Raid

Application of a raid against cockroaches. What are the differences between sprays, gels and traps? Mechanism of action and composition of drugs. Efficiency and duration of action. How to properly carry out treatment at home. The advantages of the raid and its disadvantages. Tips and tricks.

Each of us tries in every possible way to protect our home and prevent the appearance of cockroaches. But, unfortunately, these “uninvited guests” do not ask permission and each of us may be faced with a situation where we urgently need to take measures to combat them. The worst thing in this situation is wasting time. After all, Prussians multiply very quickly, and it is much more difficult to destroy large colonies.

Regarding the choice of insecticidal products on the market, it is very large, on the one hand this is a big plus, because everyone can choose what will be most effective in this case. But on the other hand, such a large assortment sometimes becomes the reason for the wrong choice, and this is again wasted time. One of the remedies that is quite popular among consumers is cockroach raid. Before purchasing this or that product, you need to understand what you will be working with and how effective it is.

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.

Traps

The Raid cockroach trap is a small plastic container containing bait and a breeding regulator inside. Narrow passages lead to them, preventing insects from getting out. The cost of the product is 150-200 rubles, there are 4 trap containers in the package. The effectiveness is higher than that of an aerosol, since any individual caught in the trap will not be able to leave it, even if it is immune to many modern poisons. The product belongs to the latest generation of insecticides. The main advantage is safety for residents, including pets and children, since the poison does not come into contact with the air and surfaces in the house.

The bait contains poison that sterilizes cockroaches and kills their larvae. Due to the loss of the ability to reproduce, the colony is unable to survive.

Active ingredients

The active substances in the raid trap include the following.

Abamectin . The latest invention in the chemical industry. A poison that is 100% likely to destroy any individual caught in the trap.
Aromatic lures. Special substances with a smell that attracts cockroaches.

Interesting! The ampoule in “Raid Max” with a sterilizing substance is the latest invention, so manufacturers keep its composition secret.

Using Traps

For the drug to start working, it is necessary to place traps in places favored by insects - for example, on the way to water: under the sink or bathtub, along the pipeline, near ventilation shafts, entrance doors, above baseboards.

The transparent removable lid allows you to observe the process and helps you change the bait on time. On average, it needs to be changed every 2-3 months. You can also put small pieces of food inside that the “mustachioed guests” love.

For every 10 m2 it is recommended to use 3-4 traps.

Remember! You cannot use an aerosol and a trap at the same time. The smell of the spray can repel insects.

For the Raid Max breeding regulator to take effect, place it at the rate of 1-2 for every 10 meters and press “Press”. Afterwards you will hear a click, which will indicate that the capsule has burst and the substance has begun to work.

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.

Gel Raid against cockroaches

The manufacturer claims that after disinfection, cockroaches will disappear from the apartment within a week. This insecticide is considered effective only if there are a small number of insects and they have not yet settled in your apartment.

If you have pets, it is better to avoid this drug, as it has no odor and your pet may accidentally ingest the poison, which will lead to poisoning.

The gel is sold in the form of a small syringe, but despite this, one tube is enough to carry out the treatment in one apartment.

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.

Mode of application

Before use, the bottle of insecticide must be shaken thoroughly so that all existing substances react. The aerosol should be used to treat all places where cockroaches can hide, as well as their most frequent escape routes. The product is sprayed at a distance of 20-30 cm from the required object.

How can you tell if a surface has been treated? It should appear lightly moisturized. Try to avoid overuse of insecticide. Working with a spray can is much easier than with chalk and bait. The sprayed product gets into hard-to-reach places. Its vapors spread throughout the room, which forces the cockroaches to leave it.

Residential treatment

At the first stage, wet cleaning is carried out. It is necessary to remove all equipment and dishes. Store food in airtight containers or bags. All surfaces in the room are swept and washed. This is done so that the aerosol is well fixed on the surface, otherwise its effect will be significantly reduced.
The premises should only be treated using protective equipment. It is necessary to wear clothes that completely cover the body and use rubber gloves. Since application is carried out using a spray, you will need to wear safety glasses to prevent the substance from getting into your eyes. It is also necessary to protect yourself from toxic fumes entering the body through the respiratory tract, so a respirator is used.
If possible, move the furniture away from the walls so that there is access to the baseboards and the surface of the furniture from the back.
Should not be in the apartment
Shake the container before use. When spraying, maintain a distance from the surface; the container should be at least 20 centimeters from the surface to be treated.
Pay attention to such places as baseboards, radiators, window sills, ventilation, trash cans, space behind furniture, washbasin counters, pipes.

To achieve maximum results, the room must be closed for several days. But not everyone has this opportunity, so they leave their home for at least a few hours. Then you need to carry out wet cleaning and ventilate the apartment well. Wet cleaning is carried out using a soap or soap-soda solution, which will help neutralize the effect of poisons. Absolutely all exposed surfaces must be removed.

After 2 weeks, the procedure must be repeated. The fact is that this chemical does not destroy egg laying and young individuals will make themselves known. When repeated disinfestation, be sure to increase the concentration.

General description and composition

Cockroach control is carried out in the form of traps and aerosols, which are fundamentally different from each other. Traps are less effective, but are highly safe to use. Therefore, they are recommended for use if there are small children or pets at home.

Aerosol composition:

cypermethrin is the main active ingredient, an insecticide of the pyrethroid group, leading to failure of the nervous system of insects, to paralysis and, ultimately, to their death;
prallethrin – an insecticidal effect similar to cypermethrin, acting as a catalyst;
imiprothrin is another insecticide added to the product in case some cockroaches are resistant to cypermethrin;
flavorings and stabilizers.

It is better to combine all 3 types of Raid if there is a huge colony in the room

Composition of traps:

abamectin is a toxin that is guaranteed to destroy any individual cockroach caught in a trap (no immunity to abamectin has been detected in cockroaches at the moment);
aromatic baits are components that have an attractive odor for cockroaches, luring insects into the trap.

The aerosol is much more toxic than traps, but is also more effective in fighting cockroaches. The cost of an aerosol is 350-400 rubles, traps - 1250-200 rubles. You can buy Raid in insecticide and pest control stores.