Smoke bombs for bedbugs: types, effectiveness and rules of use

This method of treating insects as smoke has been known for quite some time. The first to use smoke as a pest control were China and Japan. After all, this method of fighting is simple - you just need to activate the saber and wait for the result. Acrid smoke will penetrate into the most inaccessible places, where sometimes it is impossible to reach either with a spray or an aerosol manually. In this article we will try to explain in detail what smoke etching is, and we will talk about such a remedy as a smoke bomb for bedbugs Quiet Evening.

Description of the checker Quiet Evening

The method itself is quite effective and has long been used for treatment against various insects in agricultural complexes, warehouses, garages, and summer cottages. And now they have begun to use it in residential premises, but this also has its own nuances. Smoke bombs, according to their purpose, differ in the composition of the active substance:

• On livestock farms, sulfur dioxide, released when sulfur burns, is used to combat parasites. A highly toxic and effective substance for bactericidal, insecticidal and antifungal treatment.
• To treat barns and agricultural storage facilities, didecyldimethylammonium bromide, which has bactericidal and fungicidal (antifungal) properties, is used.
• Permethrin is used to treat residential premises, cinemas, warehouses and large areas. An insecticide of plant origin that has a paralytic effect on insects.
• A chlorine-based substance - Hexachlorane - has a nerve-paralytic effect on parasites.

The composition of the Quiet Evening checker includes such an active substance as permethrin 10%, a substance of plant origin found in chamomile flowers.
Absolutely harmless to humans and animals. The principle of the checker is that when activated, a cloud of smoke is created, which subsequently settles in the form of a plaque. A smoke bomb from bedbugs has a contact effect; when it hits the body of an insect, it penetrates inside and, acting on nerve endings, prevents the transmission of impulses, causing paralysis and subsequent death of the insect. Interesting fact: In the absence of food, bedbugs can enter a state close to anabiotic and remain in it for about a year. If conditions arise that are unsuitable for the life of the insect, it leaves the territory in search of a more favorable environment and source of food.

Operating principle

The principle of operation of any checker preparation is fumigation, that is, treating the territory with substances in the form of gas. Therefore, checkers are fumigators, only more effective and more dangerous than miniature household appliances into which a bottle of liquid or a flat rectangular “tablet” is inserted.

The design of the checker is similar to that of an aerosol. With one significant difference: you can control the spraying of the aerosol yourself, but the spraying of the bomb occurs independently, regardless of the person. The insecticidal aerosol that the device produces after being ignited or launched even penetrates deep into the upholstery of upholstered furniture and inside sleeping mattresses, so there is no need to identify nests before starting baiting. Smoke will find bedbugs everywhere, no matter how well they hide.

Compound

The product demonstrates high efficiency not only due to its special device, but also due to the content of powerful acaricides and insecticides in the gas produced.

• Sulfur compounds. When these substances ignite, they begin to transform into sulfur dioxide. This insecticide kills mold and living creatures living in rooms with high air humidity.
• Permethrin. A broad-spectrum acaricide and insecticide that, upon contact with an insect or penetrating into its gastrointestinal tract, first paralyzes the parasite. Death occurs after a short period of time due to a stop in the transmission of nerve impulses.
• Hexachlorane. A toxin that contains chlorine, which is dangerous not only for insects, but also for warm-blooded creatures. The insecticide acts similarly to the previous one: it paralyzes the creeping reptile and kills it.
• Didecyldimethylammonium bromide. An effective fungus control agent that is often used on vegetable farms, gardens and agricultural land. The fungicide has powerful bactericidal properties and fights not only insects, but also bacteria that cause fungal infections.

Application nuances

It is necessary to use gas bombs in apartments of multi-storey buildings with extreme caution. By and large, these insect baiting agents are intended for the following objects:

• Vacation home;
• industrial premises;
• country house;
• duplex house (for two owners).

Due to the high content of toxic substances, there is a high risk of poisoning not only yourself, but also your neighbors. Therefore, be sure to consult with specialists and inform those who live near you.

In multi-storey buildings, the smoke produced by the saber can spread through the ventilation and poison the neighbors.

Preparing for disinfestation

The checker is mainly designed for use in open or non-residential areas up to 1000 m2, it is convenient to use in a private home. There are some nuances in the apartment; firstly, you must notify all your neighbors so that the fire brigade is not called. Turn off fire alarms so they don't go off. Close ventilation shafts, drains, sewerage, water supply, windows, vents and entrance doors. Carry out preparatory measures for disinfestation:

• Initially, cleaning the room with a vacuum cleaner will help to open the nests and determine the total number of bedbugs.
• Move all furniture away from the walls.
• Remove bedding, curtains and drapes and put them in the wash.
• Remove carpets, paintings and decorative items from the walls.
• Houseplants and aquarium should be covered or removed.
• Pack food, dishes, cosmetics and personal hygiene products in plastic bags.
• Clear the room of people and animals, at least for a couple of hours.

Where can I buy the product?

An important question is where to buy a checker. Given the toxicity and danger of the product, it is in limited access to the population. Often, as an alternative, special sprays and crayons are used, which can be purchased at the market or in appropriate stores specializing in the sale of such products.

As for checkers, things are somewhat different here. Some products can be found at gardening stores or insecticide sales outlets. The Internet will also help in solving this issue. The official websites of the manufacturer provide information about all points of sale of their products. An equally effective and convenient way is to order the product through online resources. When ordering a product, you should take into account the costs that will go towards its delivery.

Instructions for using the Quiet Evening checker

Use protective equipment, safety glasses, and a respirator will not be superfluous. We open all interior doors to allow smoke to spread freely. Place the checker on a non-burning surface (a metal bowl is fine). Bedbugs are inactive and settle near the feeding area, and feeding on our blood and mainly at night, their main habitats will be located directly near our places of rest and sleep. We install the checker in the bedroom and set it on fire, as soon as the smoke starts to leave the room for 2 - 3 hours. After returning, we open everything for ventilation for an hour, after burning there will be no pungent specific smell. But the smell of burning will be present, but will disappear completely within 2 weeks. After ventilation, we carry out partial cleaning of the most contact surfaces, door handles, tables, chairs, places of frequent stay. Smoke residue has a residual effect for 10 - 14 days, so carry out general cleaning after 2 weeks. If the process of burning a bomb scares you, you can turn to aquafumigators whose action is based on the chemical effect of a substance with water (for example, the Raptor aquafumigator).

It is prohibited for allergy sufferers and asthmatics to be treated by persons under 18 years of age. Pregnant and lactating women, as well as persons suffering from somatic (diseases of the skin and respiratory system, internal organs) diseases.

- Why are you so sad? - Yes, my bugs declared war on the neighbors. - Well, rejoice: they will kill each other! - Yeah, rejoice... Yesterday they brought one and a half thousand prisoners!

Advantages and disadvantages

Like all existing insecticides, the Quiet Evening smoke bomb has its pros and cons.

The advantages include:

1. Smoke treatment is more convenient - it penetrates everywhere.
2. Residual effect - deposited plaque after combustion lasts for 2 weeks.
3. Not dangerous - plant origin is safe for people and pets.
4. Ease of use - very convenient when used in large open areas, cottages, vegetable gardens, private houses.

Disadvantages of the drug:

1. The main disadvantages include only preparation for processing; sometimes it is difficult to negotiate with neighbors.
2. Some may be wary of the price; it varies depending on the region, but on average 400 - 480 rubles.

Terms of use

The checker is harmful not only to the bloodsuckers that bite you at night, but also to you, as well as your loved ones and pets who live in the house. Therefore, the main guarantee of effectiveness is strict adherence to the recommendations. Read the seven points below, and then be sure to read the information on the insert or packaging.

1. Protective suit. Before you start working with a smoke bomb, you must protect your own body from contact with the gas. A respirator, special glasses, a protective gown or overalls, and rubber gloves will help with this.
2. Down with everyone. Warm-blooded living beings (dog, spouse, children and mother-in-law) must be asked to leave the house. They will have to spend the next few hours visiting or in a cafe with a cup of tea.
3. Total blockage. All windows, vents, doors and other openings through which fresh air enters the house must be closed. Otherwise, the “priceless” gas will leak outside the home, instead of going to bloodsuckers.
4. Arson or arrangement of cans. If the checker is equipped with a special wick, you will have to set it on fire using matches or a lighter. A hot smoke bomb threatens your health, so as soon as you see smoke emanating (and this will happen ten minutes after the start of smoldering), leave the room, tightly closing the front door behind you. If the appliance is started by contact with water, proceed as follows. Fill one jar with liquid to the indicated mark. Place the second one containing the powder in the first one. After this, the smoke treatment will begin, and you will need to leave your home.
5. Correct installation. It is important that the device is placed on a surface that is not flammable. It can be a large cobblestone or an ordinary brick. You can also place a checker on a ceramic tile, and in the center of a room that is infested with bedbugs.
6. Duration of smoke emission. Gas will be released from the drug for about two hours. The housing must be securely sealed for three hours.
7. Return. Eight hours later, wearing a protective suit, you have to enter the room to open the windows wide and ventilate it. At the moment of ventilation, you need to leave the house again, and finally return no earlier than two to three hours later.

Popular brands of smoke bombs

The products of the following brands have proven themselves well:

• Sulfur Smoke Bomb Climate - produced in packages of 150 and 300 g, 5 and 10 tablets, respectively. The concentration is 75% sulfur, costs about 60 rubles, and is used to treat storage facilities, greenhouses and farms.
• Sulfur Smoke Bomb Fas - similar in composition and use to the Climate bomb. Available in 300g packaging, 80% sulfur. Used for: preventing mold on wooden surfaces, drying basements. From rodents and moles, extermination of insect pests. Preventing the development of fungal diseases. Price about 50 rub.
• Checker Quiet Evening based on permethrin 10% - can be used in open areas: tourism, fishing, hunting, area up to 250 m2, for household needs on a personal plot. On farms, livestock farms, households. In greenhouses and greenhouses, in apartments and detached residential buildings. Used to kill both crawling and flying insects. Price about 490 rub.
• Smoke bomb City - the active ingredient permethrin 13% is used to kill cockroaches, bedbugs, woodlice and other pests. Used for processing: warehouses and storage facilities for non-food products; basement and semi-basement technical areas; back rooms of non-grocery stores; catering establishments in the absence of people and food products. The treatment is also carried out in hotel premises (without the presence of residents). Price about 250 rub.
• Smoke bomb Cyfum - contains permethrin 10%. Used against mosquitoes, flies, moths, cockroaches, fleas, bed bugs, ants. The price is about 225 rubles. – 20g.
• Smoke Bomb-B pawn is based on 45% cypermethrin. Used against mosquitoes, flies, horseflies, woodlice, bedbugs, ticks. Price 920 rub. per package 50g.

Basic precautions

There should be no people on the premises during the operation.

Main advantages:

• High quality
• Ease of use
• Result guarantee
• Fast action

As a rule, City checkers suppliers offer the client a guarantee for up to 1 year, which in turn once again confirms the level of quality. When purchasing goods in an online store, it is possible to make full payment immediately using a bank card and it is also possible to pay for the order by invoice.