Mode of application
The insecticide is used by applying it to surfaces that are most susceptible to pests. Pay attention to cracks, corners, cabinets, and back surfaces of upholstered furniture.
The product will not affect parasite eggs, so after some time the treatment must be repeated. It is better to wait two weeks and apply the powder again. Monitor surfaces carefully after spreading the powder to avoid accumulation of crumbs and any food debris. Such negligence reduces all processing efforts to zero. Depending on the degree of infection, you may need to buy several pieces of Phenaxin Powder.
Composition of the drug and principle of action
The drug Phenaxin for cockroaches and bedbugs is a powder insecticide. The drug is based on two active substances - fenvalerate 0.35% and boric acid 0.25%, as well as oils 2.5%. Kaolin, white soda and talc were added as additional ingredients. Fenvalerate belongs to the peritroid group of insecticides, characterized as low toxic to humans and domestic animals.
This drug belongs to hazard class 4, which means “not dangerous”. The spread occurs by contact transmission from individual to individual, when it enters the body it blocks nerve impulses, which leads to paralysis and subsequent death of the insect.
Available in two versions: “Fenaxin” - a powdery substance for killing cockroaches and other household insects and “Fenaxin-plus” - a granular product for combating mole crickets.
First aid for poisoning
If, after working with Phenaxin cockroach powder, signs of poisoning arise (nausea, dizziness, confusion or loss of consciousness, tremors), emergency measures must be taken. For an allergic reaction (rash, redness of the skin, irritation of the mucous membranes, burning) the same.
First, leave the apartment being treated, remove protective clothing, and wash the affected areas with laundry soap and plenty of water. Rinse your mouth and throat with water or water and soda (2 g per 100 g of water). Drink plenty of cool water and activated carbon (1 tablet/1 kg of person’s weight).
Preparation and processing
When using and storing the drug, apply generally known precautions. Store the drug and carry out processing in the absence of people and pets. It is prohibited to apply the treatment to people with skin sensitive to chemicals, allergies and asthmatics. Use protective equipment - rubber gloves, a respirator or protective mask, goggles and a change of clothes. If the drug gets into your eyes, rinse with running water. After finishing the treatment, you need to put the clothes in the wash, take a shower, and rinse your mouth.
Before starting processing:
- carry out wet cleaning;
- isolate pets from the premises and cover the aquarium;
- hermetically pack dishes and food, personal hygiene products and cosmetics;
- empty those cabinets that are planned to be processed.
During processing:
- treat furniture, sofas both inside and outside;
- carry out the treatment along the baseboards around the perimeter of the room, door jambs;
- As a preventative measure, treat the ventilation shaft and the entrance door.
Upon completion of processing:
- ventilate the room for an hour, taking into account that the residual effect of the drug lasts up to 1 month;
- leave the drug in places inaccessible to children and animals for one month and then carry out general cleaning;
- Treat contact surfaces—tables, chairs, door handles—with a cleaning solution.
A separate material on the site provides general recommendations on how to get rid of cockroaches yourself .
Consumer Reviews
Victoria, Moscow
Not long ago cockroaches appeared in our area. Due to health reasons, I could not use sprays and aerosols, so I turned my attention to Phenaxin. Quite economical and does not require any additional preparation procedures. I scattered it behind the furniture, near the trash can, on baseboards and in corners. A day later I already found dead cockroaches, they did not disappear completely immediately, about 2 weeks passed.
Inga, Moscow
Our situation was as follows: on my way home from work, I noticed cockroaches in the entrance a couple of times; I couldn’t find out from my neighbors how things were going at home. I am very afraid of such insects, so I decided to protect myself and bought Phenaxin. The first thing I did was pour the powder near the entrance, on the door frame, and scatter it around the house. At first I didn’t notice anything, but then I discovered dead insects in the kitchen under the sink. I was pleased with the result.
Oleg, Tver
We were very dissatisfied with Phenaxin. We had a large number of cockroaches, we recommended Phenaxin, we did everything according to the instructions, we waited 2 weeks for the result, we found a couple of dead ones, but that was all. We wasted a lot of time and eventually contacted the service.
How safe is Fenaxin?
Like all substances from the pyrethroid group, fenvalerate has low toxicity for humans and pets (belongs to hazard class III). During treatment, protect aquarium fish and bees from contact with the drug - for them the concentration of the active substance is fatal. For a month after disinfestation, keep animals and children away from treated surfaces. If this is not possible, immediately after airing, wash the surfaces with a soap and soda solution.
Avoid contact of the drug with skin, mucous membranes, eyes, respiratory system and gastrointestinal tract. If the poison does get into your stomach, drink a liter of water with activated carbon.
When working with the drug, use a mask or respirator and gloves. There should be no people, pets or plants in the room during processing and ventilation. We pack food and dishes hermetically or put them in cabinets.
Usage
Instructions for use of Phenaxin:
- Spray the powder in places where cockroaches are most concentrated, along the trajectory of their movement.
- They open the package, sprinkle dust on baseboards through special holes, behind furniture, refrigerators, stoves, around sinks, toilets, under tables, etc.
- Consumption – 5 g of powder per 1 sq. m. When working, be sure to use rubber gloves.
- You are allowed to enter the premises and do normal activities after 2 hours.
On a note!
Many buyers practice preparing a solution. Liquid is poured into cracks and crevices. This should not be done, since the drug loses its properties when exposed to moisture. There are special liquid products for treating hard-to-reach areas.
FAS powder for bedbugs
The most effective insect repellents include insecticides from the Fas series. The most popular of them are two drugs - Super FAS and FAS-double. They are available both in the form of a classic dust, completely ready for use, and in the form of a water-soluble powder or tablets, the use of which requires first stirring the product in water.
The main active ingredient of FAS is cypermethrin, which is supplemented with thiamethoxam (Super FAS) or esfenvalerate (FAS-double). Piperonyl butoxide enhances the negative effect on parasites. This combination of substances leads to guaranteed and effective destruction of bed bugs and other insects.
Fighting ants
"Phenaxin" against ants is used not only by apartment residents, but also by gardeners to save plantings. Before spraying the powder in the apartment, you need to determine the “path” along which insects walk. To do this you need to watch the ants. The powder is applied in a thin layer along the ant path. Most often, such places are cracks in doors, windows or floors.
To drive ants out of the garden, treat places where they accumulate: anthills, rotten stumps. Ants love to eat ripe berries, promote the spread of aphids and spread weed seeds. Termites can destroy a fruit tree or damage a wooden structure. Apply the powder to the soil around those plants where you most often see ants. Do not pour a mountain of product; a layer of 0.5 mm is enough. The procedure is carried out daily until the insects disappear completely.
Fighting the two-tails
The two-tailed insect (also known as the earwig and the “pincher”) is an unpleasant insect that can cause pain to humans and animals with a sharp bite. In addition, the two-tailed plant is dangerous for many garden and indoor plants. At the end of the body there are cerci that resemble small claws. Double-tailed plants start in damp rooms (perhaps you live on the first floor, and there is a flooded basement below you).
Insects enter the house through all possible loopholes. For Phenaxin from dvuhostok to work, spray the powder near the baseboards, treat thresholds, doorway lines, and window sills. Plug any existing cracks. The first result will be noticeable after a couple of hours. The procedure can be repeated after a week. Do not allow animals into the treated area.
Expert advice
Evgeniya Vitalievna Marinina, entomologist, 16 years of work experience:
Marinina Evgenia Vitalievna Entomologist, researcher. Work experience 16 years.
• powders should be used when the room is infested with clogs or moderately, if there are already a lot of insects, then the dust will not cope, it is better not to waste time; • you can mix with water products whose labels contain such instructions and proportions, but in most cases powders easily absorb moisture, so you need to wipe the surfaces dry; • you can simultaneously use different products containing different substances: FOS, pyrethroids, then change them each next time.
Dust will not cope with severe infection
Where can I buy
Phenaxin powder is a common and affordable remedy. It can be purchased in the hardware department of stores, market outlets, pharmacies, or ordered online. It's inexpensive. The cost of one bag weighing 100 grams is from 30 rubles to 45 rubles. Depends on where you live. You can buy several packages at a discount on the Internet.
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Laundry detergent for bedbugs
The question is often asked whether bedbugs are afraid of washing powder. The answer is quite simple. By itself, regular laundry detergent does not pose any serious threat to parasites. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the fact that when washing with hot water, the temperature of which exceeds 50 degrees, the death of adult bed bugs, larvae and even eggs of bed bugs is almost guaranteed. Therefore, to successfully combat insects, it is advisable to supplement the impact of dust by mandatory washing of bed linen in precisely such conditions.
Typhoon powder for bedbugs
Typhoon is an insecticide for bedbugs, which is made in powder form. It is an enteric contact agent based on imidacloprid. Typhoon is classified as a dust, having a standard set of advantages for such drugs. The main ones are reasonable price, ease of use and impressive efficiency.
As with any dust, safe use of the powder requires strict adherence to the instructions for using the insect repellent. In this case, it is possible to achieve the desired result without any risk to humans or animals living in the house.
Boric acid
- Released by a Russian manufacturer.
- The product form is white crystallized powder.
- Bag weight – 10 g.
- How to use - sprinkle on all surfaces where fleas jump and can live - loose, fluffy, non-smooth surfaces, as well as hard-to-reach places - under wallpaper, seams of upholstered furniture, cracks in baseboards, floors, interior door frames, etc.
- The effect occurs after a few hours through disruption of the nervous and digestive systems of fleas.
- Product price – 45-50 rubles. average.
Review of Boric acid:
Oleg Sergeevich, Moscow. Recently I fought against fleas that suddenly appeared in the apartment. I live on the first floor, the neighbors say that they are crawling out of the basement. The sanitary service was called. And they poisoned fleas at home. I decided to go the old way - I simply scattered boric acid in all the corners and different places where fleas might be. An irreplaceable thing in the house, I tell you! Fleas are destroyed very quickly, and not only fleas. Recently I used acid against cockroaches - it also helps well.
TRIXIE "Zecken-und Flohpuder"
- Country of origin: Germany
- Release form: insecticidal powder.
- Product weight – 100 g. in a plastic bottle.
- Active substances – propoxur, talc, extracts of lavender, tea and margos tree.
- Where to buy - only in veterinary pharmacies, but not all veterinarians have the powder in stock. pharmacies.
- The product is safe for pets because it is designed to eliminate fleas in their fur. But if we consider that the cause of the appearance of fleas is precisely domestic animals, then treatment with this powder should be carried out not only on cats, dogs or other animals themselves, but also on all cracks in the floor, along baseboards, carpets, rugs, and doorways. Soft toys and other fluffy small things and objects should be sprinkled with powder, placed in a plastic bag and sealed airtight for 4-6 hours. Then wash everything.
- The powder is effective not only against fleas, but also against bloodsuckers such as ticks and bedbugs.
- The maximum shelf life is 10 years.
- Toxicity for humans is average, low-hazard.
- Average price - 750-950 rubles .
Review of Trixie:
Alena, Moscow. At first, I didn’t really believe the veterinary saleswoman that Trixie powder can destroy fleas even indoors, and not just on a dog. But when I tried to apply it, everything worked out. Otherwise, the fleas from my pet have already bitten all my legs. At first I somehow didn’t pay attention, but it became unbearable to endure. That’s why I turned to the veterinary clinic for advice. It’s very easy to sprinkle the powder, you just need to be careful so that you don’t spill out too much at once. To do this, I made small holes in a membrane film that protected the opening of the jar from sprinkling, and made small holes with a needle. The fleas were no longer noticeable the very next day, and then they disappeared completely. Now that I’m going to walk the dog, I powder his paws just in case – after all, a tick might get attached. And the powder also protects against ticks. So the product is truly universal and effective. I recommend!
Hector powder for bedbugs
The drug Hector is an odorless powder against bedbugs based on finely dispersed hydrophilic silicon dioxide. The product is a domestic development and is widely used not only against bed parasites, but also to destroy other insect pests. The powder does not contain toxic chemicals, which makes it safe for people and animals. The product is supplied in plastic containers of various capacities.
Powder Gektor (Hector) against blood-sucking bedbugs has a characteristic white color. It is completely ready for practical use, for which it is enough to cut off the corner of the packaging and sprinkle the product in places where the parasites are located. An important additional advantage of the powder is its long shelf life.
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How to prepare your home for insect baiting
First you need to decide on the place where you will need to spray the product in large quantities. Bedbugs know how to hide, but in most cases they choose standard places located in close proximity to the bedroom: in paper and wooden furnishings.
It is necessary to treat the entire area of the room, since bedbugs quickly move from their homes. If there are places on the wall with peeled wallpaper, there is a high probability that insects are there.
Other useful tips:
- You cannot harass if there are children's toys or hygiene items in the room.
- Food is hidden in the refrigerator or put in plastic bags. The dishes are wrapped in cling film and removed from the room being treated.
- If possible, all fabric items are removed and washed at 95 degrees.
- Electrical appliances and furniture are moved to the center of the room to free up wall space and access to baseboards. If possible, all equipment is removed or covered to prevent liquids from coming into contact with electrical parts.
- All contents are removed from the cabinets. It is recommended to disassemble all furniture for thorough processing.
- The room is de-energized because the anti-bedbug solution Tsifoks is sprayed inside the switches and sockets.
