Today in stores a huge selection of the most diverse means for the destruction of most types of insects is presented. On the one hand, it’s good, but on the other, the choice becomes even more difficult.
Of the variety of "poison" for annoying insects, the most popular remedy for flies is "Agita". This drug is considered one of the most effective. With its help, you can forget not only about flying, but also about crawling parasites.
Scope of application
The Austrian manufacturer of the remedy for flies "Agita" offers a truly universal preparation that will help to get rid of flies, fleas, mosquitoes, cockroaches and other insects belonging to the genus of arthropods as soon as possible. In addition, the tool perfectly destroys cockroaches and even ants.
This drug is widely used in animal husbandry. Also, the use of the agent for flies "Agita" is justified in places where a large number of cattle attract parasites. The smell of animal waste attracts flocks of flies, so it becomes very difficult to monitor the cleanliness of farms. However, this drug helps to cope even with the most difficult situations.
Remedy for flies "Agita": main characteristics
This drug is available in the form of water-soluble beige granules. They have no smell. This tool belongs to a variety of insecticides.
Before buying, pay attention to the packaging. It should be in the form of a plastic can, on the neck of which a protective seal is required. If it is torn, then it is not recommended to purchase such a product.
It is also worth paying attention to the fact that the granules of the Agita flies are so small that the composition looks more like a powder.
Composition and storage
The poison is made on the basis of thiamethoxam, whose share is 10% (in the form of a concentrate). In addition, in the agent for flies "Agita" there is an auxiliary component - ticosene. This substance is a pheromone that effectively attracts insects to poison. Also, the composition of the drug includes 100 percent sugar or lactose. These components are also a favorite "food" of pests.
According to the instructions, the Agita product for flies should be stored in a tightly closed cabinet at a temperature of at least -10 degrees and not higher than +30. In this case, do not violate the factory packaging. After the expiration of the warranty period, the drug is subject to mandatory disposal. Keep expired poison is strictly prohibited.
Remedy for flies "Agita": properties of the drug
To evaluate the effectiveness of this poison for insects, it is worth considering the indicators of its individual components:
- thiamethoxam leads to paralysis of the nerve fibers of insects, after which the pests die;
- chicosen attracts annoying flies and other parasites;
- sweet ingredients quickly attract insects.
Is the drug dangerous for humans?
Before breeding a remedy for Agita flies, you should pay attention to safety measures. According to GOST, this drug is considered low-hazard, since it belongs to 4 categories. This means that with short contact with human skin, the product will not have a negative effect on it. However, this does not mean that the poison is absolutely harmless. Therefore, to work with the liquid, it is necessary to prepare a protective suit and a respirator.
In the process, do not eat, drink water or smoke.
How to apply?
Since the solution itself is aqueous, it must be diluted with liquid. In order to dissolve the components of the product, it is recommended to use water at room temperature.
Granules are mixed in a container until a homogeneous composition is obtained. To apply the product, you can use:
- Fleecy brushes. With their help, the solution is applied to some parts of the surface.
- Sprayers. Using special sprays, the composition is applied at the sites of infection.
How much water needs to be added?
This issue is worth considering in more detail. The dosage for Agita flies is indicated on the packaging. But remember: the ratio of powder to water must be observed according to the norms. If it is wrong, then the drug will not be effective.
Based on this:
- If the area is infected no more than 40 m 2 per 10 g of product, 80 ml of water will be required.
- If more than 160 m 2 of the territory is infected, then 400 g of the drug and 320 ml of liquid will be required.
If the infection occurred in a place where it is undesirable to apply poison on the surface, then proceed as follows:
- Strip strips of cardboard, paper or thick cloth.
- Apply a tool to them.
- Attach strips of poison to the ceiling.
If it is necessary to prepare a solution for application with a spray, the dosage will differ:
- For processing up to 20 m 2 of the infected area, you will need to mix 100 g of the drug with 0.8 l of water.
- To get rid of insects on an area of up to 80 m 2 , it is necessary to dilute 400 g of poison in 3.2 l of liquid.
After treatment with a spray, the effect of the product lasts up to 1.5 months.
Features of the use of funds
Before you start using poison, you need to consider some rules:
- It is possible to treat the territory with the drug only in the absence of animals and people who do not participate in the application of the solution.
- In order for the product to be most effective, it is recommended to treat at least 30% of the infected premises or territory.
- Animals must not be allowed to come into contact with Agita-treated surfaces.
- In no case should the product enter the feed or equipment intended for processing food products.
- Animals can only be brought into a disinfected room after the poison has completely dried.
- After mixing the components of the solution, the liquid must be used completely.
- It is not recommended to spray the product in rainy weather.
User reviews and recommendations
Experienced breeders and gardeners recommend this tool as one of the most effective. At the same time, the price of the drug is affordable.
Also, experts share their secrets on the destruction of insects using the "Agitation":
- In order to quickly get rid of wasps, it is necessary to prepare special baits. They are made from food substrates onto which a little dry poison is poured. After this, it is enough to arrange the bait in the room at the rate of 3-5 blanks per 10 square meters. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the destroyed wasps do not get into the dishes or food.
- Reviews about the agent for flies "Agita" also indicate that this drug quite effectively helps in the fight against mosquitoes. To do this, it is necessary to make a 0.4 percent suspension with the addition of water and apply it to frames, glasses and other places of accumulation of insects. It is also worth spraying cellars and a cellar with this solution. After that, mosquitoes will disappear for a long time.
- To destroy cockroaches, it is necessary to prepare a 1.1% aqueous suspension and process with it all the possible pathways of parasites. Most often they are found in the cracks between the skirting boards, water pipes, sewer systems, cracks in the walls and many other places. You can also prepare traps to fight cockroaches. However, it is important to ensure that they are not interested in children or pets.
- "Agita" copes well even with bed bugs. To get rid of them, it is necessary to prepare a 0.8% solution of poison and treat it with all possible habitats of parasites. Usually they accumulate not only on the beds themselves, but also under the baseboards, carpets, wallpaper and furniture.
- Fleas can hide in similar places. In addition, annoying parasites often live in cluttered basements, damp cellars, and in garbage dumps. To get rid of jumping parasites, it is necessary to dilute a 0.8% solution of the poison and treat the surface of the infected premises. It is previously recommended that all garbage be disposed of. In some cases, additional processing may be required, but most often fleas disappear for a long time.
- There are a lot of varieties of ants, but they all differ in vitality. Nevertheless, this does not mean that it is impossible to get rid of such "neighbors". In order to destroy red and black parasites, it is necessary to trace the paths of their movement and the place of accumulation. All these zones must be treated with a suspension of water and diluted poison in it. Traps also help well. For them, it is better to use non-food materials. 3-5 pieces will be quite enough to protect 10 m 2 of the territory from parasites. However, it must be ensured that the traps are not accessible to pets or children.
As a rule, after using the Agita drug, insects and other pests disappear for a long time. Due to this, re-processing can only be done if parasites reappear.
In addition, do not forget that we are talking about a fairly strong drug. Therefore, it is imperative to use personal protective equipment and avoid direct contact with the poison. It is also necessary to remove all animals and children from the cultivated area. If ingested, the product can cause severe poisoning. If this happens, you need to quickly go to the hospital.