Ticks carry dangerous diseases that irreversibly affect the human nervous system. Tick protection is essential not only during tick activity but throughout the spring and summer season. Gardex has developed a line of products that protect against contact with these dangerous insects.
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Types of products designed to kill and repel ticks
Gardex develops effective and safe insect control and repellent products in full compliance with international safety standards. This meticulous approach to insecticidal production guarantees a high level of safety.
Insecticides have varying effects on insects. Acaricidal products are contact agents, acting on the tick's nervous system and killing it. Repellents repel insects with an unpleasant odor and interfere with their orientation.
Anti-tick treatment products are available in the following varieties:
- aerosol;
- spray;
- concentrate (for treating a summer cottage or an open play area).
The principle of action of the aerosol tick repellent is based on spraying a liquid insecticide that has a lethal effect on ticks. Tick repellent aerosols are sold in pressurized cans. Each can is equipped with a convenient, fine-mist sprayer with a valve.
Aerosol spraying creates a fine mist of tick repellent in the air
A spray differs from an aerosol in that a liquid insecticide is sprayed using a mechanical pump, which is installed in the bottle, while in an aerosol can the product is under high pressure. What these two varieties have in common is that both aerosol and spray provide a stable spray of tiny particles of insecticide that affect the insect.
Gardex tick sprays are equipped with a sprayer that creates a powerful spray of insecticide particles.
The concentrate for treating open spaces is an emulsion that contains a solvent and an emulsifier. This product is mixed with water to form a stable emulsion used for spraying around your garden. When applied to the surface being treated, the water evaporates from the emulsion, and the insecticide forms a thin film that is lethal to ticks.
To spray an emulsion prepared from a concentrated tick preparation, you need a protective suit and a special backpack sprayer that works on the spray principle.
A review of the Gardex line of tick repellents
Gardex has developed a comprehensive line of effective tick repellents with low toxicity to humans. This wide selection allows you to find the perfect product for your individual needs.
Gardex Extreme Tick Repellent Aerosol
The aerosol for anti-tick treatment of clothing and camping equipment is an acaricidal preparation.
Gardex Extreme aerosol contains a highly concentrated insecticide, so handling it must be carried out in strict accordance with the instructions.
The composition of the Gardex Extreme aerosol:
- permethrin 0.15%;
- alphacypermethrin 0.2%;
- ethanol;
- hydrocarbon propellant;
- fragrance.
Alphacypermethrin is a deadly substance for ticks. Upon contact, the insect's limbs are first paralyzed, and then the entire body. The effects of alphacypermethrin on ticks are irreversible and lead to their rapid death.
This product provides up to fifteen days of effective protection against highly active taiga and forest ticks.
How to use Gardex Extreme aerosol correctly
The product is sprayed exclusively on clothing and camping gear from a distance of 50–60 cm. It is most convenient to lay out clothing and equipment on a flat surface and then spray Gardex Extreme aerosol, after first protecting your respiratory tract with a respirator.
The filtering aerosol "petal" will reliably protect the respiratory tract from the smallest insecticide particles.
Treated clothing and equipment must be thoroughly dried before they can be used for their intended purpose.
It's very convenient to treat clothing with aerosol spray in advance. If you place them in an airtight container, the protection remains fully effective. This saves a lot of time on a hike, as you'll always have fresh, tick-treated clothing on hand.
Precautions when working with Gardex Extreme aerosol
Avoid contact of the insecticide with the mucous membranes of the nose and mouth. Protect exposed skin and eyes from the finest suspended particles.
It is also prohibited to spray the product on clothing that is on the human body.
Treat clothing outdoors to significantly reduce the risk of poisoning.
Gardex Extreme aerosol is not recommended for children and pregnant women; it is better to consider products developed specifically for this group of people.
Gardex tick repellent (aerosol) has been tested on numerous outdoor trips, and it has never failed. Its advantages include being an aerosol, meaning it's easy to apply to clothing and covers a large area. Its effectiveness is also confirmed by the fact that not a single tick has attacked (literally) me or my fellow hikers. I don't consider the strong chemical odor a drawback, as all such products have one, and if you close your eyes and nose during application, there's no harm, and the odor dissipates within a minute.
I want to say right away that although this spray is designed for people to protect against ticks, in my experience it's the BEST and TESTED (and proven for years) tick repellent for dogs! You can only find a tick once it's been hanging on your dog for a while, swollen, and filled with blood. Dog owners know what a tick bite is! After all the hassle with collars and other products, we decided to try Gardex, which we buy for our outdoor trips. We covered our dog's muzzle, sprayed it on, and then rubbed it all over his fur. We recommend it to everyone! Those who tried it forgot what ticks were! 5 stars!!!
Gardex Extreme aerosol repellent against all flying, blood-sucking insects and ticks
This innovative formula provides reliable protection not only against ticks but also against the flying insects that infest forests in the spring and summer. It's a repellent, meaning it doesn't kill insects but rather repels them with an unpleasant odor.
The unique formula of the Gardex Extreme aerosol repellent allows you to protect yourself from mosquitoes, midges, and ticks.
The Gardex Extreme aerosol repellent contains:
- diethyltoluamide 31%;
- ethyl alcohol;
- essential oils of geranium and fir as a fragrance and source of additional repellent scent;
- propellant.
The active ingredient in Gardex Extreme is diethyltoluamide, which effectively disorients insects by reducing the sensitivity of their olfactory neuroreceptors.
According to the manufacturer, the aerosol repellent provides protection against mosquitoes for up to four hours when applied to the skin. When sprayed on clothing, protection against mosquitoes lasts up to thirty days, and against ticks for up to five days.
Recommendations for using Gardex Extreme repellent aerosol
Shake the Gardex Extreme aerosol can several times before use. There are several ways to use the product.
To protect exposed skin, spray the product onto your palm and apply it gently to your skin, being careful not to rub it in. This will provide effective protection against mosquitoes, midges, horseflies, and sand flies. After using the repellent spray, wash your hands thoroughly with soap.
For longer-lasting protection against blood-sucking insects, spray the product on textile clothing and hiking gear. Spray in an open area from a distance of 30–40 cm, wearing eye and respiratory protection. When spraying intensively, the wind direction must be taken into account.
Important! Protection from forest and taiga ticks is provided only by applying the repellent aerosol to clothing. Applying the product to the skin is not effective.
To repel ticks, spray the product liberally on clothing made from natural fabrics, then dry thoroughly. Wear the clothing only after it is completely dry. However, it should be taken into account that the aerosol repellent does not provide complete protection against ticks, as it does not contain acaricidal components.
Precautions when working with Gardex Extreme repellent aerosol
To effectively and safely use Gardex Extreme, the following rules must be observed:
- Store the aerosol can separately from food products;
- do not use more than two cylinders per day;
- Do not spray on synthetic fabrics or plastic parts of hiking equipment;
- Do not apply to damaged or inflamed skin;
- Do not use on children or pregnant women;
- Avoid contact of the repellent with respiratory tract and mucous membranes.
If the medication does come into contact with your eyes, mouth, or nose, immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of water. You can then take two tablets of activated charcoal.
After using the product, I had a positive experience. For example, after the picnic, not a single mosquito bite was found on any of the participants. Not a single tick was found on their bodies either. Clothing was treated, and a small amount of the product was sprayed on exposed areas of the body. I recommend this product as an effective repellent for blood-sucking insects and ticks.
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Gardex Extreme tick spray for treating clothing and equipment
Gardex Extreme, a targeted tick repellent, is an acaricidal insecticide designed for spraying on clothing and textiles of camping gear (tents, awnings, and folding chairs made of fabric). This product is similar to Gardex Extreme, an acaricidal aerosol for treating clothing, and contains the same active ingredient, alphacypermethrin.
The manufacturer offers the product in the form of a spray, which, according to users, ensures more economical use of the insecticide.
The composition of Gardex Extreme spray for treating clothing and equipment differs slightly in the dosage of the active ingredient from its aerosol counterpart.
The spray contains:
- alphacypermethrin 0.25%;
- permethrin 0.18%;
- isopropyl alcohol;
- fragrance.
Provided the instructions for use are strictly followed, the product can provide protection against ticks for fifteen days.
The instructions for using Gardex Extreme spray for treating clothing and equipment are completely identical to the instructions for the acaricidal aerosol. The same precautions should be taken when working with the product as when interacting with a paralyzing aerosol.
The spray is very easy to apply: the rubberized handle is very comfortable to press. The bottle holds 250 ml (there's a similar aerosol that holds 150 ml). Honestly, the product is very effective; after many years of use, touch wood, not a single tick has bitten me. When used correctly, it will last a long time. I highly recommend taking it into consideration.
Gardex Baby Tick and Mosquito Repellent Aerosol
Gardex Baby tick and mosquito repellent is specially designed to effectively protect children from ticks and mosquitoes. Gardex Baby aerosol is developed in accordance with European standards for the production of acaricidal insecticides and repellents for children. Its formula combines both a contact nerve-paralytic effect on insects and a repellent effect, ensuring comprehensive safety for children.
Gardex Baby aerosol contains the active UltraGuard complex
Gardex Baby aerosol contains:
- alphacypermethrin 0.2%;
- diethyltoluamide 8%;
- ethyl alcohol;
- hydrocarbon propellant;
- fragrance.
According to the manufacturer, the insecticide in the aerosol is lethal to ticks for about fifteen days, provided that the clothing items are treated correctly and in accordance with the instructions.
How to use Gardex Baby aerosol correctly
Children's clothing items should be laid out on a flat surface with all buttons and zippers unbuttoned.
It is also very convenient to hang children's clothes intended for a walk in the forest on a rope; this will ensure quick drying after spraying the aerosol.
Spray the product liberally onto each item of clothing, after protecting the respiratory tract with a cotton-gauze bandage or respirator. It's best to perform the treatment on a balcony or in a well-ventilated area, with pets removed beforehand. The child should only be put on clothes when they are completely dry and no longer have a strong smell of insecticide.
By using effective tick protection, you can be sure of your child's safety.
Precautions when handling baby clothes spray
To ensure safe and effective use of the drug, the following rules must be followed:
- completely eliminate the child’s contact with the aerosol can while spraying the drug;
- do not apply the product to the skin;
- Do not use the aerosol for children under two years of age;
- Do not spray on plastic parts or synthetic clothing.
Although the aerosol has a pleasant scent, it must be applied outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Ultimately, we didn't find a single bite, much less a single tick, even though he spent three days outside from morning until evening. I didn't apply the product to my clothes—the mosquitoes had a pretty good effect on me.
Gardex Extreme concentrate for anti-tick treatment of open areas
Gardex Extreme concentrate is designed for intensive garden treatment and has an acaricidal effect on ticks. It provides reliable protection even against ixodid ticks, which transmit serious diseases such as tick-borne encephalitis and borreliosis.
The concentrated product Gardex Extreme has passed all necessary tests and has proven its effectiveness.
The concentrated product Gardex Extreme contains:
- cypermethrin 25%;
- surfactants;
- solvent.
The anti-tick treatment contains the active ingredient cypermethrin, which is classified as hazard class 3 for humans.
The third class of substances according to the international classification includes moderately hazardous substances that have low toxicity for warm-blooded creatures.
Cypermethrin is not toxic to humans, although it exhibits some toxicity when absorbed directly through mucous membranes and the respiratory tract. However, it has a rapid neuroparalytic effect on ticks. All vital systems of the insect immediately fail upon contact with the acaricidal insecticide.
How to use Gardex Extreme concentrate
One bottle of concentrated emulsion containing 50 ml of the product should be dissolved in 10 liters of water. This amount is more than enough for a plot of 10 acres.
To dilute the concentrate, prepare a plastic bucket, which should be marked and henceforth used only for toxic substances.
The resulting liquid is then poured into the tank of a garden sprayer and evenly sprayed over the area of the garden plot. Particular attention should be paid to treating the perimeter of the area to not only destroy any ticks already present on the property, but also to prevent other insects from entering.
When treating an area with an acaricidal preparation, you should take care of your safety and wear a protective suit and a respirator.
When used correctly, the product guarantees reliable protection against ticks for a period of 30 to 45 days.
Precautions when handling Gardex Extreme concentrated tick solution
To process your garden plot effectively and safely, you need to adhere to the following rules:
- Do not spray insecticide in windy weather;
- wear protective clothing, which should be thoroughly washed after treatment;
- protect your respiratory tract and eyes with a respirator with a transparent mask;
- pregnant women and children are not allowed to treat the area;
- Do not apply acaricidal preparations to berries and fruits intended for consumption.
It is recommended to treat with Gardex Extreme concentrate twice a year, when tick activity peaks. These periods are April to June and August to September.
Cypermethrin is a third-generation repellent that blocks nervous system impulses, paralyzing and killing parasites. It is also toxic to fish and bees and should not be used on agricultural crops or on playgrounds.
Features of choosing and using Gardex line products against ticks by children and pregnant women
Despite the fact that all Gardex products comply with safety standards, acaricidal and repellent products must be used with great caution.
For children, the manufacturer produces Gardex Baby aerosol against ticks and mosquitoes, which, when used correctly, does not pose a health risk to the child. This product can also be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, but spraying the insecticide on clothing must be done by a family member.
Pregnant women and children are strictly prohibited from being nearby while the aerosol is being sprayed!
Gardex Extreme, a special aerosol for taiga and forest ticks, contains two substances in relatively high concentrations that have a detrimental effect on the insect's nervous system. The manufacturer of this aerosol product guarantees safety only if the recommended use is strictly followed, which excludes applying the insecticide to the skin. This product should only be used on children and pregnant women in the most extreme cases, and only on items of clothing that do not come into contact with the face and hands (the bottom of trousers, textile shoes).
If you are routinely treating your garden plot with an insecticide solution prepared from a concentrate, children and pregnant women should not enter the area until the following day, or better yet, the following day.
When used correctly, acaricidal and repellent insecticides can provide reliable protection against ticks. Strictly following the instructions and taking precautions will minimize the risk of toxic effects on human health.
