Raid Ant & Cockroach Killer, Insect Killer For Indoor Use, Long Lasting Protection for the Home, 300ml

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Toxicity: We considered whether active ingredients were toxic to humans and pets. Essentially, everything is at the very least mildly toxic, but some options, like the Fipronil found in Raid's Bait Stations, were considerably less problematic for pets. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison control center or doctor. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. To truly combat roaches, your best bet is using a combination of products to prevent roaches from entering your home and kill the ones that are already there. Depending on the degree of your infestation and the amount of effort you are willing to do on your own (before you call an expert extermination service), any of our recommendations are applicable. But here's the basic run-down of application and effectiveness of each type of trap and poison: The line was first used in commerce in 1966 and was trademarked in 1986. Noted animation director Tex Avery was the producer of the first "Kills Bugs Dead" commercials. Artist Don Pegler developed the bug characters used in the US and continued animating them for forty years. [6] Pegler "codified the look, feel and animation" of the weird insects that run in fear of Raid, according to Steve Schildwachter, executive vice-president at Draftfcb. [7]

Matain a Clean Home: Keeping a clean living environment can help keep roaches looking elsewhere. Roaches are attracted to things like food crumbs and spills. Regularly sweep, mop, and vacuum floors, and wipe down countertops and surfaces after meals. North America, United Kingdom, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Morocco, European Union, Israel, Australia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Russia, Argentina, Chile, VietnamIn recent years, reports of the use of heavy duty bug sprays as an illicit drug have gained notoriety. [8] Although products such as Raid are relatively safe to humans (when used as intended), the act of huffing, smoking, snorting, vaping, plugging, drinking and/or injecting Raid or other bug sprays can cause irreversible neurological damage, or even death. Some models can last longer than a few weeks. For example, the Raid Concentrated Deep-Reach Fogger keeps killing for up to two months after initial application. Targeted Pests Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. • Roaches in the home can be a major headache for homeowners. While roach killers can help you get rid of roaches once they’re already inside, our team has found that taking these steps can combat roaches in the first place.

While most people associate dirty homes with infestations, roaches also enter clean homes to search for shelter and water. Therefore, it’s important to not only keep a clean home, but to also remove sources of excess moisture in your home. How do roaches get in my home? IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a poison control center or doctor. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give any liquid to the person. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Fix Leaks: Roaches need water to survive, so fix any plumbing leaks promptly. Also, ensure that no standing water accumulates in or around your home. Spot-killing sprays: If you're coming face to face with roaches in your home, a spray will get the job done on the spot. You'll have to clean up afterward, though. Plus, depending on how much you spray, you can really foul the air in your house for a while.Cons: Traps become tattered over time, might also trap smaller rodents (e.g., mice) that could render the trap useless Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Preventative sprays: Preventative sprays are somewhat labor-intensive. You have to thoroughly and carefully spray them around your house's inner and outer perimeters and let it dry (for about four hours) before going near the sprayed areas. In our experience and based on our experts' recommendations, this is the most effective option. When you're coming face to face with roaches, Raid Ant & Roach Killer is an on-the-spot spray that will make short work of your adversaries — at least the ones you can see. Some roach killers can also target other pests. For example, the Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Spray can get rid of roaches, ants, spiders, stink bugs, and centipedes. These multipurpose killers are useful for homes experiencing a wide range of pest problems. Safety

Reduce or Remove Clutter: Roaches love hiding in clutter in your home, so reducing the amount of unnecessary items stored can be a major help. Keeping clutter manageable can also make cleaning your home easier. Point spray opening toward surface and press button firmly. Hold about 18" from surface being sprayed. Apply spray directly to ant trails. Use Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer around the periphery of your house every few months, and roaches stand little chance of breaching its interior.Our team was impressed to learn that this roach killer provides up to three months of protection against common household pests, such as ants, roaches, spiders, stink bugs, and centipedes. In addition, this spray is formulated for both indoor and outdoor use. If you’re concerned about messy pesticides, this product is advertised as a no-residue option. Baygon ((previously in Australian however now also sold as Raid in Australia), Malaysian, Thai, Indonesian and Philippine Markets.) Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options.

Wearing a mask, use the electric spray gun (included with the gallon-size jug), slightly dampen a four-inch perimeter around your house and make sure to keep children and animals away from it until it's dry (same goes for indoor application, though you'll want to apply less liberally). Roach killers come in a variety of designs, with the most popular being gels, foggers, sprays, and traps.Chemicals that affect the central nervous system of insects work best, especially because they're so effective with roaches but don't tend to affect mammals (specifically pets and humans) to the same degree. Cypermethrin, Imiprothrin, Fipronil, and Indoxacarb are the more common EPA-approved ones and the active ingredients found in the products we recommend above. Our two-way Raid Max Ant and Roach killer helps you apply spray in those hard-to-reach places or cover a wide area. The heavy sprays and gels aren't necessary for the common, small roach. An insecticide with Fipronil, like Combat's Max 12-Month Roach Killing Bait Stations, is more than adequate. Raid's Ant & Roach Killer Insecticide Spray is also handy when you have a clear idea of where the roaches are traveling. It remains temporarily lethal enough that if you spray their trail before shutting out the lights and heading off to bed, it will still harm them.