Bayer works, but you have to dip all pieces. With interceptor, you just dissolve the pill (or how much you need) and the next morning the redbugs are gone. Seriously, its that fast. You need to treat once a week for 3 weeks to get all the stragglers. Only downside, is that it will decimate and or eliminate your pod population, which will likely fuel an algae bloom, so make sure your nutrients are in check if you decide to do an intank treatment. Also, any crustaceans like crabs and shrimp are at risk. I lost a peppermint and an emerald, but my hermits made it. GL!