Insectoacaricide: what is this drug and how does it help in the war against dangerous parasites
Gardeners and gardeners often have the question of how to destroy several different types of pests parasitizing on a plant at the same time. For the treatment of animal parasites, effective means are needed that would act for a long time. Insectoacaricides are used to control ticks and other parasitic insects, for plants and animals, they differ in the mechanism of action and give a long-lasting result.
What are insecticides and what are they for?
Chemicals used to control plant pests and animal parasites, affecting them at different stages of development. Depending on the active substance in their composition, they are divided into the following groups:
- organochlorine;
- organophosphorus;
- carbamate;
- vegetable.
Preparations used to treat plants act on mites and other harmful insects. When treating animals, insectoacaricides help against ixodid ticks, fleas, lice, scabies mites and lice.
Features of various insectoacaricides
Each drug contains the main active substance that must enter the body of the pest. According to the mechanism of action of insectoacaricides, they are divided into several groups.
Mechanism of action
Chemical compounds act on parasites in various ways. They can cause paralysis, block the receptors of the nervous system. Some drugs affect the synthesis of chitin and, as a result, sterilization of adults occurs, underdevelopment of larvae and eggs.
How the pest enters the body
Insectoacaricides enter the body of parasites in various ways.
| intestinal group | Through the digestive system |
| Contact | Getting on the outer covers, penetrate inside. |
| Fumigants | Penetrate through the respiratory system. |
| System | Penetrate into the tissues and blood of the animal, act when the parasite feeds on the animal. |
Resistance and efficiency
Resistance or resistance is developed in parasites to drugs in the event that the plants are treated twice in a row with the same agent. The effectiveness of the funds decreases with time, so during the season you will need to do several treatments, and use products with different active ingredients in the composition of the preparations.
Insectoacaricides used to kill fleas and protect against ticks, which are used for animals, lose their effectiveness 3 weeks after treatment.
Therefore, in warm weather, repeated treatments will be needed, especially for those animals that spend a lot of time outdoors.
Side effects
What are insectoacaricides
Preparations differ in the form of release, the composition of the active substance, the resistance of parasites to the agent and the degree of toxicity.
By release form
For the treatment of plants, manufacturers produce insktoacaricides in the form of concentrates, solutions, powders, granules, suspensions.
Used in veterinary medicine:
- spray;
- shampoo;
- collar;
- drops on the withers;
- pills;
- injections.
Depending on the active substance
Insectoacaricides are the most effective means for controlling pests, especially mites, used to treat plants, and to kill parasites in animals.
Features of the use of insectoacaricides
For the treatment of animals, preparations are recommended that include piteroids and phenylpyrazoles. They are quickly excreted by the body and do not accumulate in the tissues. Safe for humans and animals subject to the dosage.
When choosing means for processing, it is necessary to take into account the speed of appearance of the effect, the impact on animals or the environment.
Toxic effects of drugs on beneficial insects, animals and humans
Some insecticides are toxic and harm beneficial insects and birds. During the processing of plants, bees may die.
Insectoacaricides used against parasites can also harm animals treated with them. It is important to strictly observe the dosage, when applying the funds externally, you need to make sure that the animal does not get the tongue to the place of treatment.
Treat small cats and dogs, older and lactating animals with extreme caution. Some drugs used for dogs are dangerous for cats, and this must be taken into account if the animals live in the same house.
When working with chemicals, it is important to take precautions. When working in the garden, use personal protective equipment. After work, thoroughly wash your face and hands, launder clothes.
When processing animals, do not allow chemicals to come into contact with the skin or mucous membranes, observe the dosage. Wash face and hands with soap after treatment.