Questions and Answers for Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor and Perimeter 2, 1 Gal., Controls Ants, Roaches, Spiders, and More

A:  We recommend to re-treat outdoors with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter Refill 2 at least once every three months. Reapply indoors as needed. It will control certain insects for 12 months. We recommend to reapply every 3 months.

A:  Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 can be used to control bees, wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets, among others. See label for complete list of insects controlled.

A:  Per the label Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 RTU kills these types of flies - Apple Maggot, Biting Flies, Cherry Fruit, Cornsilk, European Crane (Adult), House.

A:  Apply Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 outdoors, when conditions are dry. Apply when rain is not expected for 24 hours (do not water area for 24 hours). Once dried, this product is hard to dislodge and rain will not readily wash it off. Sun and rain will break product down over time.

A:  Great question! Insects which are sprayed directly should die within an hour, insects contacting sprayed surfaces should die within 24 hours and cockroaches will die in 4-6 days. This will kill the listed insect eggs and there should be a reduction in insects activity within 48 hours.

A:  Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter Refill 2. The 1.33 gal size (170 oz.) was discontinued the end of 2023, however there may be product still available at various Retail stores. The 2024 Refills are 1 gallon. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714 for additional assistance.

A:  Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter will control grasshoppers.

A:  Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter kills by contact, although it takes some time for the insect become immobilized and die.

A:  Hello, as long as Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 Ready-To-Use is applied according to label directions, there is no harm to children or pets. People may re-enter treated area after spray has dried. Once dry, it's very difficult to dislodge the residue, so exposure, if any would be minimal. If you are not sure about how long it takes for the product to dry, wait 24 hours. The better the area is ventilated the more quickly it will dry. If area becomes wet again (by rain, dew or watering) after it has dried initially, the product won't reactivate.