Raid MAX cockroach traps (4 baits + 1 reproduction regulator), 1 pc.

Raid Max Trap Under the name of a cockroach trap, many imagine glue or other devices into which an insect runs to eat the bait, but cannot get out of the trap. Raid Max cockroach traps are based on a different principle - the poison inside the box as bait does not kill the pest immediately, which gives it the opportunity to run to its colony and infect the maximum number of individuals. An insecticide that regulates reproduction has an additional impact on the reproductive function of insects, which entails the inevitable death of the entire family.

Operating principle

A distinctive feature of the well-known product is its dual effect on insects. The systematic approach of the Raid trap works on two fronts at once: it poisons the individual by ingesting a poisonous bait or, upon external contact with it, limits the ability to reproduce using a special regulator.

A cockroach that has entered a trap and eaten poison does not die immediately, but may live for several more days. During this time, he spreads the poison on his limbs and body to the nest, the place where the colony gathers, and infects other relatives.

On a note!

If an insect ran past baits with poison, it received a dose of radiation from the insecticide, which is located in a device that regulates the reproduction of cockroaches. Even having avoided death, the individual stops producing offspring, which also reduces their total number.

Mechanisms of action of active substances

The basis of the component mixture acts on parasites, slowing down the synthesis of vital protein compounds responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses. Due to paralysis and damage to the autonomic and central nervous systems, insects die.

Pesticides penetrate through contact with the mucous membrane of the trachea, as well as through contact with the surface of the body. If the parasite has not inhaled air enriched with the aerosol, the toxic substance adheres to the chitinous cover and is absorbed, which prolongs the period of death. The death of parasites with this type of contact occurs within 21 hours.

The active substances also act on bedbug larvae, but are absolutely harmless to eggs, which proves the need for repeated treatment with a break of 2 weeks.

Product Detail

The Raid Max cardboard package contains 5 devices: 4 baits and one regulator. One package is designed to cover an area of ​​20-30 square meters. m, but if there is a strong spread of pests, it is recommended to double the product consumption.

You can purchase products from a well-known brand at specialized hardware stores or on online store sites. The price of packing traps varies from 200 to 300 rubles.

On a note!

The prices indicated for goods on online store websites are comparatively lower than the cost at stationary points of sale. This is offset by the cost of delivery, which often exceeds the size of the purchase itself.

Despite their safety for others, Raid traps are prohibited from being installed or stored with food. To attach the baits and regulator to a vertical surface, use double-sided tape.

How to use it correctly?

In order to defeat the entire colony of cockroaches in the house using RAID traps, you need to use them correctly. The basic rules are as follows.

1. First, you need to install all four transparent traps from the kit at the same time. There is no point in displaying one at a time - all the cockroaches simply will not have time to stay in a box with a special substance.
2. Secondly, be sure to press the valve on each trap. This valve activates the capsule with the active substance. Without activating the capsule, setting traps will be useless.
3. Thirdly, in parallel with traps, you need to use a reproduction regulator. The principle of cockroach control with RAIN is based on a two-factor model. On the one hand, traps apply a composition to insects that destroys their chitinous cover. On the other hand, they affect the reproductive system, preventing reproduction.

Of course, for the best effect, you need to correctly place the traps in the room. Thanks to the double-sided tape on the bottom of each of them, such traps can and should be placed both on the floor and on vertical surfaces near the main routes of movement of cockroaches.

For a long-term effect, traps should be removed no earlier than the end of their active period, which is three months.

Advantages and disadvantages

Raid Max bait traps, unlike analogues from other companies, guarantee the gradual destruction of the entire population of Prussians. Like all products of this type, there are definitely pros and cons.

The disadvantages include:

• relatively high price (about 2 times higher than similar devices of other brands);
• slow results up to 3 months;
• conspicuous black boxes can spoil the interior of the house.

Reid has many more advantages:

• easy way to use;
• no pungent odors;
• guaranteed success in exterminating cockroaches, including those coming from neighboring apartments and premises;
• safe for use in homes with small children and pets;
• no need to clean the trap from dead insects

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any product, Raid is not ideal for all situations. This remedy for parasites has its advantages:

• Availability of Raid anti-bedbug spray. The price of the product is around 300 rubles for one can, which is enough for one procedure for destroying parasites in a room of up to 50 m2. If there is a large insect population, you will need a double dosage of Raid bedbug aerosol. Where can I buy? The drug is not highly specialized, therefore it is freely available in industrial stores. The cost may vary depending on the outlet; the price for one cylinder starts from 280 rubles in large chain stores and up to 320-350 from private owners. When calculating how much it costs to get rid of bedbugs, keep in mind that repeated treatment will definitely be required - feel free to multiply by 2 and take it with a reserve.
• Ease of use, the aerosol form is very comfortable for the average user, no specialized equipment is required.

Disadvantages of Raid spray:

• High toxicity. If you do not follow safety rules in the fight against bedbugs, you risk serious intoxication.
• Persistent unpleasant odor after weathering. The “aroma” of the spray lasts for 1-2 weeks, which manifests itself not only in the discomfort of being in the room: allergy sufferers and asthmatics can get a serious attack of a chronic disease.
• The need for repeated treatment - bedbug eggs are resistant to the poisons contained in the composition.
• It is not highly specialized - a wide spectrum of action reduces effectiveness compared to specialized anti-bedbug products, which causes a difference in composition.
• Overpaying for a brand name. Sprays of similar action and similar component composition are 30-50% cheaper compared to Raid. For example, Kombat is absolutely identical in ingredients and concentration. Therefore, the answer to the question “What is more effective – Combat or Raid?” simple - these two products differ only in the composition of the fragrance and cost.

Instructions for use

Procedure for installing Raid Max against cockroaches:

1. Before using the product, you must read the instructions.
2. It is allowed to use Raid Max only with the use of personal protective equipment: wear gloves and a respirator.
3. When setting bait traps, there should be no children or pets in the room. You should refrain from visiting this room for an hour.
4. The cardboard box contains four container-houses with a poisonous bait and one with the insecticide abamectin, which sterilizes pests. To activate it, you need to press in a certain place on the plastic box where it says “Press”.
5. The regulator and baits are immediately placed in places where cockroaches frequent: under the sink, next to the trash can, under the bathroom.
6. After three months, the Reid cockroach traps are replaced with new ones, and the used ones are packed in paper or a bag and thrown away.

Aerosol

Raid cockroach spray is presented in the form of a small metal container with a sprayer weighing 400 g. It has a nerve-paralytic type of action. Cost – 350-400 rubles, shelf life – 4 years.

Active ingredients

A special feature of Raid brand aerosols against cockroaches is their composition, in which one component enhances the effect of the other.

1. Cypermethrin. A substance of the pyrethroid group, the purpose of which is to gradually paralyze the insect. The cockroach manages to use its legs and chitinous coating to transfer a little poison to its nest, infecting most of the colony.
2. Prallethrin (0.03%). A substance belonging to the same group as cypermethrin. Designed to maximize the effect of the first.
3. Imiprotrine. An instant action component designed to finish off the most tenacious individuals that have managed to develop immunity to the above poisons.
4. Flavorings. Components that attract insects to the treated areas by smell.

Advantages and disadvantages of Raid spray

Aerosols have a number of advantages over other types of insecticides.

1. Convenience. Raid spray against cockroaches is much more convenient to use than chalk, pencil or gel. You can treat a wider range of hard-to-reach places.
2. Long period of exposure. The drug does not erode and is effective for up to 6 months, thanks to which it is able to destroy even the next brood of cockroaches.
3. Affordable price.
4. Economical. Thanks to the convenient sprayer, the consumption of poison is reduced.
5. Versatility. Raid can be used for complex control of cockroaches, ants, bedbugs, ticks, mosquitoes and flies.

However, aerosols have one big drawback - high toxicity. Before treating the premises, all residents, especially children and pets, must leave the apartment.

When disinfesting, it is important to adhere to safety rules, which you can read about.

Important! Before purchasing a spray, pay attention to its composition. In cheap insecticides, kerosene plays the role of solvent, which leaves greasy stains

Using Raid cockroach spray

Before disinfestation, close all windows and doors in the area being treated. Small items should be collected and hidden, hermetically sealed.

After shaking the can well, begin to apply an even layer (the product should not drip down) from a distance of 20 cm for 2-3 seconds. Pay attention to hard-to-reach areas and places where cockroaches can live - baseboards, ventilation grilles, areas near the trash can, kitchen sinks and bathtubs, the space behind gas and water pipes, the far corners of cabinets. Afterwards, leave your home for a day, ventilate the room and wash all surfaces using cleaning products and/or soap and soda solution. If necessary, repeat the procedure after 7 days (up to 4 times).

Important! Some consumers complain about the low effectiveness of the drug. Most often this is caused by the fact that the processing is not carried out methodically, the aerosol is sprayed into the air or is applied in too thin a layer. In this case, the cockroach population will only decrease, but will not disappear completely.

Reviews

Experience with traps has been overwhelmingly positive.

I bought this product after reading positive reviews about Raid cockroach traps. After several unsuccessful attempts to get rid of the Prussians using other methods, I decided to try a not-cheap option. The use of aerosols is excluded in my case, since I am allergic and have a small child in the house. After using Reid, after a couple of weeks, there were noticeably fewer cockroaches. And after 2 months they disappeared completely. Their corpses were periodically found. I was pleased with the product and recommend it to everyone.

Alexey, Tula

Traps can be used in combination with other cockroach repellents: in gel form, aerosols, sprays, powders and other types of preparations. The effectiveness of insect control in such cases increases.

About the RAID Manufacturer

A well-known American company began producing effective insect repellents in 1886. Under the RAID brand, customers are offered products aimed at combating cockroaches, mosquitoes, moths, flies, and ants. The company manufactures products in the form of liquids, aerosols, gels, and spirals for fumigators. Thanks to the large selection, a person has the opportunity to choose the most convenient form of release for him, and then use it outdoors or at home.

Currently, the manufacturer presents products all over the world. Many appreciated the effectiveness of the products.

Among the advantages of the American manufacturer's products are:

• accessibility – Raid products can be purchased in different countries;
• outdoors and indoors, complete protection is provided;
• carefully developed composition is lethal to pests, but safe for humans;
• The effectiveness has been proven through numerous tests.

The manufacturer's developments allow you to protect yourself and your home from bites, as well as various diseases that appear from crawling and flying insects. RAID products are rightfully considered the best.

Reid's analogues

Reid produces more than just cockroach traps. Its line of products includes aerosols:

• Reid aerosol against cockroaches and ants
• Aerosol Raid against flying and crawling insects with “Lavender” and “Spring Meadow” aromas.

The most popular types of traps include traps:

• Clean house,
• Dohlox,
• Battalion commander,
• Raptor,
• Argus.

Raid baits for cockroaches with a reproduction regulator are a simple and effective remedy for cockroaches, are inexpensive, and go well with other insect control products in the apartment.

Cockroach traps

Raid traps have a different effect. They are plastic containers into which cockroaches can easily crawl. The traps contain the substance abamectin. This insecticide not only poisons cockroaches, but also sterilizes them. The population is deprived of the opportunity to reproduce, which leads to its complete death in the apartment and in the entire apartment building. Even those cockroaches that did not eat the bait themselves are sterilized.

The action of the drug continues until the “tenants” have developed resistance to this drug. Therefore, traps do an excellent job of killing cockroaches even where other means do not work.

The advantages of traps include:

• ease of installation,
• efficiency,
• duration of exposure.

Terms of use

Traps are placed in places where cockroaches are most common. It is best to attach them near the ventilation, near the sink, trash can, or behind the walls of cabinets.

You can easily guess that the traps are still working. The traps have a transparent body and therefore you can immediately see whether the poisonous bait substance is still inside or not.

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According to the aerosol form it has the following advantages:

• acts on adults and their larvae, effectively destroying them,
• has a prolonged effect and is able to work and poison insects for 1-6 months,
• most of the population is destroyed instantly in the first hours after spraying.

The very form of packaging in the form of an aerosol also has undeniable advantages over products in the form of gels, ointments, and liquids. Working with a spray can is much easier and more convenient. In addition, the product can get into rather hard-to-reach places, since it is sprayed finely and the vapors spread everywhere.

One of the disadvantages of the product is its strong smell.

Rules of application

The aerosol should be sprayed with gloves and a respirator to avoid inhaling its vapors and getting poisoned

It is especially important to observe this condition for people with hypersensitivity to chemicals (allergy sufferers).

The aerosol should be sprayed by directing it onto the surface. You should not simply spray Raid into the air, as you can easily inhale the vapors. When working, the can must be kept 30 cm from surfaces. When spraying the product, you need to make sure that it does not drip down, but evenly moisturizes the treated area.

Before work, you must close all the windows and doors. All products should be sealed and put away. It is best to remove pets from the apartment. The room must be processed methodically. It is especially important to process:

• baseboards,
• place near the ventilation grille,
• area near pipes, sink, trash can,
• The backs of furniture, especially kitchen cabinets, are where cockroaches like to live.

After treatment, you must close the house and leave for three hours. There is no need to open the windows. After returning, the house is thoroughly ventilated, and all surfaces are washed with soap, water and soda. On the back surfaces of cabinets, in the area of ​​pipes, trash cans, and baseboards, the product does not need to be thoroughly rinsed off.

special instructions

Very often, reviews of Raid aerosols are not very flattering. Some users claim that it helps get rid of cockroaches for a short time and that the result is to treat once a week to maintain the effect.

In case of low effectiveness, it is necessary to check whether the application rules recommended by the manufacturer were followed.

Very often the aerosol is sprayed into the air or the processing is not carried out methodically. Instead of moisturizing surfaces, the product is lightly sprayed like a deodorant. In this case, the required concentration of it in the apartment is not created, and then “Raid” does not work effectively. There are fewer cockroaches, but they do not disappear entirely.