Alphos Krot: instructions for use of fumigation tablets and dosage

Operating principle and purpose

When in contact with moisture underground, the tablets begin to synthesize a caustic gas that has an unpleasant odor. The substance spreads up to 4 meters. Its effect lasts for several days.

The pungent aroma clogs the mole's nose - this organ of smell in moles is very sensitive. As a result, the animals are forced to flee the site. After about 2-3 days there will be no moles left. Gas tablets are often used for preventive purposes. This must be done if there are rodents in neighboring areas. The drug is effective not only against moles. It can be used to combat the following categories of parasites:

rats;
hamsters;
mice;
gophers.

With the help of the substance it is possible to protect vegetables, cereals, and flower plants from rodents. The drug can also be used to disinfect grain stocks that are stored in warehouses. This helps protect them from ticks and weevils. The drug successfully copes with flies, ants and other parasites.

How not to poison moles

Fighting moles.

I would like to give some advice on how not to overdo it with baiting animals on the site. It is known that the need for invention is cunning, but not all “folk” methods are equally useful.

So, what methods of destroying underground inhabitants should not be used:

pouring kerosene into holes and setting it on fire;
supply of exhaust gases from vehicles to the molehill;
use of smoke bombs;
pouring food waste and waste products into a molehill;
flooding holes with water.

Moderation should be observed in everything, do not forget about this.

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Advantages and disadvantages

Insecticidal tablets have many advantages:

the substance helps fight rodents and insects;
the composition protects cereals, flowers and vegetables from moles;
The substance has a rapid action.

Is it possible to use sulfur bombs and firecrackers?

Smoke and sulfur bombs:

light up;
placed in passages, holes in the ground;
tightly covered with a sheet of plywood or a bucket.

As the smoke spreads along the passages, it begins to have a poisonous effect, scaring away shrews and moles from the summer cottage.

If firecrackers are used, they are placed in the passages, covered with a bucket, then exploded in a wave. The roar quickly spreads through the underground passages, deafens and scares away the animals. Another option for using firecrackers:

place on a small container treated with ammonia;
Set it on fire so that a fine ammonia smell begins to spread.

Dosage and use of the drug

For the use of a substance to be effective, it is necessary to focus on the object of treatment. To get rid of moles, mole rats, and hamsters, it is recommended to remove the molehill with a shovel. This is done before the hole appears. Then place the composition in the hole to a depth of 20 centimeters and sprinkle with soil. To achieve quick results, it is necessary to treat all molehills.

You can also water the mound made by the mole. As a result, the soil will subside and the wormhole will be completely exposed. At this stage, you need to put the Alphos Krota tablet and push it with a stick to the bottom of the hole. Perform similar actions for all mole hillocks.

To destroy ants and other soil parasites, the tablet should be placed in an anthill. It is recommended to do this directly in areas where parasites accumulate at a depth of about 10 centimeters.

To destroy mites, weevils, and aphids, you need to use 3 tablets per 1 ton of grain. In this case, it must be covered with film for 2 days.

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It is important to consider that the drug cannot be combined with insecticidal substances, since its effect may be enhanced by exposure to carbon dioxide.

The rate of exposure of the composition depends on the gas content, air temperature, type of parasites, and soil structure. Processing must be done in the morning. It is important to ensure that there is no wind. Do not apply the composition immediately after precipitation. If the application mode is followed, the composition does not have a negative effect on the germination parameters of seeds of different types of crops.

Instructions for use of DAKFOSAL Antikrot for exterminating insects:

From the family of insects, it is necessary to distinguish all flying and crawling ones, which, as a rule, feed on the seeds of cereals, legumes and fodder silage. The potato moth is a pest of tuber crops, preferring, however, potatoes.

For potato tubers you need three DACFOSAL Antikrot tablets per four hundred kilograms of potatoes. Arrange the potatoes in bulk if not in a container. Cover with film and place the drug under it.

When processing cereal seeds, 1-3 tons of grain should be treated with three DACFOSAL Antikrot tablets, and the heaps should be covered with film to increase the effectiveness of the action. Also close doors and windows to eliminate drafts.

Precautionary measures

The drug is suitable for limited use. If it enters the digestive system or respiratory organs, it is very dangerous. When using the composition, do not pollute water bodies or food sources. The area needs to be treated in the morning. This is done only in calm weather.

The product belongs to the second hazard class. If the composition enters the body, there is a high probability of acute intoxication. In such a situation, you need to immediately consult a doctor. If the composition gets into the respiratory system, it is necessary to remove the person from the danger zone.

All work related to the use of the drug must be carried out using protective equipment. Drinking, eating or smoking is prohibited during work. After completing the procedures, the face and hands must be washed with soap.

The substance must be kept in a dry and cool place. This is done separately from medicines and food. It is important to keep the substance out of the reach of children and animals.

Ways to fight moles

To systematize the entire variety of methods for controlling these pests, we will divide them into several main fundamental categories.

So, let us highlight the following methods of waging war against moles, namely:

Prevention of occurrence.
Repellent.
Catching using traps.
Extermination using mole traps.
Poisoning with pesticides.

Preventive measures are very effective and, moreover, humane. However, prevention requires some investment and time.

These methods include the following:

installation of a special anti-mole net around the perimeter of the site or under fertile soil;
digging linoleum or slate sheets along the edges of the area to a depth of 50 cm;
pouring crushed stone or sand around the perimeter of the site to the same depth;
planting legumes at the boundaries of the site and its territory.

The use of special devices for repelling moles from the site involves the installation of various devices on the territory of the garden protected in this way, performing the function of vibration and sound generators.

As you know, moles have an excellent sense of smell and easily detect strange vibrations and sound waves, perceiving them as a threat. There are also aromatizing repellents sold in capsules.

Among the repellers, we highlight the following main types, namely:

biological (flavors);
mechanical (homemade windmills);
electronic.

The latter are usually used, since bioflavors are exotic, and a windmill does not always reliably perform its function.

Electronic devices include both vibrating and sound-generating devices. There are also options that combine both methods of scaring away animals. Such devices are also divided according to the principle of power supply into conventional rechargeable ones, and those equipped with a solar panel, which allows you to recharge the device in clear weather.

More radical methods of capturing and destroying animals using numerous types of traps, both non-lethal and lethal types, are also widely used.

Another method used to kill moles is the use of toxic chemicals. It is these funds that we will talk about in more detail below.

What can be replaced?

Effective analogues of the product include the following:

Detia is a biological substance that is produced in the form of balls soaked in essential oils.
“Phostoxin” – the active component of the drug is considered to be aluminum phosphide. According to the mechanism of action, the drug is completely identical to Alphos Krot.
Klaus - the composition is produced in the form of a liquid concentrate, which is made based on castor bean and citronella oils.

"Alphos Mole" is an effective remedy that helps cope with many pests. In order for the use of the drug to produce results, you must strictly follow the instructions.

Mole repellers in the country

Among the variety of mole repellers, it is quite difficult to choose a model that is suitable in terms of pricing, range and method of use. Let's review popular devices.

No. 1. "Tornado OZV.01"

The device is suitable for large areas as it operates within a radius of 1000 m2. The device continues to work even with temperature fluctuations, so it can be used at any time of the year. The action occurs due to the release of aromatic essential oils. The animals immediately leave the area. The price of "Tornado OZV.01" is 800-1200 rubles, it all depends on the specific

“EcoSniper” refers to an ultrasonic device, which is famous for its built-in generator and small size. The impact range is 400 GHz with a range of 88 m2. The device is attached to the ground, after which it immediately begins to emit high-frequency waves. The mole's hearing system suffers, the animal perceives this as a sign of danger and leaves the area. Safe for humans and other pets. The cost of "EcoSniper" is 1500-2000 rubles.

No. 3. "Anti-Crote"

When deciding how to get rid of moles, you should definitely consider this device for use in the country. The Anti-Crote repeller helps to drive out rodents in a simple way. The action is equally effective in any weather. It works using ultrasound on solar or conventional batteries. As for the radius of influence, it is 900 m2. The pricing policy varies between 800-1100 rubles.

No. 4. "EcoSniper LS-997MR"

This installation repels underground animals with ultrasonic waves. First, the device is installed in the ground, after which it is connected through an outlet. Effects within a radius of 25 m2; for a plot of 6-8 acres, 3-4 devices are needed. After a week, all the moles will leave the area. The cost of one installation is 1900 rubles.

No. 5. "Solar Mole Repeller"

The device operates using a solar battery. There is a transparent LED lamp, as well as a comfortable foot. “Solar Mole Repeller” is enough to be deepened into the ground, leaving the cap at the top. The downside is that in the absence of sun the device begins to work with less efficiency. As for the price, the cost of “Solar Mole Repeller” is 750-1000 rubles.

No. 6. "Pest Reppeler"

Another effective mole repeller is Pest Repeller. The main positive feature is that this device works over large areas. That is, it is enough to purchase one installation that will get rid of pests forever. Cost – 550 rubles. This is very profitable, and reviews from summer residents confirm its effectiveness.

No. 7. "Sititek Led"

When thinking about how to get rid of moles in the country, you should take a closer look at another effective repeller. The device has a special generator built into it that creates mechanical waves. It is enough to turn on the device to get rid of pests in a simple way. The range of the repeller is up to 500-700 m2, the price is 3000 rubles.

No. 8. "ProGarden"

The product in question works thanks to solar panels. It is considered universal, as it eliminates not only moles, but also other pests. The radius of influence of the device is only 10 m. “ProGarden” emits vibrosonic pulses every 20 seconds. Price - about 1000 rubles.

No. 9. BROS Sonic

This device is an analogue of the one described above. The principle of operation is practically no different. "BROS Sonic" also works thanks to a solar battery, which lasts for a day. The operating principle of the device is to emit vibrosonic pulses. Price - 700 rubles.

No. 10. "Remiling AN-A316"

Since you can get rid of moles in your dacha using various devices, consider this device. It runs on a solar battery and creates waves that the mole perceives as a threat. As a result, you will get rid of pests in a simple way. Price - 2800 rubles.

Important!

The means presented are humane. They are able to perform their task for quite a long time. If you are not going to kill pests, the device will be an excellent option for garden plots and summer cottages. To completely get rid of moles in this way, you will have to wait more than 1 week.

Mode of application

Before carrying out work to exterminate pests, you must carefully study the instructions for use, which indicate the standards of the toxic product, treatment time and application features.
Since the drug is very toxic, processing should be carried out in a protective suit, respirator or gas mask and gloves.
When carrying out work, strictly observe safety precautions.
As soon as the fumigation process (gas release) begins, the specialist must immediately leave the site.
The tablets are placed in mole holes and covered with soil so that the poisonous gas spreads only through the holes and passages.

Mole himself

Let's get to know the pest itself first. The mole is a mammal and belongs to the order of insectivores. This in itself means that this animal is by no means a fan of trying root vegetables on our site or, especially, the root systems of plants, which it simply does not care about.

The mole feeds exclusively on insects and worms, which it hunts in the earth. And this miner could be considered a useful animal, but its underground lifestyle is coupled with the need to constantly expand underground highways, sometimes stretching for tens of meters from one area to another.

In addition, this animal, while hunting for its underground “game,” is well aware that its best chance of profiting is right near the root systems of plants and root crops, since many worms, insects and their larvae live there.

Thus, instead of being useful, the mole causes considerable damage to gardening, causing damage to the underground part of plants, their root systems, and also touches root and tuber crops, collecting its prey on them or simply ramming them when laying the next turn of its underground communication system.

But the pest itself is very small in size, reaching a maximum of 15-20 cm in length. This is a mouse-like small animal, covered with short, straight-growing hair, with a small tail, a very sensitive nose and powerful, digging-like paws with claws.

The mole, I must say, moves very cheerfully and confidently in the earth's thickness. His whole essence and body structure make it easy to identify him as an underground dweller. The smooth fur does not create unnecessary friction for the animal when moving; at the tip of the nose there are several very sensitive whiskers capable of picking up the slightest vibrations.

By the way, a mole can also easily move backwards. In this it is helped by the same vibrissae located on the tail that are on the muzzle. The mole can be considered to have almost no eyes. We use the word “almost” because some subspecies have eyes, but they can only distinguish between light and dark, nothing more.

The mole also has four limbs necessary for digging. The front ones, reminiscent of excavator buckets, especially stand out. The animal also has excellent hearing, like all blind creatures. His ears are hidden under a skin flap and fur to prevent soil from getting inside.

This is what he is, a pest. Quite funny in appearance, but very harmful in reality. Next, we move on to a review of all the most well-known methods of countering these underminers.

Chemical composition of the drug

The main and most dangerous substance of the drug is foxin gas, which is released. Many instructions incorrectly indicate its name - alphos. There is no such substance: it is the name of the drug (trademark).

Upon contact with wet soil, they begin to decompose, releasing a toxic gas that quickly spreads through the soil to a depth of 4 m and is released into the air.

Effects of phosphine on the human body

On Alphos Krot tablets, the instructions for use seem extremely simple.

It states that the drug begins to act 30 minutes after it enters the ground.

Garden pest - mole

In fact, the situation is less joyful: the poisonous phosphine gas begins to be released as soon as the seal of the package is broken.

When a person uses the drug indoors, intoxication quickly occurs.

There have been fatal cases where people died while working on sites without using protective equipment.

Properties of the drug:

toxic;
explosive;
highly flammable.

Prohibited substance

Alphos Krot belongs to pesticides of the first hazard class. They cannot be sold through online stores to people who have not undergone special training.

When working with substances containing phosphine, it is necessary to accurately calculate the amount of substance used.

When processing granaries, 9 g of phosphine is taken per ton of grain. The employee undergoes mandatory training before work.

Phosphine treatment should only be carried out by professionals!

He must work with a gas mask or other class B protective equipment. The package contains 30 tablets at once. Usually a smaller amount is used for baiting rodents.

The rest are closed again in the capsule and stored until needed. Gradually, gas is released due to the violation of the seal of the packaging and fills the visit.

An unacceptable amount of vapor accumulates in it, which often causes poisoning or death.

It might be interesting to read - Insecticidal smoke bombs (fumigation)

But here is the text of the original source, this article was written by a person who works in the agro-industrial complex and is an expert in agricultural chemistry, we quote:

“As every compatriot knows, in Russia there are a dime a dozen controlling authorities, unlike the damned Bolsheviks. It’s hard to even imagine how many inspections, supervisions and security services ensure our safety, guard our Fatherland, or even simply look into the wallets of citizens in order to facilitate them from time to time. Tax officials are trampling on one square meter of those under their care with firefighters and Rospotrebnadzor; The FSB, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Russian National Guard are cooking together in one pot - and somehow there is enough for everyone. Violent activity is visible to the naked eye, only splashes fly. However, when it happens that there is an urgent need for an urgent response from the controllers, you either cannot finish shouting at them, or they turn a blind eye to the outrages with other senses. “I don’t see anything, I don’t hear anything, I won’t say anything.”
This is an egregious example, although this is a specific area, which is probably why they don’t ring much bells. Over the last couple of years, this kind of crap has appeared on the virtual shelves of online stores selling agricultural chemicals for gardeners.
The drug “Alphos-mole+” is advertised as a remedy for moles, is sold freely, and none of the Rospotrebnadzor officials have yet fainted at the mere thought that a FIRST HAZARD CLASS pesticide is on the market. The link and the annotation shown in the photo contain a bunch of factual errors that misinform the buyer. Firstly, preparations based on aluminum phosphide do not emit “alphos” (this is just a trademark of these tablets, one of many in China) or “gas with the smell of karbofos”, but the monstrously poisonous phosphine gas. In its pure form it is colorless and odorless, but technical, “dirty” phosphine, used in the agricultural sector, has an unpleasant putrefactive odor.
For your information, BOV Sarin and Soman are phosphine derivatives. But phosphine itself is poisonous (a dangerous concentration that can lead to death is 0.05 mg/l), and at a concentration of 2000 ml/m3 (2 l/m3) it causes instant death. In agriculture, it is used to disinfect granaries and protect grain from mites, weevils and other pests, when transporting crops, etc. The norm for thick grain is 9 grams per 1 ton of grain, for unloaded storage facilities (calculated based on the volume of the room) - from 3 to 5 grams per 1 cubic meter. A typical tablet of a phosphine-containing fumigant is exactly 9 grams, so it is easier for an agronomist or grain processing plant worker to calculate the consumption per ton of grain. They work with it only in personal protective equipment (preferably RU-67M with a “B” brand cartridge, or better yet, a gas mask), and people must first undergo appropriate instruction. The fumigation process itself lasts from 5 to 9 days (this period is called “exposure” by experts), and degassing (i.e. ventilation) lasts at least 10 days.
Phosphine preparations are produced only (I emphasize, ONLY!) in metal tubes with hermetically sealed closures. Most often they are 1 kg, but there are also metal bottles of 0.3 kg. The aluminum phosphide that these tablets are made of is an extremely unstable compound. As soon as you opened the tube, the reaction began. When interacting with water vapor in the atmospheric air, aluminum phosphide (magnesium phosphide is used less frequently, but it is more expensive and rarely used) begins to decompose according to a simple formula: poisonous phosphine is released in the form of a gas, and aluminum hydroxide remains in the solid powdery residue, which is completely harmless. I emphasize once again, once you open the tube, you need to use ALL the tablets! The reaction is unstoppable. Therefore, you cannot take 2-5 tablets from the plastic ampoule in the picture and leave the rest “for later.” They must be used immediately, no capping will save you, the gas will ooze out and poison everything around... for example, in the shed where you threw an ampoule with underused Alphos-mole+.
Among other things, phosphine has another nasty feature. Accumulating in small spaces and reaching a certain concentration, it spontaneously ignites. I personally saw this when, when opening an industrial package (21 tubes of 1 kg each in a cardboard drum), as soon as the lid was lifted, a tongue of flame erupted from inside - the warehouse worker’s face was almost burned. It turned out that one of the tubes had slightly lost its seal, the gas was leaking and during transportation it filled the entire volume of the drum. When the lid was abruptly torn off, an influx of oxygen began and a fire occurred.
Thus, I state that the sale of individuals. I cannot regard phosphine-containing drugs as anything other than sabotage. The population should absolutely not be given class 1 poisons; they will poison each other completely (C). The likelihood of poisoning due to negligence is very high. Let me remind you that in the fall of 2008, in the Vadsky district of the Nizhny Novgorod region, an alternatively gifted family of morons stole a bottle of phosphine from the warehouse of an agricultural enterprise in the village of Lopatino and decided to get rid of insects and rats in the cellar. In total, eight people were poisoned, two died - children. A two-year-old boy and his six-month-old brother. I remember later drawing the investigator a diagram of the breakdown of aluminum phosphide and the mechanism of action of the gas... the local Lopatinsky collective farm purchased pesticides from our company, so the investigative authorities immediately came to us with a request for consultation and, at the same time, told such details that it makes me sick to remember. So, believe me, I know what I'm talking about. And reading reviews of summer residents praising “miracle pills”, laying out aluminum phosphide with their bare hands and sniffing it uncontrollably - the hair on my head is moving with horror.
Fucking morons. And those who allow this super-dangerous rubbish into the private household plot market are accomplices in the preparation of a crime. Rospotrebnadzor, oh!”

Using alternative methods in the fight against moles

Uninvited guests in the form of burrowing animals are unwelcome on the site. They try to fight it in different ways.

Since you can’t use Alphos Krot, you can remember other methods:

traps;
mole traps;
repellers;
traps;
barrier nets along the perimeter of the site (to a depth of 50 cm);
smoke bombs;
approved drugs.

Traditional methods are widely used:

fencing the site to a depth of up to half a meter with slate and linoleum;
planting legumes in beds;
installation of homemade wind turbines;
filling dug tunnels with water and others.

Swissinno SuperCat Vole Trap and Mole Trap - a modern, effective mole trap

Immediately watch the video of catching a mole using a Mole Trap - the result of the work! This is the original Swiss mole trap Mole Trap from the Swissinno brand. It has a powerful spring, which provides one hundred percent capture of earthen pests. Fast and efficient!

The Swissinno SuperCat Vole Trap mole trap is completely safe for use on the site.

The trap is manufactured by Swissinno, a company operating in Switzerland since 1999. Innovative products are highly appreciated in Europe, and have been conquering the CIS markets since 2012.

The best alternative to Alfos is the Swissinno SuperCat Vole Trap mole trap

The mole trap is easy to use. No user training or use of protective equipment is required.

Used according to the algorithm:

taking a probe, you need to find the animal’s burrow underground;
a hole is dug into which the catching device can easily fit;
the trap is installed in the working position (just raise the lever);
The mole trap is lowered into the recess.

When a mole or another underground animal moving through the hole is caught in the trap, the lever is lowered.

The reusable device can be used indefinitely. After catching your moles, you can lend them to your neighbor so that pests do not infest the clean area.

If you want to exterminate moles, you should not kill yourself, family members, or neighbors. One must be aware of safety when seeing untested drugs supplied by unscrupulous traders who deliberately hide the truth.

And in conclusion, I suggest you watch a video about how one summer resident tested various anti-mole remedies and found out which remedy was the most effective

The best remedies for moles in the form of poisonous baits

Poisonous baits for moles are distinguished by a reliable and long-lasting effect and at affordable prices. Some of them will have to be bred independently, following the instructions.

Argus gel

Rating: 4.9

The rating opens with an effective remedy for fighting rats, moles and mice. It is sold in the form of a gel. The main component is brodifacoum. It provides reliable protection against underground pests and negatively affects their respiratory system. The flavors and special fillers included in the composition lure moles.

The product is easy to apply. It evaporates quickly. When using it, you must wear rubber gloves. The bait is replenished after about 7 days or as it is eaten. Price – 55 rubles.