Bedbug checker: effectiveness and rules for creating a “gas chamber” in apartment conditions

This method of treating insects as smoke has been known for quite some time. The first to use smoke as a pest control were China and Japan. After all, this method of fighting is simple - you just need to activate the saber and wait for the result. Acrid smoke will penetrate into the most inaccessible places, where sometimes it is impossible to reach either with a spray or an aerosol manually. In this article we will try to explain in detail what smoke etching is, and we will talk about such a remedy as a smoke bomb for bedbugs Quiet Evening.

The principle of operation of the “Quiet Evening” checker

The checker is a canister similar to an aerosol. At the top there is a wick for ignition. The active component of the checker is permethrin. The nervous system of parasites is designed in such a way that under the influence of this substance the insect dies.

Once ignited, the saber begins to spread toxic smoke, forming a thick cloud. The substance itself does not burn; the method is based on the smoldering of the component. The checker works independently; it does not need to be moved around the apartment. Smoke sneaks into the most inaccessible corners, saturating furniture and carpeting. The process lasts about 15 minutes. The toxic substance settles on all surfaces and retains its properties until the next cleaning of the room.

Note! The toxic substance in the smoke bomb does not affect bedbug eggs.

Carrying out a one-time procedure does not mean that the parasites will disappear completely. Very soon, their young will begin to hatch from the laid eggs. Therefore, disinfestation is carried out again after 10-14 days.

Application

A smoke bomb against bedbugs can be used in residential premises, provided that the rules are strictly followed. There are several types of devices. But the mechanism of action is identical.

A sulfur bomb against bedbugs is installed in the middle of the room on a hard surface. It is advisable to remove rugs, rugs, and paths. Further, some devices require lighting the wick. After this, you need to move to a safe distance; you need to work in a respirator or gas mask.

A modern bedbug saber does not require ignition.

1. It must be assembled according to the instructions and placed in water.
2. After some time, the device will begin to emit smoke.
3. Such devices do not cause fire. Therefore, you are allowed to leave the premises after 15 minutes. After first making sure that the smoke from the bedbugs continues to billow.

Important!

It is not recommended to leave a burning anti-bedbug bomb unattended. Although the instructions indicate that you must leave the room after 10 minutes.

Exposure time is about 6 hours. After this, you should thoroughly ventilate the room, wash the floors and furniture with the addition of soda. It is recommended to repeat the procedure 14 days after the first disinfestation.

Where can it be used?

During use, the insecticide forms a dense smoke screen that penetrates into door cracks and ventilation holes. The use of this method of combating bedbugs in an apartment building requires at least coordination with neighbors. Wet rags and other methods will not stop the poison fumes, so using this product in an apartment is not recommended.

Most of all, this treatment is suitable for country houses, cottages, basements, sheds, and greenhouses. Non-residential premises are the best option for using the “Quiet Evening” smoke bomb.

Popular brands of smoke bombs

The products of the following brands have proven themselves well:

• Sulfur Smoke Bomb Climate - produced in packages of 150 and 300 g, 5 and 10 tablets, respectively. The concentration is 75% sulfur, costs about 60 rubles, and is used to treat storage facilities, greenhouses and farms.
• Sulfur Smoke Bomb Fas - similar in composition and use to the Climate bomb. Available in 300g packaging, 80% sulfur. Used for: preventing mold on wooden surfaces, drying basements. From rodents and moles, extermination of insect pests. Preventing the development of fungal diseases. Price about 50 rub.
• Checker Quiet Evening based on permethrin 10% - can be used in open areas: tourism, fishing, hunting, area up to 250 m2, for household needs on a personal plot. On farms, livestock farms, households. In greenhouses and greenhouses, in apartments and detached residential buildings. Used to kill both crawling and flying insects. Price about 490 rub.
• Smoke bomb City - the active ingredient permethrin 13% is used to kill cockroaches, bedbugs, woodlice and other pests. Used for processing: warehouses and storage facilities for non-food products; basement and semi-basement technical areas; back rooms of non-grocery stores; catering establishments in the absence of people and food products. The treatment is also carried out in hotel premises (without the presence of residents). Price about 250 rub.
• Smoke bomb Cyfum - contains permethrin 10%. Used against mosquitoes, flies, moths, cockroaches, fleas, bed bugs, ants. The price is about 225 rubles. – 20g.
• Smoke Bomb-B pawn is based on 45% cypermethrin. Used against mosquitoes, flies, horseflies, woodlice, bedbugs, ticks. Price 920 rub. per package 50g.

Preparation for use

The smoke produced by the saber is highly toxic. Before treating an apartment with smoke, the following rules must be observed:

1. There should be no people or animals in the treated area.
2. Plants must be removed from the room.
3. Aquariums must be covered with glass or film. The main thing is to minimize the possibility of penetration of toxic fumes.
4. Door and window cracks should be sealed with a damp cloth or cling film. The ventilation hole must also be insulated.
5. Upholstered furniture and complex interior items should be disassembled to facilitate the access of toxic fumes to elements that were previously closed.
6. Open the cabinet doors. You can leave your clothes, but be sure to wash them after treatment.
7. Remove food items from the premises.
8. Close doors and windows as tightly as possible.
9. If possible, move furniture away from the walls.
10. To avoid a false alarm, turn off the fire alarm.

Popular models

Despite the large selection of modern pest control products, not all of them are as effective as we would like. As studies show, positive results are achieved by products that contain a sufficient amount of the active component (10% or more). Among the popular and truly effective checkers, it is worth highlighting the following:

• Checker Raptor against bedbugs. It is a gaseous agent that effectively copes with various pests. The main action is aimed at defeating parasite eggs. Therefore, to solve the problem with bedbugs, you will need to carry out several procedures.

• Quiet evening. A domestically produced drug containing 10% permethrin. The product is widely used to remove flying and crawling insects such as cockroaches, bedbugs, ants, flies and more. Often, only two times of weeding are enough to completely remove pests.
• G-17. A checker that is highly toxic because it contains hexachlorane. Due to these features, it is recommended to use it exclusively in spacious or open rooms where there is sufficient ventilation. Often used to control insects in gardens, fields and vegetable gardens.
• Fas. A rather aggressive and toxic product, which is mainly used in non-residential premises. The active components negatively affect the health of people and pets who are in the area of ​​effect of the checker. Therefore, you need to work with it very carefully. After use, prolonged and thorough ventilation of the room will be required.
• City. Permethrin, which is contained in the checker, determines the high effectiveness of the drug in removing pests. Often used in hotels, hangars, warehouses and other premises where, if necessary, it is possible to limit visits to people. Vulcan is used as an alternative remedy.
• Samuro. A drug from a Japanese manufacturer that combines high efficiency and safety. Thanks to this, it is possible to use it in any room of a private or apartment building. Despite the safety of the product, experts recommend working with protection. This will reduce the risk of poisoning by harmful substances to a minimum.

The cost of the product directly depends on the manufacturing company, as well as the composition. Japanese checkers are much more expensive than domestic products. As for a very popular and widespread company, this is the optimal combination of a fairly low price and high effectiveness of the drug.

Instructions for use

1. Prepare a stand for the checker from a non-flammable material. A brick, a metal tray, or a glass stand will do.
2. Pour water into a ceramic or glass container. The water level doesn't matter. The main thing is that it should not be larger than the checker itself.
3. Place a smoke bomb in a container with water.
4. Install the structure in the center of the room.
5. Light the checker fuse.

After the checker begins to smoke, you need to leave the room as quickly as possible, tightly closing the door behind you. The duration of combustion of one bomb is about 1.5 hours. After this time, you should not enter the room for another 2-3 hours, since the concentration of poisons in the air is still high.

The final stage of the process is wet cleaning. To do this, you need to wash the floors and wipe dust everywhere. Clean the furniture with a wet cloth. In this case, the water needs to be changed as often as possible. Blankets, rugs, capes - everything that can be washed. The apartment needs to be well ventilated.

Composition and characteristics of the impact on pests

The sulfur bomb was first invented and used in the countries of the Far East. They are highly effective in controlling various types of pests. It has gained particular popularity in removing cockroaches and bedbugs.

Among the main advantages it is worth highlighting speed and ease of operation. To get rid of pests, you just need to put the product into action. As a result, the saber produces smoke that easily penetrates even the most difficult places for humans to reach.

The effectiveness of the product is explained by its composition. It includes the following active ingredients:

1. Permethrin. It is a powerful substance that paralyzes bedbugs and has a detrimental effect on them. To put it simply, it kills them.
2. A compound that occurs when an aldehyde burns. The toxic substance has universal properties. It effectively removes not only pests, but also mold and mildew in places with high humidity.
3. Hexachlorane. An equally toxic compound is based on chlorine. The presence of such components makes the product not only effective against insects, but also very dangerous for humans. Therefore, when using the product, you must follow safety rules.
4. Didecyldimethylammonium bromide clathrate. A complex chemical compound that has a negative effect on fungal spores. This explains the widespread use of checkers in the fight against parasites in rooms with excessive humidity.

The checker acts like a spray or powder. After starting, smoke appears, which affects insects. It penetrates the bedbug's protective barrier - the chitinous shell, paralyzing it. As a result, the parasite dies.

The peculiarity of the checker is that a person does not have the ability to control it after activation. Smoke spreads independently throughout the space and cannot be directed to a specific place. But, nevertheless, only he is able to reach into all the cracks where bedbugs live.

Security measures

When using a smoke bomb, you must follow fire and chemical safety rules:

1. Be sure to use a respirator - a protective case for the respiratory system.
2. Only a healthy person should engage in chemical processing.
3. Do not eat food that has ended up in the treated area.
4. Do not wear clothing contaminated with toxic poisons without first washing.
5. To construct a structure for a smoke bomb, use only non-combustible materials.
6. The room must be supervised during processing to avoid unforeseen situations.
7. After the procedure, ventilate the room.

Pros and cons of the method

Pros:

• Disinsection of bedbugs using a smoke bomb is an effective way to kill pests. The smoke is highly toxic, so the destruction of bloodsuckers is guaranteed.
• Smoke fills the room completely, including hard-to-reach places that cannot be reached by other means.
• The smoke bomb is easy to use and works autonomously. It is enough to install it in the center of the room and leave the apartment.
• This method is suitable for processing not only furniture, but also textiles. The chemical composition of the product allows you to destroy parasites in pillows, mattresses, and bedspreads.
• In addition to bedbugs, the checker destroys other small insects.
• Affordable price: 400-600 rubles.

Minuses:

• Very high toxicity of smoke can lead to poisoning of the body.
• Disinsection has only a temporary effect.
• Under the influence of toxic fumes, only mature individuals die. Smoke has no effect on bedbug eggs. The treatment must be repeated for the hatched parasites, and how many of these eggs are unknown.
• Use in an apartment building is contraindicated.
• There are a large number of counterfeit products on the market, and it is difficult to find the original, which poses an additional threat to health due to the lack of genuine information about quality. At best, the product is useless and money is wasted.

Efficiency

Smoke bomb for insects
Treatment of bedbugs with smoke is used by professionals. But for this they use professional equipment. The procedure is called fumigation, and the preparations themselves are called fumigators, fog generators. Most often, professional exterminators perform hot fog or cold fog treatments. The Japanese smoke bomb is a simplified version of the procedure for independent use at home.