Compared to its closest competitor, an insecticidal spray, the average bed bug dust (i.e., powder formulation) is less damaging and has a longer period of complete elimination of parasites. This is due to the fact that dust is a powder that must somehow enter the body of an insect in order to have a toxic effect. And if the aerosol copes with this quite simply (its particles are very finely dispersed), then some difficulties may arise with the ingress of dust into the bugs.
Bedbugs are typical blood-sucking parasites, and therefore in some cases even the most poisonous dust against bedbugs can be harmless - they simply cannot swallow it, because they can only pierce the skin and suck blood. Therefore, only dust, which contains a contact action insecticide, will be effective against bedbugs. (while, for example, powders of both contact and intestinal action will be effective against cockroaches).
For reference
Contact insecticides are poisonous substances that can penetrate the body of insects through their chitinous cover. For the death of a bug, it is enough for him to simply run through the dust with such an insecticide or accidentally smear himself in it. Contact insecticides include the widely and infamous DDT, and of the more modern and safe ones - Karbofos, Chlorophos, Pyrethrum, Neopin, Neopinamine, Cypermethrin and some other substances.
Among all the products that are actively advertised today as reliable drugs against domestic insects, including bedbugs, let's try to highlight those that not only are tested for fundamental suitability, but also those that have managed to gain popularity among the people. Still, theory is theory, but in practice, many drugs manifest themselves in different ways.
Review
“We constantly had to poison bedbugs at a private tourist base in the Crimea. Before the next season, they managed to bring them out, but in the summer they appeared again. Karbofos in canisters and the German Executioner act as quickly as possible. The latter, however, is very expensive, and there was not enough budget for pest control to process all the houses. We tried dusts, in our case, with systematic pickling, they turned out to be the best tool. Before general cleaning, all rooms were treated with dry powders, then a control etching was carried out again with an aqueous solution of the agent. As a result, the insects were destroyed, but the whole operation took about a week.”
Anton, Small Lighthouse
The most common dusts today and the rules for their use
Among the large number of dusts from bedbugs, which you can buy both in the markets and in stores, and via the Internet, there are not so many really effective ones. The most reliable means are used in their work by specialists of pest control and sanitary and epidemiological stations. Among these dusts:
- Klopoveron is one of the most inaccessible and expensive drugs for bedbugs (domestic production). In addition, it is rightfully considered one of the most effective remedies for bedbugs and is used in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the Navy.
- Phenaksin is a remedy that, in addition to its effectiveness, is distinguished by the absence of odor, which is rare for insecticides.
- Insect dust Chisty Dom.
- Feverfew is the only truly effective remedy that is completely natural.
- Riapan.
- Biocyfen
…and some others. This list is constantly updated with new developments, and they should be checked for effectiveness precisely in terms of composition.
Dusts are not difficult to use, but have many features. They should be scattered in places where bedbugs are permanently located, as well as where parasites often move. It is very important to treat surfaces close to mattresses and pillows on which people sleep with dusts - here the chance for preparations to get bedbugs is maximum.
And one more thing: it is generally accepted that if you leave the apartment for a long time, then all the bugs will die of hunger. Let's see if bedbugs can still eat something and how long they can live without human blood
On a note
Dusts are ineffective against bed bug eggs.Therefore, when working with them, re-treatment is always required, five to seven days after the first - in order to destroy those parasites that during this time will come out of the eggs untouched by the poison.
Some dusts can be dissolved in water and sprayed or smeared with the solution on the surface. After drying such a suspension, a layer of the drug will remain, which will poison the parasites.
All modern insecticides are relatively safe for humans, but with serious treatment of the premises they require compliance with all safety rules. When spilling or spraying the solution, gloves and a face mask must be used. After applying the dusts, you should not clean the room for several days, and it is advisable not to wash the bed elements for several weeks.
Modern bedbug dusts are odorless and do not evaporate, and therefore their presence in the bedroom is safe enough for humans.
It is interesting
It was because of its toxicity and ability to accumulate in the body that DDT ceased to be used in everyday life, and then in agriculture. Almost all modern insecticides are not inferior to it in terms of effectiveness, but are safer when in contact with the human body and warm-blooded animals.
It should be remembered that when using dusts, the effect will not be instantaneous. The complete destruction of bedbugs will occur at best in a few days, when all parasites have time to get dirty in poison. Therefore, before you buy dust from bedbugs, you should decide whether the tenants of the apartment have a desire to endure a few more days of persecution.
Klopoveron
Klopoveron is rightfully considered one of the most powerful and effective remedies for bedbugs. The drug was developed for the purposes of the Soviet army (or, more precisely, for etching bedbugs on warships and submarines) and today it is used only by a few professional companies due to its high cost.
You can buy this dust from bedbugs at a price of about 1,800 rubles for 250 grams of powder - it’s cheaper and much easier to contact an ordinary professional insect removal company. The composition of Klopoveron includes a synthetic insecticide that ensures the rapid onset of paralysis in insects.
Review
“Back in Soviet times, our godfather gave us Klopoveron, some kind of secret military remedy for bedbugs. A vigorous thing, it mows down parasites on the spot, but today it is impossible to get it. At one disinfestation station, they broke the price of 2000 rubles per bag, we had to buy Karbofos.Although he did not stand next to Klopoveron in strength.
Ilya Ivanovich, Yaroslavl
Dust Clean House
Dust Clean House is also a fairly effective insecticide, known for being actively used by pest control services. The powder is quite toxic, so it requires accuracy in use.
The product is scattered under the mattress of the bed, along the baseboards and near the cabinets. To process an average one-room apartment, you should buy 5 packs of dust 50 grams each and use them all - the result in this case should be well pronounced. Optimally, a week after the first dressing, repeat the treatment of the apartment, but with a smaller amount of the product.
A pack of dust Chisty Dom weighing 50 grams costs about 12 rubles.
Phenaksin from bedbugs
The composition of Phenaksin includes fenvalerate - the main active insecticide, as well as boric acid (does not work on bedbugs) and lubricating oil. This composition provides an excellent effect on bedbugs, but most importantly, it practically does not smell like anything. This advantage allows the use of Phenaksin not only in residential buildings, but also in hotels and catering establishments.
125 grams of Phenaksin cost about 20 rubles.
Review
“When my daughter moved into the institute hostel in the first semester, she came to us for a week in horror - she said that bedbugs were sitting on the walls in the hostel. We raised all our friends, found only Phenaksin powder, they said that it was effective. My daughter sprinkled them on all the baseboards, the bed under the mattress, parquet, wardrobe. The result was good, but I constantly had to process the room, because the bugs climbed from the neighbors.
Anna, Kurgan
Fas-double
Insect dust Fast-double is not much different from Phenaksin, but it has many positive reviews and is often used to fight not only bedbugs, but almost all other household insects.
Fast-double costs about 20 rubles per 125 grams.
Riapan against bed bugs
Riapan is a dust that, when used in an apartment, retains its effectiveness for 2-3 weeks. The active ingredient in the preparation is Permethrin. A pack of 125 grams of dust is enough to process 20 square meters. m. premises.
Review
“The bugs in our house appeared a long time ago, but we poisoned them more and more with folk remedies - tansy, wormwood. I constantly had to buy these herbs, but the bugs did not get smaller. We were advised to buy insecticide, we found Riapan. This is an excellent tool. We spent about 250 rubles for the whole house, sprinkled everything, then carried out a control treatment. As a result, for the first time in two years, we ended up in a house without bed bugs at all. Just in case, we bought a few more packages and are ready to poison the bugs as soon as they appear.
Antonina Petrovna, Tula
When applying any dust indoors, it is always necessary to remember that a child or a pet can accidentally get dirty in it. And although most of these drugs are not dangerous in small quantities, it is better not to allow children and pets to come into contact with them. When processing the premises, one should take into account the specifics of all the inhabitants of the house (for example, take into account the possibility of allergies in sensitive people) and observe the safety measures indicated for a particular drug.
An interesting video: we test in practice the powder from bedbugs Hector
What to consider when choosing a remedy for bedbugs
Where can I get DUST?
In hardware stores.
I bought a Fas Double to get rid of cockroaches! I was very pleasantly surprised, not a single cockroach remained. Thanks a lot!
I tried a good tried and tested remedy called neostomazan, sold in veterinary pharmacies, in ampoules of 2 mg, one ampoule costs 50 cents. Five ampoules per bucket of water: bugs on animals, birds, housing, and utility rooms disappear instantly.
I recently purchased Phenaksin to get rid of black cockroaches that run into our yard from a neighboring landfill! I was pleasantly surprised by the effect of this drug, cockroaches die in whole bunches, and my yard got rid of these creatures. I recommend this drug. Very effective in killing cockroaches.
I bought dust Clean House, sprinkled the whole apartment with it. The corpses of bedbugs appeared, it became noticeably smaller.I also diluted it with water, sprinkled the seams on the wallpaper, these parasites began to crawl out of their shelters. For a better result, I also bought an aerosol Clean House, I will unsubscribe according to the result ...
In no case do not take dust, it has a very bad effect on human health! It is banned altogether in many countries.
Modern dust has nothing to do with the old drug. He retained the name, but the active substance is completely different. Low-toxic permethrin (hazard class 3) is used.