Safer Ant & Roach (2 Pack)
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Safer Ant & Roach (2 Pack)
Customer Review: pet friendly, environmentally friendly, and kills those varmints immediately
Summary: 5 Stars
I haven't taken the time to write a product review before, but this product is so amazing for so many reasons, it has inspired me to take that first step. It's very important to me to buy household products that are not harmful to animals or the environment, so that's what sold me on this product at first. But more to the point for many consumers is its effectiveness, and it really works, instantly. I've had a few ant infestations this summer (as have several other friends & family members in the area), and each time I've been able to wipe out the entire swarm in minutes with this stuff. One of the other reviews mentioned that it's very important to shake it well, which is true, and it says that right on the can. But after I shake it well and spray directly on the little varmints, they die literally in seconds. And they do not come back to the same spot, so the mint oil seems to work as a repellent as well. I feel safe using it around my cat's food bowls (although I make sure it doesn't spray directly into her bowls), and surprisingly, she doesn't even seem to mind the minty smell! (Cats are picky about these things.) I have a very old cat and wouldn't think of spraying poison anywhere inside my house, but it's not necessary with this wonderful, natural product. Many of us have been convinced by marketing that we must fill our houses and gardens with poisons to control pests, but products like this happily disprove that myth.Customer Review: Ok only if you have pets.
Summary: 3 Stars
First of all let me say that this product does limit the ant and roach population in the home and it is great to use if you have pets and young children. Because of my dogs I was very concerned about using Raid so I opted for this product instead. And although I am somewhat satisfied with this product it does not work as good as Raid. It does NOT kill anything in seconds like advertised. I drowned an ant with this stuff and it was still crawling around for minutes afterwards and most likely would have stayed alive if I didn't kill it. The spray acts more like a barrier to keep the pests away but doesn't kill them. I used this product with a combination of Orange Guard (bought through the same company) and Orange Guard certianly works much better and is also healthy for pets and children.
I still would recommend this product for those who have pets but I am purchasing Raid spray as well. I think it would be much better to use the Raid spray in areas that are not occupied by pets and children but use this and/or Orange guard in the more open areas of the house. Also open a window when using it the mint smell is great when used in moderation however you would more than likely want to spray your entire home and it can build up to an overpowering scent.
Customer Review: Not nearly as effective or pleasant as the old Cedar scented one.
Summary: 2 Stars
The first time I used Victor Poison-Free Ant and Roach Killer, its active ingredient was Cedar Oil (M631) and it was not only very effective against ants, it had a pleasant smell, and didn't bother me or my cat. I thought I had my ant problem solved in a safe, healthy way. When I ran out, all that I could find was the product by the same name, but with Mint oil (M601). It is not nearly as effective, some ants die, some don't, and new ones just crawl right through the sprayed areas on their way to further explorations of my house. And though I normally like mint flavor and smell, this was offensive and caused me congestion. My cat was even wheezing and avoiding the stuff. I wonder what it would take to get them to make the Cedar oil one again!Customer Review: A must have for city living
Summary: 5 Stars
I live in New York City, and have an immense problem with roaches. I have previously used chemical peticides that weren't particularly effective and aren't particularly safe to me, my two cats, or the planet. I jumped at the chance to try this, and I am extremely impressed.
I found a small colony this afternoon, sprayed them, and by this evening, I have yet to see a roach in my kitchen! My appartment does smell like a pack of chewing gum, so open some windows and turn on a fan because the mint smell is intense.
The spray eliminated all 4 kinds of domestic roaches that the traditional poison sprays failed to nab. Again, I am astounded by the results. You should totally buy this!!!
Customer Review: Does the job quickly
Summary: 5 Stars
We're currently using this on the smallest ants that are very, very persistent. The biggest benefit is that it is very quick and leaves a really nice mint scent behind. We also use the Orange Guard product which seems safe around our kids as well, it keeps the ants out longer, but leaves a sticky residue, and there's still something about it that doesn't seem as healthy for us. With this product, I can get a room or two done quickly before guests arrive and the ants will stay out for a few days. Over a few weeks we're seeing fewer and fewer ants around so I'd recommend this product as a safer alternative to the heavy poison sprays. Oh yeah, and our ants die on the spot instantly.