Bedbug karbofos - an effective drug against ectoparasites

Karbofos or malathion is one of the most effective drugs for the destruction of bugs and other harmful insects. The substance relates to organophosphorus compounds. It is used in agriculture, medical and household disinfection of premises. Kulbofos from bugs belongs to the 3rd class of danger to humans. The drug affects ectoparasites by contact, causes paralysis and death.

Composition and form of release

The active substance of the drug is malathion. A colorless oily liquid with a pungent odor serves as the basis for the manufacture of a 50% emulsion. The substance slowly dissolves in water. It is resistant to temperature extremes and ultraviolet. The best dissolving agents are organic solvents. Alkaline environment quickly destroys the active component of Karbofos.

Attention. Insecticides with a similar active substance are: Fufanon, Aliot, preparation 4049, FOG-3, kipfos, Antiklesh, Spark. Differences between drugs are manifested in the choice of excipients.

Due to the relatively low toxicity to humans and warm-blooded animals, the product is widely used to control agricultural pests. Its use for the destruction of synanthropic insects - bugs, flies, cockroaches and mosquitoes has been approved. On sale there are several forms of the drug:

• Concentrated emulsion (50%) in plastic cans of 1 and 5 liters. A clear yellow liquid should be diluted before use.
• Wettable powder with 10% active ingredient concentration. Available in packs of 30 and 60 g. Requires dilution in water according to the instructions.
• Ampoules with a concentrate dosage of 5 ml. The release form is convenient if necessary to process a small area.

An organic compound of phosphoric acid is used in agriculture to kill herbivorous ticks and gnawing insects. The composition along with synthetic pyrethroids is used to poison granary pests. Karbofos has found practical application in medical pest control. Each year, thousands of tons of insecticide are sent to exterminate mosquitoes that carry malaria. The drug is effective against all human ectoparasites, including bugs, lice, ticks.

Carbosol - a ready-made solution to the problem

The insecticide, available in the form of an aerosol, is convenient to use. It is called Carbozole. The composition includes: malathion, solvent and flavor. After using the drug there is no pungent odor. A specific aroma quickly disappears when opening windows. Carbosol is effective only at the initial stage of infection of the apartment. He will not cope with a large number of ectoparasites.Before using the aerosol, all households must leave the room for at least a day.

Personal effects, products and other items that do not need processing should be protected from the effects of the product. The substance is highly flammable and should therefore be sprayed away from fire. Before work it is necessary to protect the respiratory system with a respirator. A day later, cleaning is carried out with a soap-soda solution.

The impact of kalbofos on bedbugs

The difficulty with the elimination of ectoparasites lies in their resistance (addiction) to chemicals. Insects quickly adapt to negative conditions and stop responding to poisons. If you can’t get the bugs yourself, you can contact special service.

The active organophosphorus compound has a contact effect. Getting on the chitinous shell of bugs, immediately begins a toxic effect. Also, the toxin enters the body through the respiratory tract of insects. It has a neuroparalytic effect. Vital processes are disrupted, paralysis develops, leading to death. High efficiency contributes to the feature of the active substance.

Under the influence of oxidative processes in the body of insects, malathion is converted into a more toxic substance, maloxon. A similar reaction is not observed when warm-blooded animals get into plants and the body. Malathion is able to destroy not only adults in a colony of parasites. It penetrates the egg shell and stops the development of embryos.

Attention. Frequent use of Karbofos can cause a gene mutation in bed bugs. Insects have the ability to turn poison into harmless compounds.

Instructions for use

An agent containing malathion belongs to hazard class 3 and is considered to be moderately hazardous. When working with it, it is important to follow the instructions, do not violate the recommended dosage.

Solution preparation

He begins to prepare the solution before starting treatment. Features of the dilution depend on in what form the insecticide is acquired - a powder or an emulsion.

1. The powder is diluted with water at the rate of 4-5 g per 1 liter.
2. Emulsion with severe infection - 5 ml per 1 liter of water, with a small number of bugs or reprocessing - 2 ml per 1 liter.

Attention. The finished composition can not be stored. For the second treatment of the premises it is necessary to prepare a fresh solution.

Pest control

Before starting work, it is necessary to move the furniture, to remove things and products from the room. For safety reasons, people and animals are better off leaving the room for a few days. A solution of Karbofos is poured into a spray gun and sprayed in places of accumulation of ectoparasites. Be sure to spray the following areas:

• frame and folds of upholstered furniture;
• back wall of the cabinet, chest of drawers, bedside tables;
• the reverse side of paintings, mirrors, carpets;
• cracks in the floor and walls;
• skirting boards;
• places where the wallpaper came off.

Spraying is performed at a distance of 20 cm from the surface. After work, wash your hands and face thoroughly with soap. The clothes in which the treatment was carried out are soaked in water with soap and soda. After a few hours, things are washed.

The room is ventilated for 2-4 hours, this procedure will have to be repeated daily for at least a week. It is advisable to return to living in the room no sooner than after 3-4 days. The apartment will smell bad. The surfaces that come into contact are washed with a solution of soap and soda. Alkaline medium neutralizes the toxic compounds of malathion. 1 g of water will require 50 g of baking soda.

Pest control carried out in two stages. The second processing of the premises is carried out according to the same principle. Given the small number of bugs in the room, you can reduce the concentration of the solution (2 ml of emulsion per 1 liter of water). All surfaces that were previously treated are sprayed. Particular attention is paid to the bedroom area where ectoparasites nest. After spraying, airing and wet cleaning with soda are carried out.Clear-out is carried out in 1-2 months when the substance loses activity.

Tip. Before disinsection, it is recommended to warn neighbors about it. A common situation - after processing insects move to a neighboring apartment. If its residents are ready, infection can be avoided.

Advantages and disadvantages of an insecticide

To the choice of a chemical preparation for extermination of blood-sucking parasites need to be approached reasonably. Means with low toxicity are safe for humans, but can not cope with tenacious bugs. Many compounds act only on adults, and the eggs remain alive. After a few days, young insects appear from them, and unpleasant bites begin with renewed vigor. Karbofos from bugs is one of the most effective means that does not cause insect resistance.

Among its advantages:

• Insecticide is considered one of the most effective drugs for the destruction of bed bugs.
• Resistant to sunlight and water.
• Prolonged protective effect.
• A wide range of actions, along with bedbugs, other insects living in the room die.
• The extermination of ectoparasites at all stages of development.
• Affordable cost and ease of preparation.

Attention. The ingestion of a small dose of malathion in the human body does not pose a threat to life. The substance quickly decomposes into safe components and is eliminated from the body.

Disadvantages:

• The product has an unpleasant odor that does not disappear for a long time.
• It will take two pest control rooms. After the first, only part of the insects die.
• Frequent use loses efficiency.

Tip. In the house where the allergic person lives, it is better not to use Karbofos. The unpleasant smell of an insecticide can provoke a reaction of the immune system.

Precautions for use

The solution should be prepared and treated in a protective suit. As equipment you need to prepare:

• A respirator that protects the respiratory system from the ingress of the active substance.
• Work clothes should be with long sleeves so that there are no open areas of the body.
• Rubber gloves - protect hands from contact with the solution.
• To protect the eyes from the toxic compound, wear special glasses.

Attention. The drug should be stored separately from food. It can not be brought to an open fire, mixed with chemicals or heated.

In the case when the drug is used to treat pediculosis, contraindications are: pregnancy, lactation, the child's age is less than two years.

Manifestations of toxic effects on humans and pets

A high concentration of malathion is a dangerous poison for people. But for processing rooms, a solution with the optimal amount of active substance is used. The drug does not accumulate in the tissues, so it is used to treat animals and birds from ectoparasites. Contact with skin may cause redness and itching. Signs of poisoning are:

• nausea;
• diarrhea;
• stomach ache.

In animals, symptoms of poisoning appear after an hour. At the initial stage, they are expressed in depression. Then salivation and vomiting begins.

Karbofos from bugs is an effective and affordable remedy. This is one of the few drugs that can completely destroy ectoparasites in the house. Subject to safety measures, the insecticide does not threaten human health.