Pest Control With Ortho Home Defense (2024)

FAQs

Is Ortho Home Defense as good as an exterminator? ›

The effectiveness of Ortho Home Defense in eliminating pests has been extensively studied and proven to be comparable to professional extermination services. Numerous studies have shown that Ortho Home Defense effectively eliminates a wide range of pests, including ants, roaches, spiders, and bed bugs.

This insect killer creates a bug barrier of up to 12 months protection (against ants, roaches and spiders indoors on non-porous surfaces) to provide long-lasting results.

Q: Do you have to get out of your house for a certain amount of hours after spraying? no you don't have to leave your home and after useing the Ortho bug spray is the only spra…

Home Defense doesn't stain or smell, and will control insects for a period of up to 12 months. Just spray until wet, it doesn't need to bead or puddle up. And keep pets & children out of the treated area until it's dry, about 1-2 hours.

Applying this product in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or rain does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area.

Poison the colony.

For all the co*ckroaches you don't see, place an Ortho® Home Defense® Roach Bait station every 6 feet. Put them in any area where you suspect co*ckroaches are most active, such as the kitchen and bathroom. co*ckroaches take the bait and share it with other roaches, killing the adults, nymphs, and eggs.

I recommend spraying your exterior home perimeter every few months to keep the protection strong. I spray the interior perimeter as well. This product is far more affordable than using a professional and this allows for more frequent application to keep a strong barrier.

Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimiter RTU is safe to apply indoors and outdoors. If you sprayed the product in a cabinet, you will want to remove and wash all contents, as well as the surface of the interior of the cabinet itself with soap and warm water.

Ortho Home defense spray (insecticide) says on the label that it is safe for pets and children once the spray is dry. Is. Customer: Ortho Home defense spray (insecticide) says on the label that it is safe for pets and children once the spray is dry.

SKIN: This substance is not expected to cause skin irritation and is only slightly toxic if absorbed through the skin. See Toxicological Information, section 11. INGESTION: This substance is slightly toxic to internal organs if swallowed.

What bug spray do professionals use? ›

Pyrethrin & Pyrethroids

Pyrethrin and pyrethroids are pesticides used by exterminators. These are active ingredients found in sprays used by experts and only by licensed pest exterminators. This is a chemical pesticide that is used in eliminating pests because it can paralyze pests and will die afterward.

Oxidising agents (strong). Toxic fumes and gases may be generated. Poses little or no immediate hazard.

That said, once applied, rain doesn't wash away it's effectiveness. I sprayed inside and outside my house and reapply in two years.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This pesticide is extremely toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, oysters and shrimp. To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to enter or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters.

Most pest control companies use pesticides called pyrethrins and pyrethroids, including Permethrin.

The basic difference between extermination and pest control is this: Extermination is concerned with eliminating the immediate pest infestation, whereas pest control is concerned with both the immediate pest infestation but also how to prevent reinfestation.

You can use Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 can suppress mosquito activity for up to a month. Apply to mosquito resting sites on the sides of homes, around doorways, in tall grass and shrubs, and even in backyard trees.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Heating this material may generate carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride. involving this material may be toxic. Avoid breathing smoke and mists.