Acaricidal treatment for ticks: advantages, rules of implementation and safety of the method

Almost everyone knows about the dangers of ticks. Every year, during the season when these tiny parasites are active, discussions arise about vaccinations, prevention, and control methods. This applies not only to those species that can infect humans with encephalitis, but also to barn mites, scabies mites, and other species. We'll look at ways to combat garden mites and dust mites.

Acaricidal preparations: groups, methods of action and forms of release

Acaricidal products are used to kill ticks in residential areas, on animals, and in gardens, agricultural areas, and other areas. These products vary in toxicity, duration of action, environmental stability, and tick response.

There are different ways in which acaricides affect parasites:

• contact (cause death upon contact with any part of the body);
• systemic (absorbed into plants and poison parasites that eat processed greens);
• fumigants (affect the respiratory system);
• intestinal (act through the digestive system).

All acaricidal agents are divided into three forms of release:

• suspension concentrate;
• emulsion concentrate;
• powder.

There are also preparations in the form of sprays and aerosols, they are intended for use indoors, and the above-mentioned forms are used in diluted form on land plots.

Acaricides are divided into three groups:

• specific (the agents of this group act exclusively on arachnids);
• insectoacaricides (used against various pests both indoors and outdoors);
• acarofungicides (drugs of this group are aimed at getting rid of mites and pathogenic fungi).

Products from different groups should be used on the same area. If you use the same product, pests will develop resistance over time, and the treatment will be less effective.

Advantage over other means

Like any pest control method, acaricidal preparations have their advantages and disadvantages. Positive properties include:

• ease of use;
• high efficiency;
• economy;
• high rate of decomposition in soil (1–1.5 months).

There is also a drawback: the drugs are still toxic, and therefore can be dangerous to humans and animals if the instructions and precautions are not followed.

Acaricidal agents affect all types of ticks (ixodid, argasid, oribatid, etc.). They are also destructive to other parasites living in agricultural areas and indoors.

Treating a plot of land against garden mites

Treating an area with chemicals requires taking precautions to avoid hazardous health consequences.

The basic rules for preparing for the procedure are as follows:

• To perform the treatment, choose a dry, windless day. There should be no precipitation for three days before and after the procedure.
• There must be no animals or children on the premises. Only those participating in the treatment may be present on the day of the event.
• Before spraying, it's important to prepare clothing: it should completely cover the body, the head should be covered, and you should also wear boots or shoes, gloves, and a mask to protect your breathing. After finishing work, take a hygienic shower, wash your clothes, and clean your shoes.
• Furniture, children's toys, gardening tools, and other household items that may come into contact with the chemical must be removed from the area.
• It is necessary to prevent the treatment agent from entering drinking water.
• Treatments should be carried out twice per season: in spring (April-May) and in autumn (October-November). The second treatment should be carried out no later than 40 days before harvest.

When processing the area, be sure to take care of your personal safety.

It is recommended to avoid visiting the treated area for the next 3 days. This is not because the product applied will have a harmful effect on humans. The problem is that ticks do not die immediately after spraying, so there is a risk of being bitten by these parasites for 3 days after treatment.

Among the many tick control products available, we'll look at the most popular and effective, based on user reviews.

Apollo

Apollo is an acaricidal emulsion concentrate based on clofentezine. This product is advantageous because it is virtually safe for bees, plants, and humans. Its effectiveness lasts from 60 to 90 days.

Apollo has a detrimental effect on the larvae and eggs of parasites, but does not kill adult parasites. Treatment should be carried out in early spring (no later than April) to avoid the emergence of young offspring and to sterilize the adults.

Acaricide Apollo is a specific action product: it is designed to combat fruit mites and spider mites.

User reviews of the emulsion

There are systemic medications for insects, but for ticks, Apollo is, in my opinion, the most effective drug...

I used Apollo at my dacha. I'm taking care of my houseplants. I sprayed my lemon and calamansi. They're doing great now. All the buds on the lemon have awakened.

...I had a disappointing experience because the mite wasn't a common one—it was a grape mite (that's what they call it, I think, the dark one). Apollo didn't really take it...Treating it with Apollo was ineffective.

Apollo works well against spider mites; this drug is specifically for this purpose.

Medilis Ziper

The product is a liquid concentrate containing 25% cypermethrin. Its effectiveness after spraying is designed to last 60–90 days. The product helps to destroy all types of ticks on the land. It is also used to treat clothing to repel parasites.

Medilis Ziper is a universal pest control product that can be used both at home and for professional pest control.

User reviews of the concentrate

Ladies, who wants to treat their property? The product is called "Medilis-Cyper." We've been using it for three years now, and the ticks are completely gone.

Last year, I treated the area with Medilis-Zipper for ticks. I followed the instructions on the website—I had encephalitis… and I was pleased with the results—I didn't see any ticks.

After treating the areas [with Medilis Zipper], there were no encounters with ticks, and there weren’t as many mosquitoes as last summer.

Cyfox

Cyfox is a concentrated liquid containing 25% cypermethrin. It has a broad spectrum of action, killing not only various types of ticks but also ants, bedbugs, cockroaches, fleas, flies, and mosquitoes.

Cyfox is a powerful and extremely effective remedy for getting rid of most known insects and parasites.

User reviews of concentrated liquid

Not from hearsay or rumors, but from personal experience, I can say about Cyfox... And you won't have ticks or mosquitoes either))) Your neighbors will have mosquitoes behind the fence, but not in your yard))) It doesn't affect any crops.

Cifox is the product used to treat ticks in the city. I've been using it to treat my property for ticks for several years now. It doesn't work on anything, unless you start eating it immediately afterward. 50 ml lasts me two years. It works flawlessly.

I've been selling Cifox in the Altai region for six years. I've been using it myself for just as long, as have my family and friends! I've never had a single complaint, except for the occasional "it doesn't work"!

Ram

Taran is a liquid concentrate containing the active ingredient zeta-cypermethrin. It is an improved version of cypermethrin. Taran is safe for animals and plants, and does not cause any harm if it comes into contact with skin. However, care should be taken to protect the respiratory system and eyes. It kills most parasites.

Taran is one of the most popular remedies against ticks and other parasites.

User reviews of liquid concentrate

Here's Taran - yes, I also use it and am happy...

I also liked that Taran also works on other pests, including ticks, which are also unwelcome guests on plantations. I recommend it!

We treated the area with Taran (a concentrated emulsion diluted in water) and sprayed it. No ticks, knock on wood.

Other preparations for treating the area

There are a number of other means to combat parasites:

• Sipaz Super - has contact, intestinal and systemic effects on ticks, bees and fish;
• Akaritoks - comes in powder form and is safe for underground microorganisms because it does not penetrate into the soil, but is dangerous for bees and fish;
• Forsyte is a liquid concentrate against ticks, mosquitoes, bedbugs, and their larvae. It has a low toxicity rating.

Photo gallery: a variety of tick repellents

It's important to remember: All acaricidal products come with instructions that must be read before use.

Preventive treatment with acaricidal agents

Many people wonder whether it's worth using chemicals as a preventative measure. Acaricidal treatment is necessary even if ticks haven't been detected in your area. Don't wait until you see the mites.

Treatment should begin early in the spring to destroy eggs and repel adults. Prevention is the most effective way to prevent the spread of various tick species. Waiting until large numbers of adults have emerged will require much more effort to remove them.

As mentioned earlier, two treatments during the spring-summer season will be sufficient. Spring treatment is especially important, as it will prevent the emergence of new individuals and the reproduction of mature ones. It is important to use different medications in each case to avoid parasites adapting to them.

Treating premises against dust mites

Treating a residential property for dust mites also requires following simple rules. To safely rid a residential or commercial property of dust mites and other pests, follow these steps:

• carry out wet cleaning of the premises;
• wrap dishes and food products in film and put them in places inaccessible to chemicals;
• exclude the presence of pets;
• remove houseplants;
• put on personal protective equipment (clothing, shoes, respirator);
• Prepare the solution and pour it into the spray bottle.

Let's look at the most common drugs used against dust mites.

Easy Air

Easy Air is sold as a spray that is safe for humans and animals. It kills dust mites, fleas, and bedbugs. It is also available as a laundry additive for anti-mite treatment.

Easy Air spray is environmentally friendly while neutralizing dust mite and pet allergens.

User reviews of the rinse-out spray and conditioner

And then I remembered this spray [Easy Air]. I treated the sofa and, in the heat of the moment, sprayed it on my bitten legs. Fortunately, there were no consequences other than positive ones. After repeat treatment, all signs of flea activity disappeared completely. My legs healed, the spray ran out, and I bought a new bottle, convinced that this product really works, and not just for dust mites.

I'd love to share my discovery from Easy Air—a rinse aid and spray for living spaces! They're odorless and completely kill dust mites, and the home treatment lasts for about six months.

Allergoff

The aerosol kills all dust mites at any stage of development, is safe for humans and animals, and has a neutral odor. One can covers approximately 20 m.²In addition, the product is sold as a laundry additive as an allergen-eliminating agent.

Allergoff can be applied to any surface - it does not leave stains

User reviews of the aerosol

Pros: helps, economical Cons: gets clogged, not cheap, hard to find I have been using this product for over 3 years [about Allergoff spray].

…carpets, rugs, pillows, and other dust-collecting surfaces require professional dry cleaning once a year. If this service is beyond your means, use Allergoff dust mite aerosol cleaner;

Milbiol

Milbiol acaricidal spray combats dust mite larvae and adults, as well as other microorganisms, including pathogenic fungi. One bottle is enough to treat a double bed.

Milbiol disrupts the feeding ability of dust mites, stopping their growth and development.

User reviews of the spray

I only treated one bed, and the spray lasted the entire year. My son stopped sneezing—and that's the most important thing. So, if you have a problem like dust mite allergy, check out Milbiol.

I took Milbiol once, a long time ago (six years ago). It was so disgusting! You couldn't stay in the apartment for 12 hours after using it. All modern allergists have long since abandoned it.

Photo Gallery: Other Dust Mite Control Products

Prevention of parasite occurrence

If household members do not have an allergic reaction to dust mites, this does not mean that this arthropod does not live in your home. If a parasite is detected, extensive work must be done to remove it: get rid of old furniture and mattresses, treat all surfaces, including soft ones, clean carpets, wash curtains and clothes with special products. Over time, the mite infests mattresses and furniture, multiplies, and leaves behind a large amount of waste. These conditions are favorable for the development of pathogenic bacteria, so don't wait for the mite to make its presence known.

Preventing dust mites is cheaper and easier than eliminating them in large numbers. Regular cleaning and washing with special anti-parasite products, as well as regular cleaning of carpets, mattresses, and upholstered furniture, will help eliminate dust mites from your home. Dust mites dislike both low and high temperatures, so pillows and blankets can be placed outside in the cold or dried in the sun on hot days.

Regular and thorough cleaning will prevent dust mites from finding a home in your home.

Safety of acaricidal preparations

Any chemical antiparasitic agents, including acaricides, can be dangerous to humans and animals. If the agents come into contact with mucous membranes or wounds, they can cause an allergic reaction, chemical burns, or poisoning. However, this can only happen if precautions are not taken. If you follow the instructions and rules for using the products, then nothing terrible will happen to you or your loved ones. Therefore, carefully read the instructions for the product, dilute concentrated products in the specified proportions, and use solutions and sprays only for their intended purpose. This will prevent any problems or dangerous situations.

Treating your home or land with acaricidal agents is currently the most effective and relatively safe way to get rid of various types of ticks. It's important to follow all safety rules and precautions, as well as carry out preventative measures to prevent these parasites from appearing. Remember that the consequences of a bite or allergic reaction are far more dangerous than treatment with acaricidal agents.