Is Raid effective for bedbugs?

Each inhabitant, faced with the problem of the occurrence of bugs in his apartment, wants to find the most effective way to destroy them. And advertising of any of them guarantees that this particular drug will save you from these parasites and often only confuses the consumer in the choice.

Some find a way out by calling professional pest control, or using alternative methods of struggle. But for those who decide to cope with the problem on their own with the help of chemicals, we suggest considering aerosol Raid from bugs.

After studying the rules of use and considering all the positive and negative sides of the tool, you can understand whether it is suitable for your situation or not.

What does everyone want from an effective remedy?

1. The insecticide must be effective.
2. Its action must be continuous.
   
3. Easy to use.
4. Must be safe for humans.

Now let's see if Aerosol Reid meets these requirements.

Main characteristics

The Raid brand is one of the first to launch insect control products. The funds of this company from mosquitoes and cockroaches are quite popular, and they are known to almost everyone. And they earned their fame due to the fact that they cope well with what they are intended for. And the release form is very convenient - the can is quite simple to buy and it is completely ready for use without any preliminary operations.

It was for this reason that they began to use Reid spray against bedbugs, as people always prefer to use already proven means that they did not fail before.

Attention! The Raid brand does not have an insecticide in its assortment specifically against bedbugs. Aerosols from this company are characterized by a common action, which is aimed at combating all crawling and flying insects.

Drug action

The active substances of this tool are valid for two weeks. This is one of the obvious advantages of the drug Reid, since other similar insecticides have a slightly shorter duration of activity. But in the presence of numerous colonies of bloodsuckers, this remedy does not allow you to get rid of them in a short time, therefore, most likely, repeated treatment or the use of stronger drugs will be required.

Feedback from consumers who had the practice of using this tool indicates that Reid extremely quickly eliminates flies, mosquitoes, ants and cockroaches, and in the case of a huge invasion of bugs, it has an effective, but not too long, effect. Therefore, if a real epidemic of these bloodsuckers has begun in your house, then it is better to immediately use the services of professionals.

Composition

Aerosol Reid contains:

• cypermethrin insecticide, which belongs to the pyrethroid group. Its action is directed to the central nervous system of the insect, both adult and at the larval stage.After direct contact, the poison blocks the nerve impulses of the insect and completely immobilizes it. After using the drug, Raid cypermethrin most clearly manifests itself during the first 24 hours. Its properties are preserved for about 20 days, but every day they become less expressive.
• pralletrin insecticide, whose properties are very similar to the previous substance;
• modern generation insecticide imiprotrin - has an instant toxic effect;
• solvent;
• flavoring.

The action of the aerosol Reid is viral in nature, that is, after the bug comes in contact with the treated surface, the poison immediately enters its body and begins its effect. The insect follows into its nest and infects all adult individuals and larvae located there, and the colony soon dies.

Important! If you chose aerosol from the Raid trademark to combat bed bugs, then remember that you will need several bottles, and, possibly, additional insecticides of another form of release.

Since bedbugs are very tenacious, it is quite difficult to get rid of them, and sprays contain a lower concentration of active insecticides than liquid preparations. Therefore, try to spray them directly on the insects themselves and their larvae. This way you will achieve a better result than when you only process surfaces and possible places of movement of insects.

How to use raid?

Aerosol Reid has several basic rules for use and storage.

• • Before buying, calculate how many cartridges you will need to process the room - a capacity of 400 ml is enough to handle 20 m².
  • If you are not going to use it immediately after purchase, then you need to store the can in a shaded place and avoid direct sunlight. It is also forbidden to keep the aerosol near sources of heat and fire, since the insecticides included in its composition are easily ignited.
  • Prepare the apartment for processing - take out all the things, vacuum the room and do wet cleaning in it.

Attention! Despite the fact that Raid is a low-toxic drug, it is necessary to remove children, elderly people, people with allergies and pets from the house before disinsection. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should also not come into contact with the product.

• If you will be processing kitchen surfaces, then all food and utensils should be removed. Move cabinets, a table and a soft corner from the walls, as bedbugs like to nest on the back surfaces of furniture.
• Before processing living rooms, all furniture must also be moved away from the walls and all soft parts removed.
• Aquariums and terrariums are best taken out of the room.
• When using Reid spray, personal protective equipment must be worn: mask, rubber gloves. If the work will be carried out in a large area and processing will require time-consuming, then an industrial respirator should be used.
• Before spraying the drug, open all windows and disconnect all household appliances from power sources.
• Shake the can several times so that the active ingredients mix and form a homogeneous mass. Spray the product at arm's length so that it is about 30 cm from the surface to be treated.

Important! Do not spray aerosol in one area for more than 2 seconds, since the surface should be just moistened, and not flooded with the drug. Also, there is no point splashing just in the air.

Do not forget about secluded places: baseboards, backs of upholstered furniture, crevices and so on.

Advice! Reid should be applied in a solid straight line so that the bugs could not cross it.

After the procedure, you should immediately leave the room. It is better to leave the windows open so that the treated surfaces dry faster. To extend the duration of the insecticide, it should not be washed off for two weeks.But tables, chairs, stove and kitchen worktop should be wiped with soapy water.

Do not allow aerosol clouds to enter the respiratory tract, as a large amount of insecticide can cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, do not forget about the mask and try not to inhale the contents of the spray can. If the spray has got on the mucous membrane of the eye, then they must be washed immediately with running water.

Advantages and disadvantages of the tool

The manufacturer in the aerosol instructions Raid indicates that it is effective against all flying and crawling insects. This is confirmed by the positive reviews of many consumers. Also an indisputable advantage is the ease of use of this tool. But, like any other insecticide, Raid has its negative sides:

• the spray is flavored, but, despite this, has a very sharp and heavy aroma. However, it quickly erodes, which, in turn, is another plus;
• surfaces after treatment are covered with an oily film, which can be removed only with a soap-soda solution;
• the drug is ineffective against large clusters of bugs, and is able to give a positive result only with a small infection of the room.

Undoubtedly, the Raid drug will become indispensable with an integrated approach to the problem of killing bugs or in the case when you know exactly where their nest is. In other situations, it is better to turn to professional pest control, which in a short time and without investing labor costs on your part will completely destroy annoying parasites.