In recent years, reports of the use of heavy duty bug sprays as an illicit drug have gained notoriety. [8] Although products such as Raid are relatively safe to humans (when used as intended), the act of huffing, smoking, snorting, vaping, plugging, drinking and/or injecting Raid or other bug sprays can cause irreversible neurological damage, or even death. Store Food Properly: Keep food in airtight containers made of glass or metal to prevent roaches from getting to them. This prevents roaches from accessing food sources and deters them from settling in your kitchen. Roaches in the home can be a major headache for homeowners. While roach killers can help you get rid of roaches once they’re already inside, our team has found that taking these steps can combat roaches in the first place. North America, United Kingdom, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Morocco, European Union, Israel, Australia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Russia, Argentina, Chile, Vietnam The initial active ingredient was allethrin, the first synthetic pyrethroid. [1] Raid derivatives aimed at particular invertebrate species can contain other active agents such as the more toxic cyfluthrin which is also a pyrethroid. [2]

Fix Leaks: Roaches need water to survive, so fix any plumbing leaks promptly. Also, ensure that no standing water accumulates in or around your home. Pros: Long-term preventative solution, suited for outdoor and indoor use, also works for spot-killing Toxicity: We considered whether active ingredients were toxic to humans and pets. Essentially, everything is at the very least mildly toxic, but some options, like the Fipronil found in Raid's Bait Stations, were considerably less problematic for pets. The line was first used in commerce in 1966 and was trademarked in 1986. Noted animation director Tex Avery was the producer of the first "Kills Bugs Dead" commercials. Artist Don Pegler developed the bug characters used in the US and continued animating them for forty years. [6] Pegler "codified the look, feel and animation" of the weird insects that run in fear of Raid, according to Steve Schildwachter, executive vice-president at Draftfcb. [7]

Saroyan, Aram. Genesis Angels: The Saga of Lew Welch and the Beat Generation. New York: William Morrow, 1979. Raid's Ant & Roach Killer Insecticide Spray is also handy when you have a clear idea of where the roaches are traveling. It remains temporarily lethal enough that if you spray their trail before shutting out the lights and heading off to bed, it will still harm them. Use Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer around the periphery of your house every few months, and roaches stand little chance of breaching its interior. Baygon ((previously in Australian however now also sold as Raid in Australia), Malaysian, Thai, Indonesian and Philippine Markets.)

Cons: Traps become tattered over time, might also trap smaller rodents (e.g., mice) that could render the trap useless Dotz, Warren; Morton, Jim (1996). What a Character! 20th Century American Advertising Icons. Chronicle Books. p.118. ISBN 0-8118-0936-6. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a poison control center or doctor. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give any liquid to the person. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. To truly combat roaches, your best bet is using a combination of products to prevent roaches from entering your home and kill the ones that are already there. Roach killers are toxic by nature, but plenty of chemicals will exterminate without being toxic to pets and humans. Here's more about the toxicity in the active ingredients found within the products we recommend:

Indoxacarb: Classified by the United States EPA as a "not likely" human carcinogen, Indoxacarb is a pyrethroid also used to prevent the transmission of pathogenic microorganisms from insects to humans and other animals. Still, it has caused neurotoxicity in several studies of both mice and rats, and you'll want to seek medical attention if ingested. FIRST AID: Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment advice. Manage Your Trash: Keep trash in sealed bins and take it out regularly. Roaches can be drawn to the scent of garbage, so properly disposing of waste can help keep them at bay. Raid is the brand name of a line of insecticide products produced by S. C. Johnson & Son, first launched in 1956. Preventative sprays: Preventative sprays are somewhat labor-intensive. You have to thoroughly and carefully spray them around your house's inner and outer perimeters and let it dry (for about four hours) before going near the sprayed areas. In our experience and based on our experts' recommendations, this is the most effective option.

If swallowed: Immediately call a poison control center or doctor. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Wearing a mask, use the electric spray gun (included with the gallon-size jug), slightly dampen a four-inch perimeter around your house and make sure to keep children and animals away from it until it's dry (same goes for indoor application, though you'll want to apply less liberally).To maintain Raid Max Ant and Roach control on plywood surfaces, retreat every four weeks. On all other surfaces, retreat every six months. Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. As of 2019 Raid Ant & Roach Killer contains pyrethroids, imiprothrin, and cypermethrin; [3] other products contain tetramethrin, prallethrin and permethrin as active ingredients. [ citation needed] Raid Flying Insect Killer, a spray, uses piperonyl butoxide and D- phenothrin. [4] "Raid Kills Bugs Dead" slogan [ edit ]