Raid against bedbugs - instructions for use, advantages and disadvantages

Modern television advertising daily offers more and more new insecticides (preparations for controlling insects). Promising that their product or device will help you every minute and with a 100% guarantee in the fight against various parasites, including bedbugs. But there are companies that have long been protecting you from parasites and insects that prevent you from peacefully coexisting. One of them is Raid, a company that has been studying the problem of pest control for a long time. The products of which have long taken their rightful place in the insecticide market and do not need advertising. Let's talk today about the Raid remedy against flying and crawling insects.

Description of insecticides, types

When faced with such a problem as bedbugs, and this is sometimes a really serious problem, a person’s normal desire is to quickly exterminate this parasite. We are faced with the question of how to do this? At the moment, there are several solutions to this problem: Either fight it yourself using insecticides or home remedies, or call professional exterminators. If home remedies help in the initial stages of infection, then in case of serious infection you need to resort to the help of professional insecticides or call exterminators. The insecticide market offers several types of products:

Concentrated water-based emulsions - sold in ampoules, bottles and canisters. These include drugs such as Averfos, Cucaracha, Alatar, Get, Medilis, Cypermethrin, Agran, Fufanon, etc. Many of them are used by professional exterminators.

Powders (dust), insecticidal chalks - these include the insecticidal Chalk Mashenka, Ecokiller dust, Clean House dust, Phenaxin dust, etc.

Sprays are the most convenient to use, they help well at the initial stage of infection and as a preventive measure. These include Raid, Raptor, Dichlorvos, Combat, etc.

Release form and composition of the product

There are now several types of raid tools available, each of which has its own characteristics:

• Spray. It is one of the most effective and promises quick and good results. Convenient and easy to use.
• Gel. Unlike a spray, it has a slow effect. But the advantage is the long-term effect after treating the room.
• Trap. It is more of an auxiliary and preventive remedy. In the fight against large colonies of cockroaches, as a separate pesticide it is ineffective.

The formulations use different active substances. For example, the MAX 4+1 raid has 2 active components at once, therefore it is considered the most effective among baits. The first component prevents the reproduction of Prussians, the second - in addition to its destructive effect, eliminates the possibility of addiction to the poison.

The spray is available in bottles of different colors, and they all have different active ingredients. If we talk about the purple bottle, then the destruction of cockroaches is carried out thanks to cyfluthrin. This spray has a milder aroma, which is important when people living in the room suffer from asthma, allergies and respiratory diseases. It is quite economical; with the help of a bottle you can treat 50 m2 of area. It is used not only against cockroaches, but also helps kill fleas, bedbugs and other insects. Has a prolonged effect up to 6 months after spraying.

The spray in a red bottle is quite popular. Its effectiveness is ensured by its composition, which includes 4 active substances: cypermethrin, prallethrin, imiprotrin and flavoring. The first 3 components are aimed at destroying individuals, they paralyze the insect, and then death occurs. The last component attracts insects with an aroma that they cannot bypass and always come into contact with the pesticide.

Regarding this form of release, such as gel, it refers to products that have a low level of toxicity, which makes them the most harmless. But despite this, they are quite effective, and in some cases simply irreplaceable. After all, a very common situation is when treating a room with an insecticide showed very good results, the cockroaches disappeared, but after a short period of time, they reappeared. This can happen for several reasons, the most common being young individuals that emerged from larvae. After all, it is not always possible to find nests, which means the clutches remain intact and the appearance of new longhorned beetles simply cannot be avoided. In such cases, gel raid helps a lot.

Dichlorvos is one of the most powerful raid agents. It is quite toxic and its use is only possible if the instructions are strictly followed. It allows you to cope with large colonies when the room is heavily infested. In addition, it has a huge advantage: thanks to poisons, you can get rid of the larvae. It is also worth mentioning about long-term exposure after spraying; pesticides are active for 6 weeks.

Traps are also irreplaceable, since in addition to their destructive effect on the Prussians, they are absolutely harmless to humans. They do not emit fumes that can cause harm. They operate as follows: each bait contains an insecticide that attracts pests and then has a detrimental effect.

Description of the drug Raid

When choosing a bedbug repellent, we place the following requirements on it:

Its effectiveness in solving our problem and safety directly for us. Since basically all drugs are made on the basis of peritroids or on the basis of FoS (organophosphorus compounds), their principle of action is the same. They differ only in the amount of one or another substance included in the composition.

The spray contains 3 substances:

• Cypermethrin 0.1% contact substance from peritroids. It affects nerve endings, blocking them causing paralysis of the insect and subsequent death.

• Prallethrin with a concentration of 0.03% has the same principle of action as cypermethrin.

• Imiprotrin - enhances the effect of the peritroids included in the product.

Spray Raid is a contact insecticide, that is, it interacts with the insect through direct contact and is transmitted to all individuals upon their contact.
Getting inside through the chitinous shell of the insect’s body, it blocks the transmission of nerve impulses, causing paralysis of the insect and subsequent death. Available in the form of a spray with a volume of 400 ml, and is enough to treat 15 - 20 m2. The residual effect is up to 15 days, which is quite a long period for sprays. Available with added fragrance - the smell of citrus, lavender, etc. Interesting fact: The bug has two jaws equipped with channels, each of them has its own function, one serves as a blood receiver, and the second secretes saliva with an anesthetic secretion, so that the moment of puncture and sucking is not sensitive for the victim.

Mechanism of action

It is worth saying that this tool works comprehensively. The substance contains potent toxic chemicals, which, when they get on the cockroach, affect the nervous system, which leads to paralysis and then death. The substance has a contact-intestinal effect.

In addition, it is not necessary for all individuals to walk on the treated surface to become infected with poisons. It is enough for some cockroaches from the colony to make contact, so they will carry the poison on themselves and infect their relatives.

Raid instructions for use

Like all insecticides, Raid is a poison, and when using it, be sure to use at least minimal personal protective equipment. Be sure to use safety glasses, a respirator, and a face mask. Protective (replaceable) clothing that should be washed after processing and rubber gloves. The Raid cylinder is under pressure; keep it away from heat and direct sunlight. Before treatment, shake the spray for 30 seconds so that the active ingredients are mixed into a homogeneous composition. Spray the product at arm's length from you, and at a distance of 20 - 25 cm from the surface to be treated. When processing, do not hold the jet for more than 2 seconds in one place to prevent drips from forming. Carry out the treatment with the windows open, after treatment, send the clothes to the wash, take a shower yourself and rinse your mouth. It is prohibited to eat or smoke during treatment. It is prohibited to treat minor children, pregnant and lactating women. In case of contact with skin, wash the area with soap and water; in case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with running water.

Bedbug raid - rules of application and safety, composition, price

To exterminate bedbugs in an apartment or house, preparations from the Reid line are widely used. This is due to its ease of use, as well as its effectiveness against crawling and flying insects. Bedbugs are tenacious parasites and fighting them is not an easy task.

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Insect Raid is a universal insecticide used against any insects that may settle in a house or apartment. Raid's composition includes 3 active ingredients and additives to prevent separation and mask the odor. Description of active ingredients:

• Cypermethrin. An insecticide belonging to the group of pyrethroids. It is an enteric contact pesticide for insects. If an adult parasite or larva enters the body, it can cause paralysis. Cypermethrin remains active after application for one month, because It is resistant to ultraviolet radiation. Bedbugs cannot develop resistance to this poison even after several treatments.
• Prallethrin. Synthetic pyrethroid with a broad spectrum of action. Highly toxic to flying insects, but bedbugs are fairly resistant to pralletrin.
• Imiprotrine. Another insecticide that effectively enhances the action of other pyrethroids. It has an instant effect, but its activity lasts for about 2 hours after treatment.

How does Raid work against bedbugs?

The substances included in Reid help cypermethrin adhere tightly to the treated surface. The effectiveness of a drug is judged by its residual effect. More details about the properties and mechanism of action:

• Raid has a nerve-paralytic effect, and the poison itself is part of the group of contact-intestinal drugs.
  Get from bedbugs: instructions and reviews Clean house from bedbugs: insect repellents and reviews Dichlorvos for fleas This means that the toxic substance has an effect on bedbugs if an adult or larva simply runs over the treated surfaces. The insecticide, getting on the chitinous shell or legs of the bug, begins to gradually destroy its nervous system.
• The product begins to spread virally. Once one bug gets on the body, it does not kill the infected insect immediately. It comes into contact with other individuals and infects them - bedbugs live in unorganized colonies and are in close contact with each other. One bug that comes into contact with poison causes the death of dozens of relatives.
• The raid is able to retain its properties for approximately 15 days after application. During this time, most of the individuals in the bedbug colony manage to receive a dose of poison. If the degree of infestation of the living space is low, you can get rid of parasites in one treatment.

Indications for use
Raid against bedbugs affects both adult individuals and those in the larval stage. The effectiveness of the product will increase significantly if you apply the drug directly to the nest. The aerosol has absolutely no effect on eggs - the embryos will continue their full development and after some time a new generation of parasites will appear. In this case, re-processing will be required. Disinsection should be carried out by spraying Raid on the following surfaces:

• skirting boards;
• interior designs of bedroom furniture;
• the inside of mattresses;
• soft upholstery of sofas (the aerosol does not leave stains on the fabric);
• all the cracks on the floor, walls;
• door frame perimeter;
• the back walls of furniture, and in case of severe infection - the internal surfaces of cabinets;
• place under the windowsill.

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Raid is not difficult, the main thing is to properly prepare the room and take precautions. Detailed instructions:

• Wearing a mask and gloves, shake the aerosol can thoroughly and begin spraying. Treat all those places where bedbugs are most likely to live: the back surface of cabinets, bedside tables, upholstered furniture, crevices, etc.
• Raid should be sprayed generously. Processing one square meter should take at least 5 seconds.
• To prevent the fight against parasites from being in vain, pay special attention to corners, baseboards and places where the wallpaper has begun to peel.
• After the treatment, leave the apartment for at least 3 hours. Close all windows first.
• After the allotted time has passed, organize through ventilation. Wash all surfaces that you will come into contact with with a solution of baking soda and soap. It is not necessary to wash the back surfaces of furniture, baseboards and other hard-to-reach places - this will extend the life of the Reid drug. For maximum effect, the product does not need to be washed off for about 2 weeks - the exception is contact surfaces.


Preparing the room for treatment
Perform several preparatory measures before spraying the aerosol. More details about them:

• Carry out a comprehensive cleaning of the entire house. Wipe off dust, wash floors and vacuum, paying special attention to corners, baseboards, and under the bed.
• Move all furniture away from the walls to provide easy access to its back walls and baseboards.
• Remove all decor from the walls, including carpets. There may be larvae and eggs behind wall pictures. If you notice a clutch of eggs, remove it with a vacuum cleaner, and then treat the area with an aerosol.
• Remove soft parts from beds and sofas. Wash bed linen at a temperature of 60°C. This temperature regime is detrimental to bedbugs and their offspring. Have your blankets and pillows dry cleaned.
• Beds, sofas and armchairs, which are favorite places for insects, need to be disassembled and thoroughly treated with a disinfectant.

Safety rules and precautions

A small concentration of the product is not dangerous to human and animal health, but take into account the individual characteristics of the body. Please note that allergy sufferers are more sensitive to the components of Reid. Follow the basic rules of protection:

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• Wear gloves, safety glasses, a mask and long sleeves. When treating a large room where you are expected to stay for a long time, use a respirator - this way you will avoid allergic reactions due to small droplets entering the respiratory tract.
• Dishes, children's toys, and bed linen must be packed in a bag so that harmful substances do not come into contact with them. Treat all these things with steam or hot water.
• Spray Raid with windows open. There should be no people or pets in the rooms during disinfestation. If you have a terrarium or aquarium, cover it. The aquarium compressor must be turned off.
• You need to hold the bottle with the product at arm's length at a distance of 30 cm from the treatment site. Spray specific insect habitats, because... There is no point in spraying an aerosol into the air.
• Do not leave Raid cylinders in direct sunlight. Do not spray it near open fires or other heating devices.

Advantages of the drug:

• Easy to use. You don’t have to prepare the solution yourself and look for a suitable container for spraying.
• Versatility and good effectiveness against crawling and flying insects.
• The product does not cause harm to the health of people or pets, provided that precautions are taken.
• Thanks to the optimal combination of active components, the composition remains on the treated surfaces for a long time. This increases the effectiveness of the drug.

Anti-bed bugs also have some disadvantages:

• The drug is not narrowly targeted. The manufacturer indicates that Raid is intended to kill all types of insects.
• When there is a large accumulation of bedbugs, it becomes necessary to re-treat the infected surfaces.
• The presence of a pronounced odor that does not disappear for a long time.
• An oil residue may remain after application.

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Reviews

Oleg, 29 years old

Bedbugs literally occupied the furniture in one of the rooms. I used Raid, but I will say that the effectiveness is generally average. I would like to note the convenience and ease of use. The product didn't leave any stains, but I really didn't like the smell.

Nikolay, 33 years old

To get rid of bedbugs, on the advice of friends, I bought Reid. I didn’t have to prepare any solution, which was very pleasing. The aerosol is easy to apply, but I had to wear safety glasses, a mask, etc. I consider the lack of a narrow focus to be a disadvantage.

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Preparing the premises for treatment against bedbugs

The bug is a slow-moving insect that feeds mainly at night and on our blood. Therefore, we carry out processing near our vacation spot. First, let's prepare the area for processing:

• We will carry out mechanical treatment using a vacuum cleaner. This will help us partially destroy the encountered individuals, open nest sites and determine the number of infestations.
• We move all the furniture away from the walls.
• Removes bed linen, curtains, curtains and sends them to the wash.
• We remove households and pets from the area for the duration of treatment.
• Cover aquariums and house plants.
• Place all dishes in cabinets, and clothes in cabinets unless cabinet treatment is required.
• Pack food, cosmetics, and personal hygiene products in plastic bags.

Benefits and Features

When choosing an insecticide, it is necessary to take into account many factors on which the effectiveness of a particular product will depend.

Gel

Regarding the time period during which a positive result can be observed, it will be about 2 weeks, but you always need to take into account the degree of infection of the room; the more individuals there are, the more time it will take to destroy them.

The benefits include:

• The composition contains additives that attract Prussians, so there is no need to specifically look for their nests; they will find the poison themselves.
• During processing there is no discomfort due to the unpleasant odor that is present in most insecticides.
• Easy and convenient to use.

There are also disadvantages:

• If the apartment is heavily infested, such drugs are ineffective.
• You should not use it in areas where pets live, because it is quite possible that they will want to try this treat, and this is quite dangerous for their health.

Bait

An indispensable bait for prevention purposes. They attract pests with a very pleasant smell. This product consists of a container in the middle of which there is a smelling insecticide. When a cockroach hears the smell, it sneaks into the container through the hole and becomes infected with a deadly poison.

In addition, he brings it on himself to the nests, where he infects other individuals. It is not recommended to use it during spray treatment, as the strong aroma of the aerosol will scare them away from the baits.

Spray

Of all the raid products, sprays are the most effective and easy to use. But to use them, you must study the instructions and strictly follow the instructions.

Bedbug treatment areas:

• All the cracks in the floor and baseboards.
• Furniture and sofa frames: all walls, bottom and assembly elements.
• Mattresses seams, locks, labels.
• Remove carpets, paintings and decorative elements and treat the back side.
• All bedside furniture: floor lamps, chest of drawers, bedside tables, pouf.
• Disconnect from the power supply and sanitize all bedside equipment.
• Disconnect and treat electrical sockets and switches.
• Places under the window sill and heating panels.
• Places where the wallpaper does not fit tightly.
• As a preventive measure, treat ventilation shafts and entrance door frames (perhaps bedbugs are running to you from your neighbors).

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After treatment, leave the room for several hours, and upon return, ventilate for at least 1 hour. Wipe all frequently contacted surfaces (door handles, tables, chairs, etc.) with a soap solution; carry out the first cleaning after 2 - 3 days. Spray Raid is effective in the initial stages of infection, or as a form of prevention. Re-treat after 2 weeks; if the number of parasites is large, use more serious insecticides (indicated at the beginning of the article), or call a pest control service.