Is it safe to spray Ortho Home Defense indoors?
Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter should only be applied to cracks and crevices indoors and to the exterior perimeter foundation of the house. This product can be applied around baseboards where carpet is present, but it is not meant to be sprayed over all of the carpet.
How quickly does Ortho Home Defense work?
ft., For Ants, Ticks, Mosquitoes, Fleas & Spiders, Starts Working Within Minutes, 32 oz. Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor & Perimeter2: With Comfort Wand, Kills Ants, Cockroaches, Spiders, Fleas & Ticks, Odor Free, 1.1 gal.
Is Ortho Home Defense toxic?
Potential for neurotoxicity However, commercially available bifenthrin products formulated for household use (such as Ortho Home Defense Max, sold as a liquid pump spray), can induce toxic effects due to other chemicals added to improve the sustainability of bifenthrin or are toxic on their own.
How long does it take Ortho Home Defense to dry inside?
It dries pretty quickly – a couple hours at the most. I think it’s supposed to be safe for pets after 6-8 hours, so it’s gotta be dry before that.
Can you spray home defense before rain?
Apply the product when rain is not expected for 24 hours. Once dried, the product will provide a barrier against listed insects. Exposure to the elements, including rain, will gradually break down this barrier.
What does Ortho do to bugs?
Create an indoor bug barrier against all common household insects with Ortho Home Defense Max Indoor Insect Barrier. Kills ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks, scorpions, beetles, earwigs, silverfish, centipedes, millipedes, and other insects as listed.
Is Ortho Home Defense safe for kitchen?
Next, create an invisible barrier that will stop kitchen ants in their tracks: Ortho® Home Defense Max® Indoor Insect Barrier. With no fumes and no staining, you can use it with confidence in the kitchen. Just spray it into cracks and crevices and under kitchen appliances.
How long does home defense last?
Kills and protects for 365 days against ants, roaches and spiders indoors on nonporous surfaces. Great for indoor use, dries 30%* faster (*vs previous Ortho® products). Kills all common household insects.
How often should you spray home defense?
Use anytime as a preventative treatment or after you see evidence of insect activity for long-lasting control. Re-treatment is recommended at least once per season (3 months) outdoors.
Is Ortho Home Defense safe after it dries?
Yes, Ortho Home Defence is safe for all pets, including cats. But, as mentioned before, it is safe when dry. If you decide to spray your house to kill the insects and bugs, make sure to keep the cat away from the spray and the area of spraying as well.
Can you spray home defense on counters?
Yes, just make sure to keep children away from the area til it dries. I spray ortho everywhere possible once I’ve thoroughly cleaned my kitchen and mopped the floors, then I spray it, and let it dry.