Frequently Asked Questions

Because of the water-based formula, there is product in the dip tube that is not mixed when you shake the can. This may happen during the first spray, but the can will spray as expected after giving it a good shake.

This product is meant to be sprayed on surfaces only. If you can see the bugs and spray them directly, great! Otherwise, Raid^® Ant & Roach Killer 26 does have residual properties. and can continue to kill roaches and ants on non-porous surfaces such as ceramic and laminate for up to 13 weeks.

When scout ants leave the colony to find food, they leave a chemical trail back to the colony. Worker ants then follow this trail to pick up the food source and then return it to the colony. Raid^® Ant Baits provide a food source that contains insecticide that is then shared with the entire colony of ants (including the queen). You may see ants enter and leave the baits over the course of a few days, and that is part of the process. Ants will begin eating the bait immediately and you should expect to see fewer ants within days.

For baits to work best, there are a few important steps. You’ll want to make sure the baits attract the ants. You’ll want to clean around the area you plan to place the baits with soap and water to remove any crumbs and residues. Once the baits are placed, refrain from washing the floor so you don’t interfere with the new chemical trail left behind by the ants.

Place them anywhere ants like to gather. Typically, you’ll see them along baseboards, under sinks, in cabinets, or near any entrances to your home.

If using Raid^® Max Liquid Ant Baits, you’ll have to remove the film that covers the baits. The original Raid^® Ant Baits have no additional steps. After you’ve prepped your hom e for using the ant baits, just set them on the floor and you’re ready to go.

We recommend switching out your Raid^® Ant Baits every three months. When a new colony of ants enters your household, they won’t follow the chemical trails left by other ants.

To avoid accidental dispensing in stores or during shipping, this product features a break-off nozzle underneath where the spray comes out. Twist and snap off this tab, and the button will allow you to spray as expected.

Raid^® Wasp & Hornet Killer 33 dispenses as a stream on purpose. This product allows you to spray a nest with precise aim while not getting too close to any stinging insects.

For best results, you’ll want to visibly locate the nest and spray the nest directly. Spraying the nest will lead to the wasps or hornets coming into contact with the product.

Additionally, this product contains a solvent that may change the color of surfaces it isn’t intended to come into contact with, such as the siding of your house or the asphalt in your driveway. Avoid excessive wetting of asphalt surfaces, shingles, vinyl surfaces, shutters, siding, and any aluminum surfaces.

Use this product in the early morning or early evening when insects activity is minimal around this time and will be less active around the nest.

Fleas are incredibly resilient bugs. To get rid of an infestation, you need to disrupt the lifecycle of fleas. The best way to do this is being sure to vacuum weekly and use a variety of products to take care of all these pests. Our entire line of flea products, and more information about the lifecycle of fleas can be found here.

Read and follow the label for instructions on how to use the product properly.

Turn off all ignition sources such as pilot lights (shut off gas valves), other open flames, or running electrical appliances that cycle off and on (i.e. refrigerators, thermostats, etc.) – call your gas utility or management company if you need assistance with your pilot lights.

Remove or cover any exposed food, dishes, utensils, food processing equipment and surfaces.

Remove all pets. Cover and turn off fish aquariums before spraying and also turn off air flow systems in any aquariums.

Cover waxed wood floors, waxed furniture, and any plastic in the immediate area surrounding the fogger (newspapers may be used).

If desired, plants can be covered or removed from the house during treatment.

Yes, immediately vacate the house once the fogger begins to dispense. Pets should be removed from the home as well. Read and follow the label for instructions on how to use the product properly.

Many apartments contain shared airways. To ensure your fogger doesn’t travel through the vents and into your neighbor’s apartments, be sure to chat with the apartment manager before using any foggers. Fill out and place provided hang-tag on the door to the treated area to alert others no to enter for the allotted time on the product label.

No, foggers need 8 feet of clearance to properly dispense. Do not use a fogger in a room or space smaller than 5ft x 5ft.

No - this product acts as a barrier to help prevent bugs from entering your home. Simply spray the perimeter of your house and the residual action of the Raid Max Perimeter Protection will kill bugs as they try to enter. Avoid applying before rainfall. Repeat treating the area every four weeks , or when you notice pests starting to come back.

If the automatic sprayer is no longer working, you may need to change the batteries. To change the batteries, use a number 1 or 2 Phillips head screwdriver to open the battery compartment.

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Keep pets away from treated surfaces or areas until the spray has dried. If using on a pet’s bedding, it’s best to replace that bedding after the spray dries.

This product is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Be sure not to spray in areas where the product may enter aquarium air filtration systems. Also, be aware of contaminating fish ponds or other bodies of water during outside use.

When plugged into the wall, the light attracts fruit flies, gnats, house flies, moths, and mosquitoes. They then land on the trap and get stuck, where they can no longer pester you.

For this to work best, the Raid Essentials^® Flying Insect Light Trap should be plugged in as close to where the source of the problem insects is. This may be a sink, next a drain, or near your garbage can. The unit also works best when there aren’t many other lights around, which ensures the flies are drawn to the trap.