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Product Overview
Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawns Granules provides 3-months of protection (refer to back panel for insects controlled for 3-months) from bugs for you and your family. It kills insects, including fleas, ticks, spiders and more, outside the home before they can come inside plus it starts creating a bug barrier in just minutes. Satisfaction is guaranteed or your money back. Each bag of Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawns Granules treats up to 10,000sq. ft./20,000 sq. ft.
- 3-month protection (Refer to back panel for the insects controlled for 3-months)
- Kills listed bugs outside before they come inside
- Starts creating a bug barrier in minutes
- Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back
- 20 lbs. bag treats up to 20,000 sq. ft.
- This product is applicable for the following pest types: Ants, Centipedes, Fleas, Spiders
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Product Overview
Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawns Granules provides 3-months of protection (refer to back panel for insects controlled for 3-months) from bugs for you and your family. It kills insects, including fleas, ticks, spiders and more, outside the home before they can come inside plus it starts creating a bug barrier in just minutes. Satisfaction is guaranteed or your money back. Each bag of Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawns Granules treats up to 10,000sq. ft./20,000 sq. ft.
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| Name | Home Defense 10 lbs. Insect Killer for Lawns Granule | Home Defense 20 lbs. Insect Killer for Lawns Granules | 10 lb. 24-Hour Grub Killer Plus Granules | 10 lbs. Lawn and Yard Insect Killer Granules (3-Pack) |
| Price | $1068 | $1903 | $1997 | $2594 |
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| Pest Common Name | Ants,Fleas,Spiders,Ticks | Ants,Fleas,Spiders,Ticks | Ants,Crickets,Earwigs,Fleas,Grub,Moles,Ticks,Worms | Ants,Aphids,Beetles,Fleas,Mosquitos,Roaches,Spiders,Ticks,Worms |
| Location | Garden,Lawn,Perimeter | Garden,Lawn,Perimeter | Lawn | Lawn |
| Application Type | Granular | Granular | Granular | Granular |
| Garden Pest Location | Evergreens,Lawns,Perennials,Shade Trees,Shrubs | Lawns,Ornamentals,Perennials | Lawns | Lawns |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor | Outdoor | Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Concentrated or Ready to Use | Ready to use | Ready to use | Ready to use | Ready to use |
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Compare Similar Insect Killer Granules
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| Brand | Ortho | Ortho | BioAdvanced | EcoLogic |
| Name | Home Defense 10 lbs. Insect Killer for Lawns Granule | Home Defense 20 lbs. Insect Killer for Lawns Granules | 10 lb. 24-Hour Grub Killer Plus Granules | 10 lbs. Lawn and Yard Insect Killer Granules (3-Pack) |
| Price | $1068 | $1903 | $1997 | $2594 |
| Ratings | (61) | (63) | (479) | (227) |
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| Location | ||||
| Application Type | ||||
| Garden Pest Location | ||||
| Indoor/Outdoor | ||||
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Specifications
Dimensions
Product Depth (in.)
22 in
Product Height (in.)
4.750 in
Product Width (in.)
14 in
Details
Application Type
Granular
Concentrated or Ready to Use
Ready to use
Garden Pest Location
Lawns,Ornamentals,Perennials
Indoor/Outdoor
Outdoor
Location
Garden,Lawn,Perimeter
Organic
Non-Organic
Pack Size
1
Pest Common Name
Ants,Fleas,Spiders,Ticks
Pest Control Type
Lawn Insect Control
Primary Active Ingredient
0.115% Bifenthrin
Product Weight (oz.)
320 oz
Returnable
180-Day
Safe for Edibles
No
Safe for Pets
No
Questions & Answers
2Questions3Answers
Is it pet friendly once dry?
Asked by Diana June 12, 20202
AnswersThank you for your question regarding Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawns. Yes, pets can reenter the treated area once the product is watered and given time to dry. We're available at 877-220-3089 for other questions.
Which is most effective for killing a variety of lawn imsects- granular or liquid spray?
Asked by OrangeWarrior June 25, 20201
AnswerThank you for your question regarding Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawns Granules. We would be more than glad to recommend you a product that will better suit your needs. At your earliest convenience, please contact us at 877-220-3089.
Customer Reviews
Overall Ratings
Didn’t kill the ants, but did affect some spiders and...
November 13, 2020
Didn’t kill the ants, but did affect some spiders and grasshoppers.
Response from Ortho TeamNovember 16, 2020
Our apologies that you didn't get the results you expected after using Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawns Granules. This product will only kill the adult and larvae stages of the listed insects. For severe infestations it may be necessary to reapply at signs of renewed insect activity. We would be interested in speaking with you in further detail so that we can both extend to you our guarantee as well as learn more about this issue to make a more complete report to our Quality Assurance Department. We can be reached at 877-220-3089 and we ask that you please refer to your review when calling.
Rating provided by a verified purchaser...
October 24, 2020
Rating provided by a verified purchaser
Best stuff. Just need to know how to use it
October 20, 2020
This stuff is great if used correctly. I live in the woods and have problems with ticks, fleas grub worms you name it. The trick is to wet your lawn after application or put it down right before a rain.
Maybe ortho needs to say to wet the lawn after application.
Killed quickly at first...doesn't seem to last.
September 5, 2020
Killed quickly at first...doesn't seem to last.
August 18, 2020
Rating provided by a verified purchaser...
July 22, 2020
Rating provided by a verified purchaser
SECOND APPLICATION IN A FEW MONTHS
July 7, 2020
Second application this year and yard appears to have more ant hills than ever and grubs that brought moles and skunks that I never had before. Would not recommend this brand or use it again. Had a brand before that lasted the whole summer and will return to it next season.
Response from Ortho TeamSeptember 6, 2020
We are sorry to hear that you encountered issues with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawns Granules. If temperatures are extremely high or dry, the ants will retreat deep into the nest and the product will not be able to reach them. This product is not listed to control grubs. We do have a product guarantee that covers all of our products that we would be happy to extend to you. We would like to discuss this issue more with you so that we can extend to you this guarantee as well as to learn more about this issue. At your earliest convenience, please contact us and refer to your review to see what can be done. We can be reached at 877-220-3089.
DO NOT BUY!
July 3, 2020
I bought this product to get rid of ants in my yard so my son could play outside. I went over my yard multiple times went through 4 bags in the back which is about double of what it should be. I wanted them gone. I left for 2 weeks my wife said the ants were gone. When i came back home they were back. So then i tried the spray they make for this. I soaked my whole yard becsuse once again i dont want ants. That didnt even touch them.
Response from Ortho TeamSeptember 3, 2020
We apologize that you were not thoroughly satisfied with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawns Granules. We would be interested in speaking with you further about this so that we can learn why the product may not have worked. If you would be willing, we ask that you contact us at 877-220-3089 and refer to your review so that we can make a more complete report to our Quality Assurance Department.
Long time user but things are different now...
June 13, 2020
Customer review from ortho.com 
I have used and loved Ortho products forever but this last purchase leaves me wondering if they have changed their formula.
Sadly enough the granules have not even scared the ants and I’m not sure the grubs even know the stuff is there. Something is definitely different. Unfortunately I purchased three bags at once.
Response from Consumer Services July 17, 2020
We are sorry that you are disappointed with your purchase of Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawns Granules. This product may require multiple applications as it will only kill adults and larva. It will not prevent eggs from hatching. It is not listed to control grubs. We do have a product guarantee that covers all of our products that we would be happy to extend to you. We would like to discuss this issue more with you so that we can extend to you this guarantee as well as to learn more about this issue. At your earliest convenience, please contact us and refer to your review to see what can be done. We can be reached at http://tinyurl.com/npw4xxd.
Not happy
September 13, 2019
Customer review from ortho.com
We bought this prouduct for a flea plormblem that we have in our yard. It didnt kill the fleas at all, they are still in our yard. We are really not happy with this product.
Response from Consumer ServiceSeptember 14, 2019
We are sorry to hear that you had a poor experience with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawns Granules. This product may require multiple applications as it will only kill adults and larva. It will not prevent eggs from hatching. We want you to be aware that we do back our product with a product guarantee. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to speak further about this. You can reach us at http://tinyurl.com/npw4xxd.
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