Foscon instructions for use, insecticide dosage and analogues
Insecticides for the treatment of insects in the premises are available in large quantities. Consider the purpose and effect of "Foscon" on insects, its composition and form of release, dosage and consumption of the product, correct use according to the instructions. How to work with a security device, what it is combined with, what can be replaced, where and how much to store.
Composition and formulation
The insecticide is produced by LLC "Dezsnab-Trade" in the form of an emulsion concentrate, in 1 liter bottles and 5, 12 and 20 liter canisters. Contains the active ingredient malathion (another name is malathion) at the rate of 550 g per 1 liter. Malathion is owned by FOS. "Foscon" has an intestinal and contact effect.
Advantages and disadvantages
Insecticide "Foscon" has the following advantages:
- a wide range of actions;
- low toxicity to humans;
- destroys adult insects and larvae;
- you can manage living quarters including children's rooms and kitchens, food, medical facilities.
Disadvantages of the drug "Foscon": it is necessary to carry out several consecutive treatments, if one is not enough, as well as the resistance of insects to malathion and other FOS drugs when used systematically.
Spectrum and principle of action
Insecticide "Foscon" is intended for the treatment of residential, public and technical premises against many types of household pests, such as cockroaches, ants, flies, bedbugs, fleas, mosquitoes.
In the parasite's body, malathion is converted to maloxone, a toxic compound. With frequent use, insects develop an addiction to the drug, which does not become dangerous for them. For this reason, it is necessary to alternate funds with other active substances to which insects do not form addiction.
Instructions for use of the drug "Foscon 55"
The concentration of the "Foscon" solution differs depending on the type of insects to be exterminated. The solution can be sprayed from conventional low volume household sprayers.
For 1 liter of water, it is necessary to take the following quantity of "Foscon" (in ml):
- ants - 2.5;
- mosquitoes and fleas - 5;
- insects and flies - 10;
- cockroaches - 15 and 20.
The consumption rate of the finished solution is 100 ml per m². Mr. Insects die within 1-2 days of treatment.
The liquid is applied to places where pests accumulate in large numbers, on the path along which they move, near water and sewer pipes, near places where they can find food and l 'water. It is necessary to spray thresholds, walls and cracks, door frames, kitchen back walls and upholstered furniture. After a while you need to sweep up the dead insects, throw them in the trash. After half an hour, ventilate the room, after a day, wash the sprayed surfaces with soap and soda (30-50 g per 1 liter).
Safety of use
Spraying is allowed in rooms from which people and animals were removed, food and dishes were removed. Carry out processing with open windows, simultaneously in all rooms where insects are located.
Insecticide "Foscon" is classified in hazard class 3, that is, weakly toxic. You must work with gloves, a respirator and goggles. After finishing the job, wash your hands and face with soap and water. Wash solution from skin if accidentally gets on. Rinse eyes with plenty of water if liquid gets into eyes. If symptoms of poisoning appear, you should perform independent gastric lavage. If that doesn't help, see a doctor.
Compatibility with other products
It is not recommended to mix the insecticide "Foscon" for simultaneous use with other drugs of similar action and other pesticides. It is necessary to treat the premises with different means at different times, so that each can have its own effect. If it is necessary to mix, you must first conduct a test, that is, mix a certain amount of both drugs, and if no chemical reaction is observed, the funds can be mixed.
Storage conditions and rules
Foscon can be stored for 2 years in closed production containers. Storage conditions - dark, dry and ventilated area, the insecticide can be stored in pesticide and fertilizer warehouses.
Do not store with food, medicine, household products and animal feed. Keep pets and young children away from insecticide.
After the expiration of the shelf life, discard the remnants of the drug, the solution after preparation can be stored for 1 day. Then pour, because it significantly loses its properties.
What can be replaced?
Foscon analogues are produced for malathion for household and sanitary use: Duplet, Medilis-Malathion, Fufanon-Super, Tsipromal. They have a similar effect, are intended for the treatment of premises for various purposes against household pests, are of low toxicity to people, therefore they are allowed to be used in residential buildings, children and public institutions.
"Foscon" is effective against ants, cockroaches, larvae and adult flies, mosquitoes and fleas. It quickly and reliably destroys insects of different ages. With a moderate number of harmful insects, 1 treatment is enough, but if there are a lot of them, you should carry out the next spraying when the insects reappear. It is recommended to alternate "Foscon" with other insecticides so that insects do not get used to the preparation.