Hot Shot Vs Raid Flea Fogger
As a pet owner, you know fleas can be a huge problem. Not only do they make your pet itchy and uncomfortable, but they can also transmit diseases. We will examine each product’s pros and cons and price points. So which one is right for you? Keep reading to find out!
Hot Shot Vs Raid
Raid | Hot Shot |
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Active Ingredient Piperonyl Butoxide | Main Ingredient Pyrethrins |
Kills On Contact | Kills on contact |
It kills fleas and hatching eggs for up to 4 month | Inhibits flea reinfestation for up to 7 months |
One Can Treats 3,840 Cu Ft | One Can Treats 2,000 Cu Ft |
Kills the bugs at the source | Non Staining & Oily Residue |
Can Be Used In Apartments, Attics, Barns, Basements, Boat Cabins, Cabins, Campers, Crawl Spaces, Garages, Homes, Households, Sheds, Storage Areas, Trailers. | Use in enclosed spaces such as apartments, attics, basements, boats, cabins, closed porches, condos, garages, homes, kitchens and pet sleeping areas |
It kills ants, crickets, earwigs, fruit Fleas, large hornets, mosquitos, roaches, silverfish, spiders, ticks, wasps, and many more. | It kills Bed Bugs, Cockroaches, Earwigs, Fire Ants, Fleas (eggs), Fleas (larvae), Fleas, Flies, Flying Moths, Silverfish, Sowbugs, Wasps, Ticks and More |
Re-enter treated area after 2 hours, then open treated area and air for 30 minutes | Re-enter treated area after 2 hours, then open treated area and air for 30 minutes |
Active Ingredient
The active ingredient in Hot Shot Flea foggers is Pyrethrins. Pyrethrins are a type of insecticide that is derived from the chrysanthemum flower. Pyrethrins work by paralyzing insects’ nervous systems, ultimately leading to their death.
The active ingredient in Raid Flea Fogger is Piperonyl Butoxide. Piperonyl Butoxide is an organic compound that works as an insecticide synergist. This means that it does not kill insects on its own, but it enhances the efficacy of other insecticides. These synergists are usually tolerated by dogs and cats when used at the recommended doses.
Target Pests
Both Hot Shot and Raid Fogger are effective on the Flea and kill different types of insects. The Hot Shot Bed Bug & Flea Fogger uses Nylar to control the hatching of fleas. It will stop them from becoming adults that bite people.
The fogger also prevents reinfestation by fleas for up to 7 months. Hotshot flea fogger kills bed bugs, fleas, lice, ticks, and other listed insects like beetles, boxelder bugs, cockroaches, earwigs, fire ants, flea eggs, flea larvae, adult fleas, flies, flying moths, and many more.
The Raid Flea Killer Plus Fogger will allow you to treat a whole room with a water-based formula that kills fleas and eggs for up to four months. It is also effective against several other flying and crawling insects, including ants, crickets, earwigs, fruit Fleas, large hornets, mosquitos, roaches, silverfish, spiders, ticks, wasps, and many more.
Protection Barrier
The protection barrier means that the area treated with the fogger will be protected from fleas for up to several months. This is an excellent feature because it means you won’t have to treat your home for fleas constantly.
With the Hot Shot Bed Bug & Flea Fogger, the protection barrier will last for up to seven months. With the Raid Flea Killer Plus Fogger, the protection barrier will last up to four months.
Covered Area
One can of 2oz hot shot flea fogger treat up to 2,000 cubic feet of unobstructed space. On the other hand, One can of 5oz Raid Flea Fogger treats up to 3,840 cubic feet of unobstructed space.
If you need more areas to treat, you may want to consider the Raid Flea Fogger. Read and follow all label directions before using both of those products.
Where To Use
You can use both of those products in your home, office, or any other enclosed space like apartments, attics, basements, boats, cabins, closed porches, condos, garages, homes, and kitchens.
Ensure you remove all people and pets from the area before using the fogger. After using the fogger, you should also open all doors and windows to ventilate the space.
Safety Precautions
Both of those products are safe to use when used as directed. However, you should always read and follow the label directions before using any product. You should also avoid breathing in the fog from the fogger. If you are pregnant, nursing, or have asthma, you should consult a healthcare professional before using either of those products.
Our Observation
Expect the active ingredient and prevent fleas from returning, both flea foggers are the same. After using both of those products, we have observed that the Hot Shot Flea Fogger is more effective than the Raid Flea Fogger.
The Hot Shot Flea Fogger killed the fleas and prevented them from returning for up to seven months. The Raid Flea Fogger also killed the fleas and prevented them from returning for up to 4-month. We also found that the Hot Shot Flea Fogger had a better coverage area than the Raid Flea Fogger.
Overall, we believe that the Hot Shot Flea Fogger is the better product. Have you experienced using the Hot Shot Flea Fogger or the Raid Flea Fogger? Let us know in the comments below.
James E. Butkovich, Pest control maven with a knack for eco-friendly & Chemical solutions. Blogger with a mission to make homes pest-free, one post at a time.