extermination of fleas Moscow and Moscow region

Not only pet owners may need to treat their apartment for fleas. This blood-sucking insect feels quite at ease in a human home. All he needs is free access to a food source, that is, warm-blooded mammals. Of course, these tiny pests do not pose a serious threat to humans, since they have a rather limited sphere of action - the insect’s jump height is less than half a meter. But this does not mean that the search for an effective means of killing parasites can be postponed indefinitely. After all, it is better to get rid of unwanted guests in the house immediately, without waiting until they decide to settle in the home as a whole colony.

In search of the best way to carry out insect control measures, home owners usually try many products and methods before trying what really works - professional pest control from a special service. So is it possible to do without resorting to SES services altogether?

Where do fleas come from?

Flea treatment carried out in a house or apartment can easily be done independently. However, in this case, it is unlikely that it will be possible to quickly expel parasites from the living space. And first you need to find out where exactly these pests come from. Sources of danger may include:

• pets - after communicating with a fellow animal whose fur is infected with parasites, the pet can bring pests home;
• basements and their inhabitants - mice, as well as rats, closely coexist with parasites;
• neighbors’ apartments and technical rooms (attics, stroller rooms);
• from shops and service facilities located in the building;
• from the street - through balcony doors and windows, doorways.

Whatever the route of entry of insects, their appearance in any case must be met fully armed. Treating a room against fleas in combination with other disinfestation measures allows you to achieve a high level of sanitary safety and neutralize the source of danger in the shortest possible time.

Why treat your apartment for fleas?

Cat, dog, earthen and rat fleas, in addition to discomfort, pose a more serious danger. After bites, red or pale spots remain on the victim’s body, reporting appears, allergic reactions, pustules, burning and constant severe itching. A serious threat is posed by bed fleas, which carry helminths, infectious agents (brucellosis, rickettsiosis, typhoid, plague) and fungal diseases. Ectoparasites can cause exhaustion, anemia and even death of weak animals and newborn kittens. These are the key reasons why you should treat your apartment for fleas as soon as they are discovered.

If there are animals in the house

Where should you start if there are pets in the house that have become carriers of parasites? It is important to understand that blood-sucking insects in this case can cause not only discomfort in the form of itchy skin. They often serve as a source of infection with worms, since they carry their eggs and can spread dangerous infections. Insect collars are only a half-measure to prevent parasite infestation. They should definitely be used in conjunction with shampoos or other means for contact killing of insects.

In this case, treating an apartment for fleas should begin with a thorough high-temperature wash of all pet accessories: blankets, bedding, and house. The animal's habitats are treated with a spray containing contact-acting insecticidal preparations. If it is not possible to bathe your pet, use aerosols or drops to achieve the desired effect without exposing the dog or cat to stress.

Requirements for flea products in the apartment

The chemical industry produces many products against synanthropic insects, but products for treating apartments against fleas must meet certain requirements:

• be effective in controlling insects and safe for apartment residents and pets;
• do not require professional skills and equipment for processing;
• do not leave stains or drips on the furniture;
• act quickly so that you do not need to leave the premises for a long time;
• It is better to choose a product that contains several active ingredients belonging to different groups of insecticides.

Many synanthropic insects develop resistance to the most commonly used group of insecticides. The combined drug will increase the chance that flea treatment in the apartment will completely and permanently get rid of bloodsuckers.

An important factor in choosing a product is its efficiency and cost.

What insecticides are used against fleas?

When choosing a product with which flea treatment will not be difficult, it is important to consider that modern products for independent and professional use have virtually no odor characteristic of their “predecessors”, and always provide an optimal balance of reliability and safety of their action.

Experts advise:

You should not trust folk recipes or specialists offering traps or bait for catching blood-sucking insects. The only thing that interests these insects as a food source is the blood of mammals. But drugs with contact action are used quite successfully against pests.

The selection of chemical disinfestation products should be entrusted to professionals - they are the ones who know exactly how to expel fleas from an apartment once and for all. But if you seriously intend to take measures to combat it yourself, you should follow the recommendations of specialists.

Review: We called exterminators after a “wonderful neighbor moved into our house.” The landing is now unsanitary and dirty, and fleas are literally marching in formation across his and our rugs. We chipped in with our neighbors and ordered treatment of the entire floor. Even this comrade, who turned the apartment into a trash heap, was persuaded. Now everything is ok. Thank you.

The most popular insecticides

Among the existing insecticidal products presented for sale, there are those with which the treatment of a room against fleas can be successfully completed without significant effort and expense. It’s definitely worth giving preference to:

1. Pyrethrum or pyrethrin. This substance is of natural origin and consists of crushed Dalmatian chamomile inflorescences. It is sold in the form of a powder, which is scattered in places where pests are found.
2. Permethrin is a synthetically reconstituted pyrethrin that is more effective. It is contained in many drugs - Tetramethrin, Deltamethrin and the like are produced precisely on the basis of this substance.
3. Benzyl benzoate is an insecticidal agent with a high level of safety for humans.
4. Fipronil is a component of flea products used in veterinary medicine and is effective when treating animals.

Chemical effects on pests

When choosing the chemicals that will be used to treat an apartment against fleas, it is important to understand that the selection of the drug will have to take into account the possible presence of immunity to it in blood-sucking parasites. Modern representatives of pest control services use combined products that enhance the effect of chemicals. Compounds based on Dichlorvos, which have been used for many years, are not used today due to their high toxicity and allergenicity to the body. It is important to note that traditional pyrethrum or its synthetic analogues in many cases are useless due to the development of immunity in insects. Accordingly, they will also have to select an alternative, spending additional time and money.

The form of the drug also matters. The most commonly used chemicals are in the form of powders, spray solutions, and aerosols. In animals, collars, drops on the withers, and shampoos are used for preventive purposes.

Which form of the drug is more convenient?

The use of chemical insecticides implies the need to select the optimal means to kill pests. For local treatment, preparations in the form of aerosols are especially often used. They are easy to use and have a targeted effect. Aerosols have a pleasant aroma and can provide an excellent balance between ease of use and pest control.

Pencils and powders are used to protect the home. They do a good job of destroying insect larvae, demonstrating a contact effect on their organisms. But this type of dust may not be very productive against adult insects.

Concentrated liquid products - in the form of a suspension or other means - can quite successfully cope with the problem of destroying blood-sucking parasites. These drugs are diluted with water in a certain concentration and used as an effective and reliable component in the fight against insects in heavily infested houses and apartments, in basements and attics.

Feedback: We have a first floor, a basement below, there have always been problems with fleas and other insects, but this year there was some kind of invasion. In general, we decided to carry out professional disinsection, and also ordered disinfection in order to definitely get rid of all the risks. In general, we were quite pleased with both the results and the processing itself.

Review of the best flea remedies

The industry produces insecticides in various forms:

• concentrate for preparing the solution;
• powder;
• aerosol.

Everyone decides for themselves how to treat their home against fleas. In case of severe infection, you will have to use several products at once in different forms, different in composition and duration of action. It’s cheaper to treat an apartment yourself; you just need to know what products are best to use.

Aerosols

Combat Sprays
Insecticidal agents in aerosol form are most in demand, as they do not require preliminary dilution, have good penetrating ability and allow you to treat a large area indoors. The most effective are considered:

• Raptor is a complex aerosol preparation from the Russian manufacturer Raptor (Moscow) containing piperonyl butoxide, cypermethrin, tetramethrin. All components enhance each other’s effects and prevent the emergence of resistant offspring. One bottle of the product is enough to treat 40 m2 of surfaces of various textures. Treating a room against fleas with Raptor destroys adult insects and their larvae. The microencapsulated form of the insecticide remains even after the solution dries, which means that the insects hatched from the eggs will die over time. The product has a prolonged effect (2-3 weeks), which allows you to get rid of the entire flea population in one treatment.
• Dichlorvos is an effective drug that differs in composition from that previously produced. Now they produce aerosol products with various prefixes - Super, Neo, Eco, etc. Dichlorvos Super and Neo contain two insecticides - cypermethrin and permethrin. Dichlorvos Eco has a pleasant lavender aroma, while Neo is odorless. After treating the room for fleas, you need to close it and leave it for several hours. Insects begin to die after 1-2 hours. Severe infestations may require re-treatment after 7-10 days.
• Raid - the product contains cypermethrin, which quickly and effectively destroys adult insects and larvae. The drug is produced with various fragrances - the aroma of citrus, lavender, spring freshness. The disadvantage of Reid is that it leaves marks on the furniture after drying. But they can be easily removed with a soap and soda solution. It destroys not only one type of insect, it affects all flying, crawling synanthropic and alien arthropods.
• Combat - the cylinder is equipped with a flexible nozzle that allows you to thoroughly treat hard-to-reach places in the apartment. Two active ingredients - cyphenothrin and imiprotrin belong to the group of pyrethroids and have a prolonged effect.

Concentrate for preparing the solution

Types of preparation Get
Concentrated preparations are used for professional disinfestation of premises. From one bottle you can get a large amount of working solution. Convenient for treating surfaces with high absorption capacity.

• Chlorpirimak is a concentrated drug based on chlorpyrifos. To obtain a solution, dilute 5 g of concentrate in 1 liter of water. The resulting solution can be used to treat floors, baseboards, tiled and stone wall coverings, and soak textiles in it.
• Get - contains chlorpyrifos enclosed in a microcapsule. Has a prolonged effect. Does not form stains on furniture surfaces and fabrics. Has no smell.
• Biorin is an emulsion containing deltamethrin. The product is professional grade. Therefore, it is not available for free sale. Instantly kills fleas and other synanthropic insects. Very toxic and requires compliance with safety measures and the use of personal protective equipment.

Important!

To protect the skin, mucous membranes and respiratory tract, you need to wear clothing that completely covers the body, safety glasses and a respirator. Even those products that belong to hazard class 3-4 can cause poisoning if the dosage is violated or there is an individual tendency to allergic reactions.

Powder

To treat a room against fleas, you can use insecticides in the form of powders. They scatter in places in the apartment inaccessible to animals and children, having a long-term effect on insects.

• Peretrum is a powder prepared from dried Dalmatian chamomile flowers. It can be used to prevent infection and prevent re-infection. You can sprinkle the powder on things in the closet if there are fleas in the linen. The disadvantage of this product is instability in the light and short duration of action.
• Domovoy , Phenaxin , Clean House , Fas-Double are powders with various pyrethrins, which are similar in effectiveness and mode of action to the previous drug. Treating your home with insecticidal powders can kill the entire flea population in one application.

After the chemical treatment of the apartment has been carried out, you need to wash with a soap and soda solution only those places where the residents will touch with their hands. It is not recommended to do wet cleaning for 2-3 days, and let the product last as long as possible in secluded places.

If there is a small child in the apartment, then his crib and pieces of furniture in his room can be treated with a solution of cat flea drops. The product is non-aggressive and effective.

To treat animal bedding or children's toys against fleas, you can prepare a decoction of tansy, wormwood, lavender, orange peels, pomegranate, etc. After completing wet cleaning, rinse all surfaces additionally with water to which essential oils of geranium, tea tree, cloves, and lavender have been added. . This measure will not only eliminate unpleasant odors, but also repel blood-sucking insects.

How to prepare for processing?

In order for flea treatment to be sufficiently effective, it is worth taking care of careful preparation for this event. In particular, you need to take care of:

• thorough cleaning of the territory of the house or apartment - using disinfectant solutions;
• removing dust from surfaces - it will make it difficult for chemicals to settle on the surface;
• thorough treatment of floor carpets and rugs - they can be sent to dry cleaning or exposed to a steam generator;
• washing furniture covers, curtains, home textiles;
• remove all obstacles - remove animal bedding and other sources of re-infection;
• acquire special clothing and personal protective equipment - rubber gloves, a work coat, a respirator will help you avoid contact with aggressive chemicals;
• prepare a container in which the concentrated spray solution will be diluted;
• remove animals from the house, cover items that do not need treatment with plastic wrap from contact with insecticides.

Types of parasites

Fleas love the blood of people and animals.
When they bite, living creatures feel pain. The skin becomes irritated, red, and itchy. Arthropods can infect their prey with herpes, typhoid, tuberculosis, malaria and plague. Fleas come in many varieties. Most often in residential areas you can notice parasites that settle in the fur of animals, as well as grass and earthen individuals. This is interesting: how to get rid of earthen fleas in the house
Any habitats of fleas in the apartment:

• cracks and other secluded places;
• carpets;
• drawers with linen;
• bedspreads;
• cushioned furniture;
• mattresses;
• pet beds;
• under wallpaper, baseboards and window sills.

The rate of flea reproduction is high, so at the first sign of their presence in the house, it is necessary to take action. Parasites are removed using different methods.

You need to choose the optimal method of control in accordance with the type of individual.

Canine and feline

It is not difficult to understand that your pet has fleas. The animal begins to behave restlessly and itches constantly. If you carefully examine the belly area and areas behind the ears, you can see fleas. These places are favorite areas for laying eggs. When bathing a pet, fleas actively move to the face of their victim.

Cat and dog fleas are very similar in appearance. They differ in the internal structure of the body. They prefer to live on animal fur, but this does not stop them from biting people. For humans, the bite of such fleas is more dangerous than attacks from other species, since the parasites may have previously bitten infected rats and other animals.

Fleas are different in cats and dogs

There are several ways to get rid of blood-sucking insects from pets :

• aerosols and sprays;
• special shampoos;
• collars. They are best used for prevention;
• drops on the withers.

The most effective remedy for fleas in the house is a spray. Its use shows better results compared to other methods. The drug contains toxic components. When applying them, the owner must take into account that animals often lick their fur. Experts do not recommend choosing an aerosol or drops yourself. The best option for your pet's health is to consult a veterinarian.

Linen and bedding types

Fleas rarely live in laundry on a permanent basis. They have to move around in search of food. Textiles are the best place for the larvae to lay. It is most convenient for parasites to feed in bed, because a person does not feel discomfort while sleeping. Red itchy spots on the skin that appear after sleep and black spots on the linen indicate the presence of fleas in the bed.

How to deal with fleas in an apartment will be shown in the video:

Arthropod removal measures:

• washing the drawer or cabinet where the laundry is stored with vinegar or laundry soap;
• cleaning upholstered furniture with a vacuum cleaner;
• washing things at high temperatures;
• ironing;
• taking bedding out into the sun or frost.

Earthy and herbaceous

In the warm season, earthen individuals enter the room through doors and windows. Homeowners of private cottages and apartments on the ground floor are susceptible to such cases. High air temperatures, poor ventilation, dampness, dust and dirt are ideal conditions for the proliferation of parasites. Herbaceous fleas enter the house on animal fur.

Ground and grass arthropods bite not only domestic animals, but also people. Getting rid of them is much easier than other varieties. It is enough to carry out disinfection measures and not provide conditions for parasites to reproduce.

What does Sanepidemstation.com offer its clients?

has at its disposal the entire arsenal of necessary chemicals that allow you to quickly and effectively eliminate insects from a residential property, regardless of the area of ​​infestation with blood-sucking parasites, as well as other factors. An individual approach to work and the enormous experience of our specialists allows us to easily cope with even complex cases that require professionalism on the part of exterminators.

Chemical insecticides used by sanitation workers have a high safety class, are highly active against various types of fleas and can easily cope with even such complex tasks as treating houses and apartments in which there are a large number of pets and birds. Even if you need to treat a room that is in unsatisfactory sanitary condition, real professionals can easily handle this job using modern hot or cold fog technology.

Feedback: Our house seems to be normal, not old, and in general the sanitary situation is fine. But this summer, fleas appeared all over the first floor and clearly had no intention of leaving. It got to the point of allergies and itchy feet, after which we simply called the exterminators and forgot about the problem. Thank you to your dispatchers for your quick response.

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The most effective and affordable chemicals

Powder

Powder, an excellent option for use in cracks, on the floor, on a flat surface. The powder only works if the poison hits the parasite directly, so the individuals die very quickly.

Aerosol

Aerosol preparations are much more affordable than powder products, although they are no different from each other in their effects. Flea spray is the most practical remedy; flea spray is convenient to use on both horizontal and vertical surfaces. In openings, corners, hard-to-reach places, under heavy furniture. Aerosols that have an excellent effect are: “Sinuzan”, “Get”, “Raptor”, “Raid”, “Bolfo”, “Gard”. These drugs will help get rid of ticks in a short period. Modern preparations in the form of aerosols contain peritroids; these semi-synthetic substances do not pose a threat to people and animals. The widely familiar “Dichlorvos” is, one might say, a universal means for killing ground and flying insects. It contains peritroids: cypermitrin, deltamethrin.

Ampoules

Ampoules contain a concentrated solution of an intoxicant. Before starting work, it is necessary to dilute with a certain amount of water. (see instructions). Then treat the entire surface of the apartment, from walls and ceilings to upholstered furniture. “Tsifox”, “Cucaracha”, “Advantix” have excellent toxic properties. When choosing a drug, keep in mind that insects differ in appearance depending on their habitat and origin.

Smoke bomb

Smoke bomb - One of the accessible and practical methods. Of course, using a smoke bomb in a residential apartment is not serious, but for the effective destruction of pests in the basement, it is the most suitable option.

They are very toxic, so when disinfesting, make sure that there are no strangers or animals in the room. The smoke is released from the bomb within three hours, penetrates into all kinds of cracks and holes, and acts on pests instantly. After prolonged ventilation, the remaining smoke disappears without posing a threat to humans.

Popular intoxicants

There are drugs without a pungent odor, the list of them is quite large, let’s consider the highest quality products:

• Pyrethrum, made from a plant base, is dried chamomile flowers. Sold in powder form, absolutely safe and non-toxic. You can safely poison insects where a small child lives. It has an excellent effect regardless of its simple and safe composition.
• Monitor lizard, similar to pyrethrum, does not have toxic properties towards humans and animals. But it has a detrimental effect not only on fleas, but also on other harmful insects.
• The drug Get, widespread and affordable, one might say, the most effective flea remedy, is available in ampoules with virtually no specific odor. When used, it is diluted with water; the resulting solution must be treated with the entire room: walls, corners, ceilings, rugs, and other things. To remove parasites, one procedure is enough. Very often you can find a fake, it is called Master 250, but the effect it gives is small, so be extremely careful when choosing, when the seller tells you that this is an analogue of the drug “Get” and has identical properties, we do not advise you to purchase it, because how it is much weaker than the drug "Get".
• Imidacloprid, the substance has an excellent intoxicating effect, but at the same time is considered absolutely harmless to humans and animals.
• Raptor, the drug is produced by German manufacturers. A very effective product, it has no specific odor, but most importantly it is absolutely harmless to people and pets. Floors treated with Raptor must be washed with soap and water 2 hours after use.
• Clean House is used to destroy almost all types of insects; using a Clean House you can clean your apartment of fleas, ticks and cockroaches. The product contains “Dust”, and it has a detrimental effect on a large number of parasites. In the old days, our grandmothers used it in the garden, poisoning caterpillars on cabbage.
• Neostomazan, available in 2 ml ampoules, is effective not only against fleas, but is also an excellent prevention of infection with ectoparasites in domestic animals.
• Nestomazin blocks the nerve cells of the parasite, immobilizes it and destroys it in a short period.
• Deltsid is an insectoacaridic agent, used for outdoor use indoors, and has excellent pest control properties. Delcid belongs to the group of semi-synthetic peritoids. It is active in the fight against ecta ​​pests, therefore it is mainly used on livestock farms.
• Phenaxin, a very inexpensive and effective drug, is available in powder form. It is a universal remedy against most uninvited guests, such as fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches. Phenaxin is available in powder form and is used in the same way as all powdered drugs.
• Combat, there are many varieties of the combat product. The product is sold in the form of aerosols and is distinguished by its affordable price and ease of use. It has a number of advantages: convenient, practical, versatile, and most importantly, very effective. After treatment it does not leave any traces of a specific odor.
• Chalk Mashenka, the poison is used in hard-to-reach places, using the method of drawing continuous lines. Should only be used where there is no open access (under cabinets, tables, corners and crevices).
• Tsifox is a highly concentrated, potent drug. It is mainly used by disinfection services. At home, the product is used in the garden, but also, of course, to destroy household pests - fleas. Let's figure out how to breed Tsifoks correctly. First of all, read the attached instructions and become thoroughly familiar with the contents. The product is sold in a 50 ml, 1 liter bottle, visually it is a transparent substance with a yellowish tint. Has a pungent specific smell. The bottle is diluted with 10 liters of warm water. To treat a living space, one 50 ml bottle will be enough.

Preparations based on carbamic acid

It is worth highlighting a group of drugs made on the basis of carbamic acid. Most of you have probably come across such names as: Dust, Karbofos, Dichlorvos, etc. Most of them are very poisonous, are used as a remedy against fleas in the apartment, and are incompatible with pets. These drugs destroy cells in the body of fleas, thereby causing their rapid death.

It is recommended to poison insects where small children live with a product safe for children. You can find out all the necessary information about the drug by reading the attached instructions. Once you are sure that flea control will not harm your child, you can use this product. But if the instructions indicate otherwise, then take your child out of the house while the fleas are being poisoned.

Before bringing it back to the apartment, do a thorough general cleaning using disinfectants and detergents.

Fighting methods

It is up to the homeowner to remove pests from their home. In some cases, you can use the services of specialists, because independent measures are not always effective.

Disinsection by SES specialists

Professional services require monetary costs. The advantage of calling specialists is that the fleas will leave the apartment for a long time. First, he inspects the premises and assesses the scale of the work. This helps you choose the right method of pest control. A company employee sets a date for disinfestation. The room will need to be prepared for it.

There are various methods of controlling fleas in an apartment.

Methods for professional apartment cleaning :

• fine spraying;
• hot fog;
• cold fog.

The effect of hot and cold fog during processing is the same. A professional irrigates the apartment using a generator using a flea preparation in the house. Tiny liquid particles are sprayed into a mist. Adults and larvae die instantly.

Cold fog differs from hot fog in the temperature of its composition. Using a hot solution is more effective, but it is advisable to use it infrequently: high temperatures can damage repairs, furniture and other items in the apartment. Among all methods, fine-drop method is considered the cheapest. Spray the composition using an electric or mechanical sprayer.

Sprays and aerosols

These indoor flea treatments allow you to remove parasites yourself. The cylinder is simple to operate. It must be used with extreme caution, because the solution contains toxic substances.

By following the instructions, the owner of the apartment can quickly and without harm to health clean the room from fleas.

Algorithm for using the spray:

• close doors and windows;
• furniture is moved away from the walls to open access to baseboards and corners;
• spray the drug into all flea habitats;
• leave the apartment for several hours to avoid poisoning;
• carry out ventilation and cleaning in the house.

Ideally, you should not wash the floor for 2-3 days and live somewhere else. During this time, all the larvae will die, and the fleas will not appear again.

Among the best products for household use are:

• Raid;
• Raptor;
• Dichlorvos;

They are accessible to anyone and easy to use. When operating, follow the instructions and precautions. It is recommended to protect the respiratory tract with a medical mask and wear safety glasses and gloves.