To get rid of bedbugs, people use various methods. Each of them has its own characteristics, pros and cons. According to reviews, cold fog from bugs is an effective way to kill insects. In action, it is much better than traditional sprayers. The features of cold fog from bugs are described in the article.
Signs of bugs in the house
Many notice signs of the appearance of bugs, but do not know what these phenomena signal. But how to determine that these insects are wound up at home, and quickly respond to a problem? The signs include:
- Bites If after sleep bites with a red dot are noticed, then this is the main sign of the habitat of these pests. Vinegar is unpleasant and painful, so it is difficult not to find them.
- Black dots on the bedding. This is a waste of parasites.
- Armor. Bed bugs have molt time. If black shells are visible on the bed, then this means that the bugs lose their outer shell.
- Larvae and insects. If the pest was discovered by itself or a place was found to lay eggs and larvae, then this is the main sign of an insect settlement in the house.
There are many chemicals that can get rid of these pests. Effective are hot and cold fog from bugs. The reviews indicate that it is better to entrust it to specialists, since they know all the details of these procedures.
What it is?
Bed bugs usually live in secluded, inaccessible sections of apartments. The processing of housing by classical means does not always lead to a positive result. Sprayers and atomizers do not provide full coverage of the insect habitat. Some pests die, and some individuals hide under the wallpaper, in crevices where particles of poison do not enter.
According to reviews, cold fog from bedbugs is an effective way. With it, the room is filled with small drops of insecticides. To supply the active substance, special devices are used - generators. The temperature of the sprayed cloud is the same as in the apartment, so the technology is called “cold”.
Drops of insecticidal fog during the action of the generator are 10-80 microns. The air flow, which is provided by the device, spreads the working solution in seconds for 30-10 m. The indicators are determined by the class of the generator.
In addition to cold fog from bugs, there is a hot method. Methods differ in the type of generator used:
- The design for the cold method has a pump that heats the air stream, as well as a chemical solution injection system. The insecticide is served to the nozzle with a separate container. Due to air pressure, a drop of the drug is divided into a fine aerosol.
- The design of the hot fog functions in the same way. The difference is the additional heating of the liquid. The temperature reaches 70-80 degrees, and the particles will be 0.5-5 microns in size.
Difference methods
During treatment with heated steam, the penetration level of the active components is higher, therefore the effect is stronger. The advantage of the hot method is the slow settling of water dust. Processing with a "hot" cloud is best done with an increased concentration of bloodsuckers or in large rooms. Hot-water generating plants are used only by trained personnel of special companies.
Of the cold steam devices, there are appliances for home use. But the effect of the procedure is determined by the device, the nuances that are not always taken into account by lay people. To destroy bugs, is hot fog or cold better to use? An expert can assess the infection of the method. Based on this, he will tell you which method will be the best.
Cold fog action
What is the effect of treatment from bugs by cold fog? The cloud with the active component after spraying is in the air for up to one and a half hours. Small particles of poison spread through the housing, get into the ventilation, cracks in the ceilings. The spray will be on the walls, floor.
A toxic agent after contact with insects is the cause of their death. The effect is determined by the type of pest drug used. Arthropod bloodsuckers are removed in 1 procedure. Cockroaches, ants, other insects are also eliminated.
According to consumer reviews, the cold fog from bugs brings an excellent result. Although the effect may be different, it all depends on the type of insecticide. It is important that pesticides meet the following requirements:
- Efficiency. Pests can get used to negative conditions, and surviving individuals may not respond to the same toxins. For the secondary procedure, you need to choose a new tool.
- Security. It is necessary to verify the certificate that there is no harmful effect on people.
- No pungent odor. Some products emit “aromas” that persist for several months.
- Range of action. Not all remedies for bedbugs are suitable for destroying bedbug eggs.
Before processing from bugs with cold fog, you need to choose a quality product. It is advisable to entrust it to specialists who are able to choose an effective poison. The specialist takes into account the number of pests, the time of their appearance, type of housing, past control method, as well as other factors.
Training
According to reviews, before processing an apartment from bugs with cold fog, 2 goals are set:
- safety of tenants;
- gaining fog access to the rear walls of furniture, corners and areas under baseboards.
High-quality training is required, which consists in the following actions:
- Residents, pets should be removed from the premises. The aquarium should be insulated, covered with a tight lid and the compressor turned off. Better yet, remove from housing for a while.
- Products must be removed from the refrigerator, sealed or taken out. Personal hygiene products are packed and tied in bags.
- The preparation of living space is important: they remove bedding, move furniture, clean mattresses, fold carpets, lay out pillows. Opening access for baseboards is required. Toys endure everything.
- Bed linen, clothes are washed at high temperature, dried, packaged and taken out of the apartment.
- Windows, front door and hood are tightly closed.
If the house is multi-unit, you must notify the neighbors about the procedure. It will be better if they temporarily block the ventilation. After preparing the premises, you need to perform wet cleaning. Due to the absence of dust, the action of the procedure improves. Active substances are not retained by dirt particles. Indoor flowers can not stand. Cold fog is considered to be an excellent preventative measure against ticks, scale insects and whiteflies.
Procedure
According to reviews, it is advisable to entrust special companies to harassing bugs with cold fog. You can find out the number of services in the Sanitary and Epidemiological Station. They will also say how much the SES call costs. Typically, the cost of the service is 900-2500 rubles.
If there is a household generator and all the nuances are known, processing can be performed independently. Bugging bugs with cold fog is carried out according to the following instructions:
- It is necessary to dilute the pesticide according to the rules specified by the manufacturer. It should be a solution. In the cold method, concentrated bugs are used.
- The mixture fills the generator tank, the device is connected to the mains.
- The processing of the room. Particular attention should be paid to skirting boards, corners, and joints of wallpaper. The whole room is filled with fog - an insecticide penetrates the cracks between the pillows of the sofa and under the furniture.
- We must wait for the fog to settle. Usually it takes 40-90 minutes.
- It is necessary to open the windows, ensuring through ventilation. The duration of intensive air circulation is at least 60 minutes.
- Wet cleaning is carried out using a soda-soap solution. The resulting composition is used to wipe the door, furniture, handles - furniture, which is often moved by residents.
This completes the procedure. It is important to follow all stages of the procedure, as they affect the result.
Security
According to reviews, the cold fog from bugs should be used only with safety in mind. Specialists have suitable equipment: overalls, a respirator or gas mask, gloves. If there are no personal protective equipment, then the risk of poisoning and allergies increases.
If there is an independent destruction of bugs by cold fogs, then preparation is required:
- a high-quality respirator - the substances of the insecticidal cloud are very small, so the classic cotton-gauze bandage does not protect the airways;
- plastic glasses;
- dense closed clothing, shoes;
- gloves.
After completing work, clothes should be washed. Even with a slight malaise, nausea should leave the room, wash your hands, face, rinse your mouth. Effective intake of activated carbon. If these measures do not work, you must go to the hospital.
What then?
With high-quality processing, bedbugs die after cold fog. After returning to the housing, a partial wet cleaning is necessary. Rinsing dishes, wiping furniture and appliances. To reduce the chances of survival, the floors do not wash for 1.5 weeks, and the walls must be wiped with a damp cloth after 3 weeks.
The backs of furniture, corners and baseboards also do not need to be washed for a long time. The chemical must stay longer - insects that are far hidden, come into contact with the poison when they exit. In such areas, eggs of females are usually hidden.
According to reviews, the method of cold fog from bugs can be repeated if the insect population is large or there are large cracks in the house. Perform the procedure after 2 weeks. Some companies recommend a double pest control to ensure a lasting positive result.
Advantages and disadvantages
According to reviews, the destruction of bugs by cold fog has its own characteristics. Of the advantages distinguish:
- Efficiency. Toxic substance enters insect habitats. The effectiveness of the method has been proven in practice - the population dies in a few hours.
- High processing speed. Devices in a few minutes are able to fill the entire house with a fine aerosol.
- Universality. Compared to the hot method, cold can be used in various rooms. With "thermal" spraying, humidity and temperature rises sharply, which negatively affects objects in the house.
- Broad action. The method is effective for bedbugs, as well as all domestic pests.
- Safety for items. After processing there will be no stains and spots. But from the rooms it is preferable to take out furniture and interior items that respond to high humidity.
- Availability. The work of specialists is paid at loyal prices. It is more profitable to contact the company than to buy a generator and perform the procedure on your own.
But there are also disadvantages to processing:
- Careful preparation and “conservation” of things is needed.
- A pungent odor persists for a long time.
- Bedbug eggs are not completely destroyed - it is preferable to repeat the procedure.
During disinfestation, sensors, for example, a fire alarm, are able to earn. Therefore, it is preferable to turn off the system during the processing period.
The method is not sufficiently effective in the formation of air currents that blow off the aerosol. Mechanical ventilation must be turned off. In ventilated, open areas, it is advisable not to use the method.
Guaranteed Procedure
According to reviews, treatment with cold fog from bugs is performed if necessary. If insects appeared after the procedure again, the procedure is carried out after 2-3 weeks. Perform the processing of plots of the likely habitat of various pests.
The warranty of companies can be up to six months. The procedure is performed by highly qualified specialists. It is only necessary to choose a trusted company.
Work order of specialists
In residential premises, you can not use insecticides that poison a person. But often chemical components that are harmful to humans act effectively on parasites. During the spraying of such substances through the generator, risks arise: the poison has been in the room for a long time, and remains after ventilation. In the future, particles can enter the body and lead to poisoning.
Toxins are distributed throughout the home, not just 1 room. Therefore, particles can get into the eyes, in food. Professionals during processing for the best effect increase the concentration of the working substance sprayed into the air, which increases the above risks. Therefore, you need to familiarize yourself with these nuances, check the quality and safety certificates, and only then you can order services and conclude contracts.
Substances
According to reviews, cold fog from bugs is carried out using various poisonous agents. Often used the following drugs:
- Geth.
- Minap-22.
- "Delta Zone".
- "Lambda Zone."
Such substances are considered safe for living things. They have no contraindications for use.
Chemistry used by specialists
As can be seen from the reviews, the treatment with cold fog from bugs with the help of specialists is the most effective. Professionals use special tools that are important to handle properly so as not to harm your health. The best drugs include:
- Microphos. The product has a broad effect, it can be stored for a long time. It is a professional insecticide, it contains the main component - chlorpyrifos. The drug has low toxicity, no odor, is considered safe for humans, birds, animals.
- "Fufanon." This is a professional tool, so you should not use it yourself. Its toxicity class is 3. It has a phosphoroganic substance called melathion. The tool kills bees and fish. Therefore, it cannot be used near these living creatures. After the procedure, you need high-quality wet cleaning and airing for several hours.
- K-Otrin. The drug has a broad effect, is available in the form of granules, which should be dissolved in water. The tool has high stability, efficiency. It leaves no residue. The active substance is deltamethrin. Its percentage is indicated on the package - the higher the concentration, the more effective the product.
Symptoms of a bug bite
The bites of these insects are easy to identify, because they have vivid characteristics. They usually attack at night or after sleep. A bite is detected by:
- itching
- redness
- swelling
- a large number of bites;
- the presence of bites in open areas of the body: face, neck, hands.
If bed bugs are wound up, then you should urgently proceed to destroy them. With timely processing, it will be possible to protect yourself from the harm that insects can cause to a person.
Consequences of bites
The bite itself is unpleasant, but still it has more negative consequences. Usually after that an allergy appears. It is especially difficult to transfer it to children. Allergy is detected by:
- redness
- rash
- itchy skin;
- burning wounds;
- asthma attacks;
- increase in body temperature;
- runny nose.
If you do not respond to irritation in a timely manner, then anaphylactic shock is likely. In addition, when combing the wounds, purulent processes and inflammation appear. This increases the risk of introducing various infections.
Regular bites can even lower hemoglobin in the blood. This is especially true for young children. Psychological problems are distinguished from unpleasant consequences. They appear in the form of:
- fear and aversion to insects;
- fear of bites;
- dislike yourself with bites;
- intolerance to bite symptoms;
- obsessive thoughts about the presence of insects in bed.
These problems cause panic attacks, nervous tics, breakdowns, insomnia, fatigue, and a decrease in concentration. Efficiency still decreases, nightmares appear.
Infections and diseases
For a long time, people believed that bedbugs did not have a huge harm to health. They leave painful bites and disturb peaceful sleep. But gradually, scientists discovered that bedbugs are carriers of diseases and infections transmitted to humans.
Because of them, there is a risk of contracting:
- relapsing fever typhus;
- tuberculosis
- syphilis;
- yellow fever;
- hepatitis B;
- tularemia;
- typhoid fever;
- smallpox;
- anthrax;
- leprosy;
- fever Ku.
Thus, bedbugs pose a danger to humans. Therefore, when they are found in the home, it is urgent to get rid of them. Such an effective method as cold fog can quickly destroy pests. And if necessary, re-processing is performed.