Bedbugs are "unpleasant tenants" that are active at night and feed on human blood. In the morning, you won't be able to help but notice itchy red spots on your body and bloody stains on your bedding, left behind after you squashed a blood-fed insect in your sleep. For help, contact specialized organizations with extensive experience in exterminating pests. If these insidious carriers of dangerous diseases have appeared in your home, you need to take immediate action.
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Bedbug control in apartments
Bedbug extermination is a complex and challenging task. You can tackle the problem with the help of professionals or on your own. Call your local sanitary and epidemiological service and schedule a time for specialists to treat your apartment.
You will be offered several methods of pest control. The most effective and expensive method is the "hot fog" method.The toxic substance is heated to a specific temperature and, using a special generator, is sprayed under high pressure into tiny droplets that "hang" in space for up to seven hours. The "fog" spreads throughout the apartment, penetrating even the most difficult crevices. It settles on furniture and linens, lingering for a long time, waiting for young bedbugs to hatch from their eggs. The insects have no chance of escaping alive.
Treating furniture for bed bugs is a difficult task even for professionals: it requires special vigilance and careful work.
Another effective method that doesn't require preheating is called "cold fog." Particles sprayed by a generator will remain in the air for up to four hours, after which the room is ventilated. When using “hot fog” treatment, the effect is achieved through droplets from 0.5 to 50 microns, and with “cold” fog – about 50. In the first case, this enhances the ability of insecticides to penetrate hard-to-reach areas. Another method is fine-droplet spraying. — will allow you to destroy "uninvited guests" in your home by spraying preparations in the form of droplets measuring 20–150 microns.
During pest control, professionals use the following means:
- Biorin (based on deltamethrin);
- Sinuzan (concentrated emulsion based on chlorpyrifos);
- Tetrix;
- Xulat;
- MinAP 22 and others.
Treatment with “cold” or “hot fog” can even affect the space of a neighboring apartment.
If you have a bedbug infestation, you need to carry out pest control in all apartments in the building. This will ensure complete eradication of the pests.
Using a fogger creates a residual effect: the settled substances spread throughout the air and remain active for up to six weeks. When using fine-droplet spraying, ventilation ducts are specifically treated with insecticidal products, such as Get Total or other microencapsulated products. You'll receive a guarantee that bed bugs won't bother you for a year to a year and a half (some companies offer up to three years). This means that if a new infestation occurs during the period specified in the contract, pest control will be carried out free of charge.
The cost of treating a one-room apartment with "hot fog" is approximately 4,500 rubles, while "cold fog" costs around 1,500 rubles. The same products are used, but different technologies are used. Bedbugs are sensitive to high temperatures, so "hot fog" is the most effective. The smaller the droplets used, the more toxic they are. Furthermore, the microparticles penetrate everywhere and remain in the space for a long time, resulting in a long-lasting effect. This method is also used for treating large areas in industrial settings. However, you should not remain in the premises for up to three days after this type of pest control.
In addition to spraying, SES workers will carry out barrier treatment of ventilation shafts and doorsThis is an additional application of gel to all cracks and openings to prevent the penetration of parasites from neighboring apartments.
There are various professional methods of getting rid of insects: using “hot” or “cold fog”, fine spraying, barrier treatment
How to prepare for the procedure
It's important to prepare responsibly for bedbug treatment. To do this, you need to follow these steps:
- isolate apartment residents and pets for a while;
- put the dishes in sealed bags;
- prepare furniture for the procedure (sofas and armchairs should be unfolded and moved 5 centimeters away from the walls; the mattress should be removed from the bed and placed on its side, ensuring access from all sides);
- remove carpets from the walls to provide access to all hidden places where parasites can hide and lay eggs (they are removed, but carefully treated);
- de-energize the wiring, as the sockets will be sprayed;
- Close windows and doors tightly.
To achieve the desired result, you should carefully prepare furniture for disinfestation.
When using hot and cold fog, avoid staying in the treated area for 3–4 days. When using fine-droplet spraying, avoid staying in the treated area for 2–3 hours.
Actions after disinfestation
After processing, certain actions must be taken:
- ventilate the room (if using fog - after 8 hours, after fine spraying - after 3 hours);
- wipe down table surfaces, sofa armrests, chairs, door handles;
- wash the linen in hot water and iron thoroughly, especially seams and hard-to-reach areas;
- do a wet general cleaning (after 2 weeks from the date of treatment, when the larvae and young individuals hatched from the egg mass have been destroyed);
- Vacuum upholstered furniture and the bed (but do not wet clean it, so that the insecticidal substances remain in the folds and crevices for a long time).
Some companies, for a certain additional fee, carry out the necessary measures after disinfestation.
Do-it-yourself room treatment: preparations and the nuances of their use
If you decide to deal with bedbugs yourself, you need to choose the right product. Remember that these insects feed on the blood of humans and animals, so you need to attack them through their respiratory system and through their chitinous layer. There are many chemicals that are harmful to adult insects and their larvae, but powerless against the eggsThis means that repeat treatment will be necessary in 5-10 days.
Among highly effective and safe products, Delta Zone occupies a special place. This product is becoming increasingly popular among consumers. Manufactured by a Korean company, it contains deltamethrin, which paralyzes the insect's nervous system. The unique feature of the Delta Zone is that the poisonous liquid is located inside the microcapsules and seeps through the walls in a concentration that is lethal to bedbugs, but harmless to humans and animals.The drug costs approximately 650 rubles.
Delta Zone suspension is effective against bedbugs, but is safe for humans.
Another microencapsulated product is Get TotalIt kills insects but is harmless to animals. The manufacturers encapsulate the chlorpyrifos-based substance in small capsules, which last for up to 180 days. The microencapsulated products are diluted with water according to the instructions and sprayed on the neighbors. They are also used to prevent bedbug infestations. The price starts at 700 rubles per bottle.
Get Total is a new generation drug
Executioner — This product, developed in Germany, is now produced by Russian manufacturers in bottles priced at 70 rubles. The liquid is diluted with water and sprayed onto the room. A two-room apartment requires 20 units. The substance is based on fenthion, which cannot be said to be completely harmless to warm-blooded animals, so during treatment it is necessary to isolate the apartment residents and use protective equipment.
The Executioner bedbug remedy is capable of destroying not only adult insects, but also their larvae and eggs.
Cyfox emulsion is a highly effective insect repellent with a yellowish tint. When diluted with water, it produces a white solution with a distinctive odor. The solution should not be stored for long periods of time. Spray the area with a spray bottle, using protective equipment.
Cyfox is a modern product based on cypermethrin.
Combat Aerosol is a fast-acting product developed in Korea. It's a universal insect repellent. Manufacturers use aromatic fragrances. The product is ready to use, simple and convenient to use, and comes with additional attachments for treating hard-to-reach areas. There is a significant drawback: after airing the apartment, the insecticidal properties of Combat are lost.Cost: 650 rubles.
Combat is a universal insect repellent.
Fufanon is a Dutch product based on malathion, produced in tanks and ampoules.It's considered a reliable insecticide, trusted by professionals. It's effective against adult bedbugs and their larvae, but not eggs, so repeat treatment after 5-6 days. The concentrated solution is diluted with water in the ratio specified in the instructions and sprayed throughout the room. The canister costs 900 rubles, and the ampoules cost 80 rubles.
Learn more about this product in our article: Fufanon: An Effective Treatment for Bed Bug Infestations.
The drug Fufanon has high insecticidal activity
Karbofos, like the previous product, is familiar to gardeners, but it is also effective in killing bedbugs. The product is available as a powder, a ready-to-use liquid in canisters, and ampoules. It is applied using a spray bottle. A canister costs 400 rubles. Karbofos has a persistent unpleasant odor and is toxic to humans, so protective equipment must be used during processing.
Karbofos is effective in controlling many insects, including bedbugs.
Forsyth is a Dutch product that quickly kills bedbugs, but it is also highly toxic and has a strong odor. It comes in a concentrated liquid in bottles costing 20 rubles. Extreme caution is required when using it. Contact of the drug with mucous membranes and skin may cause allergies or poisoning..
Forsyth is a professional product for killing bedbugs, but if the rules are followed, it can also be used at home.
Tetrix is a solution available in canisters and ampoules. It's quite toxic. It's best used if all other insecticides you've tried haven't worked.
Tetrix is an expensive but effective drug.
Cucaracha is a blue insecticide available in bottles. It is a relatively toxic product based on cypermethrin and malathion. The active effect lasts up to 3 days. To prepare the solution, you will need to mix 2.5 g of the product with one liter of water at room temperature, after which you should treat the room with this composition using a spray bottle.
Cucarach's concentrated solution is readily available and does not have such a pungent odor as other preparations.
Raid — A universal product against various types of insects. Before applying the product, put on a mask and gloves, then shake the can and begin treatment, paying particular attention to corners and baseboards. Unfortunately, reviews indicate that Raid is only effective when the insect population is small.Bedbugs become accustomed to this product.
Raid is an instant-action product against various types of insects with a lavender aroma.
Preventing insect re-emergence
After disinfestation, most insects die within the first day, but eggs and hatched young remain. Sporadic parasite bites can continue for up to a month until the last offspring die.
If you performed pest control yourself, but the insect population has increased after treatment, you need to take other measures. Most likely, you violated the procedure. For example, you rushed to wet clean the apartment (which often happens even after a high-quality professional treatment). You can repeat the procedure using an insecticide with different active ingredients to prevent the bedbugs from becoming accustomed to the previously used product, but it's best to consult a professional.
It is also necessary to remember the ability of these insects to travel from apartment to apartment. That's why neighbors also need to take preventative measures to prevent bedbugs that have taken refuge in their walls from returning "home," leaving a portion of the population with their hosts. To achieve consistent results, it's necessary to simultaneously disinfect all apartments in the building.
Reviews
Reviews from people who have encountered bedbug removal problems are mixed, with some positive and some negative. However, an analysis of the ratings leads to a respectful attitude toward modern products such as Delta Zone (83% positive reviews) and Get Total (66% positive reviews). Among insecticidal emulsions, the German product Palach (Palac) is worth considering. Cyfox also has fairly good reviews.
Almost in despair, I was wandering around the internet and came across Delta Zone, read the reviews and bought it that same day.
The results of the treatment were immediate. We were sleeping soundly within a few days. For greater effectiveness, I repeated the treatment two weeks later. Delta Zone has no distinct odor, is easy to use, and is truly effective. If you're dealing with a bedbug infestation, I highly recommend it.
If you feel up to it, buy GET and do it yourself, wisely. There are instructions for the product and general videos online to show you how and what to do. It'll take the same amount of time and cost much less. The result will most likely be a victory.
My family suffered from bedbugs for about six months, and nothing helped. We spent a ton of money on sanitary and epidemiological stations, dichlorvos, Kombat, and other "bedbug remedies." We threw out the sofa, peeled off the wallpaper, and were even thinking about moving (the apartment is rented), BUT! Friends recommended the product "PALACH." As a last resort, we bought this product (I'll leave the store link below). The woman calculated that about 15 bottles would be needed for our one-bedroom room. We did two treatments as instructed! And you know what? This time it HELPED us!!! We forgot what bedbugs were.
Bedbug control is difficult. It requires patience and caution when using chemicals. When choosing an effective treatment, remember that sprays act quickly but don't provide long-lasting protection. Chemical solutions don't provide immediate results, but they are reliable and last for a long time. A comprehensive approach is essential to winning this battle. Each person has their own choice: to use professional services or to act independently.
