How many days should we keep the sprayed items in isolation which used to contain bed bugs?

How many days should we keep the sprayed items in isolation

Getting rid of bed bugs isn’t as easy as it seems. In some cases, people use chemicals to get rid of bugs. But do they know for how many days should we isolate them for? If no then here is the answer.

Chemical used for bed bugs: -

There are many chemicals available at online stores or from hard ware stores near you. These chemicals can be hazardous when used indoors.

It is very much important to use approved product and follow all the instruction.

Some are: -

  • Pyrethrin and pyrethroids
  • Boric acid and diatomaceous earth
  • Pyrroles
  • Neonicotinoids

 

More information about these products is below

Pyrethrin and pyrethroids: -

These are commonly used pesticide for bed bug treatment. It is derived from chrysanthemumflowers. They act on the nervous system of bed bugs.

 

Boric acid and diatomaceous earth: -

It comes under the category of desiccants. It dries out the protective coating on bed bugs.

 

Cold pressed Neem oil: -

This comes under the category of biochemicals and it is free to use for all.

 

Pyrroles: -

This is a very slow acting and limited efficacy product but it has no issue of resistance. The only pyrrole pesticide for bed bugs registered in the U.S is chlorfenapyr.

 

Neonicotinoids: -

This is a synthetic form of nicotine that affects the bed bugs nervous system.

Examples include imidacloprid

 

Before buying a product, you should: -

  • Check the label is bed bug mentioned or not

 

Follow the instruction carefully before applying the product, so that it works more effectively.

 

Isolation period for products: -

  • Pyrethrin and pyrethroids – it is biodegradable and has low toxicity so no need to isolate
  • Boric acid – it is not safe for humans so don’t use products that you going to use
  • Cold pressed Neem oil – it is totally safe to use and can be easily cleaned by hot water
  • Neonicotinoids – after using this keep the product in broad sun light for 2 ways

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