Why a Can of Raid Won’t Work On Bed Bugs

Alana Korol

May 1, 2018

When it comes to an all-natural bed bug treatment, there are many solutions that people have tried over the years. There have been bed bug sprays, bed bug dust, heat, vacuums, and more. And we’re happy to say that our all-natural bed bug killer is the best around or your money back!

But wait, you might think “Bed bugs. They’re bugs, and I’ve got some bug spray right here!” So won’t a can of Raid work as well as anything else? It’s a common thought that people have, and in the end, nearly everyone ends up deciding against it. Why?

The Bed Bugs Aren’t There

It’s not often that you actually see a bed bug. Sure, you might see their skin husks or their bloody excrement, but seeing one tends to be rare because they go off and hide when they’re not chewing on your skin. That means that there’s really nothing to spray because you usually won’t be spraying it directly on the bed bug. Bed bugs are usually nocturnal, so when you spray your bed there’s very little chance you’ll actually be hitting any with the Raid. Bed bugs like to hang out in the cracks of a bed frame and similar tight spaces where most sprays can’t reach. (see our photo below)

But can’t you just spray your bed with Raid and hope for the best? Well, it would be just as easy to skip the spray and rely on hope alone, because they’ll both do the same thing: nothing. That’s because Raid just dissipates into the air, and anything that hits the bed will just dry and become useless.

Raid’s Not Made For Bed Bugs

Almost every can of Raid is for some other type of bug with a completely different life cycle. Roaches, aren’t bed bugs, ants, aren’t bed bugs, wasps, aren’t bed bugs. None of those creatures live on blood, none of them are drawn to human CO2 exhalations. You can’t just spray and hope that what you’re using will magically work on those little bloodsuckers.

Raid Smells Horrible

Can we all just admit that Raid smells horrible? It’s something that most people spray outside and then immediately run away from, for the simple fact that it just smells bad. Do you really want that smell in your bedroom? After all, the label specifically says that it should be used in a well-ventilated area. Why? Well, that’s because...

Raid Is Bad For You

Here’s something you know deep down: Raid isn’t good for you. After all, it’s a poison, and you don’t want to be around poisons. But you don’t have to believe us or trust your instinct on this one; all you have to do is read the label.

Here are some choice excerpts from the Raid bottle:

“Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing,”

“Users should wash hands with plenty of soap and water before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet,”

“Users should remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside,”

“Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice,”

“Immediately call a poison control center or doctor. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor,”

“May cause aspiration pneumonia,”

“Do not apply this product in a way that will contact any person or pet, either directly or through drift,”

“Exit area immediately and remain outside the treated area until sprays have dried.”

Exit area immediately? Sounds like something you don’t want on your bed sheets or your carpet.

Now, we’re not saying that our all-natural bed bug treatment is safe to drink. But it is considerably safer to use in the house than what you’ll find in our competitors’ products, which usually contain permethrins and pyrethrins, chemicals which are worse than bed bugs! Our bed bug killer uses naturally-derived pesticides that take a more gentle approach to treating bed bugs...gentle for your family, not the bed bugs!

It also sticks around longer to get bed bugs when they do show their ugly little faces. You’re looking for a natural remedy for bed bugs, either because previous attempts didn’t work or you’re afraid (rightfully so) of the chemicals used in other bed bug insecticides. Our bed bug sprays and other bed bug eradication products are guaranteed to work, so you have nothing to lose. Get rid of your bed bugs today!

Let us at Bed Bug Store assist you. All our products come with a 90-day 100% satisfaction guarantee. We have been relieving customers of their bed bugs for over 16 years. Our products are also 100% all-natural, chemical and pesticide-free. The smell you notice when using our solution, is the fresh scent of peppermint.

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Enjoy the safety of knowing your bed bug battle will soon be won by the all-natural power of Bed Bug Patrol.