Using the Raptor aquafumigator in the fight against cockroaches: instructions and safety measures. Is a smoke bomb effective? Customer Reviews

"Raptor" is a very effective remedy that fights against insects. Cyphenothrin, which is part of the product, is safe for the human body, but harmful to bedbugs and cockroaches. The product is absolutely non-toxic and non-harmful. It can be freely used in rooms where there are small children. The most important thing that is required from a person is the correct use of the aquafumigator and compliance with all necessary safety measures, which can be found in the instructions. Also, “Raptor” can be used in the presence of animals on which the substance will not have an effect.

Operating principle of "Raptor"
Tips on how to use the product Precautions
Reviews on the use of the Raptor aquafumigator
Aquafumigator "Raptor" - test and product review:

Differences between an aquafumigator and other products

The high effectiveness of the product is due to its mechanism of action on insects. The chemical is released in the form of steam and penetrates into all crevices. Not a single hard-to-reach place favored by cockroaches will be left untreated.

After the active ingredient interacts with water, a chemical reaction begins, during which the substance poisoning insects enters the air.

A distinctive feature of this product is its effectiveness in the fight against all household parasites: cockroaches, flies, ants, bedbugs and fleas. Cold steam not only destroys adult insects, but also has a negative effect on insect eggs.

Due to their effectiveness and ease of use, such smoke bombs against cockroaches are in great demand and continue to gain popularity.

Operating principle of the Raptor aquafumigator

Perhaps the main feature of the Raptor aquafumigator is the specific method of delivering the active substance to the body of insects: it is released from the fumigator with water vapor, spreads with it throughout the entire room, penetrating even the smallest cavities and crevices in which bedbugs and cockroaches hide, and poisons them here .

A particular advantage of this principle of operation is associated with the use of water vapor as a carrier of the insecticide:

The steam initially has an elevated temperature, due to which it does not settle on surfaces as quickly as, for example, would happen when spraying a solution from a spray bottle or aerosol can. Consequently, the insecticide can remain in the air for quite a long time, filling the entire volume of the room;
Water vapor is absolutely fireproof - the use of the Raptor aquafumigator, in principle, cannot lead to a fire;
The steam coming out of the aquafumigator does not have an unpleasant odor (while, for example, when using insecticidal smoke bombs, a residual burning smell may remain in the apartment for weeks).

Steam is released when it interacts with water from the steam generator contained in the product. The person's task here is to simply lower a metal container into a container with an aqueous solution (this container and solution are included in the kit), and steam will begin to be released.

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What is especially important here is that with steam the insecticide penetrates into such insect hiding places that a person, even with a strong desire, cannot reach. These could be deep cracks in the walls, narrow, hard-to-reach spaces behind household appliances and furniture, cavities behind baseboards, or holes in the household appliances themselves. Some of these places are practically inaccessible (for example, cracks in the walls), and some people may not even know about. But if bedbugs, cockroaches and even tiny pharaoh ants can get in there, so can the steam containing the insecticide. As a result, many insects die right in their shelters and do not even have time to get out into the open space in the room.

However, it is worth keeping in mind that the penetrating ability of steam is not absolute: to exterminate some insects, it still makes sense to further facilitate the insecticide’s access to hiding places. For example, it is advisable to open bedbug nests in the filling of a sofa or inside a computer system unit clogged with dust before activating the aquafumigator.

Nevertheless, the aquafumigator will still save a huge amount of effort when processing the room.

Now let's see what happens when the steam along with the insecticidal substance comes into contact with insects...

average price

The cost of the Raptor aquafumigator significantly exceeds the price of aerosols, gels and traps and ranges from 430 to 600 rubles.

It should be noted that such pricing is fully justified by the effectiveness of the product. It works no worse than the substances offered for treatment by exterminators.

Only in this case, to carry out the procedure, there is no need to move all the furniture to provide access to the baseboards.

Plus, the smoke bomb works independently and does not require human intervention, therefore, does not have a harmful effect on the body.

Table: comparative characteristics of Raptor products

Product release form	Cost, rubles	Duration of action	Active ingredients
Aerosol	300–400	Up to 20 days	Cypermethrin; tetramethrin; piperonyl butoxide.
Aquafumigator	450–500	2–3 hours	Cyphenothrin
Gel	250–300	3–4 weeks	Lambda-cyhalothrin
Trap	180–250	Up to 6 months	Lambda-cyhalothrin

The principle of action on a cockroach

After the development of tsifentorin, it was used as a toxic substance with contact-intestinal action. The poison first had to get into the stomach of the insect and only after that it began to work and infect the individual.

The device allows toxin-laden vapors to penetrate the respiratory tract of cockroaches and quickly spread throughout their body.

Cyphenothrin has a nerve-paralytic effect. It paralyzes the nervous system of insects, and the principle of operation of the device allows you to catch them in all nooks and crannies.

How to distinguish a fake from the original?

In order not to be disappointed with the result, you need to purchase quality products. Fraudsters usually take a well-known trademark and make minor changes to it. Therefore, when studying the box, you need to pay attention to the name, whether “Raptor” has turned into “Rantor” or “Roptor”.

Also, deceivers save on packaging materials and product packaging. Therefore, after opening the box, the fake is also easy to identify.

The original aquafumigator includes:

plastic tank;
a tube with a poisonous substance;
metallized bag of distilled water.

The container with the poison is securely packed in a foil bag with a trademark applied to it. The same seal is also found on the packaging of the liquid.

Instructions for using the drug are printed on the box and accompanied by pictures. There you can also find precautions and some recommendations.

Analogs

Raptor products are in great demand among customers, but they have to compete with a large number of other brands. Products from other brands are as effective as, and sometimes even superior to, Raptor.

Solutions:

Xulat 25;

Lambda zone;

Delta zone;

Cucaracha;

Gel preparations:

Fas;

Global;

Trap Gel;

Storm;

Clean house.

Aerosols:

Combat;

Raid;

Clean house.

Traps:

Combat Superbyte;

Clean house;

Raid.

All drugs are sold in specialized stores, and it is possible to order via the Internet. The price category is average, all drugs are affordable. Solutions are more powerful than aerosols, but more dangerous; they require strict adherence to the instructions.

Pros and cons of a smoke bomb

Compared to other forms of cockroach repellents, aquafumigators have a number of advantages:

harmless to humans and domestic animals;
have high efficiency;
destroy not only cockroaches, but also other insects living in houses;
easy to use, just add water to start the reaction;
harmful effects and poisoning are excluded if the instructions are followed;
suitable for processing residential and industrial premises;
toxic fumes affect not only adult insects, but also poison the larvae, so the likelihood that re-treatment will be required is minimal;
available in regular stores;
allow you to save on calling exterminators;
The effectiveness of this insect repellent was confirmed by specialists from the Research Institute of Rospotrebnadzor of the Russian Federation.

In addition to the advantages, the product has some disadvantages:

after using the aquafumigator, the room requires ventilation;
possible side effects such as nausea and dizziness, sore throat and cough; you must leave the room during treatment;
high price compared to other household products.

How can you increase the efficiency of using an aquafumigator?

Despite the high penetrating ability of steam from an aquafumigator, in some cases furniture and insect hiding places should be prepared for room treatment.

For example, it often happens that an old sofa is infested with bedbugs - there are holes in its upholstery, and somewhere the staples that secure the upholstery to the frame have fallen out. As a result, bedbugs actively breed under the upholstery in the filling, and from such a nest they gradually spread throughout the apartment.

If the density of the upholstery and filling is high enough, steam will not penetrate to a great depth into the sofa. Therefore, in such cases, it is advisable to remove the upholstery from the sofa (although in practice, few people usually want to do this), take out the filling, and leave this entire “gutted” structure in the middle of the room while processing.

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Even if the upholstery is intact, it is advisable to at least open the sofa itself, and if possible, disassemble it, since parasites often get into the joints of soft parts that fit tightly to each other and thereby isolate bedbug nests from the penetration of insecticide.

Likewise, to combat cockroaches, it is advisable to open the bedside tables and cabinets in the kitchen. To bait clothes moths, you need to open closets with clothes in which larvae are found.

Finally, when using the Raptor aquafumigator, as well as other insecticidal agents, a universal rule is relevant: in order to completely remove insects from the premises, it is necessary to find and block the paths for their penetration here from the outside (from the entrance or from neighbors). If this is not done, then there is a risk that the product will have to be used again and again, as new insects will come to replace the dead. If the routes of penetration are blocked, then even a single use of an aquafumigator may be sufficient to completely destroy all pests and parasites in the apartment.

And in conclusion, a short summary: the Raptor aquafumigator, based on the totality of its consumer and functional characteristics, is indeed a non-standard, original and, most importantly, quite effective product that helps destroy pests and parasites even if they are resistant to standard household “chemicals” (Dichlorvos of various brands , Karbofos, etc.) It is only important to use it correctly and not neglect preventive measures.

If you have personal experience using the Raptor aquafumigator, be sure to leave your review at the bottom of this page. What insects did you use it against and was it effective in your case specifically?

Instructions for use

The aquafumigator for cockroaches “Raptor” is very easy to use, for the product to work you need to:

open the box;
remove the metal container with the toxic substance from the foil bag;
open a small bag of liquid and pour it into a special plastic container;
place the container with poison in water;
leave the treated area for 2 hours;
ventilate the room after treatment.

One device is designed for an area of up to 30 m2.

Terms of use

How to use the Raptor aquafumigator insect elimination system? Customer reviews indicate that it is not difficult to apply:

You need to remove the container and metal device from the packaging.
The liquid from a small bag needs to be transferred to a container.
Then a special metal product is lowered there.
You need to close the windows and doors and leave the room for three hours. After this time, the effect of the product ends and the pests disappear completely.

Compliance with these recommendations will allow the premises to be treated without harm to the health of the residents. After the procedure, the home will be free from insects.

Important points

In order for the treatment to be of high quality and to avoid unpleasant consequences, there are several tips for using an aquafumigator:

if there is a fire alarm in the room, it is recommended to turn it off for the duration of the treatment;
If possible, remove or securely package all food products to prevent toxic fumes from leaching into the food;
the container with the tube should be located in the center of the room and installed on a flat surface;
to treat a large area, several aquafumigators are needed;
Repeated treatment, if necessary, should be carried out no earlier than 14 days after the first disinfestation;
To prevent toxic fumes from being absorbed into clothing, it must be removed; it is advisable to additionally pack things in bags, especially children’s wardrobe;
After disinfestation, wet cleaning should be done to remove the toxin from all surfaces.

Precautionary measures

When using aerosols, the following precautions should be observed:

work must be carried out wearing household gloves,
use a respirator to protect your respiratory system,
To protect your eyes, use safety glasses.

It must be remembered that the substances contained in aerosols are highly toxic and easily penetrate the skin. Follow these guidelines:

In case of contact with eyes, rinse them with running water and be sure to contact a medical facility.
If you inhale the aerosol, open a window or go out into fresh air.
In case of more severe damage, sore throat, asthmatic or allergic reaction, call an ambulance.
After treatment with an aerosol or aquafumigator, be sure to ventilate the room for half an hour.
The application of the gel should be carried out with gloves to protect the skin of the hands.
During treatment, you should not smoke so that the product does not accidentally get from your fingers onto a cigarette or mouthpiece, and therefore into your mouth.

No special precautions are required when setting traps.

Combination of different means

To disinfest a room, you should follow the rules for combining different Raptor products with each other:

You cannot use a gel/trap and an aerosol/aquafumigator at the same time, since the fragrances used in aerosols/aquafumigator will interrupt food attractants and trace pheromones found in gels and traps. If necessary, first treat the room with an aerosol or aquafumigator, ventilate well, and only then install a trap or apply a gel.
The use of gel can be combined with the installation of traps.

Reviews

Evgenia, 41 years old, Ekaterinburg:

I live in an old house on the ground floor and, of course, the issue of insect control comes up often. Many different remedies have been tried, both expensive and cheap. Not to mention folk recipes. I also had to contact an exterminator, but the effect of these measures was not long-lasting. We managed to live without cockroaches for a maximum of a year, after which everything had to be treated again.
The effect of the smoke bomb was pleasantly surprising; some cockroaches still tried to crawl after being exposed to the poison, but they were not quite able to do so. For a three-room apartment I had to buy 4 packages of the product, but even so the costs turned out to be much cheaper than calling a specialized service.

Alena, 29 years old, Smolensk:

About three years ago, cockroaches began to appear in the apartment. In order not to bother with gels and pencils, I decided to try the Raptor aquafumigator. At that time it was still a new tool. I bought the idea that insects would not be able to hide from the steam anywhere. The result was simply amazing. After a couple of weeks, I consolidated the effect with repeated treatment and enjoyed the absence of creeping creatures. My joy came to an end after half a year. She did not despair and repeated the procedure. The results lasted for another 6 months. Now I'm looking for other products that will work longer. It's a pity for wasted money.

Nadezhda, 48 years old, Kazan:

I'm just delighted with this product. At first it helped us get rid of cockroaches. I couldn’t believe at all that it could cope with them so quickly and for a long time. But at that time, many other insecticides had already been tested and there were not many untested options left. I was very pleased with the result, so when we discovered bedbugs in the bedroom, I didn’t even think about what to buy. These insects become active at night, so they installed the Raptor just to be sure. And again - victory. Now I want to test the effect of the aquafumigator on moths. I don’t think this living creature can resist either.

Sergey, 26 years old, Sarapul:

A drinking family lives next door to me. Not only can I constantly hear their drunken debates, but their insects are also moving towards me. Cockroaches are not that annoying yet, but I have discovered bedbugs. The store recommended an aquafumigator and praised me that I could get rid of all the creatures at once. Not so. The bugs for the most part feel great after it, only a few died. But it really had an effect on cockroaches. However, how long this effect will last is unknown.

Galina, 31 years old, Krasnodar:

I always thought that cockroaches only breed in places where it’s dirty, where there’s a lot of crumbs and other garbage. I am obsessed with cleanliness and was sure that they definitely had nothing to do with me. But they didn’t bypass me either. And somehow they appeared suddenly and in large numbers at once. My sister recommended the aquafumigator to me. She works at a bar and they treat her with this product regularly. I did everything according to the instructions, installed it in the morning and went to work. In the evening I just collected the dead ones and again enjoyed the cleanliness. I'm very pleased with the result.