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Instructions How to Get Rid of Insects in Your Home

We destroy cockroaches, bedbugs, and moths by ourselves and with the help of professionals. It seems that in winter, flying and crawling uninvited guests into city apartments are several times smaller – except for cockroaches.

With the onset of heat, various pests are activated and make it difficult to live peacefully. We will show how to get rid of the most common insects in your apartment.

How to get rid of insects yourself?

The main thing in the fight against insects in your house is to create unfit living conditions: to limit access to food, water, breeding grounds, and shelters. This will help with regular cleaning and minor cosmetic renovation.

Here are a few important procedures to do:

• Elimination of access to water (it is necessary to repair the current taps, and after washing dishes, for example, wipe the sink dry to avoid drops);
• Systematic cleaning of crumbs and hermetic storage of food products;
• Smearing (sealant, mounting foam, cement) all cracks, joints, chips, and holes;
• Installation of lattices with a fine-meshed net on the windows;
• Installation of mosquito nets on the windows (in the warm season insects migrate freely along the building’s facades, penetrating into the apartment through open windows and air vents).

Flea

Fleas are annoying parasites that jump to a height of one and a half meters and bite not only your pets but children and adults. They have the ability to fully occupy the houses and apartments where your animals live. Getting rid of them is not so simple.

You should be well prepared to get rid of these harmful insects, which brings you a lot of trouble. So let’s look at how to do it better. There are many flea control products available. If you are waiting for an instant result, it is better to use the flea foggers.

What are flea bombs?

Flea foggers, sometimes called flea bombs, are a very popular and reliable means of combating these insects. The use of a flea bomb should only be used in extreme situations when a massive infection with fleas occurs.

How do flea bombs work?

A spray flea bomb contains deadly chemicals. They are intended to destroy fleas. Depending on the chemical composition of the flea bomb, they poison the environment for people and pets.

Thus, precautions must be taken when using this method to kill fleas. Flea foggers and flea bombs work by releasing a specially formulated, pesticide fog into the infected space to kill fleas and other insects. This tool is ideal for treating a home before renting it out.

Precautionary measures

All people, animals, and also fish should be absent in the house during the spraying of premises since they are dangerous for all living organisms. Also, depending on the content of chemicals in the spray, it is necessary to ventilate the room and not visit it from 3 to 8 hours. This should be described in the instructions. After using the aerosol, thorough cleaning is necessary.

Using too much aerosol will leave a lot of chemical residues that could put your family and animals at risk. All food products must be hidden, but it is better to take them out for the processing period. Of course, it is forbidden to use foggers on your pets. This can lead to illness or death. Electrical appliances, all gas ignition systems must be turned off to prevent fire.

Why flea bombs do not work?

Usually, one flea bomb is used for one room to achieve the best result. If you place one spray on the whole house, then, of course, it will not work and will kill only some fleas.

The benefits of flea bombs

Fogger reaches fleas in carpets, rugs, upholstery, bedding, pet houses, cracks in the floor and open cupboards. This kills adult fleas, as well as only hatching fleas. You get the result instantly.

Findings

Flea bombs can be used as part of an effective flea control program. However, we recommend them only in case of a serious flea invasion. Make sure to carefully read the instructions. Before using flea bombs, it is recommended to rid fleas off your pets by special means, and only then carry out a bombardment.

Otherwise, even the best flea fogger will not bring much benefit. Prevention is always more effective. Fleas are much easier to kill when their numbers are small, so it is better to catch them as early as possible until their reproduction has gained momentum.

Cockroaches

If, after creating such an unbearable habitat, cockroaches reduced their numbers but survived, you can use glue traps, insecticidal gel and boric acid mixed with any food attractant (mashed potatoes, egg yolk, boiled rice) and roll into balls.

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This will destroy the remaining insects. Also in winter, you can use the method for freezing.

Cockroaches are very thermophilic insects, and sub-zero temperatures are destructive for them.

Accordingly, if you open the windows in an apartment for a few hours at a minus temperature, you can eliminate a very large part of the insect population, but not their eggs.

The most effective and fastest way to get rid of cockroaches is still chemical:

the dissector will treat the apartment with professional insecticides selected specifically for your situation and will give accurate recommendations on what measures to take to protect themselves from the further appearing of insects in the apartment.

You can easily buy such tools in our online store.

Bed Bugs

Of the popular methods of dealing with bedbugs, various powders, backfillings and spreads are often used, before installing the bed legs in special cans.

But it does not destroy insects.

Yes, the smell of one or another substance (spices, plants, gasoline, kerosene) can be unpleasant for them, but that’s all – it will not lead to getting rid of insects.

Important! Some insects, of course, fall into the trap and drown, but the bugs quietly move along the walls and ceiling, and not just on the floor.

The most effective methods, in this case, are washing, boiling, steaming and dusting things and pieces of furniture.

You can use insecticidal gel or insecticide and fluff the bed frame and the corners of the mattresses, along the way, dust all the carpets, ottomans and rugs on the street and boil bed linen.

This will be quite enough if there are few insects and they are localized only in the area of beds.

If the resettlement went further and the bugs turned out to be behind baseboards, wallpaper, and paintings, then in this case only the chemical effect will help.

At the same time, it is necessary to figure out where the bugs came from: was it a random drift or was it a systematic migration from the neighbors.

In the second case, you must follow the precautions to prevent this migration: missed silicone sealant all plinths, sockets, wire channels and places of entry and exit of heating pipes.

Moth

Moth larvae feed on particles of mold and fungus that appear on wool and fabric surfaces.

In addition to the destruction of the larvae, it is necessary to protect against their new laying eggs as the beginning of the life cycle.

The most effective methods are reducing the humidity of the room to prevent the appearance of food (just mold and mildew), storing things in vacuum bags, and folding bags or hanging briquettes with the smell of lavender, which will frighten adults from potential locations.

Also, standard measures are taken to prevent migration: mosquito nets on windows and grilles on hoods with a fine-meshed net, which, together with regular cleaning and avoiding dust in the apartment, will give a very good result and reduce the moth population.

For the complete destruction of insects, insecticides may be required, which exists in the form of solution. All you need is to spread around the house paying attention to the things that are infected with moths.

Food Moth

As the name implies, the food source for this species of insects in various corn, in which the reproduction and feeding of larvae occur.

As in the case of the usual moth, the only function of an adult individual is to lay the larvae.

To get rid of the food moth, you have to throw away all the contaminated products and thoroughly wash the grocery storage boxes.

To stay away from infection, in this case, can help plastic containers.

Ants

Only the house (Pharaoh) ants live in the apartments in the city, but if they settled in the apartment, it is almost impossible to get rid of them.

Those insects, that a person directly sees, are working ants (foragers): they are only engaged in collecting food and building materials for an anthill.

The uterus, which is responsible for carrying eggs and the population in anthills, is located in an enclosed space: behind tiles, in the joints of the outlet and entrance of heating and water pipes.

To reach it by any methods is unreal.

The only option, in this case, is a long-lasting insecticidal gel. Putting it on the surface, next to which most often pass the formation of ants, have patience.

Working individuals will drag the gel inside the nest for feeding the uterus, which in a couple of weeks will lead to the complete neglect of the anthill.

Further work is needed with a sealant to block the places of entrances and entrances from anthills will prevent the newly arrived uterus from further use of this place.

Mosquito & Gnat

These small crustaceans live in dark, wet places in the apartment: corners in bathrooms and bathrooms, behind risers or under sinks.

It is very simple to get rid of them: it is enough to use any chlorine disinfectant, either boric acid or simple salt.

If you dilute one of these substances in water and wash the places where the woodlice live, it will be possible to forget about them for a very long time.

It is possible to prevent their further appearance by well-concreting the risers and closing their access from the floors.

Wood Borers

There are about 130 species of insects that feed on wood: in the apartments, they live in the floor, furniture or doorframes.

These insects live a little, but multiply rapidly, and phytophages (larvae), feeding on the tissues of the tree, constantly make moves and create voids inside the wooden product.

In addition, the presence of wood borers in the house may indicate a fungal infection of untreated wood and furniture made from it.

Therefore, any wooden interior item must be treated with special protective chemicals, varnish or antiseptic and stain. All of these coatings, however, have a shelf life.

Old pieces of furniture or floors without timely updating the protective coating are a threat to residents of the house.

On sale, there are special antiseptics-insecticides called “Stop beetle”, which are designed to protect the wood of various species from insects.

They destroy tree borers at all stages of their development.

For destruction and stopping an infestation of wood, it is also recommended to use insecticides.

After use, they quickly decompose. Most of them are medium to low toxic and safe for people and pets.

When Do I Need to Contact Specialists?

If we are talking about food insects, then you can get rid of them by simply throwing away the affected products and cleaning out the storage location. To prevent their future coming, food should be placed in the lockers where bulk products are stored, special traps – you can buy them in regular stores.

In the case of bedbugs and cockroaches, the problem is not so easy to solve. Throwing out a set of pillows and blankets, you will not get rid of bed bugs since their habitats are much wider. It is the same with cockroaches: even if you keep it clean, remove all food, wash the surfaces thoroughly after cooking, it may not save the appearing of cockroaches in the apartment. And their independent removal with the help of all kinds of crayons, traps, and chemicals will not give the desired effect and will help only for a short time.

If you are faced with a problem of unpleasant neighborhoods, contact professionals. As a rule, they use special products for eradicating bedbugs and cockroaches, which cannot be bought in regular stores. Accordingly, the removal of insects, using professional pest control, will give the best result, and the effect will continue for a longer time.

For comparison, I will cite figures as an example: if you independently remove parasites, you will get rid of them for several weeks or months, and professional disinfectors will give a guarantee for years.

What means of destruction are considered safe for humans and pets? How to check it?

All the tools, which specializes in insect eradication use in their work, are safe for people and animals. It is very simple to check: a specialist along with chemicals must have certificates for each product. You can ask to show them and independently study the composition, methods of application and precautions.

If there is no such certificate, you should contact the company through which you made the order for services, and as soon as possible ask to send photos of certificates for the products from the company, where the specialist came. In the case that neither the person nor the company providing services cannot provide certificates, it is better to refuse to work.

How to Prepare an Apartment for Processing Chemicals?

If you face the problem of insects in your house and decide to contact a specialist in disinsection, then before his arrival you need to prepare an apartment.

Try to cover all items of furniture, remove open containers with products and personal hygiene products that may get chemicals. In the process of cleaning the house, for example, from bedbugs, it is necessary to give the master free access to such items of furniture in which they can potentially start (sofas, armchairs, mattresses, etc.), and clear access to the baseboards and doorways.

If there are storage compartments in the bed or sofa, remove everything from there – the specialist should be able to move this piece of furniture easily. The dishes, on the contrary, should not be removed; during the disinsection of cockroaches, it is also processed. The fact is that there may remain cockroach larvae on it, which, in the absence of processing, will entail further reproduction of the parasites.

Before starting the work, all residents and animals must leave the apartment. On average, if the apartment is treated with a cold chemical, it is better to leave the house for about three hours – this is the minimum time for the chemical to settle, it is impossible to stay indoors because of the risk of poisoning.

After three or four hours, you can return to the apartment and hold airing (it is better to open the windows for 1.5–2 hours).

It is not recommended to wash the floors during several next days: insects do not die from the fact that the sprayed products are inhaled, but directly at the moment of direct contact with them. Therefore, after a pest control procedure, I advise you to refuse to thoroughly clean the floors for about five weeks altogether – you can only wash the areas where residents go every day.

In the case of bedbugs and cockroaches, the problem is not so easy to solve. Throwing out a set of pillows and blankets, you will not get rid of bed bugs since their habitats are much wider. It is the same with cockroaches: even if you keep it clean, remove all food, wash the surfaces thoroughly after cooking, it may not save the appearance of cockroaches in the apartment.

And their independent removal with the help of all kinds of crayons, traps, and chemicals will not give the desired effect and will help only for a short time.

Immediately after disinsection, wipe the surfaces that you regularly touch: door handles, tables, kitchen countertops. Wipe the bed and other clothing that chemicals could get on. It is recommended to do the washing at a temperature not lower than 60 degrees – in such water dangerous insects, if they stayed on things, die, and chemicals split.

FAQ

“Q: How long does it take to do the barrier treatment and how long will it last?”

A: Barrier treatment will take from 20 minutes depending, on the area of the room and the territory. Pest control will be effective within a month. Then the procedure will need to be repeated.

“Q: Are the treatments effective against any other pests?”

A: Yes, they are effective against all known pests and insects.

“Q: Is there an all-natural treatment option?”

A: Of course. If children live in your house, or you have an allergy, we can offer you natural remedies, namely:

• Juniper oil
• Vanilla products
• Essential oils, namely cloves, anise, orange, cedar, lavender, tea tree, geranium, mint, thyme
• Lemon and Eucalyptus Remedy
• Basil and wormwood
• Based on garlic
• Such remedies have effectiveness of one to three weeks

“Q: What if it rains after my yard has been treated?”

A: If within three days there was no rain and the lawn was not watered, then the product will be guaranteed to protect from insects for three weeks.

“Q: The city has a mosquito truck come through and spray, what makes your service better?”

A: Our staff will provide complete protection against any type of insect, depending on the situation. We have an individual approach to each client and his problem.

“Q: How does rain affect the treatment?”

A: Due to the unique composition of our preparations, you can get rid of insects for a long time. If it rains on the day designated for processing, the procedure is transferred to another day convenient for the client. Rain does not affect the preparations used to treat your territory.

“Q: Will the treatment affect my fish pond or swimming pool?”

A: Some chemicals have an adverse effect on fish and are not safe for pool water, therefore, when treating the area near the pool and artificial reservoirs, the funds are used very carefully without getting into them. Of course, you can use natural preparations in these places.

“Q: How long before I can go in the yard after you have sprayed?”

A: If chemical preparations are used in the barrier treatment, you should wait an hour, especially if your family has children. When using natural products for protection, 15 minutes will be enough.

“Q: What dangers do pests pose to my family?”

A: Ant bites mainly cause redness and itching of the skin, but sometimes severe allergic reactions. Mosquitoes can transmit Lyme disease and malaria. Tick is a carrier of diseases such as tick-borne encephalitis, which damages the nervous system, can lead to disability and other ailments.

Small midges can also harm you. A small bite, in which hemolytic poison has fallen, which has an analgesic effect, subsequently causes itching, which lasts several days, or even weeks. Especially dangerous are midges for children, in which purulent inflammation may appear.

A wasp sting is very painful, and soft tissues of the body often swell. Children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems should especially be alert. Often, the face is swelling and a person does not see anything. There are cases of a bite into the tongue with a fatal outcome.

Fleas are often carriers of many diseases, such as plague, typhoid, pseudotuberculosis, listeriosis, tularemia, typhoid infections. Bedbug bites cause intermittent or persistent itching, skin rashes, restless sleep, and allergies. Termites can destroy your home within 2-3 years.

“Q: Is pest management safe for my family and pets?”

A: All chemicals that are used by our company are certified and approved for use in residential premises. Of course, natural products are absolutely safe.

“Q: Why do fleas, ticks, and bed bugs require more than one treatment to control?”

A: When carrying out barrier treatment aimed at removing bed bugs, the eggshell does not pass the applied poison through itself, which does not have any effect on them.

Because of this reason, even in a room thoroughly treated with an insecticidal preparation, there remains the likelihood of re-emergence of bugs as a result of the birth of a new generation of eggs within up to two months after the treatment.

“Q: What is the difference between a treatment using baits vs. sprays?”

A: Pollination or spraying is a common way of controlling insects. The undoubted advantage of chemical pest control is the speed of exposure and accessibility. Sprays have the main advantage – spray ability over large areas. Mosquito traps lure and then kill insects without the use of hazardous chemicals.

“Q: How long after the initial treatment does it take to see results?”

A: It all depends on the products you use. Instant results will come from sprays and sprayers. If you use traps, then a complete disappearance will be in a month.

“Q: Why should I hire a professional when I can try and do it myself?”

A: Pollination of lawns and gardens allows you to kill insects in a short time. The procedure usually begins with the measurement of the territory by professionals, the study of the landscape, an approximate estimate of the number of active insects and their breeding rate, then begins pollination of the territory. Pollination with harmful chemicals can only be done by a specialist.

“Q: What is the difference between granules and liquid spray?”

A: Granules do not dust and are easily removed from different surfaces, so they often serve as a form of application of highly effective, but very toxic preparations. Complete insect extinction occurs after 2 weeks.

Aerosol benefits:

• Quick action
• Effective protection against crawling and flying insects thanks to two active components in the composition
• Prolonged action (pests die not only in the spray zone but also on the escape routes, where the substance gradually settles)
• Instant effect not only on adults but also on eggs and larvae
• A unique formulation that does not contain ozone-depleting substances

“Q: What kind of pesticides do pest control companies commonly use?”

A: Depending on the size and landscape of your site, mosquito exterminating companies can use substances that kill mosquito larvae and substances that are harmful to adults of insects. Often, specialists use the combined method. Permethrin is one of the most common mosquito control products. It is affordable and effective.

Pyrethrins. Agents in this group are considered “relatively” safe. Their high efficiency is proved. Preparations infect the nervous system of mosquitoes, paralyzing and killing them.

They can be dangerous if inhaled vapors and aerosols. Landowners are encouraged to relocate birds, pets, farm animals, and beehives to a safe place so that they do not suffer from spraying.

Bacillus thuringiensis (BT)

BT is a microorganism that is used to kill larvae. Bacillus spores are part of several drugs. When the powder is poured into water, the bacilli begin their life activity and secrete a special toxin. It disrupts the digestive system of mosquito larvae, which die as a result. There are several strains of bacilli, including those whose toxins are especially harmful to mosquito larva.