Hector against bedbugs product (GEKTOR) 500 ml.

Hector is a new generation insecticide that has a detrimental effect on bed bugs. Unlike other popular chemicals, it is not addictive to insects and helps to cope with the problem in a short time.

Hector belongs to hazard class 4, and its use is safe for human health and pets. But in order for treatment with this drug to be as effective as possible, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Description and composition

Gektor appeared on the market at the end of 2021 and many buyers have already been able to appreciate it, as evidenced by positive reviews. The active component of the drug is finely dispersed hydrophilic silicon dioxide. This substance is chemically neutral, which makes it safe for human health and pets.

This component is also used for medical purposes. It is used as an absorbent when it is necessary to cleanse the digestive tract of toxins. Silicon dioxide is also used in the food industry as an additive E551. It is included in creams, pastes and thickeners.

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Operating principle

The drug Hector for bedbugs acts on the principle of dehydrating insects. When it comes into contact with bedbugs, silicon dioxide begins to draw moisture and fats from their bodies. This subsequently leads to the death of the parasites.

The more powder gets on the adults, larvae and eggs, the faster the absorption process occurs. Due to the high level of fine dispersion, Hector easily sticks to the paws and abdomen of bedbugs that run over it while moving to the “feeding” places.

Attention! The death of the insect is inevitable even with a single contact with the product.

Moreover, the shelf life of the drug is unlimited as long as it remains dry. In this regard, it can be used for the destruction of parasites and prevention.

Dusts from bedbugs

Bedbug dusts - insecticidal agents in the form of powders - have a more targeted effect compared to other forms of products. This means that with a successful choice of application site, the effectiveness of a product in the form of a dust will be higher than, for example, a product in the form of an aerosol, however, otherwise the effect may be zero. This is due to the fact that the product in powder form necessarily requires direct contact with the insect, since otherwise the active substance will not have any effect. Aerosols, for example, are sprayed into the air, while dusts simply lie on a horizontal surface.

Appearance of a typical dust

Typically, dust is a white powder that is very similar to flour or soda.

Instructions for use

In order for Hector’s treatment against bed bugs to be as effective as possible, you need to properly prepare the room, carry out disinfestation and correctly calculate the dosage. Ignoring the recommendations will lead to the uselessness of the procedure.

Preparation for processing

According to the instructions for use, before using Hector it is necessary to wet clean the apartment. Then you should inspect the walls, floors and sleeping areas to determine possible locations of parasites. The insecticidal powder itself does not attract the attention of bedbugs, and for it to take effect, it is necessary to place the product in close proximity to the insects. This guarantees their contact with him.

Before using Hector powder against bedbugs, you need to thoroughly ventilate the room to reduce the humidity level. The product can only be applied to dry surfaces.

Treatment

Before treating a room with Hector against bedbugs, you need to wear a mask, rubber gloves and clothing that covers exposed areas of the body as much as possible. Small particles of the product can enter the respiratory tract and settle on the skin. Upon contact with the skin and mucous membranes, Hector does not cause irritation, but a feeling of increased dryness appears.

Means of protection

Next, you need to cut off the tip of the bottle cap and you can begin processing. Disinsection should be carried out pointwise, applying Gektor bedbug repellent only to places where parasites accumulate and move. In open areas, just press lightly on the bottle to squeeze out the required amount of powder. In places where this method of application is not possible, it is necessary to use a brush.

Particular attention should be paid to:

• folds in the mattress;
• seams of upholstery of upholstered furniture;
• the backs of a sofa or bed;
• joints of interior parts;
• skirting boards;
• sockets, switches;
• window frames;
• door frames;
• cracks in the floor under the berths;
• the reverse side of carpets, paintings.

To increase the effectiveness of pest control, you also need to make special traps near the legs of beds and sofas. To do this, you need to place nylon lids for jars under them and pour a 1 cm layer of insecticidal powder into them. This will destroy the parasites that live near the sleeping area and will certainly fall into a trap in search of a victim.

Consumption rates

When using the drug Gektor against bed bugs, you need to carefully calculate the required amount of product to treat the room. One bottle of spot spraying of the drug is enough to treat a standard one-room apartment.

According to the manufacturer's recommendation, per 1 sq. m. you need to use 3 g of powder. This means that one bottle of the product is enough to treat a room measuring 33.3 square meters. m.

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Customer Reviews

Marianna, Rostov-on-Don: “In my life I would never have thought that I would encounter bed bugs. I change my bed quite often. I always wash it at 90 degrees. And then I began to notice bites both on myself and on my children. It turned out that there were parasites. I have been looking for a safe solution for a long time, since there are children in the house. I wanted to buy something effective, but at the same time safe for us. The store advised me to buy Hector for bedbugs. At first I was very confused by the fact that the drug was in powder form. I didn’t believe that I could help. Processing began on Friday evening, in accordance with the instructions. I poured it near the baseboards, behind the beds. The powder really doesn't smell at all. This is a huge plus. We have nowhere to go during the treatment period, so it is important that there is no smell of chemicals. Already on Saturday morning, my husband and I discovered the corpses of parasites. But ten days later I had to repeat the treatment, as the bedbugs appeared again. Overall, we are very pleased with the drug. Maybe not the first time, but we managed to get rid of the insects.”

Vladislav, St. Petersburg: “Two years ago we purchased a dacha, and the question arose about furniture. They didn’t want to buy a new one, so they looked through advertisements for used ones in good condition. We quickly found two sofas and armchairs. They brought it to the dacha and were very happy. But the happiness was short-lived. Our first night at the dacha ended with everyone waking up in the morning with bites. At first they thought it was mosquitoes, but after a while they found nests of bed bugs. My wife swore terribly. I wanted to hire a professional company to carry out disinfection. But they ask for so much money that my savings on used furniture are down the drain. I started looking for reviews myself to see what would be the best way to process it. “Hector” against bedbugs has won quite good reviews. I decided to try it. I’ll say right away that in a private house you will have to do neither one nor two treatments. There are a lot of cracks, you can’t see everything at once. We fought against parasites for 1.5 months, but we won. What I liked most was that I didn’t have to leave anywhere. The product does not smell and is safe for people.”

Note! The drug "Hector" belongs to the category of effective remedies against bed bugs and other types of parasites. Its popularity is due to its absolute safety for both people and pets.

Pros and cons of the drug

The drug Hector against bed bugs has a number of advantages, which sets it apart from other means for killing parasites.

Main advantages:

• high efficiency;
• safety for humans and pets;
• does not cause addiction among parasites;
• long-term protective effect
• unlimited shelf life;
• ease of use;
• does not leave marks on the surface after use;
• lack of specific odor;
• does not require complex preparation;
• suitable for destruction and prevention;
• destroys adults, larvae and eggs.

Minuses:

• has only a contact effect;
• loses effectiveness when interacting with moisture.

How and what to choose

There is a huge range of means for removing bedbugs. They are based on various chemicals that poison insects or repel them. The release form does not play a functional role - it rather determines the ease of use of the product in a specific situation.

First of all, when choosing a remedy for bedbugs, study the composition. It must include one or more working substances:

1. Pyrethrin
   is a natural insecticide extracted from the flowers of the perennial aster; its synthetic analogues, pyrethroids, stronger than the plant prototype, can be designated as permethrin, tetramethrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, lambda-cyhalothrin.
2. Carbamate
   is a proposcur, a chemical agent.
3. Phenylpyrazole
   is a fipronil found in many insecticides.
4. A group of neonicotinoids
   - imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, acetamiprid, paralyzing insects.
5. Malatoin and chlorpyrifos
   are organophosphorus compounds that are the only ones capable of neutralizing bedbug eggs.

First on the list, peritrin and its chemical derivatives are the most common components of remedies for bedbugs and other parasites. However, insects get used to these poisons over time, hence the search and use of ever new poisons, which can either complement the composition or be independent active agents in individual products.

The well-known Soviet "Dichlorvos"

- also a type of poison, but today it is only a trade name. The active substance itself is no longer used due to excessive toxicity, including for humans and animals. Today, Dichlorvos is an aerosol with other poisons.

Bedbugs in an apartment or house do not appear out of nowhere; they come from other homes, where, perhaps, they have already tried to get rid of the insects by some means. Parasites that interact with an insecticide but survive acquire immunity to this substance, so it is not always possible to predict which drug will help eradicate them the first time. That is, the same product can help in one house and be useless in another apartment.

Fortunately, there are no bedbugs resistant to all insecticides, and some drug will still be effective. However, when choosing each subsequent product, you need to read the composition in order to change the group of active substances. In order not to go through an endless number of options, it is advisable to immediately purchase a complex formula with several active poisons - one of them will definitely work.

Release form

In addition to the composition, anti-bedbug products differ in the form of release - these are liquid solutions and gels (concentrates), aerosols, dry powders and crayons. The same active substance can be in a dozen sprays and powders. To determine which type of product to choose, let's look at the comparison table of these products:

If you use the products according to the instructions, they will all be equally effective, except for crayons - they are advisable to use only for places where insects exit their habitats. They are not suitable for processing furniture.