You can get rid of ticks using the drug “Tsifox”, which is quite easy to dilute, and when used according to all the rules, it works almost immediately. Such a remedy is supposed not only to be used correctly, but also to strictly adhere to all precautions.
If you neglect the instructions, it will not be possible to achieve the desired action and remove ticks from a room or plot of land, and in addition there is a possibility of seriously harming your health, in particular injuring the skin and mucous membranes.
Tsifoks - description of the drug
"Ciforx" is a special product with a disinfectant effect that helps to quickly destroy many insects and parasites, in particular:
- ticks;
- bedbugs;
- flies;
- mosquitoes and others.
This tool is different:
- pungent and specific odor;
- slightly viscous consistency;
- yellowish tint.
An important point: in the fight against ticks it is widely used by both professional disinfection services and ordinary citizens.
Composition and release form
“Tsifoks” contains cypermethrin, as well as:
- emulsifier;
- perfume;
- solvent;
- water.
An interesting point: each preparation contains 25% cypermethrin.
The product is available in special bottles with the following volumes:
- 50 milliliters;
- 100 milliliters;
- 500 milliliters;
- 1 liter.
Each bottle is in a cardboard box, which contains detailed instructions for use, as well as an expiration date and storage rules.
Advice: if you plan to process large areas or there are a huge number of mites, then it is more profitable to purchase a substance in volumes of 500 milliliters or one liter.
Purpose of the drug
The main purpose of “Tsifoks” is:
1. Elimination of ticks.
Important: ticks, in particular the ixodid species, pose a particular danger to humans and domestic animals, as they spread serious diseases, such as encephalitis and borreliosis. Such parasites need to be destroyed in line order, and their appearance on land and indoors must be prevented.
2. Removal of many insects, in particular:
- fleas;
- flies;
- cockroaches;
- ants;
- bedbugs and others.
3. Prevention of the spread of rat mites, especially in basements.
4. Carrying out disinfection, for example, of private houses, warehouses, and local areas.
An interesting point: the substance can eliminate 99% of tick species, and in a short time.
Is there any harm?
In some reviews, the composition of the drug against bedbugs and other insects is criticized for being severely toxic. But the use of a product of this category simply cannot be completely safe. It is poison for insects, which means it is poison for everyone! But in comparison with many analogues, Tsifox compares favorably in terms of safety for the human body. According to the degree of effect on warm-blooded animals, the use of the product is classified as a 3rd class of moderately hazardous substances, and when applied to the skin - to a 4th class of low-hazardous substances. Accidental ingestion of the drug into the stomach or respiratory tract will not cause death, but you still need to be careful when using the drug.
If you follow the instructions for use, the product will not cause harm. If, however, a person neglects the safety rules and inhales the drug, then signs of poisoning may appear: nausea, dizziness, headache, weakness, loss of concentration. At the first symptoms, you need to leave the room, change clothes, drink 5 tablets of activated carbon and several glasses of clean water. The room must be ventilated for several hours and then rinsed again.
The drug is very toxic, so you must strictly follow the rules of use.
Children under 18 years of age are not allowed to use Cifox. Breastfeeding and pregnant women, as well as people with hypersensitivity to pesticide components, should not be nearby. Smoking, drinking, and eating are prohibited at the areas where the product is used. Disinsection of premises must be carried out with open windows and vents. The clothes in which the work was carried out must be thrown away or washed thoroughly afterwards.
Principle of action on pests
The drug acts on pests according to the following principle:
- When sprayed, “Tsifoks” gets on the outer surface of walls, floors, furniture and other objects, as well as on trees or foliage if land was sprayed.
- After this, a chemical substance enters the body of ticks and other parasites, upon contact with treated objects, which instantly causes paralysis in the parasites.
- Ticks and other insects die, and in addition, the treated areas remain protected from pest attacks for a long time.
An important point: you should know that this product can kill not only the most dangerous ticks, but also bees, so spraying this product near the hive is unacceptable.
Fighting cockroaches
It is recommended to pay attention to the main points of combating mustachioed pests:
- If the insects have appeared recently, you can first treat only the places where they accumulate.
- In the fight against cockroaches, the frames of sofas and beds, the joints of baseboards with wallpaper, carpets and furniture walls must be thoroughly treated.
- In case of severe infestation, treat everything where cockroaches can live: the bottom of window sills, chairs, electrical appliances, painting surfaces.
- If the surface to be treated is made of a material that quickly absorbs liquid, it is recommended to increase the volume of the product used.
- Treatment with this product should be carried out with the windows open.
Instructions for use of the drug
To combat ticks, it is important to breed Tsifoks strictly according to the instructions, otherwise:
- it will not be possible to eliminate pests;
- pests will continue to multiply and attack people as well as pets;
- the risks of the spread of dangerous diseases will not decrease.
The manufacturers of the substance have developed detailed instructions, which state that the drug is needed:
Handle with protective gloves and make sure that it does not come into contact with the skin.
Store in a place that:
- prevents exposure to sunlight;
- will be inaccessible to children and pets;
- There will be a minimum distance of one meter from food and drink storage areas.
Important: “Zifox” is included in the group of flammable substances, so the bottle with this substance cannot be placed near a stove, fire, heating devices or healing devices.
Use within the period indicated on the package.
Note: if you dilute a product that has expired, you will not be able to get rid of parasites, and most importantly, the drug can cause considerable harm to health.
How to breed Tsifoks against ticks?
In order to remove Cymphox ticks, it is supposed to be properly bred. Recommended:
1. Take a clean plastic bucket.
2. Pour 5 liters of water at room temperature into it.
3. Put rubber gloves on your hands.
Advice: if a person is too sensitive to chemical odors, then it would be a good idea to dilute the drug in a special face mask.
4. Take a bottle of the substance and carefully remove the cap.
5. Pour a certain amount of product into the prepared water, which depends on the concentration:
- if it is 0.1%, then two milliliters is enough;
- at 0.05% you will need to add 10 milliliters;
- 0.01% needs 10 milliliters.
Note: the amount is based on five liters of water.
6. Stir the prepared mixture with a wooden stick.
After this, the prepared “Tsifoks” can be poured into a spray bottle and begin processing the required area.
Rules for carrying out Tsifoks treatment indoors
In the case where ticks are supposed to be removed from the premises, a number of rules must be followed:
- 1 – 1.5 hours before treatment, wash the floor in the house or apartment and wipe off the dust with a damp cloth.
- Make sure all food and drinks are put away in the refrigerator or cupboard.
- Put medications in the first aid kit.
- Make sure that there are no people in the room, especially children, or pets.
Important: “Tsifoks” can lead to the death of fish, so treating rooms where aquariums are located is unacceptable.
When all the preparatory stages are completed and all safety rules are followed, the person is required to:
- wear clothes that completely cover the entire body;
Tip: ideally, the person will be wearing pants, a long-sleeved jacket, socks, a scarf and glasses.
- put on rubber gloves and pick up a spray bottle;
- Process the premises within 1.5 - 2 minutes.
Note: it is important to ensure that the product gets onto all surfaces, and not just sprayed in one place.
When the work is finished, the person should take off his clothes and take a shower.
An important point: after 10 - 11 hours, the treated room needs to be ventilated and also wet cleaned.
Rules for processing a land plot
Treatment of land plots follows identical rules as spraying indoors, only in this case the person is required to:
- Make sure that all people and pets have left the area where spraying will take place.
- Spray the prepared “Tsifoks” on:
- bushes;
An important point: there is no need to spray trees and bushes above 1.5 meters, since there are no ticks at a higher distance.
- garden paths;
- benches;
- areas near the entrance to the house, barns, bathhouses and other buildings.
Note: after spraying outdoors, ticks will die within three days.
Land plots should be cultivated:
- in dry weather;
- when there is no wind;
- in the morning;
- at least 1.5 months before harvest.
It is important to know: that if it rains after spraying, the ticks will not be destroyed, therefore, the procedure will have to be repeated again, but when all the precipitation has ended.
Storage conditions
Cifox is flammable! Cifox should be stored in special warehouses in a tightly closed container, away from heating devices and fire, separately from medications and food products. The container must have a label on it indicating the name of the drug, date of manufacture, and expiration date.
The working emulsion cannot be stored and should be used within eight hours from the moment of dilution.
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes and does not replace official instructions. Self-medication is dangerous to health!
Precautions and side effects
When removing ticks using Tsifoks, you need to remember precautions.
In this regard, manufacturers recommend:
- Dilute the drug only while wearing a protective mask and gloves.
- Spraying should be done in closed clothes.
- Be sure to take a shower and wash your hair with shampoo after disinfection is completed.
- If the substance gets on the skin, immediately wash the area of the body with water and a household mule.
An important point: in situations where a person feels unwell while using Tsifoks, one should immediately contact a medical facility without hesitation.
In general, when the drug is used strictly according to the instructions, there are no side effects. In exceptional cases it happens:
- Allergic reaction to a substance.
- Burns on the skin if the drug gets on the epidermis.
- Death of bees.
Note: bees may not tolerate the treatment of areas with this substance if it was sprayed no less than 3 - 4 meters from the hive.
- Continuation of the pincer attack.
Important: flares do not disappear after spraying if all recommendations for using Tsifoks have not been followed.
Processing places
Knowing that bedbugs feed at night and on our blood, we treat it near our place of sleep:
- Wooden base of a bed or sofa
- The back side of carpets, paintings, gaps between wallpaper, in the floor and baseboards
- Bedside furniture: bedside tables, chest of drawers
- Batteries and places under window sills
- Disconnect and treat sockets, switches and all equipment in advance
The drug begins to act instantly and the first results will be noticeable within 20 - 30 minutes. The product has a residual effect of up to 3 months indoors, that is, hatched larvae from eggs will be affected by the drug. After treatment, leave the room for 12 hours, then ventilate well and do initial cleaning. We wipe all contact surfaces with a weak soda solution and complete cleaning after two to three days.
Advantages and disadvantages of the drug Cifox
The drug has a large list of positive and negative aspects. The key advantages of Tsifoks include:
- Quick destruction of ticks and other parasites.
- Low price.
- Safety if everything is done according to instructions.
- An opportunity to forget about insects on your territory for a long time.
However, in addition to the advantages, there are some disadvantages, including:
- the likelihood that pets, fish and bees will be harmed;
- The skin should be completely protected during spraying;
- you need to choose the right day, otherwise the ticks will not go anywhere.
Let's celebrate! Allergic reactions in people, especially the elderly and children, cannot be ruled out.
Zonder - what kind of remedy for bedbugs?
The drug "Zonder" contains three active components and is positioned on the market of similar products as a means for professional treatment of premises against bedbugs, cockroaches and any other pests. Due to its high activity and powerful composition, it is recommended to use this product against insects that are not sensitive to the action of other insecticides.
“Zonder” is produced in the form of a concentrate for aqueous dissolution, which allows it to be used conveniently and to irrigate large areas. The “Zonder” formula against bedbugs is a combined one, because it contains not one, but three components. This:
- Pyrethroid
- Insecticide of the group of organophosphorus compounds
- Synergist (substance for enhancing the action of insecticides)
The effectiveness of insect repellent is due to the fact that insects cannot develop tolerance to such a set of components. In addition, the drug is produced in microencapsulated form, where the working substances do not “float” in the solution in finished form, but are combined into larger particles. This ensures their gradual dissolution and prolonged poisoning effect on parasites. The manufacturer guarantees that the product will work for up to 5-7 weeks and partially retain its effect for 5-6 months.
The effect of “Zonder” on blood-sucking insects is as follows: it has a contact effect, as well as a toxic effect when it enters the gastrointestinal tract. Bedbugs do not feed on food other than blood, so the product can only get into their stomach by accident, for example, when trying to cleanse themselves. But the contact effect of the components works 100% - even through the shell of the bug’s body, the active substances penetrate the body, spread through the blood, and enter the brain. The drug blocks substances responsible for transmitting impulses from the central nervous system, so the bug becomes paralyzed and dies.
The synergist substance in the drug not only enhances the joint work of the two main components. It itself is a contact poison-pesticide and also kills bedbugs.
Thus, the highest effectiveness of the product is due to:
- Long-term influence - new hatched larvae immediately become infected from microcapsules present on surfaces and die
- The number of components - even if bedbugs have developed protection for one of them, the other two will still kill them
- Preventive effect - even if new bedbugs crawl in from neighbors, the drug will have a poisonous effect and will not allow pests to populate the apartment
- Instant work - the product begins to act immediately, and already on the first night after disinfestation you can sleep peacefully
