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.
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.
Forms of release and methods of application (+ video)
Available in two forms, Raid against cockroaches is sometimes recommended for use in all forms at once. That is, the room is treated with an aerosol, and then traps are laid out over its entire area, which gives a double effect.
This approach is advisable if there is a large colony of cockroaches in the apartment. Also, this scheme can be used for disinfestation of public catering establishments, kindergartens, hospitals, basements or premises of industrial complexes.
When working with traps, it is enough to use only a change of clothes, but with an aerosol you need to work in full protection. Use a respirator, rubber gloves, a change of clothes, safety glasses and, preferably, hair protection (a cap will suffice).
Aerosol
We first prepare the room by dry cleaning it and then wet cleaning it using a soap-water solution. We remove food, medicine, plants, children's toys, clothes, and dishes from the premises.
We primarily treat the spaces under and around furniture, spaces around household appliances, and water pipes. Be sure to apply the aerosol along the baseboards and spray it on large cracks and holes in the walls.
We carry out the treatment in a well-ventilated area, but avoid drafts. After applying the product, we leave the room and close the doors ( windows should be open for ventilation ). After 3-4 hours, you can visit the room without a respirator or change of clothes.
If the room is completely contaminated, ventilation after applying the aerosol is not recommended. The idea is that the product should not evaporate with the air masses, but linger in the room, which gives an increased concentration of the insecticide.
This really increases the efficiency of treatment, but also significantly increases the risk of intoxication for residents. With this approach, it will be possible to visit the premises only after 12-24 hours. If you need to visit him earlier, be sure to use a respirator (a gauze bandage will not work).
Traps
Raid traps look like a small plastic container. Inside it is a toxin impregnated with flavorings to attract parasites. Small passages lead to the bait, which prevent the cockroach from getting out of the trap.
A standard Raid pack contains 4 traps. Traps are effective when the level of infestation in a room is low, when the colony of cockroaches is small or medium in size. If the infection is total, you need to use traps along with an aerosol.
Containers should be placed at least 1 meter apart from each other, in the most favorite places of cockroaches. First of all, this is the area near the refrigerator, near the trash container, the space under the table and furniture, the space around household appliances.
The main advantage of Raid containers is high security. The toxin they contain does not come into contact with the air or surfaces in the room, which means it cannot lead to intoxication of the residents (unless someone tries to disassemble the trap).
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
Instructions for use
Procedure for installing Raid Max against cockroaches:
- Before using the product, you must read the instructions.
- It is allowed to use Raid Max only with the use of personal protective equipment: wear gloves and a respirator.
- When setting bait traps, there should be no children or pets in the room. You should refrain from visiting this room for an hour.
- 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”.
- The regulator and baits are immediately placed in places where cockroaches frequent: under the sink, next to the trash can, under the bathroom.
- 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.
Mode of application
Remove three to four baits if the area is about 7 square meters. When the room is larger, it is better to order two packages of traps at the lowest price in our online store. You will have to change all baits after three months. Place the layout in places where there is the greatest concentration of cockroaches: baseboards, water pipes, areas behind furniture, next to trash cans.
Upon expiration, the structure is carefully wrapped in paper and disposed of immediately.
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.
Sprayable "Raid" in cylinders - advantages and disadvantages
Spraying cockroach repellent is much more convenient than using pencils and gels. The smallest particles of the substance penetrate into all hard-to-reach places and cover the treated surfaces in an even layer.
Important. We treat with poison only places where insects accumulate and their “routes” of movement. This is basically a road to a water source. A cockroach cannot live without water; it must drink at least once a day. You should definitely take advantage of this and treat all surfaces near and under the sink.
What are the advantages of the “Raid” spray:
- Possibility of applying the drug to hard-to-reach places precisely, and therefore economically.
- The long period of toxic exposure is 20 days.
- Complex toxic long-term action.
- Economical consumption, the cylinder is enough for 50 m2.
- The price of the drug is quite affordable and affordable - 250 - 270 rubles. One cylinder is enough to treat a three-room apartment.
- Kills not only cockroaches, but also all crawling and flying insects - flies, mosquitoes, bedbugs.
The insecticide should be applied along baseboards, behind kitchen furniture, on ventilation grilles and around the perimeter of windows. Cockroaches love dark and warm places in the apartment, so be sure to treat the back wall of the refrigerator and the wall under the window behind the radiator.
It is important to follow safety precautions when processing, since the drug is toxic and can cause allergies and irritation of the mucous membranes if the product is inhaled.
Disadvantages of aerosol:
- People and animals must be removed from the premises before treatment; do not forget about aquariums and indoor flowers.
- To be effective, it is necessary to preserve the premises for at least two hours, ideally for a day.
- The drug is toxic.
- The price could have been lower.
What do those who have already used this insecticide say?
Maria, Moscow:
“I constantly treat the kitchen with Raid. Our house is old, it is impossible to keep cockroaches out forever. But, after treatment, three months of rest are guaranteed. There are no cockroaches"
Vladimir Borisovich, Tver:
“It’s an expensive product and very smelly, I didn’t like it. Almost the same Dichlorvos, but costs five times more. I didn’t try the traps, but my daughter brought the raid bottle. There really weren’t any cockroaches for three months, but the cat was sick for a week after using this remedy.”
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.
