SC Johnson Raid Flying Insect Killer

Brand History and Evolution

Raid is one of the world's most recognized names in household pest control. Originally introduced in 1956 by S. C. Johnson & Son, the brand was a pioneer in creating specialized aerosol formulas for killing insects. Over the decades, Raid has expanded globally, offering a wide variety of solutions for both flying and crawling insects, including the Odourless Flying Insect Killer variant shown, which targets common pests like flies and mosquitoes without the harsh chemical scent often associated with insecticides.

Ownership and Global Presence

The brand is owned by S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. (often referred to as SC Johnson), a privately held American company based in Racine, Wisconsin. SC Johnson is still owned and managed by the Johnson family, making it one of the oldest and largest family-led consumer goods companies in the United States. While the brand originated in the USA, Raid products are now manufactured in multiple countries globally to serve regional markets, including facilities across Europe, Asia, and Australasia. In many regions, professional-grade variants are distributed under the "SC Johnson Professional" banner, catering to commercial and industrial sanitation needs.