“Karbofos” for bedbugs, which is based on an organophosphorus compound, is one of the most popular remedies. The main disadvantage of this insecticide is its distinct unpleasant odor, but the main advantage is its 100% effect after the second application. Moreover, the list of pros and cons of the insecticide is not limited to this.
Removing bedbugs is not as easy as it might seem. These bloodsuckers occupy the apartment seriously and for a long time. A small number of insects that have just appeared in the house can be destroyed using an aerosol or spray that affects creeping and flying parasites. If it was not possible to “come to an agreement” with bedbugs using “gentle” means, it’s time to resort to the use of “heavy artillery” - organophosphorus compounds that can outright kill a horde of insects.
We poison bedbugs with karbofos
Bedbugs are parasites, the appearance of which requires urgent response. There are many methods and means invented to exterminate bed pests. But many prefer to trust the old proven insecticide - Karbofos against bedbugs. This is a drug that allows you to get rid of parasites without the intervention of an exterminator service.
Which release form is better?
The negative and positive aspects of different forms of Karbofos are presented in the table.
| Karbafos form | Advantages | Flaws |
| Liquid | It is convenient to use in ampoules for treating small areas. In canisters, the already diluted composition does not require additional preparation. | The volume in the canisters is too large. Inconvenient for individuals. |
| Aerosol | It does not smell of Karbofos and leaves no traces. Highly flammable. | Bedbugs get used to the aerosol; you should alternate the product with other methods of killing parasites |
| Powder | It's the cheapest. | Inconvenient to use. |
| Pencil | Odorless and easy to use. | Short period of validity, you have to constantly apply new touches in places where parasites accumulate. |
Ivan E., Vologda region:
“We rented an apartment, the child did not sleep well the first night, we thought about moving to a new place. I woke up and itched all over. Bedbugs were found in the side of the crib. We tried different remedies - it didn’t help. Strong, modern drugs were used, but the parasites turned out to be tenacious. They didn’t want to call a special service, they leave behind so many toxic substances, and we have a small child. Aerosol Karbofos is a great thing. It doesn't smell so bad anymore. The bugs were blown away like the wind. But I just had to look, the aerosol is not sold everywhere.”
Description of the insecticide karbofos
Fighting bedbugs with Karbofos
This is a Russian-made product with moderate toxicity and a specific pungent odor. It has a wide spectrum of action. Karbofos has earned positive reviews from people with large agricultural lands, because the product can kill not only bedbugs, but also aphids, weevils and mites. Karbofos belongs to the class of organophosphorus compounds. Other names: Malathion, Malaton, Kypthos).
By the way! The pungent odor of Karbofos is due to special additives of flavoring agents (ethanethiol and others). This is necessary due to the toxicity of the product and its danger to humans.
Many Soviet-era people know how to dilute Karbofos against bedbugs and use it. They encountered this yellowish liquid more than once, because... Previously, this product was the easiest to get. Today this is also not so difficult, but due to the toxicity of Karbofos, it is used relatively rarely. Although those who know and have seen how Karbofos works remain faithful to this insecticide.
Effect of the product on bedbugs
Thanks to the large number of active compounds, the effect of Karbofos on bedbugs begins even before the insect runs over the treated surface. The parasite will be attracted by an unknown smell, and it will go on reconnaissance. As soon as particles of the drug fall on its abdomen, the poison will penetrate the chitin and begin to quickly affect the nervous system. After Karbofos, bedbugs may become overly active and begin to move faster, but this is a temporary phenomenon, agony. Quite quickly their organs fail, and the insect dies.
Karbofos will get rid of bed bugs
The bedbug repellent Karbofos also affects larvae and egg laying. They die even faster, because the poison instantly penetrates through the thinnest membranes and leads to paralysis of the body.
Karbofos is similar to Dichlorvos, a well-known insecticide with a pungent odor, so not all people are inclined to trust it. But the effectiveness of products based on organophosphorus compounds is undeniable.
What's behind the name
Malathion, also known as karbofos, is a poison that in its pure form is extremely toxic to humans and animals. It is prohibited to sell it freely in our country. However, the name “Karbofos” appears on the shelves more and more often. What is this - a violation of prohibitions or an advertising trick? A closer look confirms the second option.
At one time, neither “Karbofos” nor “Dichlorvos” the inventors bothered to protect by copyright. Therefore, the name of a specific drug with a very specific composition has become a common noun and has become a popular brand for general use. Modern “Karbofos” are insecticidal preparations with varying levels of malathion. As a rule, minimal.
How to dilute insecticide correctly
Karbofos for bed bugs is available in liquid and dry form. The method of dilution will depend on which product you choose.
How to dilute Karbofos in glass
Dry karbofos
Liquid Karbofos is sold as a concentrate. 50% emulsion can be bottled into:
- ampoules of 5 ml;
- 100 ml glass vials;
- plastic canisters of 5 l.
The instructions for use clearly state how to dilute Karbofos against bedbugs. For 1 liter of water only 10-15 ml of insecticide is required. The water should be warm. After preparing the solution, it must be thoroughly mixed by shaking. It is better to dilute Karbofos immediately in the container from which the processing will be carried out. A plastic or plastic bottle works best. A spray bottle is placed on top, and the equipment for killing bedbugs is ready.
A frequent and logical question: why do they sell five-liter canisters if so little concentrate is needed for disinfestation? Answer: to remove bedbugs with Karbofos even from one room, one liter of solution will not be enough. You need to spray the product liberally, so you will have to dilute Karbofos again and again. Five-liter canisters are usually purchased by farmers or owners of large garden areas who need to carry out pest control on an industrial scale.
Dry karbofos
Dry Karbofos in powder form is sold in small bags of 30 g. It is a less concentrated poison (10%). You need to dilute the powder against bedbugs in the following proportion: 4-5 g (this is 1 level teaspoon) per liter of water. Just like for liquid Karbofos, it is better to use a bottle and a spray bottle.
Types of effects on parasites
Karbofos is a contact intestinal insecticide whose work is based on blocking the nerve impulses of the insect. Once on the body or inside, the transmission of impulses from cell to cell is disrupted, resulting in paralysis and subsequent death of the insect. Combines all types of insecticidal effects:
- Ovicidal - effects on insect eggs, through the shell affects the larvae.
- Larvicidal - destruction of larvae in the initial stages of development.
- Imagocidal - fight against adult insects.
For humans and warm-blooded animals, Karbofos can be quite toxic, having a cumulative (accumulates in the body) property.
But this happens when the drug is used for a very long time; in our case, accumulation does not occur. Interesting fact: After the bug is saturated with blood, its body becomes like a small ball of the corresponding color. The more time passes from the moment the bug ate food, the darker the color it acquires, which is due to the oxidation of iron, which is part of hemoglobin.
Preparing the apartment for treatment with karbofos
Before poisoning bedbugs with karbofos in powder or liquid form, you should prepare the room. It is necessary to remove food, dishes, personal hygiene items and everything that comes into contact with the human body. Bed linen and clothes also need to be taken out and shaken out, then washed and ironed. But the upholstered furniture will have to be left in the room, because... it must be treated with Karbofos against bedbugs. Eggs and larvae may be hiding in the joints of sofa cushions, under the mattress and on the inside of furniture.
Pets also need to be evacuated from the apartment for a while. If there is an aquarium in the house, all its inhabitants need to be moved into a jar and sent to the neighbors. And the aquarium itself is disconnected from air filtration and covered tightly. Before putting the fish back in, you will need to clean the container.
Application on beds
Try to process plants in the garden in calm weather, with a temperature no higher than +15°C. Apply the spray method evenly to the leaves of the plants. The protective effect of Karbofos lasts 1.5 - 2 weeks, and begins to act within 3 - 4 hours after treatment. The table shows the amount of water required to prepare a working solution from a 60 gram package of Karbofos.
It is prohibited to use the drug during the flowering period; it is dangerous for bees. Do not allow to enter water bodies.
Principles of apartment disinfestation
The most convenient way to kill bedbugs with Karbofos is to use a spray bottle. In this case, you need to dress appropriately: completely hide your body and head, gloves, goggles and a respiratory mask are required. It is a respirator, not a gauze bandage. Such personal protection kits are available in workwear stores or on the same websites where insecticides are sold.
You need to spray the solution over all surfaces of the room. Don't forget to pay attention to the back walls of cabinets, radiators, and baseboards. It is imperative to disassemble the furniture and treat it from the inside.
Price for the drug
The insecticide can be purchased at regular hardware stores. The drug is also available for purchase on the Internet. Today, online sales and home delivery of Karbofos are well established.
When planning to purchase this product, you should focus on the prices below:
- Online stores - from 30 rubles.
- Household goods - from 35 rubles.
Helpful information. You can purchase Karbofos at the lowest possible price on specialized websites. This is also beneficial because many of them deliver purchased goods for free.
Where to get karbofos
Today, in the age of a huge number of stores and the Internet, the question of where to buy Karbofos for bedbugs does not pose a problem. The product can be found in household chemical departments or hardware stores.
How much does Karbofos cost? Its cost, compared to many other insecticides, is quite low. Packaging the powder will cost only 40-50 rubles. For one room, 2-3 bags are enough. A 5 liter canister will cost 2.5-3 thousand, but it is still very profitable (about 500 liters of solution).
Active substance
Despite the numerous number of different products, gardeners and summer residents prefer Karbofos. It is used to combat various pests that target melons, vegetables, shrubs and trees, grapes, flowers, plants, and wooden furniture.
Karbofos is a drug with insecticidal properties, which contains the organophosphorus compound malathion 50%, and contains three types of insecticidal infection - larvicidal, ovicidal and imagocidal. Thanks to this, its effect extends not only to adult individuals, but also to unhatched larvae, creating a nerve-paralytic effect. This concentration of the active substance is the strongest among other insect control agents, and it is the high content of chemicals that sets the drug apart from its competitors. In addition, Karbofos can be easily purchased at household chemical stores and garden markets, making it one of the most affordable ways to control pests.
Pure (non-concentrated) Karbofos looks like a colorless oily liquid that emits an unbearable odor. Properties of the drug:
- slightly soluble in water;
- mixes quite well with solvents;
- not exposed to sunlight and high temperatures;
- is broken down by alkali, which is contained in soap solutions;
- has a high degree of settlement, which increases with increasing temperature;
- When the temperature drops, it thickens again, but does not lose its toxicity.
Karbofos belongs to the synthesis of organophosphorus compounds, which was first produced in the 19th century. In the 30s of the last century, the drug was first considered as a method of pest control, and this was facilitated by the work of researcher A.E. Arbuzova. The first compounds that were obtained during the experiments showed high toxicity, which could cause harm to people and animals. Because of this, there was an urgent need to find compounds whose toxicity could be controlled and also suppressed using specially developed antidotes.
Thousands of synthesized organophosphorus compounds were developed in specialized laboratories of the USSR, and the study of the drug also took place in the USA, Germany and England, on the basis of the American Cyanamid Company. It was this company that succeeded in synthesizing the drug for the first time, and this happened in the middle of the last century. The formula received the code name T.M.4049, and the trade name was Malaton (later changed to Malathion).
Currently, the drug is produced by several manufacturers in various forms, such as liquid, powder, granules or tablets with numerous additives - Antiklesch, Antikellic, Alatar, Iskra-M, Fufanon-Nova and so on.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages and disadvantages of Karbofos
The price of Karbofos against bedbugs is the main advantage of the product. Therefore, those who know how to use Karbofos correctly prefer it. After all, the effectiveness of the drug also refers to its advantages.
The use of Karbofos against bedbugs has a big disadvantage. This is the toxicity of the drug. Even with full safety precautions, a tenth of a percent of harmful substances penetrates the body. The insecticide also has a strong smell. The smell does not disappear for a long time and becomes a problem for people to live in. Therefore, treatment with Karbofos against bedbugs is usually carried out before the owners leave, for example, on vacation. Even two weeks will be enough for the smell and all toxic volatile compounds to completely disappear.
Does Karbofos help against bedbugs?
Undoubtedly. Otherwise, this Russian remedy would not have existed for so long. If you have never dealt with insecticides, it is better to call a special service. They will carry out high-quality treatment with Karbofos with minimal consequences.
Pros and cons of using Karbofos
The modern insecticide market is replete with various types of drugs that help fight bedbug infestations. At the same time, Karbofos often becomes the product of first choice. This is due to several important advantages of this insecticide over others:
- 100% result after the first treatment;
- ease of use;
- prolonged effect (up to 2 months), which allows you to kill also larvae hatched from eggs;
- detrimental effect on bedbugs at all stages of development;
- the ability to help against other types of pests (cockroaches, ants, fleas, prussians);
- affordable cost (many drugs with similar composition are sold at a higher price);
- safety (subject to strict compliance with all instructions in the attached instructions);
- economical expense.
The only significant drawback of the drug is considered to be a rather strong, specific odor, which often takes several months to eliminate. Also, this product is not recommended for use in homes whose inhabitants (often small children) are predisposed to allergic reactions.
Remember! When using Karbofos, you need to take into account an important nuance - as a result of repeated disinfestation with this drug, the likelihood of the appearance of individuals resistant to its toxic effects increases significantly.
Compatibility with other insecticides
The insecticide "Karbofos", according to the instructions for its use, does not lose effectiveness when used together with the drugs Fufanon, Alatar, Permethrin. Karbofos, used for soil treatment, enhances the effect of Novaktion.
It is strictly not recommended to mix the drug with some products. These include Fozalon, which has the same insecticidal properties. The combined use of these agents increases the likelihood of a negative reaction to treatment on the part of cultivated plants.
What they say about the use of Karbofos against domestic parasites: reviews
On the Internet, it is customary to discuss with other people all sorts of ways to improve living conditions. Questions often arise on forums about the optimal method of saying “farewell” to bedbugs. Reviews about the use of Karbofos against house bugs vary. The vast majority of them boil down to one thesis: the product works as it should!
Those who are opposed to Karbofos apologists are, as a rule, those who fell for the conspicuous high cost of another poison. He turned out to be bad in the practical part, hence dissatisfaction and low mood developed. Emotions gradually transferred to the drug described here. Losers make flimsy arguments in the hope of belittling the positive qualities of the product. Fortunately, it doesn't work out very well for them.
Storage and safety precautions
If karbofos was purchased with a reserve or after treating the apartment there is a certain amount of the product left, then you need to remember the rules for storing it, which are as follows:
- A solution diluted in water cannot be stored, so you need to try to use up the entire volume or get rid of it after processing. Only concentrated karbofos or other forms of the drug can be stored.
- Storage should be carried out exclusively in a dry place where there is ventilation or the possibility of ventilation, and the temperature does not exceed +25°C.
- It is strictly prohibited to store any forms of karbofos together with food and any pharmacological agents.
- The storage location must meet fire safety standards , since karbofos is a highly flammable substance.
- Access to the storage area should be limited to small children or pets.
Safety precautions during processing
Karbofos can have a toxic effect on humans. Before working with it, you need to protect yourself from contact with the skin and respiratory organs of the drug. Gloves are put on your hands, your eyes are protected with special goggles, and your face is covered with a respirator. Protective clothing must cover the entire body.
Karbofos has a pungent odor, so treatment must be carried out with the windows open. After the procedure is completed, the windows and doors are closed.
You need two people to poison bedbugs so that in case of poisoning there is someone to help. It is dangerous for one person to be in the room. The spray bottle should be held at arm's length away from you, and not pointed at yourself or another person.
Further cleaning
After 4 hours have passed, you can ventilate the room. To prevent toxic substances from entering the human body, cleaning must be done. Soap and soda are added to the cleaning water.
Things and clothing that remained indoors during processing should be washed or dry-cleaned. Wash dishes with soap. Throw away clothes that have been infested with bedbugs or wash them with baking soda.
The action of Karbofos will continue for another 2 months after treatment. Only after this time will it be possible to carry out a final general cleaning of the premises.
The best option is not to live in the room for a week after treatment, come for ventilation so that the smell disappears. Children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with allergies are prohibited from visiting the premises at this time. After 2 weeks, do a new treatment.
Conclusions and recommendations
I definitely recommend Karbofos for use. Firstly, because of its high efficiency, and secondly, because of its low cost. It is no coincidence that the drug is included in the TOP 10 best and most used insecticides.
It is important that the drug does not have a carcinogenic effect on the human body and is safe for pets if dosage standards are observed.
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Preparing the premises
This is the most time-consuming procedure, but at the same time the most important. You will need:
- All furniture must be moved away from the walls so that there is access to the baseboards and walls around the entire perimeter.
- You need to sweep the apartment and remove dust. Be sure to pay attention to the areas behind cabinets and other furniture. Remove up cabinets, ceiling skirting boards, and cornices.
- Next you need to carry out wet cleaning. This will prepare the surfaces for applying the solution. If it is applied to dust, it will mix and significantly reduce effectiveness.
- You will need to review all the things in the closets. Quite often, bedbugs lay eggs in them. If masonry is found, the items need to be washed and ironed. Place clean items in bags and close them.
- Remove bed linen, bedspreads, curtains, drapes, tulle and other textiles. Wash everything and be sure to iron it, as it requires exposure to high temperatures.
- Clear the room as much as possible from things, surfaces should be open.
- It is advisable to remove things from the premises during the procedure.
- If treatment is carried out in winter, then it is ideal to take furniture, carpets and other large things outside; severe frost kills bedbugs.
- Be sure to hide food, put it in bags or containers that are hermetically sealed. Do the same with personal hygiene items.
Preparation of the solution
Of course, each type of karbofos must be diluted according to the instructions and use the proportions indicated in it.
If powder is used, you will need:
- You should take a container that you can then throw away.
- Pour into water.
- Add powder.
- Mix thoroughly until all the powder is dissolved.
- Take a spray bottle and pour the solution.
Work only in protective equipment.
Treatment
During this procedure, it is very important to treat areas where parasites are located or are likely to appear. This will maximize the chances that the insect will make contact with the product.
Pay attention to the following places in the room:
- Skirting boards, cracks on walls, spaces under wallpaper, cracks near ceiling skirting boards and cornices.
- The space under the window sill and behind the radiator.
- Side and back panels of cabinets, beds, chests of drawers and other furniture.
- Necessarily, the lower part of the beds, niches of sofas, all mechanisms.
- The backs of wall clocks, paintings, and any other decor.
- Door and window openings.
- Ventilation outlets.
2 days after the first treatment, the procedure is repeated.
Final actions
At the end, you need to take off your clothes (be sure to wash them), wash your hands, and take a shower. Leave the premises for 2 or 3 days. Remember that there must be a draft in a closed room for toxic fumes to escape. Upon return, the procedure is repeated and the apartment is left again for 2-3 days.
Then you need to carry out wet cleaning using a soap or soda solution. To do this, dilute soda or laundry soap in water, which will help neutralize the chemicals. Surfaces with which you will come into contact are processed. Door handles, tables, chairs, and more. General cleaning is carried out 2 months after the procedure.
Areas of use
Used in small garden plots and farms. Not contraindicated for disinfection of residential premises. Process warehouses and basements. Used in veterinary medicine.
Cooking method. In order to spray garden crops with the solution, it is necessary to dilute Karbofos in water until a homogeneous suspension is obtained. In the cold season, the resulting solution may thicken, but will fully retain its properties.
It should be understood that the drug belongs to the group of highly toxic insecticides and is characterized by a short protective effect; after two weeks, the main active ingredients disintegrate, becoming ineffective. It does not poison the soil, air and water, as it disintegrates very quickly in them.
Effect on pests. The solution has a detrimental effect on the insect, getting directly onto it or into its digestive system, a poisoning process occurs. Within 4 hours the pest dies.
Frequent use of the drug can be addictive and significantly reduce its effectiveness. The pest’s body begins to produce a special enzyme that destroys malathion, so you should limit the use of the drug to twice a year. It is recommended to carry out the last spraying 4-6 weeks before harvesting.
Karbofos very effectively gets rid of the following pests:
mosquitoes; leaf roller; scale insect; spider mite; aphid; bedbugs; gall midge; mole; thrips; stalks; whitefly; flies; planthopper; pea grain; bean moth; sawflies; weevils; mealyworms; etc.
Purpose
Both independently and as part of other drugs “Karbofos” / “Malathion” the following is used:
- in agriculture to combat harmful insects, mites and stock pests;
- in medical and sanitary practice (as an anti-pediculosis remedy for nits and lice);
- for household disinfestation against synanthropic insects (ants, bedbugs, cockroaches, woodlice, etc.)
What to do in case of insecticide poisoning?
Sometimes when cleaning an apartment or private home from pests, it is difficult to protect yourself from toxins. If you suddenly inhale poison, then drop all unfinished business and go out into the fresh air. This will not only bring you to your senses, but will also allow you to subsequently return to duty. Feeling unwell doesn't stop? Seek help from your doctor.
If the drug gets on an unprotected area of skin, it is recommended to immediately rinse the area under running water. At the same time, do not skimp on using soap.
