Ratings & Reviews for Raid Defend Bug Spray Ready to use Insect killer 17.5 -oz
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this wasp and hornet spray for killing insects almost instantly upon contact, with the vast majority reporting immediate, decisive results. The long-range spray capability—accurately reaching up to 22 feet—is consistently highlighted as a game-changer, allowing users to eliminate nests safely from a distance without professional help. Reviewers emphasize ease of use, reliable performance, and minimal residue. A small number report limited effectiveness on extremely large nests requiring multiple applications or occasional nozzle issues, but these represent a tiny fraction of feedback. Overall, most customers consider this a trusted, dependable solution for pest control.
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Disappointed
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I trust Raid in general and have had good results with their other products, so I was happy to get this sample. Unfortunately, I didn’t find it helpful for my wasp problem. The issue I was having were mud daubers all over my front porch (I know they a “good” wasps, but I’d rather they nest somewhere else!). As I was spraying this, one of the wasps came flying up, and I actually sprayed it directly on the wasp: no effect! So I’m not sure if I go...
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Effective spray
Would RecommendI like how far it shoots especially with hornets.
Verified Purchaser
Keeps my backyard safe and comfortable!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m in Northern California. Generally, we don’t get a lot of bugs and wasps, but a few yellow jackets can be incredibly persistent. One shows up when we go outside to enjoy the nice weather and have a little outdoor dining experience. Next thing you know there’s a swarm, and we have to go inside. It’s annoying and I didn’t know what to do. I used some traps, but they didn’t seem to work. The spray seems to be the only solution. If one or two ...
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Just works!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product is easy to use and works very well on wasps and hornets. They die very quickly so the problem is solved with little effort. The spray can also reaches a good distance to get to some higher locations. Highly recommend!
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knocks them down make some have a headache and they die works well
Verified Purchaser
Bees dead
Worked fast on the nest. It didn't even give the bees a chance to fly.
Verified Purchaser
Great wasp and hornet spray
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wasp and hornet killer was safe to use around my family. The package is easy to use and large enough for many uses. Easy to spray in large areas and the odor isn’t too bad
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Meh
Would Not RecommendDidn't work on yellow jacket ground nest. Had to use exterminator to remedy.
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Good stuff
Would RecommendWorks good
Verified Purchaser
It does the job perfectly
Verified Purchaser
It hits nests fast from a safe distance and works around outdoor electrical fixtures.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I keep a can of this Raid spray in the garage mainly because of that 22-foot stream. It lets me knock out wasp nests under high eaves and gutters without having to drag out a ladder or get dangerously close. The instant knockdown is solid, and because it is non-conductive, I don't have to worry about popping off a stream near outdoor light fixtures or outlet boxes. The main trade-off is the petroleum base, which leaves an oily residue on vinyl ...
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Job complete!
Works great! Got the job done.
Verified Purchaser
Great product
Knocked down and killed wasps on contact. I keep two cans on hand.
Verified Purchaser
Oh no! This is formulated to eliminate mud daubers, so we're sorry to hear this didn't work as expected. We'd like to chat further about your experien...