Abnormal Weather Conditions and Seasonal Weather Damage Leave Homes at Risk for Unwanted Pests

RACINE, Wis., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 180,000 bugs[i] will pass through your yard this summer, and with this year's abnormal weather conditions, bugs may be even more prevalent than ever[ii]. On top of that, seasonal weather damage gives some bugs an easy entry point into your home through cracks and other areas.

To educate families on the best ways to identify and beat bugs this summer, Raid is partnering with Steven Kutcher, who has 35 years of experience as an entomology consultant in Hollywood and worked on more than 100 movies involving bugs, including "Spiderman," "Arachnophobia" and "National Treasure 2." Known as the "Bug Guy" in Hollywood, Kutcher has learned quick and easy ways to keep bugs under control.

"Working with bugs on the big screen is one thing, but dealing with a bug problem in your home is no laughing matter," says Kutcher. "Atypical and fluctuating weather conditions have caused the bug season to start earlier, leaving many homes vulnerable to unwanted bug infestations."

With Raid and Steven's easy tips, homeowners can help protect their home and attack unwanted bugs. In addition to the already robust lineup of Raid products, Raid has added Raid Max Bed Bug & Flea Killer and Raid Ant Gel to its portfolio.

"With the new offerings from Raid, our focus this year is to provide homeowners with the education and tools they need to be prepared for bug problems they may face this season," says Kelly M. Semrau, Senior Vice President Global Corporate Affairs, Communication and Sustainability at SC Johnson.

Steven's Bug Smarts To help families keep their home safe from unwanted insects and pests, Kutcher offers a few of his favorite tips:

Raid has a wide array of reliable products to help families attack bugs inside the home. The latest bug-fighting additions include:

Additional products include:

For more information about the full Raid product line, visit http://www.raidkillsbugs.com

[i] Number of bugs passing through the yard are attributed to an experiment conducted by Entomologist Steven Kutcher over the summer months

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Abnormal Weather Conditions and Seasonal Weather Damage Leave Homes at Risk for Unwanted Pests