Aerosols belong to the category of the fastest means, insects die almost immediately after use.
Sprays are recommended to be used when necessary to quickly eliminate all pests.
The action of chemicals can last from 1-2 days to several weeks, much depends on the brand of substance, conditions of use, etc.
Description
Very often, different manufacturing companies use the same insecticide, with the result that insects are affected by the same chemical for a long time. To avoid adaptation, it is recommended to use drugs with different composition.
It often happens that cockroaches who migrate from their neighbors are already immune to one or more insecticides.
The use of any drug may be useless, in this case it is recommended to use chemicals with different composition.
Popular brands of cockroach sprays: Dichlorvos, Hangman, Regent, Karbofos, FAS, Geth, Kukaracha.
Cockroach aerosols: Masha, Combat, Raid, Clean House, Raptor.
Advantages and disadvantages
Sprays and aerosols have advantages and disadvantages, like all chemicals.
Benefits
- usability - due to the fine use of the tool can penetrate the most inaccessible places (slots, baseboards, etc.), without touching the wallpaper, furniture, electrical appliances;
- economy - a cylinder of 300-600 ml is enough for 80 square meters;
- high processing speed premises (15-20 min.);
- impact speed - cockroaches die almost immediately;
- ease of removal from surfaces;
- more affordable cost.
disadvantages
- opportunity airway intrusion of vapor, even if the treatment was carried out in a respirator;
- decrease in efficiency in a few days;
- unpleasant smell (although sprays from odorless cockroaches already exist), some of the aerosols on the wallpaper can cause greasy stains;
- no impact on insect eggs, which complicates the possibility of exposure to the entire population.
Rules of application
When using sprays it is important to consider that chemicals have the greatest effect on pests by direct contact.
In order to destroy the maximum possible number of individuals, all rooms should be processed, special attention should be paid to the places through which pests enter the apartment - ventilation ducts, plinths, etc.
It is recommended to pre-spray before spraying. carry out a thorough cleaning, special attention should be paid to the kitchen, the space under the sink, behind the refrigerator.
For most chemicals, the following guidelines are also appropriate:
- Spray can it is recommended to spray with the windows closed at a distance of 25-40 cm from the surface in the habitat and movement of insects. Ventilate the room can only be an hour after the procedure.
- Spraying should be carried out at a temperature of ten degrees.
- Required condition - gloves and protective respirator, with their help exposure to chemicals can be minimized.
- For efficiency must be sprayed in the bathroom, near the sink, sewer and water pipes, near the baseboards.
- From the processed premises It is recommended to take out all the dishes and plants, the aquarium should be covered with a lid.
After processing, it is necessary to prepare for the consequences, at the same time dozens of cockroaches can crawl out into the kitchen, which will die slowly.
Aerosols remain one of the most affordable and effective means, they are used in premises of various purposes.
Cockroaches can quickly get used to them, so when choosing a tool it is recommended to read the composition.
The disadvantages include the high toxicity of agents, unpleasant smell.
A prerequisite is the use of protective equipment for spraying.