Where can I buy RAID?

Question

I am in the middle of a flea infestation and I'm going insane! I can't even sleep in my apartment, they're everywhere! Truly, I tried to prevent it from getting this bad. I vacuumed everyday, used natural sprays, bathed my cats three times a week, used flea collars, ADVANTAGE One-Spot Treatment, anything I could get... But obviously none of that worked and now it's to the point where I need to bomb the apartment ASAP! I want to get RAID Max Concentrated DEEP REACH Fogger and Flea Killer PLUS Carpet Spray but I can't seem to find them anywhere! I live on Vancouver Island and I've look at Wal-Mart, Superstore, Home Depot, RONA even.... And I can't find anything, not any RAID products! Does anyone know of anywhere else I can try or will I have to go to the mainland? I really don't want to have to do that because for my boyfriend and I to go in a vehicle its almost $50 each way. PLEASE HELP! I'm DESPERATE!

PS - I know RAID is not exactly safe, but at this point I have no choice. My cats and I are absolutely miserable and on the day where I can bomb my apartment I'm going to get them a professional flea treatment (possibly a dip) and air out my apartment for an hour after the fogger is finished. I think then it won't harm us.. I really didn't want to do this because I'd never want to endanger my cats' health in the least but this is not livable, I feel like I'm slowly getting eaten alive.

Answer 1

Your best bet is to have a professional exterminator come in and spray the apartment. While this is being done, remove all pets and people. Take the cat to the groomer or vet to be defleaed. or put Advantage on the cats while all of you are gone. The fleas will be gone from the cats within a day and the treatment for the apartment may need to be repeated in two weeks. Most exterminators will return free of charge within that time to treat the area again.

With a bad flea problem, this is the best way. It really doesn't cost that much. It gets the job done and no need to continue to buy flea collars, powders that don't' work and can be harmful.  Empty your vacuum bag before leaving the house so none are hiding in there after the spraying.

Answer 2

I had fleas in my apartment as well and I don't own any animals (think they came from neighbors with a cat). I bought and found RAID bombs/foggers at Wal-Mart by the cleaning supplies and air fresheners.

Good luck I know how it feels to get ate alive by them!

Answer 3

Have you looked into hiring an exterminator? They have safer products than what you can find in stores, and most guarantee their work.  The cost might be worth it in the long run

Answer 4

I wouldn't go with Raid, it's very lethal to pets. I'd suggest a professional exterminator. Or, a remedy that I used a couple of times. It worked for me when my house was hit hard with fleas.

I took a can of Lysol spray, sprayed all of my curtains, furniture with cloth coverings like sofas, etc. and carpets. I let the Lysol dry for about an hour then vacuumed everything I sprayed. It worked real well for me and the Lysol didn't hurt any of my cats.

I hope this helps you a bit.

Answer 5

Go to the vet, get a couple of doses of frontline....it runs about 15.00 per cat.  Also, get some carpet spray from the vet.  They know what they're doing.  We were infested with fleas, and took the steps the vet told us, and they were gone immediately.