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- Active ingredient
- Imiprothrin
- Chemical class
- Pyrethroid; IRAC places imiprothrin in Group 3A, the sodium channel modulators, alongside the cypermethrin it is paired with in this can.[2][1]
- Mode of action
- IRAC Group 3A: Sodium channel modulators: pyrethrins and pyrethroids[2]
- Signal word
- Raid Ant & Roach Killer 26 (registered as Raid Ant & Roach 26): Caution[1]
Two actives, two jobs
The label describes two ways this spray kills: fast on contact, within 30 seconds in some versions, and with residual action that keeps killing on treated surfaces afterward.[1]
Residual claims run up to 13 weeks for roaches and ants on non-porous surfaces other than vinyl, and up to 12 weeks for carpenter ants. Some package versions claim 6 weeks instead.[1]
Where not to spray
Cover or remove food, dishes, utensils and food-handling equipment first. Don't spray around electrical equipment because of shock risk, and don't let spray drip or run off surfaces.[1]
Use it only in well-ventilated rooms, never on plants or in greenhouses growing food. The can is flammable, so keep it away from pilot lights, sparks and open flame.[1]
Where it is used
Shake well and hold the can upright. Don't spray up into the air; aim at surfaces or at the bug itself.[1]
For roaches, spray cracks around baseboards and other hiding spots until wet, then spray the roaches directly as they run out.[1]
For ants, spray the trails plus the edges of doors, windows and anywhere they come inside. Black widows and scorpions only die if you hit them directly.[1]
The label also suggests keeping this spray away from ant or roach baits so insects can still carry the bait back to where they hide.[1]
Products and registrations
| Product | Registrant | EPA Reg. No. | Active % | Formulation | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raid Ant & Roach Killer 26 (registered as Raid Ant & Roach 26)[1] | S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. | 4822-596 | 0.06% | aerosol spray (with 0.100% cypermethrin) | Caution |
Label rates
| Product | Use | Pests | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raid Ant & Roach Killer 26 (registered as Raid Ant & Roach 26) | Indoor household surfaces: cracks around baseboards, ant trails, doors, windows and other entry points | Roaches, ants including carpenter ants, silverfish, carpet beetles, crickets, earwigs, household spiders and other listed crawling pests | 2 seconds of spray per sq ft of surface[1] Hold the nozzle about 18 inches away and spray roughly 2 seconds per square foot. To hit a bug directly, spray it for 1 to 2 seconds from the same distance. Retreat every 13 weeks as needed. |
Safety and environmental hazards
People
Signal word CAUTION. Avoid getting it on your skin or clothes, and wash with soap and water after use. It contains petroleum distillates, so the label warns that vomiting after swallowing may cause aspiration pneumonia.[1]
Pets
Keep people and all pets out of the room while you spray, and keep them away until the spray has dried.[1]
Bees and pollinators
The label has no bee statement. It is for indoor residential use only, and the directions say not to apply it to plants.[1]
Fish and water
Cover any fish tank or other water holding fish before you spray, and turn aquarium systems off. Never let the product reach an indoor or outdoor drain.[1]
Common questions
- How long does Raid Ant & Roach Killer 26 keep working?
- The label claims residual killing for up to 13 weeks on roaches and ants on non-porous surfaces, excluding vinyl, and up to 12 weeks for carpenter ants.[1]
- Can I use it outdoors?
- No. The label limits it to indoor residential use, and it warns against letting the spray reach any indoor or outdoor drain.[1]
- When can my pets go back into the room?
- Once the spray has dried. The label says to keep people and pets out during application and until surfaces are dry.[1]
Sources
- U.S. EPA Pesticide Product Label System, “Raid Ant & Roach 26 (Raid Ant & Roach Killer 26) label, EPA Reg. No. 4822-596 (EPA-stamped, Sept. 28, 2026).” www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/004822-00596-20260928.pdf (accessed 2026-10-06)
- Insecticide Resistance Action Committee, “IRAC Mode of Action Classification Scheme, Version 11.5 (Feb. 2026).” irac-online.org/documents/moa-classification/ (accessed 2026-10-06)