Effective dichlorvos against bedbugs

Dichlorvos is an insecticide that is used against cockroaches and other parasites.
It was especially popular during the Soviet years, when it was sold in small gray cylinders. He coped with his goals perfectly and because of this, everyone used him everywhere. It also acted as a remedy for bed bugs and also found its popularity in this matter. He killed parasites instantly, also working on other small insect pests.

Its only negative quality was its rather strong repulsive smell. This insecticide could even cause damage to the respiratory tract. This is what forced many to abandon the use of this drug in everyday life.

Despite this, most people even today use dichlorvos if parasitic insects suddenly appear in their house. It is worth saying that modern dichlorvos against insects has nothing in common with the old one.

A special dichlorvos against bedbugs is also now being produced. Its composition is perfect for killing bed bugs in the house.

On a note:

Modern dichlorvos against bedbugs differs significantly in chemical composition from the old one. We can safely say that the modern drug, under the brand name “Dichlorvos Neo” is a completely new effective insecticide.

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We will analyze the composition of the modern drug in detail and tell you about its use further.

What are the features of modern dichlorvos?

Previously, this drug was produced on the basis of dimethyl dichlorovinyl phosphate and was characterized by high toxicity and a strong pungent odor. But today, thanks to new technologies, the composition of the drug is very different from previous versions. The modern composition includes the main active ingredients: piperonyl butoxide, permethrin, cypermethrin, and in fact, only the name has survived to this day.

Each manufacturer claims that their product is the most harmless, has no odor and leaves no traces after treatment. The drugs are actually harmless and have a third class of danger. And if you use them in strict compliance with the instructions for use, they will not have any negative effects on either humans or animals.

Modern preparations really do not leave traces and can be used to treat sofas, walls, and mattresses.

But there is a smell. Of course, it is not as harsh as the drugs of the previous generation, but, nevertheless, many users have complaints about this from manufacturers.

Active substance

This substance has been known for a very long time. Our grandmothers also used it. This remedy has since been modified. Modern Dichlorvos is based on synthetic pyrethroids. They are not toxic to humans, but are harmful to insects.

The action of this insecticide is due to the active substance - dimethyl dichlorovinyl phosphate. It blocks the transmission of nerve impulses, thereby causing paralysis and death of insects.

Dichlorvos has its maximum effect when it comes into direct contact with the body of the pest. The active substance has a residual effect that lasts 2-3 weeks after treatment.

Dichlorvos is also used to kill cockroaches . Unlike them, bedbugs do not feed on leftover food, so in order to get rid of bedbugs you need to carry out the most extensive treatment of the room and all items. In addition, if the product does not get directly on the bug, then the probability of death of the insect is very low.

REFERENCE! The current Dichlorvos contains less active substances than the Soviet one. Therefore, it is not considered potent. To completely get rid of pests, it is necessary to carry out regular treatments for at least a month.

The concentration of the active substance depends on the manufacturer of the product.

Which dichlorvos to choose against bedbugs?

Currently, dichlorvos for bedbugs is being developed and produced by different manufacturers. The most famous brands are “Neo” and “Varan”, but there are others. They all have a common name - dichlorvos.

Dichlorvos "Neo" is one of the most popular.
It has been familiar to consumers for a very long time. Available in cylinders. Quite economical. On the can of the substance there is an inscription stating that the product is odorless. Of course, there is a smell, but it is not pungent, with the addition of flavorings and it dissipates quite quickly. The drug is intended to destroy flying and crawling insects, about which there is also an inscription. To achieve good results in killing bedbugs, it is recommended to treat with this product twice. There should be a pause between treatments for one week and only after that it is possible to repeat all the activities again. If after repeated treatment traces of bedbugs are found, then subsequent treatment is recommended to be carried out no earlier than two weeks later. Dichlorvos "Neo" is a fairly common drug and is what can most often be seen on store shelves. The residual effect of the drug is short-lived, only two weeks, and this can be attributed to the disadvantages of this drug.
Dichlorvos "Varan". Like all drugs that are part of the dichlorvos group, this is a universal remedy, i.e. with its help you can fight not only bedbugs, but also cockroaches, flies, and ticks. The results of treatment with this product can be seen within two weeks or even more. It is during this period that the parasites will die and will not lose their ability to reproduce. The effectiveness of the drug is sufficient to destroy all small insects. But it depends on how quickly the room is ventilated after treatment. Therefore, it is advisable to ensure that fresh air does not enter the room for as long as possible. The main active ingredient that the aerosol contains is dimethyldichlorovinylphosphate. It has a paralyzing effect on nerve endings and leads to death in insects. The advantages of this drug are that it has a low price, is harmless to humans and animals, and is easy to use. These three important qualities motivate users to choose this product.

Of course, all of the above characteristics can be applied to other types of dichlorvos. But, judging by the reviews, “Varan” is still more effective.

Features of the drug

Dichlorvos for the control of parasites was originally produced by the Bayer concern. The convenient aerosol form aroused particular interest in the product. It could be used in premises for various purposes against any harmful insects. We often bought bedbug repellent.

The active component was a substance with an identical name. Buyers were not particularly interested in how Dichlorvos acted on bedbugs; the main thing was the result. The drug was able to help clean the room.

Later, the press began to receive information about the dangers of the drug on the human body. The active substance paralyzed the muscles of the insects and caused death within a few minutes. A person, when substances entered the body through the respiratory system, felt nausea, vomiting, weakness, and dizziness.

Interesting!
After some time, the drug ceased to be produced in its true form. The concern collapsed, but companies immediately appeared ready to produce a product with a similar name, but a different composition.

How to use dichlorvos correctly?

It is necessary to remember that dichlorvos is a toxic substance, therefore, before starting treatment, you need to prepare for it and follow the sequence of actions:

It is good to study the instructions for use.
Prepare personal protective equipment - gloves, goggles, respirator. This is necessary to ensure that toxic substances do not enter the respiratory tract. Wear closed clothing.
Before treatment, dust must be wiped off all surfaces so that the effectiveness of the product does not decrease.
In order to provide access to corners and hidden areas, all furniture must be moved to the center of the room.
Those things that cannot be treated with insecticide must be removed from the room.
Sleeping materials are processed selectively - only the internal mechanism, legs, back of the mattress and seams.
Keep windows and doors tightly closed during treatment and do not open them for several hours after treatment. This is done so that the insects are fully saturated with the toxic substance.
The product is available in the form of an aerosol. Surfaces must be treated from a distance of no more than 20 cm. Only in this case can a uniform distribution of the substance be achieved. If the can is held high, the processing efficiency will deteriorate and the consumption of the substance will increase.
After finishing the treatment, you must leave the room for at least 4 hours, closing the windows and doors.
You can enter the room only after first ventilating the room.
All surfaces need to be wiped with a damp cloth and then after cleaning and airing the unpleasant odor will disappear.
It is recommended to carry out general cleaning after about a month.

Important! Do not spray dichlorvos on clothes! Clothes are processed in other ways.

You can achieve good results with:

boiling;
ironing;
evaporation with a steam generator;
washing at high temperatures;
freezing.

These methods are quite effective and it is better to use one of them than to use an insecticide. A person will hardly be able to wear things treated with insecticide, because they will have an unpleasant odor.

Product effectiveness

People who have insects in their home want to know whether dichlorvos helps against bedbugs. The drug contains a number of chemicals that lead to the death of parasites.

But the aerosol only destroys pests that come into contact with insecticide drops. And most bloodsuckers that are not exposed to the poisonous solution often survive.

Is it possible to poison bedbugs with dichlorvos if there are a large number of bedbugs living in the house? If there is an excessive accumulation of insects, it is advisable to carry out comprehensive disinfestation, and the use of a single aerosol will not be effective.

To enhance the effect of the insecticide, it is recommended to spray it on sofas, walls, beds, that is, any nests of bedbugs. The spray does not leave marks on furniture. Its components are absorbed into soft surfaces, which is a good prevention against bloodsuckers.

So, answering the question of whether dichlorvos kills bedbugs, experts note that the insecticide does destroy pests, but only those that have had direct contact with the active components of the product.

The most effective treatment for bedbugs is considered to be comprehensive disinfestation, in which an aerosol is sprayed onto areas of maximum accumulation of parasites. And cracks, window sills and other insect habitats are treated with other potent preparations, for example, liquid concentrates or powders.

What precautions should be taken during processing?

Despite the fact that dichlorvos is safe for humans, nevertheless, when working with it it is necessary to follow safety precautions:

Use personal protective equipment.
Avoid contact of the aerosol with the eyes, mucous membranes, wounds, ulcers, scratches.
After finishing work, wash your face and hands with soap and rinse your mouth with clean water. If possible, take a shower.
If large areas are being treated for a long time, then every 40 minutes it is recommended to take a 10-minute break, during which you need to breathe fresh air.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any means for controlling bedbugs and other pests, Dichlorvos has a number of advantages and disadvantages. Let's look at them in more detail.

The obvious advantages of using Dichlorvos are:

it can be used as a preventive measure - if you know that bedbugs have appeared in your neighbor’s apartment, you can safely treat your home to prevent the appearance of unwanted guests;
Dichlorvos is an affordable product with low cost;
the product leaves no traces after treatment;
has the ability to destroy not only bedbugs, but also many other pests: flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, etc.;
does not cause addiction to insects;
practically harmless to people and animals;
upon direct contact, it completely destroys insects.

REFERENCE! One cylinder is enough to treat 30 square meters. 20 g of product are used per 1 m2.

As for the shortcomings, the following can be noted:

acts for a short time. The duration of action does not exceed 5-7 days;
the maximum effect can be achieved only with focal treatment - the product is not effective with continuous spraying and when treating absorbent surfaces;
short duration of action - therefore it is necessary to carry out treatment several times;
modern Dichlorvos contain less dangerous substances.

Reasons why dichlorvos is ineffective

In some cases, the use of dichlorvos is effective and helps to cope with parasites, but in other cases, on the contrary, the expected result does not occur. This depends on the following reasons:

preparation for processing was carried out poorly;
When inspecting the apartment, not all insect nests were discovered, since the female can lay eggs in different places and sometimes they can be located separately from the nest;
no reprocessing was carried out;
errors were made in the use of the aerosol - spraying was carried out from a long distance or the duration of spraying in each area was not maintained;
General cleaning was carried out ahead of time.

Where to buy Dichlorvos and how much does it cost?

The cost of Dichlorvos is affordable for people of any income.

As a rule, the price starts from 60-70 rubles and does not exceed 300 rubles per can.

The cost is influenced by the volume of the toxic substance, which can be: 120 ml, 150 ml, 200 ml, 400 ml.

Also, the price depends on the seasonality and location of the store and its pricing policy.

Like any other product, this aerosol can be purchased online.

How to prevent bedbugs from appearing in an apartment?

After the treatment, you need to take measures to ensure that bedbugs no longer appear in the apartment. Here's what you need to do to do this:

Check how well the ventilation ducts are closed. If the grille is damaged, it is best to install a fine mesh and treat the edges of the ventilation shaft with sealant. Bedbugs will not be able to crawl through small cells.
Inspect water and gas pipes coming from neighbors, as well as telephone and Internet cables. It is recommended to seal all entrances with polyurethane foam.
If the apartment has sockets of an old modification, which are directly connected to the neighboring ones, then it is better to dismantle them and cover up all the holes.

Precautionary measures

Removing uninvited bedbugs from your home does not mean you are being unscrupulous. Typically, bedbugs come from dysfunctional neighbors. One female bedbug is enough to fill your home with these nasty creatures.

What special precautions should be taken before treating a room with Dichlorvos?

Wear protective suit before use. This can be any clothing that covers open areas of the body. Use a face mask or respirator.
Treat the area as soon as possible to avoid exposure to dangerous gases.
Leave the room immediately after treatment.
Ventilate the room after half an hour.
To perform a thorough wet cleaning after etching, you need to wash not only the floors, but also the shelves and cabinets that may have received aerosol drops.
Be careful.

If dichlorvos did not help, what should I do?

If you cannot cope with a bedbug infestation on your own, you can seek the help of professionals. The favorite habitat of bedbugs is the bedroom, so the living rooms will be treated first. Experts find places where bedbugs live by following traces of their excrement - small black dots. The more black dots, the more infested. And next to them there may also be bedbug eggs, as well as their skins.

Companies provide a guarantee for bedbug treatment for 1-2 years. When concluding a contract, a mandatory condition is stipulated - the owner of the property must ensure complete sealing of the premises in order to prevent the arrival of bedbugs from neighbors.

If bedbugs appear again during the warranty period, exterminators carry out repeated treatment. The conditions for its implementation must be specified in the contract.

If bedbugs have not appeared in the apartment for a month, it is considered that the disinfection was successful and the apartment is completely cleared of insects.

Reviews

“We live with our family in rented housing. A month ago I had to move to a new apartment. On the very first night we encountered a problem in the form of bedbugs in the sofa. The next morning I immediately went to the store and bought Varan dichlorvos. They immediately treated the sofa and the entire room. The product helped instantly and we never encountered this problem again.”

Angelina, Kursk

“For those living in a private house, insects are not uncommon. But the appearance of bedbugs is a special problem. Waking up one day from bites, I discovered these unexpected “guests”. Naturally, in the morning I immediately went to the store, where they offered me Dichlorvos “Neo”. Upon returning home, I immediately carried out the treatment. There was no unpleasant odor from the product. After treatment, I discovered that only some of the insects died. Therefore, we had to process the house again. So in a few times I got rid of bedbugs"

Marina, Omsk

“During spring cleaning, my wife discovered bedbugs under the carpet. I needed to act immediately, so I went to the store to buy bedbug repellent. There I chose Dichlorvos, which my wife immediately sprayed on the carpet. After half an hour, all the bedbugs died. Haven't appeared again yet"

Nikolay, Rostov

“We took the children to their grandmother in the village. Upon arrival, we found bedbugs in the house. We immediately bought Dichlorvos and treated the house. But the result was practically zero. After a while we processed it again and got the same thing. We realized that we needed to buy something else to solve the problem. Dichlorvos did not help us"

Ulyana, Pskov

How to use dust to clean your home from fleas

You can use the dust in its pure form, or in a diluted form. The second method is more effective and safe - the solution is not as volatile and is consumed more economically.

Dust treatment can only be carried out while wearing PPE, since the drug is toxic not only to fleas, but also to humans.

Before you begin pest control, you need to move furniture away from the walls and remove all pets (especially cold-blooded ones) from the room.

Instructions for using dust in an apartment:

The package of powder is diluted with a liter of warm water. The resulting suspension is used to wipe baseboards, walls (about a meter from the floor), and areas of potential flea accumulation.
Use a spray bottle to spray hard-to-reach areas (cracks between floorboards, far corners, floors under cabinets that cannot be moved).
It would be a good idea to wipe the rubber mats and spray the carpets from the back.
After 6 hours, wet cleaning should be done.

If the fleas do not completely disappear at one time, the treatment can be repeated after three weeks. If desired, the powder can not be diluted, but scattered in places where fleas accumulate.

How to dilute the product

The concentration of the solution depends on the degree of flea infestation in the room. If there are a lot of insects, you need to mix at least 40 grams in water. powder. If their number is small, you can get by with 20.

It is necessary to dilute the dust by wearing a respirator so as not to accidentally inhale a toxic substance.

Features of using dust soap

Flea dust soap has a high level of toxicity. With repeated use, the active substances can accumulate in the body, leading to disruption of its systems and causing fetal pathology.

If disinsection is carried out, both residents (especially pregnant women and children) and pets must be removed from the treatment area.

To get rid of fleas in an apartment, you need to treat the room according to the following scheme:

move all objects away from the walls;
put on PPE: gloves, respirator, change of clothes;
beat the soap in warm water until rich foam;
apply foam to baseboards, doorways, walls if they have a moisture-resistant coating (paint, washable wallpaper);
wait a while, rinse off the soap solution with warm water;
After treatment, the premises are ventilated until the unpleasant odor disappears.

Dust soap is used not only for disinfection of premises, but also for treating cats and dogs. To do this, apply a product to wet wool, whipped to a rich foam.

After waiting a couple of minutes, the product is thoroughly washed off.

It is prohibited to use dust on pregnant, weakened, young (up to 1.5 months) cats and dogs. The product is very toxic, so it can lead to the death of your pet.

Evolution of an insecticide

Dichlorvos is the most popular and most commonly used remedy for bed bugs.
This is a broad-spectrum insecticide belonging to the class of highly toxic organophosphorus compounds. Since Soviet times, this drug has been remembered by many for its pungent odor: the aerosol killed insects, but also affected humans. The “aroma” of the spray for a long time reminded of the unpleasant proximity to insects, as if telling the guests: there was nothing to be afraid of in this house. Except, perhaps, the smell.

Today, “Dichlorvos” in its original meaning is no longer used. The chemical industry, developing at an unprecedented pace, has offered humans safer pyrethroids for baiting insects in residential and office buildings. But the name of the product, which is still on everyone’s lips, has remained untouched. Manufacturers decided that there was no point in inventing a bicycle and continued to successfully use the brand that had been “promoted” since Soviet times.

When buying Dichlorvos in a store, carefully study its packaging. It must contain instructions, indicate the manufacturer, and indicate the exact expiration date. The use of low-quality drugs is unsafe for the health of household members, but is harmless for bedbugs.

What is dichlorvos?

Dichlorvos, or the more correct but forgotten name - dichlorvos, is 2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate, abbreviated as DDVP. This is such a complex abbreviation for a product that everyone has become accustomed to since Soviet times.

Dichlorvos is an organophosphorus insecticide that is widely used as an active toxicant for household pests, public health, and insect protection of stored products. This chemical compound was first obtained in 1961 and throughout its existence, right up to our time, there have been debates about safety for humans and the environment.

“For old times’ sake, we bought dichlorvos from Soviet times because we were plagued by bedbugs. But he is no longer the same, not the same. We were preparing for the fact that after one treatment and the room closed for a day, all the parasites would die, but that was not the case... Yes, there were fewer of them, but they were still there. Only three more thorough treatments once a week helped get rid of these bloodsuckers. Next time I'll look for something more effective." Vladimir

As for the insecticidal effect, no one has ever had any questions. Most of the research results on dichlorvos claim that the substance takes a very long time to inactivate in the external environment, which causes enormous damage to environmental factors. In addition, its toxicity extends far beyond insects.

Dichlorvos is effective against fungus flies, aphids, spider mites, caterpillars, thrips, whiteflies and other pests of fruit and vegetable crops. The substance is also used in the flour milling industry during the grain handling process, thereby achieving complete sterility of the grain from parasites. Dichlorvos is no less effectively used to treat various external parasitic diseases in dogs, livestock and people.

The action of dichlorvos is based on contact and food action. This means that the substance is equally effective at penetrating both the outer shell of insects and their digestive system when they ingest the toxin while feeding. It is thanks to its contact toxic effect that dichlorvos is effective against crawling insects that feed on nothing but human blood, which includes bed bugs.

Dichlorvos is produced in different countries, mainly in the form of an aerosol and soluble concentrate. In Russia it can be found mainly in the form of aerosol forms. In veterinary medicine, dichlorvos is also used as part of the impregnation of collars against fleas and ticks, and less commonly, it is included in drops on the withers for dogs and cats.

It is very rare to find special plastic strips impregnated with dichlorvos on sale. They are very effective when used against crawling insects, such as bedbugs, by blocking the path to the sleeping area with these strips. Crawling over such barriers, bedbugs die within the first 24 hours. Little is known about this means of combating domestic parasites, and we were unable to find Russian points of sale of this product, although this type of protection is popular in the West.

It is worth noting that at one time, a similar remedy was available to the population of the Soviet Union since 1964 and has been a source of some concern from time to time, partly due to its misuse. Perhaps for this reason it is not in Russia, although no official bans on its release have been found.

Modern dichlorvos

Long-term disputes about the safety and harmfulness of dichlorvos have resulted in the fact that the production of real DDFV for the needs of the population is no longer carried out. Such a resolution has been adopted in many countries, including Russia. Its true, or classic formula is available exclusively to persons or organizations licensed to work with this substance, and there are many of them.

Therefore, all the dichlorvos that now fills the shelves of hardware stores is a completely different formula, including safer insecticides from the permethrin group. In particular, this is permethrin and its derivatives.

These substances are obtained from plant materials of chrysanthemums and chamomiles, so these preparations can be considered relatively safe for humans, pets and the environment. However, permethrin remains a fairly effective insect repellent, fully justifying the Soviet ratings of its older brother, true dichlorvos. Although many who managed to use the old version of dichlorvos claim that “earlier flies fell more actively.” It is quite possible that this is true.

Cypermethrin

Belongs to the group of pyrethroid drugs that are used to kill cockroaches and other insects. It has a hazard class 2 for warm-blooded animals, and a hazard class 1 for insects and fish. Resistant to solar radiation, does not cause addiction in cockroaches.

Cypermethrin is part of a drug such as Dichlorvos Eco. The substance is flammable and its vapors may be explosive. The peak effect of the poison occurs 2–3 hours after spraying, the residual protective effect persists for 10–15 days.

Permethrin

Included in preparations against cockroaches, it is harmful to beneficial insects, fish, and reptiles. Before using Dichlorvos, which contains this substance, it is necessary to clean all aquariums and terrariums. Low toxicity for humans. The substance belongs to the group of pyrethroids and has a nerve-paralytic effect. It is resistant to sunlight and high temperatures, has a long-lasting effect - about 2-3 weeks. Included in Dichlorvos Neo.

Piperonyl butoxide

The substance belongs to the group of pyrethroids and quickly decomposes in light. It is capable of having an acute toxic effect, enhances the effect of the use of other pesticides, accelerating the onset of paralysis by 2–5 times. It is part of such modern drugs as “Dichlorvos Innovative”, “Dichlorvos Varan A”, “Dichlorvos No. 1”. It is not the main active ingredient, so insects do not get used to it.

Disadvantages of classic dichlorvos

Despite the availability of dichlorvos and the ease of its use, this product has significant drawbacks in connection with its use against bedbugs.

Inconvenient way to use . Aerosols and sprays are not convenient for continuous spraying. Such cans are intended mainly for localized treatment. If bedbugs have already spread within a radius of several meters from the sofa or bed, aerosol treatment will be pointless. The dispersed phase of an aerosol is liquid droplets that produce “mist” or “gas.” This fine spray feature is not effective when working with absorbent surfaces, wood, chipboard, fabrics, etc.
Short period of validity . The product is aimed at direct contact with insects and has a short period of action.
Toxicity and strong unpleasant odor . Modern products have options that are safer for humans and more effective against bedbugs than classic dichlorvos.

Narrow-profile preparations that take into account the peculiarities of disinfestation tactics. Disinsection tactics take into account the characteristics and behavior of both individual bed bugs and the colonies with which they are associated. These experimental data made it possible to develop a whole group of products that would produce a selective insecticidal effect that would kill bedbugs once and for all within a few days.

Instructions for use

Each manufacturer must describe the method of using dichlorvos. But there are general rules that are followed, taking into account the fact that bed linen and apartments are treated differently.

Dichlorvos is a means with which you can destroy all parasites.

Preparatory stage

Preparation for baiting insects includes four stages.

Informing neighbors. Report that you intend to treat your home for bedbugs. Perhaps your neighbors will decide to join you, thereby increasing the efficiency of the process.
Pre-cleaning. Place items that can absorb spray vapors in a safe place or cover with plastic.
Providing access. Move sofas, beds, armchairs and cabinets away from the walls. These are the favorite places of bedbugs, where they usually locate their nests. Provide yourself with unhindered access to the most inaccessible places in the house.
Ventilation of rooms. Open the windows wide to avoid fumes. The air circulating inside the room will become your companion. It will spread particles of poison to places where you will not be able to reach.

Processing Features

The simple process of baiting bedbugs consists of four steps.

Preparing the balloon. Shake the bottle so that the contents separated in it are mixed into a single substance.
Detection of the "enemy". Point the sprayer at the location where bedbugs are or have been previously noticed and pull the trigger.
Surface treatment. Apply the composition to the back of paintings that hang on the walls, to the backs of furniture (especially large cabinets that are pushed against the wall). Treat the space under the window sills, in the area of all baseboards. Pay special attention to the niche under the kitchen sink and the location of the trash can.
Waiting for results. Leave the windows open and leave the apartment for a couple of hours.

Advantages and disadvantages of the drug

Those who doubt whether it is possible to remove bedbugs with dichlorvos should know about the pros and cons of the drug. One of the positive aspects is the convenient release form. After all, any aerosols are easy to use, especially if you can install a special adapter that simplifies the treatment of hard-to-reach places.

Another plus is its prevalence and reasonable price - the product can be purchased inexpensively in almost every specialized store. An important factor is also considered to be that the harmful effects of the drug on the human body have been minimized by the efforts of manufacturers.

The disadvantage is considered to be ineffective when the premises are heavily infested with parasites. This means that it is unlikely that dichlorvos can get rid of bedbugs that have appeared in large numbers in the apartment. Even repeated treatments may not bring the desired result. In addition, it usually takes a lot of time to process the premises. To avoid the risk of poisoning, in some cases furniture is disinfested in the fresh air. Often it has to be disassembled to do this.

Dichlorvos on the Russian consumer market

Manufacturers used the trade name of the aerosol – “Dichlorvos”, which has been known for many generations. Thanks to its success, the drug has not lost its popularity today. True, only the name remains from the old remedy, the composition is different. The insecticide is produced by companies that develop their own formulation.

Aerosols recognized by customers:

"Dichlorvos Eco" - produced in Russia by a Moscow company. With a pleasant scent of lavender, mint, lemon.
"Dichlorvos Neo" - produced by the same company. Active substances ensure the penetration of poison through chitin into the body of insects. Odorless dichlorvos against bedbugs is preferred by people who are allergic to fragrances.
“Terminator” is an aerosol from a Novomoskovsk company. The anti-bedbug treatment remains effective for a month if applied to surfaces that do not absorb liquid.
“Varan” is dichlorvos of several modifications with a lemon smell, the duration of action is three weeks. Created by a Novosibirsk company, the reviews are positive.
“Triple strike” - manufacturers assure of targeted action - against bed bugs. It has increased insecticidal activity and is odorless.

Imported drugs under different names are also available on the Russian market. Domestic and foreign insecticides have almost the same composition of poisons and differ in additives. The cost is affected by the name of the company and the volume of the can. Price from 60 to 200 rubles. Russian ones are cheaper, imported ones are expensive, but they do not differ in effectiveness.

Dichlorvos products successfully compete with similar drugs. Manufacturers took into account the shortcomings of the Soviet insecticide, in particular the unpleasant odor, and got rid of them.

Sprays and aerosols

Both sprays and aerosols are airborne agents that are sprayed into an infected room and act on the bug with the air. At the same time, a bedbug spray is usually a concentrated substance that must be diluted with water before use. It can be sold in small bottles or canisters.

Aerosols for bedbugs are ready-made preparations placed in disposable cans under pressure. Their use does not require any preliminary preparation.

Aerosols for bedbugs

“Raptor” contains three active ingredients at once, thanks to which a high degree of damage is achieved. It is safe for animals and children. According to reviews, this product gives good results only with a low degree of infection and generous spraying.

Photo of Raptor aerosol: “Clean House” - contains cypermethrin as an active ingredient. It is safe for children and animals, however, if it enters the human body it can cause poisoning. The effectiveness is confirmed by reviews of people who were able to destroy all bedbugs using the substance.

Photo of the aerosol Clean House: “Combat” - produced in two types: only for crawling insects, or for crawling and flying ones. It has a good smell and is not dangerous to people.

Photo of the Kombat aerosol: “Raid” is a universal preparation for fighting insects; it can also be used for bedbugs. Reviews report good effectiveness with a low degree of infection. However, it has an unpleasant odor and leaves behind stains.

Photo of the Reid aerosol: “Dichlorvos” is a well-known and affordable aerosol. When processing, be sure to remove all people and animals from the premises. Many people often ask “Does Dichlorvos help against bedbugs? Is it possible to kill bedbugs with Dichlorvos? Indeed, this remedy does not always work effectively.

Therefore, if Dichlorvos did not help you, pay attention to other sprays and aerosols

Photo of Dichlorvos aerosol: Bona Forte is a preparation made from natural ingredients. It has almost no odor, so immediately after airing you can return to the apartment.

Photo of Bona Forte aerosol: “Antiklop” is a substance based on three active components. Non-toxic, retains strength for several months. According to reviews, it successfully destroys bedbugs.

Photo of Antiklop aerosol:

Bedbug sprays

Many sprays are intended for professional use only and cannot be found in stores.

“Executioner” is one of the most popular products, produced in Germany. It is distributed in small bottles - for a large apartment you may need 15-20 of them.

Photo of the product Executioner: “Tetrix” is an effective substance intended for professional use. One bottle is enough to treat two rooms. It has a very strong toxic odor, so after use you need to thoroughly ventilate the room.

Photo of Tetrix: “Cucaracha” is an analogue of “Tetrix”, designed for independent use. Retained the unpleasant smell of its predecessor.

Photo of the product Cucaracha: Get is a product in microcapsules that is effective for several weeks after use. In addition, one of the few has a contact effect against bedbugs running over it. Has no smell.

Photo of the Get product: Sinuzan is a professional substance reminiscent of Tetrix. Highly effective, however, also has a strong unpleasant odor.

Photo of Sinuzan: Karbofos is a well-known drug against bedbugs. Available in the form of powder, concentrate, emulsion or finished product. Affects all types of insects, including eggs. It has an unpleasant odor that lasts for a long time.

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