Karbofos for bedbugs in powder - features, effectiveness, principle of operation, pros and cons

Using karbofos against bedbugs. Mechanism of action. Effective against bedbugs, eggs and larvae. How dangerous it is for people and pets. How to properly carry out treatment at home. Advantages and disadvantages of the product. Tips and tricks.

In our home, each of us wants to feel cozy, comfortable and as protected as possible. But, unfortunately, our home can be visited by “uninvited guests” who not only bring a lot of inconvenience, but are also dangerous to our health. Insects such as bedbugs cause bites that become inflamed and itchy, dangerous due to infection, and the worst thing is that fighting them is not so easy.

They multiply very quickly, so there is no way to waste time; you need to act quickly, and most importantly, effectively. One of the products that is popular today is karbofos; then we will look at how effectively it can be used at home, its advantages and disadvantages.

Description of the product

Refers to modern products that have an insectoacaricidal effect. It is used to combat bedbugs and other pests in domestic conditions. Refers to insecticides that have a moderate toxicity class. The composition includes the active substance malathion, thanks to which the destruction of parasites is carried out.

This product allows you to achieve maximum effect already in the second or third treatment, it all depends on the number of insects. The action of the active component is to influence the nervous system. When it enters the body of a bug, the insect is paralyzed and then death occurs.

The undoubted advantage of this drug is the ability to get rid of larvae. Most products cannot affect bedbug larvae. Karbofos, on the other hand, destroys the shell of the larva itself and thus the active substances destroy the individual at the development stage.

The product is very often used for home disinsection and in garden areas. It is an affordable product and can be purchased at almost any specialized outlet. The insecticide is most often sold in the form of a powder, which before use is diluted with water in the proportions according to the instructions. You can buy it pre-packaged.

Principles of apartment disinfestation

The most convenient way to kill bedbugs with Karbofos is to use a spray bottle. In this case, you need to dress appropriately: completely hide your body and head, gloves, goggles and a respiratory mask are required. It is a respirator, not a gauze bandage. Such personal protection kits are available in workwear stores or on the same websites where insecticides are sold.

You need to spray the solution over all surfaces of the room. Don't forget to pay attention to the back walls of cabinets, radiators, and baseboards. It is imperative to disassemble the furniture and treat it from the inside.

Release form

Depending on the territory in which the product will be used, a more convenient and suitable form of release is selected.

All release forms have the same effect and are designed for convenient and effective use:

• Powder. For processing, a solution must be prepared first. It is packaged in small packages of 30 g and 60 g. In this version, the product is sold at the lowest price.
• Ampoules. You also need to prepare a solution, but in this case it is much easier to work with. It differs from powder in that the product in ampoules has a higher concentration of the active substance.
• Solution. This is an already diluted solution that can be used for processing. The only negative is that it comes in large-volume canisters, and this is not always convenient.
• Emulsion. Regarding the advantages, it is a strong concentration, so very little is required to prepare the solution. Disadvantages: large containers, sold only in cans.

Compatibility with other insecticides

The insecticide "Karbofos", according to the instructions for its use, does not lose effectiveness when used together with the drugs Fufanon, Alatar, Permethrin. Karbofos, used for soil treatment, enhances the effect of Novaktion.

It is strictly not recommended to mix the drug with some products. These include Fozalon, which has the same insecticidal properties. The combined use of these agents increases the likelihood of a negative reaction to treatment on the part of cultivated plants.

Effect of the drug

As already mentioned, the drug affects the nervous system of the parasite. When the active substance enters the body, nerve impulses are dulled, first paralysis occurs, then the death of the insect. But the component malathion, which is in the composition, has one more property. The fact is that upon contact with a pest, a reaction occurs between the active substance and the natural oxidizing agents of the parasite cells. Thus, the effect of the drug increases several times and becomes as effective as possible.

Regarding effectiveness, karbofos may be ineffective. Such cases are possible due to the habituation of insects to active substances. If treatments were previously carried out, but the individuals managed to survive, they develop immunity, then subsequent disinsections will become useless.

It is also worth mentioning that karbofos has a different effect on parasites and it depends on the stage of development of the individual. If adult individuals die from damage to the nervous system, then eggs and larvae are destroyed due to the destruction of the shell.

Regarding the danger to people and animals, correct use in compliance with all rules guarantees safety. But if safety precautions are not followed, the drug can cause poisoning.

Reviews

Many people have already tried karbofos in action, now some of them share their impressions of this drug, their reviews about it are given below:

1. Lyudmila: “Our family has known about karbofos for many years now; we have been using it for a very long time. It has one drawback, which is simply a terrible pungent odor that is difficult to dissipate. Probably, sometimes you just need to endure it, since karbofos removes bedbugs instantly. We recently did some renovations and added a small amount to the glue used to glue the wallpaper. I think now we can basically forget about bedbugs.”
2. Igor: “First, the child, and then my wife and I, began to experience strange bites. We had never had bedbugs in our lives, so we suspected flies or mosquitoes. All doubts were dispelled when these parasites were discovered in a box under the bed. Since childhood I can’t stand insects, so I felt a real disgust at the picture I saw. We used some remedies, as well as herbs and heat treatment; we basically did not want to resort to caustic chemicals because of the child. When all other methods turned out to be ineffective, we decided to treat the entire apartment with karbofos, moving out for a few days. 3.5 months have passed since then, I haven’t seen a single bug again and I really hope that I won’t see any more.”
3. Veronica: “Bed bugs are just an unimaginable problem, I never thought that they would appear in my home and that it would be so difficult to get them out. By the way, karbofos also did not work immediately. Judging by my experience, the powder variety is not so effective; I used it to treat the apartment twice, but the parasites were not removed. I bought the liquid in a brown bottle and it worked immediately. Although, perhaps, the result was achieved for the reason that this was already the third treatment. If anyone plans to use karbofos, I recommend buying only in liquid form and using it in the absence of children, since the smell from it is simply terrible.”

How to use it correctly

The effectiveness of the drug directly depends on proper use; compliance with safety measures is mandatory.

The processing procedure itself consists of several stages, each of which is very important:

• Study the instructions;
• Purchase protective equipment;
• Prepare the room;
• Preparation of the solution;
• Treatment;
• Final steps.

When working with the product, you must use protective equipment, wear gloves, a respirator and safety glasses. Only the person performing the procedure should be in the room; this applies to people and animals.

Studying the instructions

Depending on the form in which you purchased the drug, you must study the rules of use and strictly follow the recommendations. Prepare the solution according to the specified proportions. Remember that you cannot change the proportions yourself; a weaker solution will not bring results, and a highly concentrated one can be dangerous.

Protective means

You need to prepare clothes that completely cover your body, ideally work in protective overalls, and be sure to wear rubber gloves on your hands.

To protect yourself from toxic fumes, be sure to wear a respirator. Since the insecticide is applied using a sprayer and small drops fly in different directions, it is necessary to protect your eyes with glasses.

Application on beds

Try to process plants in the garden in calm weather, with a temperature no higher than +15°C. Apply the spray method evenly to the leaves of the plants. The protective effect of Karbofos lasts 1.5 - 2 weeks, and begins to act within 3 - 4 hours after treatment. The table shows the amount of water required to prepare a working solution from a 60 gram package of Karbofos.

It is prohibited to use the drug during the flowering period; it is dangerous for bees. Do not allow to enter water bodies.

Preparing the premises

This is the most time-consuming procedure, but at the same time the most important. You will need:

• All furniture must be moved away from the walls so that there is access to the baseboards and walls around the entire perimeter.
• You need to sweep the apartment and remove dust. Be sure to pay attention to the areas behind cabinets and other furniture. Remove up cabinets, ceiling skirting boards, and cornices.
• Next you need to carry out wet cleaning. This will prepare the surfaces for applying the solution. If it is applied to dust, it will mix and significantly reduce effectiveness.
• You will need to review all the things in the closets. Quite often, bedbugs lay eggs in them. If masonry is found, the items need to be washed and ironed. Place clean items in bags and close them.
• Remove bed linen, bedspreads, curtains, drapes, tulle and other textiles. Wash everything and be sure to iron it, as it requires exposure to high temperatures.
• Clear the room as much as possible from things, surfaces should be open.
• It is advisable to remove things from the premises during the procedure.
• If treatment is carried out in winter, then it is ideal to take furniture, carpets and other large things outside; severe frost kills bedbugs.
• Be sure to hide food, put it in bags or containers that are hermetically sealed. Do the same with personal hygiene items.

Preparation of the solution

Of course, each type of karbofos must be diluted according to the instructions and use the proportions indicated in it.

If powder is used, you will need:

• You should take a container that you can then throw away.
• Pour into water.
• Add powder.
• Mix thoroughly until all the powder is dissolved.
• Take a spray bottle and pour the solution.

Work only in protective equipment.

Treatment

During this procedure, it is very important to treat areas where parasites are located or are likely to appear. This will maximize the chances that the insect will make contact with the product.

Pay attention to the following places in the room:

• Skirting boards, cracks on walls, spaces under wallpaper, cracks near ceiling skirting boards and cornices.
• The space under the window sill and behind the radiator.
• Side and back panels of cabinets, beds, chests of drawers and other furniture.
• Necessarily, the lower part of the beds, niches of sofas, all mechanisms.
• The backs of wall clocks, paintings, and any other decor.
• Door and window openings.
• Ventilation outlets.

2 days after the first treatment, the procedure is repeated.

Final actions

At the end, you need to take off your clothes (be sure to wash them), wash your hands, and take a shower. Leave the premises for 2 or 3 days. Remember that there must be a draft in a closed room for toxic fumes to escape. Upon return, the procedure is repeated and the apartment is left again for 2-3 days.

Then you need to carry out wet cleaning using a soap or soda solution. To do this, dilute soda or laundry soap in water, which will help neutralize the chemicals. Surfaces with which you will come into contact are processed. Door handles, tables, chairs, and more. General cleaning is carried out 2 months after the procedure.

Pros and cons of using Karbofos

The modern insecticide market is replete with various types of drugs that help fight bedbug infestations. At the same time, Karbofos often becomes the product of first choice. This is due to several important advantages of this insecticide over others:

• 100% result after the first treatment;
• ease of use;
• prolonged effect (up to 2 months), which allows you to kill also larvae hatched from eggs;
• detrimental effect on bedbugs at all stages of development;
• the ability to help against other types of pests (cockroaches, ants, fleas, prussians);
• affordable cost (many drugs with similar composition are sold at a higher price);
• safety (subject to strict compliance with all instructions in the attached instructions);
• economical expense.

The only significant drawback of the drug is considered to be a rather strong, specific odor, which often takes several months to eliminate. Also, this product is not recommended for use in homes whose inhabitants (often small children) are predisposed to allergic reactions.

Remember! When using Karbofos, you need to take into account an important nuance - as a result of repeated disinfestation with this drug, the likelihood of the appearance of individuals resistant to its toxic effects increases significantly.

Danger to humans

You should work with this substance as carefully as possible, because you can not only poison bedbugs, but also get severely poisoned yourself. Poisonous fumes that enter the human body through the respiratory tract are dangerous.

Symptoms:

• Increased blood pressure;
• Tachycardia;
• Diarrhea;
• Coma.

Important!

As you can understand, the consequences can be quite dangerous. If any symptoms appear, call an ambulance immediately. It is also dangerous for animals, so do not allow contact and do not leave it in the room where the procedure is being performed.

What's behind the name

Malathion, also known as karbofos, is a poison that in its pure form is extremely toxic to humans and animals. It is prohibited to sell it freely in our country. However, the name “Karbofos” appears on the shelves more and more often. What is this - a violation of prohibitions or an advertising trick? A closer look confirms the second option.

At one time, neither “Karbofos” nor “Dichlorvos” the inventors bothered to protect by copyright. Therefore, the name of a specific drug with a very specific composition has become a common noun and has become a popular brand for general use. Modern “Karbofos” are insecticidal preparations with varying levels of malathion. As a rule, minimal.

Instructions for use

To sanitize the living space with karbofos, it is more convenient to use a spray device. Pour the solution into a container and walk over the surfaces of the room, focusing on the following objects:

• reverse walls of furniture;
• the reverse side of wall items: photo frames, mirrors, paintings;
• cracks;
• the bottom of sofas and beds;
• baseboards and other hidden places of possible localization of bloodsuckers.

A thicker layer is applied to surfaces with strong absorbency.

To treat hard-to-reach areas, it is recommended to use a syringe or a narrow brush. In the event of a heavily infested area, extermination of bedbugs is associated with a number of difficulties. So, it is advisable to first remove the old wallpaper.