Raid Essentials is made with essential oils, and is specifically designed with plant-based ingredients to attack bugs. Now you don’t have to choose between being safe (when used as directed) and effective when selecting products to protect your home from bugs. Safe for use around children & pets, when used as directed. Kills Insects: Roaches (such as German Roaches and American Roaches), Ants (such as Pharaoh Ants, Carpenter Ants, and Argentine Ants), Houseflies, Mosquitos, Confused Flour Beetle, Black Carpet Beetle, and Rice Weevils.