De-Bugging the System (Raid)

Member Name: queenofsheba

Product:	Raid
Date:	13/08/01 (391 review reads)
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Advantages: kills them quickly,but please read all instructions

Disadvantages: read op.

I know I should be braver than I am and I do try to be kind to things like bees and wasps as they do such a lot of good in the garden. But most of the time I'm just too terrified to try and catch them in a jar with a piece of card slid neatly and carefully underneath. I do use that method on occasion, I simply can't ignore them, my fear won't let me. It doesn't matter how many times the phrase 'Ignore it, it won't hurt you if you leave it alone.' gets trotted out, I know different ok? Wasps especially are evil demons from hell that will take every chance they get to get rid of those nasty stings to defend themselves.

For the flies I've bought a Venus Fly Trap, although this won't get every fly that comes into the house. I'm not scared of flies I just think they are dirty, as they walk through all manner of things and vomit on food before they eat it. So I make sure everything is covered and put well out of their way. I don't like them laying their eggs in every corner they can find either.

So for those occasions when the phobia of beasties really has a grip on me Raid is a perfect solution. You see it knocks them down straight away; no messing and coming back for revenge, just down dead in seconds.

I was amazed when I used it for the first time, some years ago. My phobia was a lot worse then and in the summer time I carried a tin in my bag wherever I went.

Raid is for killing wasps, flies, mosquitoes and other fling insects.It's made by SC Johnson, a trusted long-established brand name.

Conditions of Use

This is a powerful insecticide and care should be taken to read the guidelines and instructions before use. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations (COSSH) 1988 may apply if you are using this product at work.

Spray it in short bursts only into the air. 1 second of spray will release 5g of Raid into the air. I find that two short bursts u
sually does it if you are close enough to the beast.

Don't breath the mist in and cover all food and food preparation surfaces, equipment and utensils before you use it.

Cover any fish tanks and bowls before you spray, as it is harmful to fish.

Raid is approved under the Control of Pesticides Regulations1986 for use as stated on the can.

Also on the can it says if you want to clear the room completely of flies and other flying insects you should first cover everything as I mentioned previously, spray a few short bursts into the air only and then keep the doors and windows shut for ten minutes. Although it doesn't say so here I would advise you and yours to leave the room and make sure your pets are also out of harms way as inhalation can be harmful and even fatal.

So plenty of precautions to be taken, if you do want to use it and make sure you wash your hands after using and although I know it should go without saying, I'm going to say it anyway, keep out of the reach of children.

I still use this from time to time, if I didn't, then there would be days when I couldn?t go into the room if there was a bee or wasp buzzing around and that just isn't practical. I will never get over my fear of beasties completely and so for me this is my little saviour in a can.

Sorry beasties you've just got to go!

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