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  Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer?

Raid Max® Spider Scorpion is an easy to use, highly effective insecticide that kills Black Widow Spiders, Scorpions and many other common household insects on contact.


What insects does Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer kill?

Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer kills Ants, Black Widow Spiders, Household Spiders, Roaches and Scorpions on contact.


Can Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer be used both indoors and outdoors?

Yes! Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer can be used indoors and outdoors. When looking to treat outdoors, we recommend spraying in areas where water is unable to wash the product away. Also try to target areas where spiders hide (under eaves, near porch lights, where you see webs, etc.).


Is Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer a residual product?

Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer’s residual action kills ants and roaches for up to 12 weeks when sprayed on non-porous surfaces.

Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer provides no residual effect when used on Black Widow Spiders, other household spiders and Scorpions. These insects must be hit directly with the spray to be killed.


How do I use Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer?

Shake well before each use. Hold container upright. Point spray opening toward surface to be sprayed and press button firmly. Hold about 12" from surface being sprayed. Spray until surfaces are wet, but not to the point of run-off.


What are the active ingredients in Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer?

The active ingredients in Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer are Imiprothrin and Deltamethrin.


How do I clean surfaces that have been sprayed by Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer?

Surfaces that have been in contact with Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer can be washed off with soap and warm water.


Should I be concerned about my pets coming in contact with areas where Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer was used?

Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer should not be sprayed on pets. Avoid spraying fish aquariums by covering with a plastic bag or aluminum foil and turn off aerator. Remove pets from area being treated. Pets can be returned to area after ventilation and when surfaces are dry.


Is Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer safe for humans?

When using Raid Max® Spider & Scorpion Killer, avoid contact with skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Provide adequate ventilation of the area being sprayed and keep out of reach of children. Always use pesticides in accordance with their packaging instructions.


What is Raid Max® Bug Barrier with Reusable Auto Trigger?

Raid Max® Bug Barrier with Reusable Auto Trigger is a bug killer with a battery operated trigger that releases a continuous, evenly dispersed spray by holding down the trigger.  The auto trigger is designed to reduce hand fatigue.  The 30 oz., ½ Gallon and Gallon size starters have refills available.


How do I use Raid Max® Bug Barrier with Reusable Auto Trigger?

The Reusable Auto Trigger is purchased with a clear tab securing it in the lock position. Remove the clear tab from the lock switch and discard. Place the switch in the unlock position. Squeeze and hold the trigger for continuous spray.


What insects does Raid Max® Bug Barrier kill?

Ants, Boxelder Bugs, Centipedes, Cockroaches (including Asian and German), Crickets, Dermestids, Firebrats, Fleas, Gnats, Ground Beetles, Houseflies, Mole Crickets, Mosquitoes, Palmetto Bugs, Pillbugs, Scorpions, Silverfish, Small Flying Moths, Sowbugs, Spiders, Ticks and Waterbugs.


How long will the batteries last?

Battery life will vary based on usage; however, at full pressure, the approximate battery life is:
   5 bottles for the 30oz. bottle
   2.5 bottles for the ½ Gallon bottle
   1.2 bottles for the Gallon bottle


How quickly do the Reusable Auto Trigger dispense product?

Using continuous pressure, the Reusable Auto Trigger will discharge in approximately:
   4.5 minutes for the 30 oz bottle
   15 minutes for the ½ gallon bottle
   30 minutes for the gallon bottle


What is the approximate coverage area?

   30oz = 300 Linear Feet
   ½ Gallon = 1000 Linear Feet
   Gallon = 2000 Linear Feet


What is the active ingredient in Raid Max® Bug Barrier?

Deltamethrin, which provides up to 12 month residual activity on German Cockroaches.


Are the triggers interchangeable?

No.  The ½ gallon/gallon trigger assembly is specifically designed for the ½ gallon/gallon refills.  Meanwhile, the 30 oz. trigger assembly is specifically designed for the 30 oz. refills.

Triggers cannot be used on other products either; the trigger head is mated up with the bottle using a patented lock & key mechanism that ensures the right head is used with the right refill so that there is no cross-contamination of formulas.


Are the bottles/triggers recyclable?

The bottles are recyclable (HDPE #2).  The triggers are not recyclable but are reusable with the correct refills.


How long is the hose on the gallon sprayer?

Approximately 2 ½ feet long


Can I use Raid Max® Bug Barrier around children and pets?

As with all insecticide treatments it is suggested to have children and pets leave the room and return once the application has dried.


If it rains will I need to immediately re-apply?

Weather & sunlight will breakdown the chemical & the residual effectiveness so re-application may be necessary to maintain peak protection.


Does Bug Barrier have the same quick kill as regular Raid® Ant & Roach Killer?

No, Bug Barrier will not kill as quickly as regular Raid® Ant & Roach Killer. The Bug Barrier formulation is focused on residual/barrier treatment.


Does this product have a chemical odor?

This product leaves no odor.


Are there surfaces that should be avoided when using this product?

Edible crops
Electrical outlets
Commercial food handling establishments, restaurants or other places where food is commercially prepared or processed


Where can I find Raid Max® Bug Barrier with Reusable Auto Trigger?

Raid Max® Bug Barrier with Reusable Auto Trigger can be found in your local supermarket, drug store or mass merchandise store, next to your other favorite Raid® Products.  In some instances, Raid Max® Bug Barrier may be found in the Lawn & Garden section.


What's the best way to kill roaches?

The best way to kill roaches is to establish a regular roach-control program. We suggest this three-step system:

1. Spray Raid Max ® Roach & Ant Killer directly on roaches and in places where they may be hiding and breeding (such as cracks or crevices, under furniture or sinks, and in drawers).

2. After spraying, fog heavily infested areas with a whole room treatment, such as Raid Max ® Concentrated DEEP REACH ™ Fogger. Wait for the appropriate airing-out time, then sweep or vacuum up dead and dying insects and dispose of them in the trash outside.

3. Use baits. Place Raid ® Double Control Small Roach Baits Plus Egg Stoppers ™ where you have seen roaches. This product kills and sterilizes newly hatched roaches, helping to keep an infestation from reoccurring.

To keep roaches from migrating into your home or apartment from surrounding areas, use this system and encourage your neighbors to use it as well. In warmer climates or where infestations are heavy, repeat all three steps every three months.


Ants are overrunning our house. What can we do to get rid of them?

To treat severe ant problems, follow these steps:

1. Eliminate any food and water that could be attracting ants into your home.

2. Clean up food crumbs and beverage spills.

3. Keep packaged foods in tightly sealed containers.

4. Store vegetable oils and fats in the refrigerator.

5. Dry out tubs and sinks after use.

6. Place Raid ® Double Control Ant Baits where heavy ant activity is seen inside the home, especially on ant trails. The ant-bait disks fit into tiny areas where ants are likely to travel. Rather than act as traps to catch ants, the disks allow ants to enter and leave with the poisoned bait, which they bring back to the colony as food. By sharing the bait with the queen and other ants, those ants will help to kill the entire colony. For this reason, let ants travel freely to and from the baits for one week.

7. After one week, spray any remaining ants with Raid ® Ant Killer.

NOTE: Keep on the lookout for renewed ant activity in the first two weeks after your initial treatment. Re-treat problem areas promptly, following the six steps mentioned above. When using ant baits, be sure you do not place them on areas that have been sprayed. Ants traveling over sprayed areas will die before they have a chance to bring the ant bait back to the colony.


I'm about to use your Raid ® Concentrated DEEP REACH ™ Fogger. Your directions say to extinguish pilot lights, but I don't know how. Is it really necessary to extinguish pilot lights?

Raid ® Concentrated DEEP REACH ™ Fogger is flammable; therefore you must follow the label directions and "extinguish all flames and pilot lights" before using this product. If you don't know how to extinguish and relight your pilot lights, we suggest you call your local gas company for assistance.


Our dog has fleas, and now our home does, too. What can we do?

You need to use products that kill fleas and break the flea life-cycle. If you don't, they'll be back. Raid ® Flea Killer kills fleas on your pet and in your home. We suggest you follow these steps for solving your flea problem:

1. Spray your dog with Raid ® Flea Killer. (If you have a cat, treat your cat with an approved flea-killing product for cats.)

2. Spray your pet's sleeping quarters, carpets, draperies, and upholstery with Raid ® Flea Killer Plus Carpet & Room Spray.

3. For heavy infestations, fog rooms with Raid ® Flea Killer Plus Fogger.

It's important to remember that no flea treatment can penetrate a flea's protective cocoon. Fleas that are in the cocoon stage during your initial treatment may have survived. Keep on the lookout for renewed flea activity in the first two weeks after initial treatment, and re-treat problem areas promptly.


What are Raid® Disposable Yellow Jacket Traps?

Raid ® Disposable Yellow Jacket Traps are a ready-to-use trap. Raid ® Disposable Yellow Jacket Traps are pre-filled with a non-toxic attractant that attracts and catches all major species of yellow jackets.


How does the Raid® Disposable Yellow Jacket Trap work?

Raid ® Disposable Yellow Jacket Traps come pre-filled with a non-toxic attractant and have funnel-like openings for yellow jackets to enter the trap. When yellow jackets fly into the trap, their wings will get wet and they will be unable to fly out.


What insects will the Raid® Disposable Yellow Jacket Trap attract/trap/kill?

Raid ® Disposable Yellow Jacket Traps will attract all major species of yellow jackets. They are not intended to trap bees, hornets or other types of wasps (i.e., Paper Wasps).


When should I use the Raid® Disposable Yellow Jacket Trap?

Raid ® Disposable Yellow Jacket Traps should be used when you cannot locate the nest. Yellow jacket nests are hidden underground or behind walls and are rarely visible.

There are two peak times when yellow jackets are most bothersome.
  • Place traps in early spring to catch queens and help prevent yellow jacket problems later in the season.
  • Use additional traps in the summer and fall to catch workers.

For cases when a nest can be seen, Raid® Wasp & Hornet Aerosol should be used. These nests are likely produced by Paper Wasps or Bald Faced Hornets.


Where should I hang the Raid® Disposable Yellow Jacket Trap?

Raid ® Disposable Yellow Jacket Traps can be hung from a tree or a bush. They can also be placed on a flat, stable surface. Always set the traps away from human activity or food. Ideally, multiple Raid ® Disposable Yellow Jacket Traps should be placed at the perimeter of the yard and in areas where yellow jacket activity is observed. Each Raid ® Disposable Yellow Jacket Trap will cover an area of 20 ft. x 20 ft. (400 sq. feet).


I have hung the Raid® Disposable Yellow Jacket Traps and I still have yellow jackets flying around.  Why is it not working?

There may be a competitive food source in the area that is attracting the yellow jackets. Make sure to keep the area free of food, sugary liquids, etc. that may be attracting the yellow jackets.

It's also possible the Raid ® Disposable Yellow Jacket Trap may not be located near their nest or it has not been discovered yet by the queen or her workers. It could take a number of days for yellow jackets to discover the Raid ® Disposable Yellow Jacket Trap and establish a pattern of behavior that leads them to the trap. If catches are low, you may want to try moving the Raid ® Disposable Yellow Jacket Trap to another location, but be sure to leave it in place for at least four (4) days. Be careful not to move the trap often as this can interfere with the foraging patterns Yellow Jackets try to establish.

If you can see a nest, Raid ® Wasp & Hornet Aerosol should be used. Raid ® Disposable Yellow Jacket Traps should be used when you cannot see the nest.


How long will the Raid® Disposable Yellow Jacket Trap work before I need to replace it?

The attractant in Raid ® Disposable Yellow Jacket Traps will last for weeks. Raid ® Disposable Yellow Jacket Traps should be replaced when you notice:
  • Trap is full of insects
  • Attractant has evaporated or very little remains (above the line where bugs lay)
  • Level/number of bugs is no longer increasing


Where can I purchase Raid® Disposable Yellow Jacket Traps?

Raid ® Disposable Yellow Jacket Traps can be found in your local supermarket, mass merchandise or home improvement store in either the pest control aisle next to your favorite Raid ® products or in the Lawn & Garden section.


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