Instructions for use and composition of Dohlox, how the consumption rate works
The appearance of cockroaches or ants in a house or apartment spoils the mood for a long time and forces you to take urgent measures. Insects crawling around corners or scattering when the light suddenly turns on is, of course, an extreme option, but even in this case Dohlox insecticide can help, the use of which, according to the instructions for use, allows you to get rid of numerous settlements and single representatives of uninvited "tenants" ...
Composition and form of release
Dohlox, a long-known drug on the insecticide market, is produced by the Russian company PO Oboronkhim and its subsidiaries. Convenient to use and effective, it comes in the form of a yellowish gel with a dense consistency. The active ingredient of the insecticide is fipronil. In addition, the preparation contains attractants - a complex of special substances that are particularly attractive to insects. Cockroaches will reach frost even with an abundance of other foods.
The insecticide is packaged in plastic syringes of 20, 30 milliliters, polymer bottles with a capacity of 100 milliliters with a thin spout for easy application. The manufacturer also offers Dohlox traps with fipronil inside.
Any type of packaging of the drug is placed in a cardboard box to protect it from direct sunlight and mechanical damage, supplied with detailed instructions from the manufacturer on the rules for using the product, information about the manufacturer and the insecticide shelf life.
Efficacy, mechanism of action and purpose of the agent
"Dohlox" refers to contact and intestinal action insecticides. The poison quickly penetrates the central nervous system of insects, causing paralysis and death.
The remedy acts on cockroaches for a long time, even many colonies are gradually destroyed, completely disappearing within 20-30 days. The first results of the use of the insecticide are visible after 1-2 days, the number of insects is significantly reduced, since the infected individual does not die immediately, the frost brought by the cockroach on its legs and abdomen at the den of insects causes paralysis and their subsequent death.
The drug is suitable for home and professional use. It is used in homes, apartments, catering establishments, hostels and hotels.
The cockroach or ant thick gel is easy to apply, does not run on the surface. When used according to manufacturer's instructions, it is safe for humans and pets.
Advantages and disadvantages of Dohlox
The insecticide copes with the destruction of cockroaches in the house, while it has a number of advantages:
- high efficiency of the product even with a significant number of insects;
- consumption saving;
- the gel is easy to apply, does not spread, dries slowly, adheres to vertical surfaces;
- has a long-lasting effect on insects;
- non-hazardous to humans when used properly;
- at a low price, it is easy to find it on sale.
It has far fewer drawbacks. These include in particular the following:
- with frequent long-term use, insects lose sensitivity to the drug;
- the product may leave greasy marks on wallpaper or furniture;
- the insecticide does not act on insect eggs.
The drug does not emit toxic fumes after application to the surface, does not flow, Dohlox traps belong to the 4th class of danger to humans (safe if unopened). It should be remembered that the active substance of the gel - fipronil - is a highly toxic drug (hazard class 2), therefore it is necessary to observe precautions during work and avoid contact with the substance of children and pets.
How to use the drug correctly
It is applied in insect habitats: under the sink, around sewer pipes, on baseboards. The gel is taken from a syringe or vial and applied to the surface with strokes of 2-3 centimeters, with a distance between them of 0.75-1.0 meters. After a month, the remnants of the product are removed, the areas on which the gel was located are washed with water and detergent. If necessary, the treatment can be repeated 2 months after the first application.
You can use pieces of cardboard - apply gel on them, then lay them out in the right places. For vertical application, it is better to use wide masking tape - stick it in the cockroach habitat and apply the gel to the paper.
Precautionary measures
Wear protective rubber gloves on your hands before using the gel. Cover mouth and nose with medical mask or respirator.Remove the syringe or vial from the cardboard box. Remove the protective cap. Apply the gel according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Wash hands thoroughly after completing work.
Do not smoke or eat while applying the gel. If the gel accidentally gets into the esophagus, it is necessary to flush the stomach, urgently go to the hospital, taking with you the instructions for the drug.
Store the medicine in a dry room, away from food, animal feed. In a place protected from direct sunlight and out of reach of children and pets.
Is it safe for humans and animals?
The gel does not release toxic substances into the air. When applied correctly, it is difficult to walk on with slippers or touch with hands. Therefore, it is practically not dangerous for people.
Curious animals can poison themselves by tasting the insecticide. Therefore, if there are small children or pets in the apartment, then it should be placed in places inaccessible to these categories of household members. Or replace the gel with Dohlox cockroach traps.
Similar means
A similar remedy with the same active ingredient is Proshka Brownie gel. Similar wording has: "Triple Strike", "Vigilant Guard".