jump, and on the fabric covering there may be their eggs, similar to microscopic white grains. After vacuuming all surfaces, be sure to throw the contents of the bag in the trash so that it does not turn into an incubator for growing flea larvae.
- For wet cleaning of the room you will also need a bucket, rags, water, gloves and any disinfectant for cleaning floors. A respirator is also necessary for personal protection, especially when using chemicals for disinsection and killing parasites. Be sure to wash corners, baseboards and surfaces under cabinets, beds and other furniture.
- It is recommended to treat pillows, blankets and mattresses with a steam generator and then lay them out to dry in the sun.
- All pet sheets, blankets, curtains and rugs should be washed in hot water or cleaned. They are the place where these parasites lay their eggs.
- One of the necessary measures when fleas appear in the house is to thoroughly wash all outdoor shoes, which are a means of transport when insects enter the apartment.
- If you have pets, they should be treated with anti-flea medications. You can remove fleas from a cat using shampoos and drops. Dogs are treated with similar products, but intended specifically for this type of animal.
How to deal with bed bugs quickly, effectively, simply
No way! Fighting bedbugs is a complex procedure that will require your patience, effort, time, and money.
The best ways to fight
Consistent and step-by-step implementation of all recommendations for the destruction of bedbugs is necessary. Be prepared for a long struggle of many days and even months. All methods that are offered on the market are worth putting into action.
What not to do
Getting rid of bedbugs yourself requires consistent work and constant attention. One miss, and new meetings with the bloodthirsty creature can be scheduled for weeks or a year.
Besides protection from pesticides, there are other health risks associated with the process of getting rid of bed bugs.
- Don't go to your local hardware store looking for insecticide bombs. Bombs are a chemical attack that do everything they advertise and frighten the bedbugs so that they hide as deep as possible in cracks or adjacent rooms. They will return after the gas disappears.
- Don't sleep anywhere other than your own bed when you find bedbugs. They have evolved to detect human breathing and will follow you. Sleeping on the couch is the fastest way to get bed bugs in your living room.
- Do not use common insecticides and chemicals without understanding their contents. These sprays are generally ineffective against hardy bed bugs. Use only products designed to kill bed bugs.
- Do not use kerosene. Kerosene is extremely flammable and is not 100% effective. This is a terrible, dangerous idea.
- Don't throw away your bed and furniture immediately. Consider using vapor or contact sprays and covers. Furniture must be properly labeled if throwing it away is the only solution so that no one covets it in the trash heap.
- Don't waste your money on most "natural" bed bug sprays. Sprays containing lavender, peppermint and tea tree oil may be natural, but they are required by law to provide guaranteed results. Often many of them are ineffective.
- Do not attempt to carry out heat treatment yourself. Large-scale treatment is dangerous and literally impossible without professional equipment.
- Do not try to get rid of bedbugs by temporarily leaving your home. Not being prepared to be away for at least 400 days.
Many professionals consider bed bugs to be one of the most difficult pests to deal with.
When doing this yourself, you will need to stick to the plan and continue for at least 2 weeks after the signs of bed bugs have gone away, as eggs may remain in the cracks. Bedbugs are capable of hiding from you in deep and cunning ways.
Destruction means: what to choose?
When you first realize you have bed bugs, your instinctive response is to flood your home with chemicals to kill off all the pests, especially the adult bedbugs that terrorize you at night. Thus, you will start looking for bed bug treatments to prevent them from infesting your entire home.
When choosing the best bed bug spray, you'll probably quickly figure out what to choose!
Wouldn't it be great if there was a cheap but safe chemical that you could just throw in the house and all those pesky bedbugs would suddenly just drop dead and never invade again?
Let's be honest - there are a ton of sprays in stores, and many of them simply don't work. In fact, in my opinion, relying on bed bug spray alone is a surefire way to keep at least a few bed bugs alive in your home. A comprehensive fight is required.
So, the bottom line is that bed bug spray can kill bed bugs, but no, bed bug spray alone is unlikely to end any significant bed bug infestation.
It is difficult to choose a bed bug spray because each of them has disadvantages. The main difference between bed bug sprays is the ingredients they use. Some are made with natural ingredients such as essential oils (such as rosemary, citronella and other similar essential oils). These bed bug sprays are often labeled as "green" and are safe to use throughout your home.
Other bed bug sprays contain more chemicals that are labeled as pesticides. These chemicals are often not found in nature, so they are often considered more dangerous by the public. But you have to understand, in general, bed bug sprays with more chemicals are more effective at killing bed bugs.
Calling the special services
Calling specialists for sanitation is the most correct decision. You must begin the destruction yourself.
Do everything that no one will do for you, but then, to be sure that bedbugs will not be reborn like a phoenix from the ashes, call on professionals for help. Perfectionists win the fight against bedbugs.
How to choose the right pest control company?
Choosing the right company to sanitize your apartment is a serious task. Special companies use a variety of methods to eliminate bedbugs, but much depends on the severity of the infestation. There are several factors that need to be considered when choosing the right “bed bug exterminator” and they include; warranty, quality of service, cost and communication.
There are many offers on the Internet. Don't choose the first one you see. Study consumer reviews, get offers from different companies (at least 3) before making a decision. Prices vary depending on the size of the infestation, region and other factors. The first extermination will cost you a huge amount of money, but subsequent exterminations will be cheaper.
Avoid making a choice based on price: the most expensive or the cheapest. Pay attention to the average price in your area. It is better to find out the detailed details regarding the destruction process so that you can determine their severity and reliability. Bed bug removal requires multiple and intensive treatments, and this should be reflected in the overall price.
Some companies even offer multiple bedbug attacks for an entire year. If you find that the company does not have a comprehensive treatment plan, then it is better to look for other options.
In addition, pay attention to specialized groups for the fight against bed bugs.
How long does the work of specialists take?
A thorough insecticide treatment should include 2-3 visits to the PMP, as it is unlikely that all bed bugs will be killed during the initial treatment. Insecticide treatments typically take between 30 minutes and 2 hours per room, depending on the size and condition of the room. After treatment is complete, you should wait until all insecticides have dried before returning to your home, or until experts say it is safe to enter again.
Before any treatment, the home pest control company should provide you with detailed instructions on how to prepare your home. It is important to follow these directions carefully, as proper preparation is an important step in any treatment process. Improper preparation is one of the main reasons for failure to eradicate bed bugs.
Fighting cat and dog fleas
Ridding your pet of fleas
When there are animals in the house, an infestation of dog or cat fleas is quite common. You can get rid of such parasites using various methods.
Sequence of actions on how to get rid of dog or cat fleas:
- Treat your cat or dog: bathe with anti-flea shampoo, treat with insecticidal drops, put on an insect-repellent collar. Small pets are bathed with tar soap.
- Carry out an inspection and subsequent treatment of the bedding, rug and other accessories; they should be washed in hot water or boiled, or you can vacuum them well. Then take it out into the sun to air.
- Do wet cleaning in an apartment or house: wash the floors, vacuum, spray essential oils to repel parasites. It is recommended to add vinegar and ammonia to the washing water.
- To get rid of cat fleas completely, you need to repeat the measures until the adults, their eggs and larvae are completely destroyed.
How much does it cost to get rid of bedbugs in an apartment? Prices
Scope of work | Gel treatment* (cockroaches only) | Cold fog | Cold Fog + Barrier | Hot fog | Hot Fog + Barrier | Complex (cold fog+horizontal fog+barrier) |
1 room apartment | 3600 rub. | from 2100 rub. | from 2300 rub. | from 2600 rub. | from 3600 rub. | from 4100 rub. |
2 room apartment | 4200 rub. | from 2300 rub. | from 2800 rub. | from 3300 rub. | from 4300 rub. | from 5100 rub. |
3 room apartment | 5100 rub. | from 2500 rub. | from 3300 rub. | from 3700 rub. | from 4200 rub. | from 5600 rub. |
4 room apartment | 5700 rub. | from 2700 rub. | from 3700 rub. | from 4000 rub. | from 4500 rub. | from 6100 rub. |
5 room apartment | Negotiable | from 3100 rub. | from 4000 rub. | from 4900 rub. | from 5000 rub. | from 6600 rub. |
MOP (kitchen, bath, corridor) | 2400 rub. | from 1800 rub. | from 2300 rub. | from 2800 rub. | from 3200 rub. | from 4500 rub. |
Add. Barrier | from 400 rub. | from 400 rub. | from 400 rub. | from 400 rub. | from 400 rub. | |
Add. sleeping area | 400 rub. | |||||
Move the furniture | from 500 rub. | from 500 rub. | from 500 rub. | from 500 rub. | from 500 rub. |
Disinfestation by specialists is the fastest and most guaranteed method of getting rid of bed bugs in an apartment and their larvae, which are very difficult to kill at home. It is not recommended to clean for 2-3 days after disinfection against bedbugs. This time is given for the complete destruction of all parasites. Prices for getting rid of bedbugs in an apartment in Moscow are more than affordable; everyone can find an acceptable cost for exterminating bedbugs in an apartment. Now you know what to do if there are bedbugs in your apartment and how to get rid of them.
Fighting bed fleas
Eliminating Parasites in the Home
Linen fleas are a type of parasite that many people confuse with body lice, but they are a different type of insect. They choose places of settlement closer to the sleeping person because of their nocturnal lifestyle: sofas, beds, close-standing pieces of furniture.
Rules and actions on how to get rid of fleas in an apartment that have settled in furniture:
- remove all bedding, wash, boil or steam if possible;
- Place pillows, mattresses, blankets in the sun or frost, because indoor fleas are afraid of low and high temperatures;
- you can use folk or chemical preparations to help get rid of “bloodsuckers”;
- in severe cases, it is recommended to call professional SES services.
Why is sleeping in a bed with bed bugs so difficult?
You may or may not see bed bugs and may not even know what they look like when you go to bed. They're still there, if you can't see them, they're just hiding. You will likely have difficulty sleeping due to anxiety. Bed bugs affect human health in a variety of ways that go far beyond the physical.
When you fall asleep, bed bugs won't bite at first. They wait until the early morning when you are in deep sleep.
They will then come out one by one to feed. They find you by your scent and the warmth you emit. There is nothing you can do to stop them from finding you. They will then drink your blood for fifteen or twenty minutes each. Once finished, they return to their haven in the crack.
Tormented by bedbugs?
- Bed bugs bite in the early hours, between 3 and 5 am. This is an innate behavior that has been shaped by evolution. There are several reasons why they choose this time:
- They don't like sunlight. These hours are darkest when they are most convenient
- This is usually the time when you are in stages three and four of your sleep cycle. In the earlier stages, you will wake up in response to stimuli. In these later stages, noises and feelings will not wake you up.
- If you do wake up, you won't see them in the dark.
- This means that bed bugs will not disturb your sleep. Even when you are awake, the sensation of a bedbug biting you is not very painful or acute. When you are deeply asleep, your body does not send even a weak signal to the brain. Therefore, it will not wake you up or disturb you.
It seems like bedbugs will bite while you sleep, no matter what you do. But by using a few effective anti-night monster remedies, you can stop them from biting and sleeping in your bed.
Traditional methods for killing fleas
Folk remedies are used in a house or apartment where there is a child or adults with allergies and respiratory diseases, when chemicals cannot be used.
Traditional methods of insect control
There are various methods to help get rid of fleas in an apartment and house:
- arrange bunches of plants and herbs at the bottom and in the corners of the rooms: tansy, wormwood, chamomile, mint, bay leaf;
- the use of herbal infusions, for which the plants are brewed with boiling water, infused and sprinkled indoors; such procedures must be carried out frequently in order to quickly get rid of “bloodsuckers”;
- the use of garlic either in the form of cloves, which are laid out around the apartment, or sprinkled on the floors in crushed form, is one of the ways to get rid of fleas in the apartment; after 10-15 minutes. it is necessary to collect all the garlic and carry out wet cleaning; for processing, you can use spraying with garlic infusion;
- to get rid of fleas, pine and pine sawdust and shavings are laid out in the corners of rooms and on the floor; fillers for pet bedding are also made from them;
- laying out skins from citrus fruits: tangerines, oranges, lemons and grapefruits;
- to get rid of adult individuals and their eggs, you need to wash the floors with a solution for the preparation of which you add soda or table salt to the water; you can also bathe your pets in it;
- To treat the room, make an aqueous solution with vinegar or ammonia, and you can also add a few drops of essential oils.
Folk recipes that allow you to get rid of ectoparasites yourself at home:
- A mixture of wormwood, tansy, eucalyptus plants in a ratio of 2:2:4 teaspoons, add 250 ml of boiling water, stir and leave for 10 hours. After filtering, the solution is poured into a spray bottle and sprayed in the rooms. The same mixture can be placed in linen bags and hung indoors.
- Aqueous solutions of salt and soda in equal proportions should be left for 10 hours, poured into a spray bottle and treated floors and other surfaces. After 8 hours it is necessary to clean with a vacuum cleaner.
- It is recommended to treat the flooring and cracks, carpets and baseboards with a mixture of 3% vinegar, cologne with any floral scent and camphor alcohol. This aroma intoxicates ectoparasites, driving them out of the apartment.
Professional help in the fight against bedbugs
If the period of infestation of the apartment does not exceed 6 weeks, if you have time to study what bedbugs are, where they come from, and how to deal with them, if you are patient and not afraid of hard work, then the chances of dealing with the problem yourself are not so small . The services of insect control companies help save effort, time and nerves.
Fight bedbugs yourself or hire a professional service - to decide on this issue, weigh the pros and cons using the following table:
I can handle it myself | Hiring specialists | |
Degree of infection | “The other day I noticed the first bites. I saw a bug one night or didn’t see it at all” - obviously, the parasites appeared no more than a month ago. | “They’ve been biting for over a month now. I saw bedbugs more than once (possibly even during the day), found dry skins and black spots” - most likely, bedbugs have been breeding in the apartment for more than 2 months. |
Time frame for getting rid of bedbugs | “There’s no hurry, sooner or later I’ll defeat them without outside help.” | “I can’t stand these creatures, I need to get them out as soon as possible” // “I don’t have time to do this myself” |
Level of trust in disinfection services | “No one can help me better than myself” | “Everyone should mind their own business, I trust professionals” |
Previous attempts | “I’ve never fought bedbugs in my life, so I’ll try” // “I hired services - it didn’t help, I’ll fight it myself” | “I did everything I could, but I don’t care about bedbugs – I’ll call disinfectants” |
When choosing professional disinfection services, consider what guarantees a particular service provides regarding the safety and effectiveness of the products and technologies used. The drugs used must have the appropriate certificates and certificates of registration with Rospotrebnadzor. Only in cooperation with companies operating officially are consumer rights protected by state laws.
As for the cost of services, at first glance it may seem that it is cheaper to fight on your own, but in fact, as a rule, it turns out the opposite. Often people order professional treatment after they have already spent twice as much on dealing with it themselves.
One way or another, it’s up to you to decide how to deal with house bugs – on your own or with the help of professionals.
Chemical control agents
Insect sprays
One of the most effective and fastest methods for getting rid of fleas in a private house or apartment is the use of chemical insecticidal preparations.
Aerosols
Before treating with aerosols or sprays, it is necessary to remove all residents from the house, especially mothers with small children and pets. Then spray the floor, furniture, its internal parts, beds and clothes. All actions are carried out with windows and doors closed; the person is recommended to use personal protective equipment (respirator, clothing, gloves).
To be safe, after treatment, leave the room for several hours and then ventilate.
Aerosols will help in solving the problem rather than poisoning pests:
- Sinuzan - contains chlorpyrifos and is used by professional pest control services, has an unpleasant odor, for treatment it is necessary to prepare a solution according to the attached instructions, spray with a spray bottle;
- Combat is a popular household aerosol against harmful insects, used for spraying in residential areas on all surfaces;
- Raptor is a German drug that allows you to get rid of pests with high efficiency; it is sprayed on the surface, there is no need to leave the house;
- Raid is a common household aerosol for fighting parasites; after spraying, you must wait 2-3 hours.
Insecticidal solutions
One of the effective methods for removing fleas from your home is the use of solutions of chemical insecticides.
Insecticidal solutions
All solutions must be diluted with water according to the instructions:
- Tsifox is a product containing cypermethrin, available in 50 ml bottles, intended for treatment of 100 sq. m;
- Get is a highly effective drug, a 100 ml bottle dissolves in 1 liter of water, the substance for spraying is enough for a large room;
- Executioner - available in bottles, each of which must be dissolved in 500 ml of water; an average apartment usually requires 20-25 pieces;
- Cucaracha is a powerful drug for exterminating pests; a 50 ml bottle is enough to treat 100 square meters. m;
- Tetrix is a special remedy for blood-sucking parasites, diluted with water (30 ml per 1 liter of water), sprayed on the surface or rubbed in;
- Butox - for disinfestation of premises by spraying, consumption: 30 ml of the drug per 10 liters of water per 100 sq. m; Delcid is used similarly;
- Medilis is a concentrated emulsion containing the pyrethroid cypermethrin 25%. 50 ml of solution is designed for 1 square. m.
The process of exterminating bedbugs
Use products intended for dilution with water in accordance with the instructions and follow the recommended concentration to prevent bedbugs from appearing in the house.
Mix the acquired poison with warm water. Remember the rule: the less liquid you have, the more effective the effect of the mixed poison will be, in the sense that it is necessary to maintain the required dilution concentration of the toxic substance.
Using a sprayer, spread the mixture into corners and baseboards, over cornices and curtains, over bedspreads and carpets.
After such a chemical intervention, the bedbugs will either die suddenly or want to quickly retreat from the room.
Insects should be killed only indoors, where there is no fresh wind!
Therefore, close all windows, vents and doors.
How to independently eradicate bedbugs from an apartment is described in a separate article.
Having completed the procedure, you will have to forget about airing for at least five hours, ideally leave all the treated rooms closed for a day, and go to your friends, neighbors or relatives.
After treating the premises, do not rush to bring previously displayed items inside; it is better to do this after ventilation.
Preventative measures after flea extermination
After taking active measures to resolve the issue of how to remove fleas from an apartment, when all the parasites have already been destroyed, you should think about preventive measures so that the situation does not repeat itself. It is necessary to seal all the cracks and cracks in the floor, walls, doors and windows to prevent insects from entering the room.
You need to keep an eye on other people's animals and prevent them from appearing in the apartment. You should protect your pets by avoiding contact with street strays and wear flea collars on them.
Once a year, it is recommended to wet clean all rooms with wormwood solution, which repels all insects. If the apartment is located on the lower floor, then the best solution would be to call a special pest control service to treat the basement.
Means for destroying bedbug eggs
Hidden in the cracks of wooden structures, in electrical appliances, under the fastenings of the bed, egg layings are almost inaccessible to insecticides. As long as the clutch is preserved, the house bug will quickly restore its numbers. Therefore, the second stage in the fight against blood-sucking parasites is the choice of means that can kill them. Disinsection service specialists advise using the following drugs:
Diazinon is one of the widely used organophosphate insecticides. Due to its high lipophilicity, it is able to penetrate the shell of eggs and the chitinous cover of pests. Maintains effectiveness at low temperatures. Equally dangerous for a wide range of parasitic insects and warm-blooded animals. It is not commercially available, as it requires the use of personal protective equipment and compliance with safety precautions.
Karbofos - destroys bedbugs at all stages of transformation. The active substance is malathion. Due to its low toxicity for warm-blooded animals, it is approved for household use. Karbofos remains one of the most effective means of combating bed bugs, especially those resistant to peritroids and perethrin. It has a persistent unpleasant odor that persists in the room for a long time even when ventilated. Chlorophos is available in powder, which must be diluted with water to treat the room against bedbugs. Today, ready-made solutions and pastes are produced based on chlorophos with the addition of insecticides from other groups. After 5-10 minutes of applying the solution, half of the insects in the apartment die. High efficiency in killing bedbugs is achieved due to the volatility of the substance. In a vapor state, chlorophos penetrates the bedbugs' shelters and enters through the spiracles, causing the death of the parasites. Pencils made from a mixture of chlorophos and paraffin are used as a barrier agent. To prevent infection, the substance is added to wallpaper glue. Long-acting agents are also used, so that new-born individuals quickly die. These include microcapsule preparations, one of the popular representatives is Get
In order not to reduce the effectiveness of the products, it is important to properly clean after disinfestation. On the first day after treatment, only surfaces with which there is daily contact are washed.
All of the listed organophosphorus insecticides, even if they are odorless, can cause poisoning in humans if you do not use personal protective equipment when working with them - a suit, a respirator, goggles and rubber gloves.
The chemical method of killing bedbugs is not always applicable. An allergy sufferer, a person weakened by illness, a pregnant woman or a small child may live in the apartment and it is dangerous for them to inhale insecticides. Then it is worth considering other methods of killing parasites.