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Defend Bug Spray 17.5 -oz Ready to use Insect killer

Ratings & Reviews for Raid Defend Bug Spray 17.5 -oz Ready to use Insect killer

4.6
1631
Review
 4.6 out of 5
1631 Reviews


76% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The Raid Wasp and Hornet Killer is an effective product that kills wasps and hornets instantly on contact. The long-range spray allows users to apply the product from a safe distance, and the foaming formula helps trap the insects. While the chemical smell can be strong, the product is generally successful in fully eliminating wasp and hornet infestations with repeated applications if needed.

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1631 Customer Reviews

Does not work

Would Not Recommend

Tried both this version as well as the foaming option, neither worked. Definitely does NOT kill on contact.

October 19, 2025

From raid.com

Response from SC Johnson Consumer Care

We’re sorry to hear about your experience with Raid® Wasp & Hornet Killer. When sprayed directly and the insects are fully covered with the product, i...

SC Johnson Consumer CareOctober 21, 2025

Wasp spray

Great product

October 16, 2025
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Worked great

Would Recommend

Bought this tnhis morning and used the whole can on a nest inside the wall in my basement -- a hole to outside where they got in. Plugged the hole once i emptied the entire can in the nest. Kills the yellow kjackets instantly.

October 6, 2025

From raid.com

Worked fast none could fly away

Would Recommend

Worked fast stopped the flying ….. in their tracks huge nest inside down spout gone in minutes all dead

September 19, 2025

From raid.com

Remove the trigger safety in front of nozzle.

Would Recommend

Kills on contact Nest needs multi to get it done

September 16, 2025
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Wasn't expecting such a fast remedy

Would Recommend

This product took care of my problem. I had a surprise wasp nest under our house siding and was attacked when I went out the back door. Headed to Lowes, bought this product, waited until dusk/night and sprayed the entry way heavily. Next morning, a LOT of dead wasps!

September 14, 2025
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It works

Would Recommend

How well it worked

September 11, 2025
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Awesome for Wasps and Yellow Jackets !

Would Recommend

Worked as advertised.....used this product many times---primarily on wasp nests in deer stands....this one was to finish off a yellow jacket nest.......Woo Hoo !

September 7, 2025
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Tori

Kills annoying bugs

September 4, 2025
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