Having a wide range of applications, Carbofos is used today in many areas. These include medicine, forestry, gardening, hygiene. In domestic conditions, this drug is used to kill cockroaches, bugs, ticks, mosquitoes and flies. In the conditions of grain processing plants and in agriculture, Carbophos is used to control gnawing and sucking insects, pests of food and seed stocks.
This drug is especially effective for the destruction of lice and nits, because it can be attributed to insecticides with a high level of exposure. Therefore, we will today talk about the price and reviews of Carbophos, its analogy instruction on the use of the drug.
Features of the preparation
In its pure form, Carbophos is an oily liquid that does not have a pronounced color, but has an unpleasant and sharp odor. Ready-to-use preparation is a liquid of dark brown color.
Carbofos has the following physical parameters:
- low solubility in water;
- high degree of miscibility with most organic solvents;
- resistance to temperatures and sunlight;
- instability in the presence of alkali. It is for this reason that alkaline solutions are used to clean the household items in the house after processing the premises with the help of Carbophos.
Composition of
The main active substance of the drug Carbophos is the ester of a sulfur-containing compound of organic origin with a significant percentage of phosphorus malathion. The degree of effectiveness of this component is so high that Carbophos is considered the most effective means in the fight against arthropods of humans.
The price of Carbophos, and where it can be bought, is described below.
Dosage forms
On sale Carbophos can be purchased in several forms:
- emulsion of high concentration - this option allows you to prepare the required amount of the preparation yourself;
- ready-mixed in cans of various sizes;
- in the form of powder - packed with such a powder of 30 and 60 g, should be diluted in water;
- concentrate active substance in ampoules - this version of the drug is most convenient for use.
The cost of this drug is considered quite affordable. So, 5 liters of the ready-made solution of Carbophos has a price from 2500 to 3200 rubles, in the form of the powder, the drug costs( 30 g) of the order of 45 rubles. Ampoules of the ready-made Carbophos solution have a cost of about 30 rubles( the volume of the ampoule is 5 ml).
Further details of the application of Carbophos will be considered.
Pharmacological properties of
Pharmacological action of the drug is due to its content of malathion and the specific reaction of insects to potent poisons.
Carbophos causes the appearance of disturbances in the transmission of nerve impulses in the body of the parasite that are observed to build a chain between cells. And as a result of disruption of the opening of such a chain, the transfer of impulses does not stop, which leads to the death of the insect. This means that the action of Carbophos is similar to that of a nerve agent.
In this case, there is also a transition under the influence of any organic oxidants malathion, the active substance of the drug in question, into its analogue - malaoxon. The degree of activity of this substance is much higher, which determines the high effectiveness of the drug in the fight against insects. And this reaction in the transition of one substance to another, more powerful, is typical for the flow in the body of insects, rather than in the body of warm-blooded animals and plants.
However, repeated use of the drug may cause the insects to become resistant to its action. For example, bed bugs have the ability to destroy malathion, which turns into a few more harmless compounds. The basis of this insect reaction is a number of mutations in the genetic system, which leads to the appearance of mutants resistant to strong poisons.
Indications for use of Carbophos
Due to its high insecticidal activity, Carbofos is widely used in the following areas and to achieve the objectives:
- at home to combat many types of parasites, in particular bed and underwear mites, lice and nits when diagnosing pediculosis( including a pedicure);
- in agriculture with pests;
- in medicine the drug is used for disinfection of premises, for the destruction of mosquitoes that are carriers of some diseases( for example, malaria).
It should be noted that Carbophos destroys and destroys the viability of not only adult insects, but also their eggs. Specificity of use is a high degree of toxicity of the drug, because knowledge of the instructions for use will protect people and pets from the possible poisoning of the drug or yoke evaporation due to the high rate of its evaporation.
Next, we will look at ways and instructions for using Carbophos from homebugs, lice and other parasites at home.
Instruction for use
For the destruction of ticks and bedbugs Carbophos is used as neat as possible, since it can cause poisoning.
Carobosome treatment is carried out in a pre-prepared composition. It is prepared depending on the raw material type. The solution is adjusted to the desired concentration, the powder is mixed with water until a solution is obtained. A liter of water usually dissolves about 2-3 ml of an aqueous emulsion of Carbophos or 5 g of powder. Apply the solution with a brush or spray, which is more convenient, because it allows penetration of the solution, even in the most difficult places.
Carbophos for the destruction of lice is used in the form of shampoo, which should be used by all family members. Shampoo is applied in large quantities to moisturized hair, left to act for five minutes, then washed off with water. After drying, the hair is combed by a frequent comb to remove dead insects.
Contraindications
During pregnancy, the use of this drug is prohibited because it is poisonous and may adversely affect the condition of the pregnant woman and her child. Penetration into the blood during lactation and in breast milk can trigger the appearance of allergic reactions in the newborn.
During disinfection of premises, pregnant women and children should be removed from the adjacent territory. The same rule applies to the treatment of the scalp with a preparation for the destruction of lice. In children under two years of age, the immune system is not completely formed, so one should prevent their possible contact with the drug.
Contraindication to the use of Karofos should also be considered a hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side effects of
Poisoning, allergic reactions that may occur when in contact with the drug, are manifested in the appearance of redness of the skin, the appearance of severe itching and burning, as well as skin rashes. In case of more serious poisoning, which can occur when the drug enters the food or if its fumes are inhaled, it is likely that the heart rate increases, abdominal pain, syncope, and coma.
For any of the listed manifestations, seek medical advice immediately.
Special instructions
- To prevent people and animals from contacting Carbophos, ventilate the area thoroughly after handling. Screw will help to remove the odor left after disinfection.
- People and animals can return to the room only after 4-5 days after treatment. By this time the remaining pairs of the drug will evaporate.
- The use of carbophos as a means to kill lice and their eggs requires that no medication be allowed to enter the eyes and mucous membranes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with running water.
Reviews
Thanks to the feedback, you can get a preliminary opinion about the effectiveness of this drug.
- So, Olga Sergeyevna, 53, Moscow, speaks about the unique disinfecting ability of Karofos in the fight against lice: "They tried to destroy lice and nits from their grandchild by all the means offered in the sale, but it was Karbofos who helped to get rid of insects in a short time. And even a pungent smell, left for a while after processing, did not cause the refusal of this tool: its high efficiency overcame some of its unpleasant manifestations when used. "
- Sergei Vladimirovich, 25 years old: "The fight against lice in diagnosing pediculosis became successful only with the use of Carbophos. One-time hair treatment with this drug has allowed to forget about these insects forever and bring comfort back. "
Analogues
Today on sale you can find drugs that are close to Carbofos by their effectiveness. These include the following insecticides:
- Fufanon;
- Atlanta;
- Pedilin;
- .
Nittifor can also be used.
Tips from Elena Malysheva for getting rid of bugs are given in the video below: