Home Defense Max 1 Gal. Ready-to-Use Perimeter and Indoor Insect Killer

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Hi Jimbo. When used according to the label, our Ortho Home Defense Perimeter and Indoor Insect Killer posses no risk to pets or people. Allow treated area to thoroughly dry before allowing access to your pets or loved ones. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our phone number is 877-220-3089 and we ask that you please refer to your review when calling.

Ortho Home Defense Max Insect Killer for Indoor and Perimeter when used as directed, will not harm carpeting or rugs. This product is intended to be use as a perimeter room treatment, not as a broadcast over large areas or entire carpet or rug. We want you to be confident in our products, if you have any further question please contact us at 1-877-220-3089 and we ask that you please refer to your review when calling.

I have used this product along the perimeter of my living room because the front door and front porch is right there and in the Summer I have occasionally seen a beetle or ant near the door but I would not spray an entire carpet with this stuff. I have pets and I would not want them to get sick from laying on a carpet soaked with an insecticide. I think the word "perimeter" best describes where to use this. I spray the perimeters of my front porch, back porch, along the edges of my house on the outside, along the edges of the walls in my garage. I do this probably 3 or 4 times during the Summer months. I will say what I have said to many people regarding products such as this.... THE BEST PLACE TO GET INFORMATION, THE CORRECT(?) INFORMATION REGARDING A PRODUCT, IS THE MANUFACTURER OF THAT PRODUCT. THEY SHOULD HAVE THE BEST ANSWERS SINCE THEY MAKE AND SELL THIS STUFF. THE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THIS AND ANY PRODUCT, IS ON THE PACKAGING/BOTTLE/BOX. THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PRODUCT AND LET THE CONSUMER KNOW EXACTLY WHERE THIS PRODUCT CAN BE USED AND IT'S EFFECTIVENESS.

Bed bugs are not listed as something that this product controls. If you would like other product suggestions, please contact us at 877-220-3089.

It's an insecticide, you need a lizardicide.

Lizards?? This product is for insects but is very toxic to other creatures as well. I know it has killed mice but I have no idea if it would be lethal to a small reptile. I think the best place to get an answer to that question would be from the MANUFACTURER, WHO MAKES THIS PRODUCT. They should know exactly what this product will eliminate and what it will not. The contact information is on the packaging or you can find it online. If you are having a serious problem with reptilian critters, you might want to call and question a professional EXTERMINATOR. I live in New England, we do not have LIZARDS.

This product does not control lizards. If you would like other suggestions, please contact us at 877-220-3089.

Yes, this will kill mites.

Home Defense Max will control spider mites. It will kill the adult two spotted spider mites and the eggs. If you have any other questions, please contact us at 877-220-3089.

The product is not registered for use in or on furniture or dressers. It can be used around it, near it, or at the base as long as it is being applied on the floor. If you have other questions, please contact us at 877-220-3089.

It depends on what you keep in your drawers. If there is anything edible I would proceed with caution. I would probably spray lightly and then wipe softly with a tissue. That way the residue can still affect the roaches.

I have no idea. I would suggest that you contact the manufacturer.

This product is not registered for use on firewood. We advise you to wait a minimum of 1 month before burning it after applying it. If you have any other questions, please contact us at 877-220-3089.