Use of the drug Reid against fleas in residential premises. How the Raid works and how effective it is. How to carry out processing correctly. How dangerous is the product for people and animals? Security measures. Advantages and disadvantages of Raid. Tips for use.
Everyone knows about fleas as parasites that attack animals, but, unfortunately, they can also bring a lot of inconvenience and trouble to people. When these small insects appear in an apartment, you have to seek help from specialized products that can quickly and effectively clean the room. One of the products that is quite popular among buyers is Flea Raid.
Mechanism of action and composition
This drug can be classified as a universal insecticide, which is intended to combat not only fleas, but also cockroaches, ants, and other insects. The action of the aerosol is carried out thanks to the main active substance cypermethrin, which is known for its high efficiency. It has a prolonged effect, after application it remains effective for 4 weeks.
The active component includes eight isomers, the action of which is aimed at a specific type of insect, which provides a very wide spectrum of action. Regarding toxicity, it is a potent toxic chemical for insects, but is considered to be of low toxicity for humans and animals. The aerosol should be used only in accordance with the instructions, using protective equipment and observing safety measures.
The product acts in a complex manner, the active component has a detrimental effect through contact or intestines. It affects the nervous system of the insect, which leads first to paralysis and then to death. The product has a detrimental effect on adults and larvae; it is ineffective against eggs, like most insecticides. For this reason, fleas cannot be gotten rid of in one treatment; the procedure has to be repeated in order to exterminate the young generation that emerges from the clutches of eggs.
Bed fleas: what are they?
This popular nickname was given to insects that live near humans, whose blood is the main source of nutrition for small parasites. The appearance of these pests causes a lot of inconvenience and poses a danger to the health of people and domestic animals.
Fleas are small insects, the size of an adult does not exceed 3 mm. The scientific name of these parasites is translated from ancient Greek and means “pump” and “wingless”. Linen fleas belong to the order of blood-sucking insects and cannot fly. But the lack of wings does not prevent them from moving rapidly.
The locomotor system of these insects consists of 6 limbs, the hind ones are the most powerful, thanks to them the fleas are distinguished by their jumping ability. Moving in this way, the parasites easily find a victim and attach to it with the help of bristles that cover the insect’s abdomen.
The flea's powerful hind limbs allow it to make rapid jumps.
The height of a flea's jump can reach 50 cm, and its length can be up to 1.5 meters. Small pests move quickly and are almost impossible to catch.
Correct use of the product
This drug is allowed for use in residential premises when processed without the help of specialists. Remember that the aerosol is most effective and will show good results only if the room has a low degree of infection. This is due to the low concentration of the active substance in the drug. In case of severe infestation, it is better to contact specialized services or use potent pesticides, which are classified as professional insecticides.
It should be remembered that parasites choose quite secluded corners for themselves and you will need to pay maximum attention to this moment. Apartment processing includes several stages, each of which will affect efficiency. Before proceeding directly to processing, it is necessary to properly prepare the room.
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0 Zhenya 07/30/2017 01:29 Last year there was a hot and dry summer, and there were fleas in the basement of the house. The husband picked up the necessary documents there and apparently “brought” them to the apartment on his clothes. We didn’t notice them right away, only after my son-in-law began to develop red spots and itching on his legs. At first they poisoned them with dichlorvos and washed the floor with special products, but they still appeared from somewhere. Then we decided to call disinfection specialists, although after treating the apartment we had to leave for a day to visit relatives. Quote
Preparing the premises
Remember that you will be working with a pesticide, which means that you need to protect as much as possible the people and animals living in the room. In addition, it is necessary to carry out general cleaning, which will help to get rid of most of the egg clutches at this stage.
You will need to do the following:
- It is necessary to place all food in containers or bags that are hermetically sealed.
- All dishes and kitchen utensils are also removed from surfaces.
- Hide personal hygiene products, bedding, towels, toys, including animals.
- The surfaces should be completely free of things.
- Next, you will need to move the furniture away from the walls to gain access to the walls and baseboards.
- It is necessary to thoroughly vacuum carpets, upholstered furniture, behind cabinets, and any textiles.
- Remove all dust and cobwebs from the room and perform a wet cleaning.
After these actions, it is necessary to take care of the safety of living people and animals.
Prevention
After treating the room for fleas, place sprigs of wormwood, chamomile, pine needles, peppermint, and cloves of garlic around the house. Don't forget to place a few twigs under your pet's bedding.
Maintain order in the house, clean in a timely manner, and seal cracks and cracks in the floor and walls.
Advice! When washing floors, add to the water for prevention:
- essential oils;
- vinegar;
- decoctions or infusions of wormwood, tansy, pine needles.
Essential oils
After cleaning, place fragrant herbs in the room. Fleas have difficulty hearing and seeing; their sense of smell and touch serve as their orientation mechanism, so they will not be able to live in rooms with strong odors.
Check your pets regularly for fleas. If bloodsuckers are found, immediately take measures to destroy them.
If fleas come from the basement, you will have to use the services of exterminators to treat it.
Security measures
Despite the fact that the drug is low-toxic, you should always remember that it is a toxic pesticide that can be harmful to health. During the procedure, all people and animals must leave the room. It is very dangerous for small animals, birds and fish.
If there is an aquarium in the room, it must be taken out. Large aquariums that cannot be taken out of the room must be closed with a lid, and the compressor must be turned off.
Please note the following points:
- Do not use near fire.
- The cylinder is designed for one-time use to treat an apartment; these standards cannot be exceeded.
- The product can only be applied when using protective equipment.
- After treatment, the apartment is left for 4 hours, after which ventilation and wet cleaning are mandatory.
- The product should only be located in hard-to-reach places that people and animals do not come into contact with.
- If there are any side effects, you should stop the procedure and consult a doctor.
When carrying out the procedure, you must use rubber gloves, a respirator and safety glasses. Clothing should completely cover the body to prevent the drug from coming into contact with the skin. Do not allow toxic chemicals to come into contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and mouth. Remember that when an aerosol is sprayed over a surface, microparticles rise upward and can easily enter the respiratory tract, which will lead to unpleasant consequences. Therefore, you should be as careful as possible during processing.
Treatment
Before use, shake the canister and apply it to surfaces at a distance of 20-30 centimeters. Since it is very difficult to find places where these parasites accumulate, it will be necessary to treat possible habitat areas. It is necessary to apply the aerosol to baseboards, walls, upholstered furniture, carpets, etc. Apply until the area becomes moist; on a hard surface, 2 times less product is required.
After the spray is applied, a film will appear on the surface that protects the active components from the influence of external factors. The spray washes off very well with an alkaline solution. The procedure itself should be carried out with the windows and doors closed, which will prevent the product from eroding. After spraying, you must leave the apartment for 2-4 hours.
Actions after processing
After returning, it is necessary to thoroughly ventilate the room to get rid of toxic fumes. Next, wet cleaning is carried out, which uses a soap-soda solution. It will be necessary to remove all surfaces with which people and animals come into contact. Only after this can residents return to the apartment.
After a week, the procedure must be repeated. The fact is that the parasite eggs remain intact and a week after treatment a younger generation will appear in the apartment. Since they multiply quite quickly and can produce the next generation, there is no time to waste, otherwise subsequent treatments will be required. In some cases, another procedure is required, which is performed after 3 weeks. Next, it is necessary to treat pets, which most often become the cause of repeated infections.
Procedure for processing
When using Flea Raid in an apartment, you must strictly follow the instructions listed in the instructions for use of the product.
- First of all, you need to vigorously shake the container with the drug and make sure it is intact.
- Before you start spraying, it is important to prepare the surfaces, remove from them all things that could be damaged if the composition gets on them.
- It is necessary to spray the product at a distance of about 30 centimeters. The surface should be slightly moistened, usually a couple of seconds is enough.
- After the treatment, you need to leave the apartment and ventilate all rooms for at least half an hour.
- If you have pets, it is also important to take them outside to avoid poisoning.
- To prevent the reappearance of parasites, the manufacturer recommends treating the area around door and window openings with the drug. This measure will protect the apartment from fleas entering from the outside.
- It is very important to treat dog beds, cat houses, and carpets - these items are ideal habitats for insects.
We unexpectedly discovered fleas in our apartment, although we have neither cats nor dogs. Most settled in upholstered furniture and bit household members. We decided to immediately combat the problem and chose Flea Raid in the form of an aerosol for this purpose. We immediately treated the sofas, carpets and floors as indicated in the instructions, opened the windows and went for an evening walk. Upon returning, we did not notice any smell, but there were a lot of dead parasites. In just a couple of hours, Raid saved us from uninvited guests! Inga
Animal handling
In order for the treatment of animals to be as effective and safe as possible, you need to contact a veterinarian who will help you choose the right remedy. Remember that the choice of drug is absolutely individual; it is necessary to take into account health status, age, weight, and possible diseases. You cannot use medications for cats that are intended for dogs, as this is dangerous to the pet’s health.
The drug Reid is prohibited for use on animals; it can only be used as an insecticide for treating premises.
Side effects and poisoning
If dizziness, nausea, headache, weakness or other symptoms appear while working with Reid, you must immediately stop the procedure, go out into fresh air, wash with soap, and rinse your mouth with water. If symptoms do not go away, consult a doctor.
In animals, poisoning manifests itself in the form of excessive salivation, tremors of the limbs, weakness; it is necessary to contact a veterinarian.
