What are cockroach dusts and how to use them?

Invasion of cockroaches is a constant problem for residents of high-rise buildings; these beetles regularly visit houses, frightening the inhabitants with their appearance. Anyone who has lived in an apartment for at least a short time knows exactly what these insects look like and how they harm everyday life. In this article, you will learn about one of the most effective pest control methods - cockroach dust.

Dust is a chemical agent against cockroaches that comes in the form of an odorless white or gray powder. In production, the insecticide is packaged in small packages - from 50 to 200 g for each sealed bag. The poison works well with proper distribution - about 5 g of insecticidal powder must be spent per 1 square meter of the room. The smallest sachet with 50 g of the substance is enough to treat 10 square meters of an apartment.

Cockroach dust works best when combined with other chemicals such as gel or dichlorvos. White poison helps the main insecticide to significantly reduce the number of pests or even completely destroy the colony.

When there are a lot of cockroaches, the effect of the chemical powder is noticeable 2-3 days after application. White powder enters the pest's body after contact - the chemical, entering the digestive system, begins to inhibit the nerve cells of the insect. After some time, the poisoned beetles will be completely paralyzed and gradually die.

The dust contains many elements that have a detrimental effect on mustachioed pests - boric acid, melatonin and tetramethrin. But there is another component that enhances the effect of the drug many times over - piperonyl butoxide, its mass fraction in the package is no more than 10%. This chemical increases the duration of the effect of the poison on the cockroach organism many times over.

Dust provides reliable protection not only against cockroaches, but also against fleas, bedbugs and flies, which is why it is often used by professional companies. Nevertheless, the tool is sold at an affordable price and is quite simple to use, so anyone can handle it.

Time-hardened people are accustomed to the constant fight against domestic pests, and the most popular weapon against them is powder pest control. Cockroaches are a sore problem of mankind, therefore many enterprises produce a variety of bulk chemical preparations for cockroaches. Dust was one of the first potent insecticides - earlier the drug was called "DDT" and had strong toxic properties. Many representatives of the older generation still remember how effective it is in the fight against insects.

The disadvantage of such a powder disinfestation was the too high concentration of harmful chemicals, which not only killed cockroaches, but could also poison the tenants of the apartments. In modern powders, the content of components is more balanced, so the preparations are effective in protecting against pests and safe for people.

We present you a rating of the most popular modern dusts, which have collected many positive user reviews.

A white powder with an average level of chemical toxicity, used mainly for large premises. The Russian manufacturer packs the Acaritox dust in black packages weighing 1 kg. The active ingredient in the poison is alphacypermethrin - its mass fraction in the package is only 5%, but this is enough to kill cockroaches and other small insects. A couple of days after applying the insecticide, the result of pest control will be noticeable - most of the pests will die, and the rest will rush to leave the dangerous place.

The insecticide is produced in small packages of 150 g - this amount is enough to clean a small apartment or non-residential premises. The chemicals that make up the dust are less toxic, so it can be used in living rooms. Nevertheless, Tornado should be used very carefully - after a few hours wash frequently used surfaces with soap and water. The components of the poison acting on the nervous system of cockroaches are cypermethrin and boric acid. These substances enter the pest's body through the chitinous cover and affect their nervous system, causing inevitable death.

A good insecticide, which is produced by Russian factories, packing the product in containers of 250 g. The active substance that acts on pests is acetamiprid, which makes up 20% of the total white powder. It is not only cockroaches that fall under the influence of the chemical - fleas, ants and flies also die on contact with it.

This anti-cockroach remedy is produced in Russia - it is mainly 1 kg packages intended for large premises. Nevertheless, the manufacturer also produces small 25 g bags for small rooms. The toxicity level of the white powder is moderate, so it is rarely used with great care in residential premises.

A universal remedy with two active ingredients - boric acid and pyrethroid fenvalerate. "Fenaxin" is sold in sachets of 125 g - this amount of poison is the most convenient for use in apartments. The active chemicals of the white powder effectively get rid of cockroaches, flies, bedbugs and fleas. The insecticide has a good value for money - at an affordable cost "Phenaxin" is able to protect housing from pests for 3-4 months.

The problem of cockroaches worries many countries, so insecticides are produced all over the world. Sometimes people in search of a really effective remedy use Chinese dust, because, according to rumors, it works better than domestic dust. In fact, the composition of the chemicals is about the same, so you don't need to complicate your life by ordering cockroach powder online. We suggest taking a closer look at several dusts worthy of the attention of apartment owners.

• "Tiuram". This white powder is also often called "tire" or "cable", because the main field of application of the component "Tiuram" is the rubber industry. The chemical has more effective insecticidal properties than the widely used boric acid. The disadvantage of "Turam" is that it is quite difficult to find it - it is not for sale in commercial outlets. It is available in online stores as "cable powder" or chemical reagent.
• EcoKiller. Diatomaceous earth insecticide that causes severe dehydration in insects. The peculiarity of the chemical is that it is not addictive and effectively destroys adult cockroaches and young nymphs. "EcoKiller" cannot destroy cockroach eggs, if the colony is too large, it would be wise to use several different insecticides, or call specialists.
• "Regent". The composition of the substance includes a strong poison - fipronil, thanks to this "Regent" is considered a good choice for the destruction of cockroaches and other small pests. It is enough for insects to touch the powder to receive a lethal dose of the chemical.

Before you start treating a room with an insecticide, you need to make sure that after treatment it does not remain on different surfaces. To prevent poisoning of people and animals, it is necessary to remove all clothing, dishes, children's toys and other items from the room. Then you need to move the furniture and cover it with a protective film so that the poison does not get on it.

When the room is ready for treatment, take care of your safety - be sure to wear gloves and a respirator. When professionals work, they also wear a special protective suit, goggles and rubber shoes.

White cockroach powder can be used in two different ways - sprinkle dry or dilute with water. If you decide to use dry dust, you just need to pour it in places where a large number of insects accumulate - in dark corners, under a sink, near a gas stove, next to bulky furniture and in vents. When the insecticide begins to work, it is very important to sweep the dead insects and flush them down the toilet, because some individuals can pretend to be dead and then restore the colony.

The option with a solution of dust is also quite simple - you need to dissolve the powder in water, observing the proportions indicated on the package. When the poison is ready, it must be applied to the places where insects accumulate with a spray bottle, sponge or small brush. It is necessary to process with a thick mixture in the most difficult and dark places where food waste can accidentally fall - behind the gas stove, behind the baseboards, in the cracks between the door and the opening, behind the bathroom and sink, ventilation grilles. If you notice cockroaches in only one room, you should not limit yourself to pest control only in it - it is necessary to poison cockroaches all over the apartment at once, otherwise the insects will hide in neighboring rooms and simply return back after airing.

After you have applied dust in all the necessary places, close the windows and doors - in this state the apartment should stand for at least a day.

Despite the fact that modern cockroach powders have a balanced amount of poison, they should not be taken lightly. To prevent possible poisoning, you need to protect yourself as much as possible - wear a mask and gloves, as well as clothes that you change immediately after processing the rooms. It is necessary to apply powder or solution with open windows - they should be closed only after completion of work.

When choosing dust from cockroaches, be sure to pay attention to the reviews, because the popularity of the brand does not always mean the effectiveness of the drug. Many users advise using powder poison, because it does an excellent job of killing pests in the early stages. And also people use dust not only in apartments, but also in private houses - it protects residents from ants and flies.