Ant repellent is used along with analogues in the same forms: aerosols, traps. When choosing the appropriate option, the properties of the drug and its level of effectiveness are assessed. The range of Reid brand products includes products for exterminating crawling and flying insects. As a rule, they are universal, as they kill any pests: cockroaches, ants, bedbugs, flies, etc.
Mode of application
Before use, the bottle of insecticide must be shaken thoroughly so that all existing substances react. The aerosol should be used to treat all places where cockroaches can hide, as well as their most frequent escape routes. The product is sprayed at a distance of 20-30 cm from the required object.
How can you tell if a surface has been treated? It should appear lightly moisturized. Try to avoid overuse of insecticide. Working with a spray can is much easier than with chalk and bait. The sprayed product gets into hard-to-reach places. Its vapors spread throughout the room, which forces the cockroaches to leave it.
Advantages and disadvantages of the drug in aerosol form
When choosing any product, you need to pay attention to its properties, as well as its pros/cons. This makes it possible to evaluate the level of effectiveness. The drug in the form of an aerosol of the Reid brand has several significant advantages:
- good result;
- convenience and ease of use, which is due to the shape of the product - it is released in a pressure cylinder and is sprayed with one movement of the hand;
- there is no need to dilute the product with liquid, as is the case with concentrates;
- prolonged action;
- due to the low concentration of insecticides, the drug is relatively safe for animals and people; in addition, toxic substances of the pyrethroid group are characterized by moderate toxicity (class III, IV), regardless of the dose used.
There are also disadvantages to the Reid brand aerosol. For example, a strong unpleasant odor is noted. This means that after treatment you need to thoroughly ventilate the room. Another disadvantage is the appearance of a thin film. When spraying, a suspension of a toxic substance first enters the air and then gradually settles on surfaces.
As a result, a barely noticeable film is formed. It does not leave greasy marks when cleaning, but is characterized by a rather dense structure, so after treatment, all contact surfaces must be wiped using a soap-soda solution. There is another drawback to the Reid aerosol - a decrease in effectiveness in case of severe infection. The more pests appear in the apartment, the worse the product works. This trend is observed when using any aerosol preparations. In addition, the Raid product does not destroy pest eggs.
Safety
The aerosol has a low degree of danger, but despite this, when using it, it is necessary to use a respirator, and, if possible, wear a gown or other protective clothing.
The product may adversely affect pets, fish and birds. In order for everything to go well with your pets, you need to take them out of the room for the duration of treatment. After completing the procedure, it is necessary to ventilate the room and wash your hands with soap and water.
If the first signs of irritation or an allergic reaction appear, you should immediately seek medical help. Do not neglect the instructions from the manufacturer.
Review of Reid brand drugs
Two types of agents can be used against crawling insects:
- aerosols;
- traps.
The first option is more common. If you only need to remove ants from your home, you should expect other insects to disappear as well. The aerosol contains insecticides of the pyrethroid group:
- imiprotrine at a concentration of 0.05%;
- prallethrin (0.05%);
- cyfluthrin (0.015%).
The first two components are active substances. They are the ones that have a negative effect on pests. Cyfluthrin is an auxiliary compound that is characterized by a moderate level of toxicity, but in combination with imiprothrin and prallethrin enhances their properties. The principle of action of these insecticides is similar.
Pyrethroids are synthetic analogues of plant alkaloids. Pyrethrins are natural insecticides. In their likeness, pyrethroids (prallethrin, imiprotrin, cyfluthrin) were created.
Plant toxic substances are highly toxic when used to control insects, but are safe for humans. And synthetic analogues are moderately harmful to humans, but quickly destroy ants.
The Reid brand aerosol also includes auxiliary components: solvents, fragrance, butane/propane/isobutylene. Thanks to them, the desired consistency and structure of the substance is obtained. Insecticides are destroyed by sunlight, so their effectiveness decreases some time after treatment. The average duration of residual action is up to 4 weeks.
Raid traps: principle of operation, performance assessment
These are closed boxes with multiple openings for pests to enter and exit. Such devices have been developed to kill crawling insects of a certain type. The manufacturer positions the product as effective in the fight against cockroaches. However, users often use it against ants.
These are smaller pests, so they cannot tolerate large particles of poison contained in the trap. This means that only individual individuals will die. To destroy the entire colony, including the queen, it is necessary to deliver poison to the anthill in different ways. If Raid traps are used this will not happen and the female will continue to reproduce. Accordingly, the effectiveness of such a product in the fight against ants is extremely low.
Traps
New generation drugs include a cockroach trap. After all, they have a systemic effect on insects.
The key advantage of such substances is safety. Therefore, cockroach traps are used everywhere:
- In places where populations are concentrated.
- Near the ventilation shafts.
- Behind the furniture.
The raid trap includes bait that attracts pests. They consume it. Abamectin is the main component. It penetrates the body and has a complex effect on them. Cockroaches do not develop immunity to this component. Therefore, it helps to quickly cope with the population.
How does the drug work?
Insecticides of the pyrethroid group are characterized by a nerve-paralytic effect. In addition, they poison the body of insects upon contact with chitinous covers or upon entry into the digestive system. If an aerosol is used, a suspension of the toxic substance is released into the air, after which it settles on surfaces. In the areas where the treatment was carried out, the ants come into contact with the poison. Particles of insecticides remain on the chitinous covers.
The main task in the fight against ants is the destruction of the queen. She is responsible for reproduction. The female is very difficult to kill, since she does not leave the anthill. Working individuals, which are always visible to humans, perform other functions: they build a nest, get food and bring it to the queen. For this reason, it is useless to try to kill all the ants that are found in the kitchen. It is important that the poisonous compounds of the pyrethroid group are delivered to the nest.
The aerosol copes with this task (helps to poison the uterus), and it is enough for the working individuals to run across the treated surface. There is no need to try to attract them to poison. Toxic compounds are simply sprayed everywhere. When the ant receives a portion of the insecticide, it can infect other individuals. To do this, the insects need to come into contact with each other once they are in the anthill.
Insecticides of the pyrethroid group affect the nervous system of crawling insects. The poison blocks nerve impulses, thereby causing paralysis. As a result, the ants do not die immediately, but gradually. During this time they will have time to infect other individuals. However, you won’t have to wait long for the pests to die. A few hours after spraying insecticides, the first results are noticed.
Precautionary measures
When using an aerosol, special care must be taken. If when working with insecticidal gel there is no risk of toxic compounds penetrating into the human respiratory tract, then the procedure cannot be started without protective equipment while spraying a suspension of a toxic substance. It is also important to protect the mucous membranes (eyes, nose), as well as the skin. Accordingly, you need to work in rubber gloves, a respirator, special glasses and closed clothing.
It should be remembered that the aerosol is a flammable product. For this reason, it is not used near a fire source or hot objects. You should not use the aerosol in the sun when the temperature reaches +50ºС. It is prohibited to deform or try to open the cylinder after use.
The best granules and powders for ants
Powders and granules are most often used to control ants in garden areas. They can also be used indoors.
This format of insecticides is characterized by ease of use and long-lasting effect. They can be applied either pure or pre-diluted with water to a paste-like consistency.
These two forms act according to the enteric-contact principle. That is, insects that have eaten the bait spread the poison and infect other individuals.
General disadvantages include a strong decrease in efficiency in wind and rain. In addition, powders generate dust, and a person can inhale some of the toxic substances. Granules are safer in this regard.
4 Green Belt Protection against red ants Karbofos
The rating of this category opens with the most budget option - Green Belt Protection against red ants Karbofos.
A drug based on malathion (karbofos) is a reliable, time-tested insecticide. Despite the fact that it has been used for many decades, it has not lost its relevance today.
The product is available in small sachets in powder format. To carry out the treatment, it must be dissolved in water. The resulting solution must be sprayed on places where insects accumulate, and also applied with a brush on the paths of movement of pests.
The insecticide has shown its effectiveness against red house and garden ants, as well as bedbugs (including at the egg stage), spider mites, aphids, weevils and other insects. The composition has a contact effect and has a short residual effect lasting from 5 days to two weeks.
When carrying out processing, all precautions must be taken, as the product is toxic. If the product is used indoors, there should be no people, animals or even aquarium fish there.
Pros:
- Budget price.
- Suitable for outdoor and indoor use.
- Destroys many insect pests.
- Economical consumption.
- Easy to find on sale.
Minuses:
- Strong smell.
- Toxic to bees.
- You need a spray bottle/brush.
Green Belt Protection against red ants Karbofos
3 Dr. Klaus for killing ants
The third position goes to DR granules.
KLAUS for killing ants. Despite the name, the drug is universal and is suitable for combating not only crawling insects, but also flying ones. Thanks to the attractant included in the composition, the granules attract cockroaches, garden ants, flies, mosquitoes and other insects. Unfortunately, this option is not suitable for combating red house ants.
The product can be used both at home and in the garden. Indoors, it is recommended to spread the product on substrates, and outdoors, to kill ants, it is enough to place very few granules along the path of their movement. Product consumption is very economical. The composition includes lambda-cyhalothrin, which has a powerful effect and long-lasting protective effect. After contact, the insect dies within 48 hours.
Buyers are satisfied with the results of using granules and the ease of their use. Many people managed to get rid of pests for a long time after one treatment of anthills.
Pros:
- Affordable price.
- Ease of use.
- Suitable for outdoor and indoor use.
- Destroys crawling and flying insects.
- Economical consumption.
Minuses:
- Does not affect house ants.
- The insecticide is toxic to bees.
DR granules. KLAUS for killing ants
2 Bros from ants
On the second line of our rating is BROS powder against ants.
The drug is a granular powder. It is produced in three versions: 100 g, 250 g. and 500 gr. The manufacturer indicates that one small package is enough to destroy 10 nests.
Depending on the area to be processed and the number of ants, it is easy to choose the best option and not overpay for the extra volume.
The composition contains chlorpyrifos (insecticide) and bait. Protein and sugar bait attracts ants and does not arouse their suspicion; they readily eat the poison. The insecticide has a contact effect and a long-lasting effect. At the same time, it is not addictive to insects. After contact, the ants die within a day, having managed to spread the toxic substance to other individuals.
The powder is completely soluble in water, so it can be used both in dry form and as a solution for watering anthills.
The product is suitable for use on land and indoors. But, unfortunately, it is not intended to combat red house ants.
Pros:
- Ease of use.
- Suitable for outdoor and indoor use.
- Attractive to insects.
- Without smell.
- Packages of different sizes are available for sale.
Minuses:
- Does not affect house ants.
BROS powder for ants
1 Raptor Protection against ants in granules
The first place in this category is occupied by the drug Raptor Protection against ants in granules.
This is a universal remedy for exterminating garden and house ants. It can be used in garden plots, in greenhouses and greenhouses, in the foundations of buildings, as well as inside residential premises.
The formula containing fipronil not only has a contact and systemic effect, but also has a residual effect on insects. Therefore, the product helps get rid of ants for up to two months.
The product is odorless and therefore does not attract birds and animals. The granules can be used both in dry form, simply poured onto places where insects accumulate and along the paths of their movement, or dissolved in water. It is easy to treat hard-to-reach places with an insecticide solution.
The manufacturer states that the maximum effect is achieved after 2 weeks. Buyers note visible results already in the first days of use. Users appreciated the high quality and effectiveness of the granules; many were able to completely get rid of house ants only with the help of this product.
Pros:
- Value for money.
- Ease of use.
- Suitable for outdoor and indoor use.
- The effect lasts up to 2 months.
- Without smell.
Raptor granules Protection against ants in granules
Reviews
We first used a trap for cockroaches when we purchased a new apartment. It turned out that there are quite a lot of them in the kitchen. Aerosol was not suitable for us since we have two small sons and a dog. They are constantly exploring new places. And we can’t leave the apartment for a long time.
Therefore, they chose a bait trap. The purchased products were placed behind the kitchen furniture, in the ventilation shaft, since it was there that the bedbugs were found. Since there were quite a lot of individuals, we were able to deal with them within two weeks. Therefore, we recommend traps for use by families with children.
Ekaterina, Khabarovsk
We bought Reid anti-cockroach aerosol because there were a lot of them in our rented apartment. Let's face it, it's a very smelly product. I had to leave home for more than a few hours as recommended. We returned only a day later. Well, we got rid of the cockroaches in one go. After two weeks, the treatment had to be repeated so that the hatched eggs would also die. Now I'm thinking about setting up traps so that the cockroaches don't come back.
Marina, Moscow
House ant problem
The presence of an anthill in a house is not just an unpleasant sight, but such a phenomenon can lead to dangerous diseases that the residents of the house are not even aware of. Ants crawl everywhere, including contaminated places and food debris, rotting fruit and other places. On their paws they can carry typhoid fever, cholera, dysentery, various skin diseases, bacteria that can provoke allergic reactions in humans and other diseases.
An ant will not disdain to run over a cleanly washed plate, cup or spoon, thereby leaving traces of pathogenic microbes on it, which, in turn, enter the human body while using such utensils. The same goes for towels, dishes or food left on the table - sweets, honey, etc. Insects make their “nests” in hard-to-reach and dark places - under the kitchen sink, under the bathroom, under baseboards, behind cabinets and tables on the floor.
