All about cockroach smoke bombs

Smoke bombs are considered effective against cockroaches. Their cost is usually moderate, and their application does not present any difficulties.

A smoke bomb from cockroaches is a small washer with a wick that, when ignited, emits smoke, which contains toxic substances. A pest in contact with this insecticide quickly dies. The radius of action of smoke bombs is on average from 150 to 300 square meters, which allows them to be used not only in an apartment, but also in a private house or in production. A regular cockroach puck also gets rid of bugs, fleas, ants and other known insects.

The effectiveness of smoke bombs is explained by the fact that one washer emits much more insecticidal aerosol than several cans of standard sprays. Poisonous smoke evenly envelops the room, treating all existing cracks and nooks, including cracks in the floor, the space under the baseboards and the openings of the sockets. As a result, the smoke bomb is effective even when all other means are powerless. Unfortunately, smoke bombs also have disadvantages - a strong smell sometimes persists for a couple of weeks.

The composition of the insecticide may vary. For example, sulfur or sulfur compounds may be present, which, when burned, are transformed into anhydride. There are washers based on hexachlorane, a chemical that paralyzes the nervous system of a cockroach and negatively affects the state of its gastrointestinal tract. The smoke bomb can also contain bacteria that are actively used in agriculture. All of the above active substances penetrate the insect's body, settling on the chitinous cover, as well as on the paws and antennae of the pest.

Today, many trusted manufacturers have smoke bombs against pests in their assortment.

A permethrin smoke bomb called "Quiet Evening" of the PyroFX trademark is considered one of the most effective means of pest control. The checker, the cost of which is approximately 400-500 rubles, effectively manifests itself both in an open area and indoors. According to the standard, one washer is enough for processing 1 thousand cubic meters. A special advantage of this variety is the fact that the checker, in parallel with cockroaches, scares away mosquitoes, flies and other pests. It should be mentioned that initially "Quiet Evening" was intended only to scare off bloodsucking.

The Green Belt "Climate" sulfur checker is most often used for processing grain storage facilities, agricultural buildings and even farms. The powerful drug destroys not only cockroaches, but also fleas and ticks. One 300-gram washer is enough to fumigate 10-15 cubic meters. The disadvantages of this product include a vigorous smell that occurs during its use. The cost of "Climate" starts from 60 rubles.

"Fas" is also a sulfur-based checker, the price of which is 50 rubles on average. This tool allows you to erase cockroaches from the apartment in a very short time.

Permethrin checker "City" is designed to combat cockroaches, wood lice, ants and bedbugs both at household facilities and in residential enclosed spaces. The cost of one washer does not exceed the limits of 100-200 rubles, and it is sold in stores for fishermen, hunters and gardeners. "City" does not give a flame, but when smoldering it rather clearly heats up.

The Raptor brand does not have smoke bombs against cockroaches in the assortment, but there is an aquafumigator with similar properties. This insecticidal fog machine generates smoke particles that are larger than those produced by burning conventional washers, as a result of which they settle faster and less easily fall into secret places. As a result, the effect of use against cockroaches, bugs, fleas and other parasites is not always satisfactory. However, the big advantage of this drug is the ability to use it when people are in the apartment.

The best smoke bombs from cockroaches also include "Cypermethrin" - a potent agent with a wide spectrum of action. Low toxicity drug successfully fights spiders, cockroaches, flies and other pests. It can be used both in industrial premises and in residential spaces.

Unlike ordinary checkers, it works according to its own scheme: a container with contents is placed on top of a can of water, as a result of which white smoke appears in a minute. All fumigation takes about 10 minutes.

Using smoke bombs is very simple. At the preparatory stage, there is a mandatory removal of small children, plants and pets from the apartment. If the aquarium cannot be taken anywhere, then it will be enough to cover it with a thick film. All products, dishes, linen and textiles are packed in plastic bags. The same should be done with clothes and toys. If the packaging is airtight, then all of the above items can be left in the apartment, but ideally they are still taken out to the balcony or to another apartment. Clothes without packaging will not deteriorate, but they will be saturated with an extremely unpleasant smell for a long time.

All furniture, household appliances and large decor are moved away from the walls. Doors of cabinets and cabinets are left open. Fire detectors are disabled, and in the absence of such an opportunity, they are sealed with tape or tightened with cling film. When fumigating an entire apartment, it is necessary to close the windows and the front door, and, on the contrary, leave the interior doors wide open.

At the next stage, in the middle of the room is a saucepan or metal basin, where the checker is placed. For added security, it can be placed on bricks or sheet metal. A few minutes after lighting the wick, smoke will begin to emit, so you should leave the room as soon as possible. As a rule, the device smokes for about 5 minutes, and the next couple of hours the smoke spreads through the apartment. When the toxic substance settles on all surfaces, it's time to ventilate the apartment. Usually, the burning time and the possibility of returning home are indicated in the instructions.

To do this, all windows and doors will have to be left open for a couple of hours. The return of household members is possible only after wet cleaning, although it is better not to let cats in until all the poisoned insects have been collected. Since the smoke of the checker does not destroy the eggs laid by the larvae, fumigation will need to be carried out again after a couple of weeks.

To avoid the relocation of pests to neighbors, it is necessary to timely close the ventilation ducts with adhesive tape or masking tape. It also makes sense to cover the mines tightly, for example, with mosquito nets. This will in addition keep the concentration of the insecticide at a level, preventing some of the smoke from escaping through the ventilation.

The procedure should be carried out in long-sleeved clothing, glasses and a protective mask. The use of a gas mask will also be useful. After completing all the work, it makes sense to take a hot shower. You should not ignite the wick alone, because if you do not leave the space in a timely manner, you can lose consciousness and stay in a smoky room for a long time. After the action of the checker is over, the windows will have to be opened in the apartment. It is important to do this by holding your breath and leaving the apartment as soon as possible.

Another important rule is to use a wide and high container for the checker, from which it cannot fall out. The container support must be stable. Of course, you should not leave the washer directly on the floor or on the surface of the furniture, which will lead to their unambiguous damage.

Smoke bombs are considered to be the most effective means for getting rid of cockroaches today. Despite the fact that many of them are toxic, following the instructions allows you to carry out the procedure absolutely safely for your own health and the well-being of others. In the reviews, as a rule, the achievement of the necessary result in a short time is noted - cockroaches die in a matter of hours, and even those individuals that live in secluded places die. The low cost of the insecticide is also considered a plus. The main disadvantage of smoke bombs is called their persistent and unpleasant smell, which persists in the apartment, despite many hours of airing. Sulfur-based samples are especially famous for this.