This method of treating insects as smoke has been known for quite some time. The first to use smoke as a pest control were China and Japan. After all, this method of fighting is simple - you just need to activate the saber and wait for the result. Acrid smoke will penetrate into the most inaccessible places, where sometimes it is impossible to reach either with a spray or an aerosol manually. In this article we will try to explain in detail what smoke etching is, and we will talk about such a remedy as a smoke bomb for bedbugs Quiet Evening.
Composition and mechanism of action
A smoke bomb for bedbugs works on the principle of seeping insecticidal vapors into all hard-to-reach places.
Poisonous smoke penetrates the chitinous shell of the bug, causing its paralysis and inevitable death. But unlike sprays, owners will not be able to control the flow of smoke during treatment.
A smoke bomb affects bedbugs due to the following components:
- Permethrin. It is an insecticide and acaricide. It affects the nervous system of parasites, paralyzing and destroying them.
- Decomposition products of sulfurous aldehyde. A toxic compound that eliminates not only parasites, but also fungi and mold.
- Hexachlorane. A toxic component that first causes agitation, loss of coordination, and then partial or complete paralysis.
Products with such active substances act on bedbugs, cockroaches, and ants.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like all existing insecticides, the Quiet Evening smoke bomb has its pros and cons.
The advantages include:
- Smoke treatment is more convenient - it penetrates everywhere.
- Residual effect - deposited plaque after combustion lasts for 2 weeks.
- Not dangerous - plant origin is safe for people and pets.
- Ease of use - very convenient when used in large open areas, cottages, vegetable gardens, private houses.
Disadvantages of the drug:
- The main disadvantages include only preparation for processing; sometimes it is difficult to negotiate with neighbors.
- Some may be wary of the price; it varies depending on the region, but on average 400 - 480 rubles.
How to choose the right smoke bomb for bedbugs
Smoke bombs differ in composition and degree of safety for humans or pets. Among the best brands of such products are: Quiet Evening, Raptor, City, Mukhoyar.
You can buy the insecticide in this form in a special store or order it online. It is better to do this on the official websites of the manufacturer so as not to doubt the quality of the drug.
When purchasing in a store, be sure to pay attention to the packaging. The label must contain the manufacturer's distinctive sign, his contacts, and legal address.
In addition, all components and instructions for use must be specified. In the absence of the listed elements, it is better to refuse the product.
Sulfur checker
Sulfur bomb against bedbugs Fas is used mainly in non-residential premises (empty cellars, basements, empty greenhouses, greenhouses).
This product causes poisoning in pets, so its use requires special caution. After treatment, you need to ventilate the room thoroughly and for a long time.
Gas bomb
The Raptor aquafumigator vaguely resembles a gas bomb for bedbugs. It contains the active ingredient - cyphenothrin and a special vapor-forming agent. The components are placed inside a small metal container.
It is placed in a plastic container, partially filled with water.
Upon contact with liquid, a thermal reaction is catalyzed with the formation of vapor of the active substance, penetrating into all hard-to-reach places. Such a gas bomb permanently destroys all mature individuals, as well as their larvae.
How to smoke properly
Using a checker has some nuances, despite the simplicity of the procedure. You must strictly follow the instructions, since the checker is dangerous and harmful not only to bedbugs, but also to humans.
Be sure to first put on a respirator, gloves, and protective overalls.
Close not only doors and windows as tightly as possible, but also all kinds of chimneys, ventilation, smoke should not penetrate into other rooms.
Before use, you must carefully read the instructions on the can. The checker consists of two jars, the first contains the dry powder itself, the second needs to be filled with water at room temperature to the mark indicated on it.
A large jar should be placed in a small one and upon contact with water it will immediately begin to smoke; arson with matches is not
required. Some models are equipped with a wick. In this case, the wick should be set on fire, place the jar on a metal device and immediately leave the room. The checker is placed in the center of the processing site, and the surface on which to install it should not be flammable, that is, it is better to place it on a stone, ceramic tile, or piece of brick.
After the first smoke appears, you should immediately leave the room and close the door tightly behind you. Usually the smoke is released from 1.5 to 2 hours and after exposure to it you need to keep the room sealed for 2 - 3 hours.
You can return to the room only after 6 - 8 hours, after which you can ventilate the room by opening the windows. And again leave the place until it is completely ventilated.
After 2 - 3 hours, you can return and carry out a sanitary wet cleaning.
How to properly poison bedbugs with smoke
As a rule, living individuals quickly die after smoke treatment, but larvae from eggs laid by bedbugs can reproduce again after some time. Repeated disinfestation cannot be avoided, and it must be carried out in order to destroy the surviving individuals.
You can poison bedbugs in one go if you combine a saber and an aerosol. First, spray areas where insects accumulate with an aerosol, treat all nests of larvae, upholstered furniture, sofas, armchairs, and beds. This will destroy the larvae and eggs of bedbugs. Next apply smoke.
You can also go the other way. First, launch the bomb, and then immediately sprinkle the accumulation areas, as well as throughout the room, with dust. This tactic is of higher quality, acts instantly and does not require additional sanitation.
Instructions for use
Before starting the destruction of bedbugs with smoke bombs, the owners carefully think through everything and prepare in detail for such manipulation. When killing bedbugs with smoke, the room will be filled with a thick fog of insecticide.
Over time, it will settle on surfaces and objects in the room in the form of a thick white coating. They think in advance about how to protect property.
Preparing the premises
While you are using a smoke bomb for bedbugs in your apartment, you need to consider the following points:
- You will need to leave the premises not only on the day of treatment, but it is also better not to return home for another 5 days. Especially if the family has small children and pets.
- When returning to the apartment after the first treatment, it is better to have a special protective suit, goggles, a respirator and rubber gloves. Some people use a face bandage made of gauze soaked in soda solution during treatment.
- All valuable items or expensive household appliances are removed from the apartment so that they do not have to be cleaned of insecticide residue. This is especially true for children's accessories (books, toys, clothes). At the same time, every item taken out of the living space is carefully inspected to identify bedbugs.
- It is not advisable to leave food in the room being processed, even in sealed packaging.
- Before the treatment procedure itself, mattresses are removed from the beds and placed vertically. Furniture is moved away from the walls, and doors in cabinets are opened and drawers are pulled out. They remove paintings, clocks and other interior items from the walls. Place them with the back side up. All this will contribute to better penetration of the insecticide.
- Ventilation holes are sealed with tape, windows and vents are tightly closed. This will prevent smoke from penetrating outside the specified room. It is advisable to open interior doors.
The premises should be used by people who do not suffer from allergic reactions, asthma or acute respiratory diseases.
Asthmatics and allergy sufferers should find other performers to take their place, and if they have a cold, they should wait for complete recovery.
Premises treatment
Bedbug checkers are used for treatment as follows:
- place a smoke bomb inside a metal container. To protect surrounding objects from accidental contact with combustion products.
- Light the fuse. After making sure that it is fully lit, they leave the room, tightly closing the front door.
- Do not enter the room for at least 2 hours (that is how long the checker continues to operate), but preferably 3-4 hours in order to increase efficiency.
- They put on protective equipment and return to the treated apartment. Open windows and doors wide for ventilation. This should be done at least for 60 minutes. It may take more than 5 hours for the air to clear completely.
- After complete ventilation, begin wet cleaning. Make it with soap and soda solution. After cleaning, take a shower and rinse your mouth and throat with a soda solution.
- Repeated treatment is carried out after 14 days according to the previous scheme.
At least 2 people should treat a living space with an insecticidal spray. The partner is always on the street for backup.
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Preparing for disinfestation
The checker is mainly designed for use in open or non-residential areas up to 1000 m2, it is convenient to use in a private home. There are some nuances in the apartment; firstly, you must notify all your neighbors so that the fire brigade is not called. Turn off fire alarms so they don't go off. Close ventilation shafts, drains, sewerage, water supply, windows, vents and entrance doors. Carry out preparatory measures for disinfestation:
- Initially, cleaning the room with a vacuum cleaner will help to open the nests and determine the total number of bedbugs.
- Move all furniture away from the walls.
- Remove bedding, curtains and drapes and put them in the wash.
- Remove carpets, paintings and decorative items from the walls.
- Houseplants and aquarium should be covered or removed.
- Pack food, dishes, cosmetics and personal hygiene products in plastic bags.
- Clear the room of people and animals, at least for a couple of hours.
Is the method harmful to humans?
Checkers against bedbugs are highly toxic, therefore, if safety rules are not followed, they can provoke severe intoxication of the body.
Sometimes a person’s well-being deteriorates immediately (2-3 seconds) after the appearance of such insecticidal smoke. If used incorrectly, you can harm your household or neighbors.
Smoke bombs can be an effective method in the fight against blood-sucking parasites. But for this, professionals or people who can carefully read the instructions and strictly follow them must work with them.
Otherwise, not only will they not solve the problem with parasites, but they will also cause harm to themselves.
Is it dangerous to smoke in an apartment or residential building?
A man from a bedbug extermination company
It is in residential areas that bedbugs infest most often; they inhabit the hidden places of sofas and beds. And this is not surprising, because they feed on blood. Many aerosols are simply ineffective, the smoke will get everywhere, but you can also expect many dangers from its improper use.
In high-rise buildings, smoke quickly penetrates through the ventilation to neighbors, but it is quite poisonous. It’s unlikely that your neighbors will want to breathe it in either. Also, if smoke appears in the entrance, the fire alarm may go off, and you will have to answer for a false call. Checkers from Chinese and Japanese manufacturers are considered safer, but still, before carrying out such disinfestation, it is better to agree with your neighbors, turn off the alarm for a while in case of fire, warn the house manager, the elevator operator, so that there are no other conflicts and, especially, damage to people’s health caused by smoke .
What types of smoke are used for baiting?
Smoke bombs have several subtypes:
- Pyrethroid is most effective against domestic insects. The main substance is pyrethroid, it is used in household aerosols.
- Hexachlorane - The base substance is hexachlorane, primarily used to kill bed bugs on agricultural lands.
- Sulfur - sulfur acts as an active substance, or rather its dioxide. Sulfur bombs are often used to eliminate mold in greenhouses, basements and basements.
Pyrethroid tablets are the best option for getting rid of bed bugs indoors. But you need to know that in many countries Hexachloran is prohibited for indoor use, since its active substance negatively affects not only adults, but can also cause serious consequences for the development of the fetus if a pregnant woman is in the apartment.
On a note!
Sulfur bomb is worse at killing bedbugs and is not as effective as pyrethroid and hexachlorane.
Quiet evening
The Quiet Evening brand checker is the most popular among customers. The fact is that
This product is distinguished by its high efficiency and comparative safety. The basis of such a checker is permitrin, which is capable of destroying both bedbugs and flies with mosquitoes. This product is equally effective both outdoors and indoors. Just one checker is enough to process an area equal to one thousand square meters. It is especially recommended to use Quiet Evening for treating summer cottages, and also as a protective agent against mosquitoes during outdoor recreation.
Reprocessing
If the bedbug infestation was severe, then one treatment will not be enough to completely exterminate them. The fact is that the smoke from the bombs can destroy only adults and larvae, while the eggs remain untouched. After 1.5–2 weeks, larvae should hatch from them, which will again begin to bite the residents. In this regard, repeated processing with such a checker is simply necessary. It should be taken into account that you should not delay the second treatment, because the hatched larvae already begin to lay eggs after 4 weeks.
There is a method that allows you to perform disinfestation in just 1 time. However, to do this, before you start treating the room with a saber, you will need to find all the egg layers and spray them with an aerosol or spray against bedbugs. But this processing method will not give a 100% guarantee, because it is unlikely that you will be able to find all the egg layers.
