Ants in the garden areas do not bring benefits. To combat them, they use a variety of insecticides in the form of gels, concentrates, bait and powders. It is ants powder that has the best efficiency. Most of the products offered are developed on the basis of Dolmatian chamomile and chlorpyrophos. All of them help to quickly deal with the pest, not only in the garden, but also in the house.
Delicia Powder
Delicia Ant Powder is based on chlorpyrophos. The ratio of the weight of this substance to the whole powder is 100 to 1. "Delicia" is a means of contact action. It allows you to effectively fight insects not only in the garden, but also indoors.
In order for the remedy to work, it is necessary to pour the granules into the anthill.
Delicia Ant Powder is a low-hazard drug. However, in order to carry out processing, safety measures must be observed.
- During processing with granules, you can not eat, drink.
- If you plan to get rid of ants in the room, then it is worth removing animals and children from it.
- No smoking during processing.
- It is recommended to lay out granules with gloves and a respirator.
- Treated areas must be closed from pets.
- After treatment, hands and face must be washed with soap and water.
With a short exposure of the drug to humans, no negative consequences arise. However, when large doses fall on exposed skin, irritation occurs. In those cases when there are signs of poisoning, you should immediately call an ambulance.
Application
Powder from ants "Delicia" can be used not only for falling asleep in anthills, but also for the preparation of solutions.
The powder is used to process nests, anthill entrances, and paths. It is also recommended to carry out processing around the beds with plants in order to protect them as much as possible from being eaten by insects. With this processing method, the approximate consumption of the product is ten grams per square meter.
Another option is the bait for the pest. To do this, the powder is mixed with sugar or honey and placed as close as possible to the habitat of the ants.
Another method of treatment is the use of a solution. In this case, a gram of the product is diluted in 50 grams of water, the pest accumulation sites are treated with the resulting composition.
Gardeners Opinions About Delicia
According to gardeners, the powder from Delicia ants is one of the most effective ways to combat insects. Subject to all the rules of use and instructions, the action declared by the manufacturer is achieved.
Reviews say that pests completely disappear from the site in two weeks. When using tools for the destruction of domestic ants, the effectiveness is visible only a few hours after the treatment. This effect is associated with a strong toxic ability.
Technical chlorophos
Technical chlorophos is produced in Russia. The main active ingredient in this tool is dimethyl.
It is used as a solution. To prepare it, ten grams of powder are taken, which are diluted in 50 grams of water. This composition is enough to process one square meter of land.
The effectiveness of the action comes in a few hours, which can be considered an excellent result of exposure.
Opinions of gardeners
Judging by the reviews, the powder from ants quickly helps to cope with pests. After its use on paths, near plants and near an anthill, paralyzed insects are seen. After a disorder of the nervous system, the death of the pest occurs.
Boric acid
For a long time, the most popular tool is boron powder. Saves from ants flawlessly. It is easy to apply: it is necessary to disperse the substance where there are insects.
Most often, this tool is used in the house, on the terrace, as it is considered safe. However, treatment areas should be protected from pets. You can evaluate the effectiveness of the drug a few hours after use.
Acaritox
An excellent remedy for ants is Akaritoks powder, produced in Russia. It is developed on the basis of alphacipermetrin. This tool has the effect of a bait with poison.
Acaritox is used as a working solution. To prepare it, you will need ten grams of the product and a liter of water. The prepared composition is processed ant paths, places of accumulation of insects. You can pour the composition into the anthill. The product has moderate toxicity to humans, therefore, when working with it, you must follow safety rules and work only with gloves. After treatment, be sure to wash your hands with soap.
"Asp"
Powder from garden ants "Asp" is an insecticide developed on the basis of acetamipyrid. The finished product belongs to the fourth hazard class, therefore, when working with it, protective equipment in the form of gloves, a respirator should be used.
"Aspide" is used in powder form and in the form of a solution. To prepare the latter, two grams of the product are taken and diluted in a liter of water. This composition is enough to process ten square meters of land.
When used indoors, the powder crumbles on ant paths. After a few hours, the insects will die. Judging by the reviews, after using Aspid, the ants disappear for a long time.
Other means
Fighting ants indoors is possible with aerosols. They are sprayed in places of accumulation of insects. When a poison is inhaled, pests die within a few minutes. Typically, several neuroparalytic insecticides are used as part of such agents. Each of them has a specific hazard class.
You can apply spraying agents in the garden, but only if it is known exactly where the anthill is located. Aerosol is sprayed inside the insect house, causing poisoning of all individuals.
Aerosols are dangerous to humans, so when working with them, you must follow safety precautions and be sure to wear protective equipment.
Among sprayers, the most popular are the aerosols Raptor, Global, Combat.
In the fight against garden and domestic pests, traps with baits have proven themselves well. The only drawback of such products is that they can cause poisoning of domestic animals.
The ants are sure to drag the poisoned bait into the anthill, where everyone, including the queen, will taste a piece of goodies. Such substances are dangerous to humans, so they should be scattered with gloves.
Powders, gels, baits, aerosols and other products help to get rid of ants efficiently and quickly, not only in garden plots, but also in apartments, private houses, on terraces, in gazebos. It is important when using any poisonous agent not to forget about your own protection.