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Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Mike
    07/18/2022
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    If I accidentally used ortho home defense max in my kitchen cabinets when would it be safe to replace dishes?
    A
    You can place dishes back into cabinets once the Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand has dried. 
     
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  • Asked by Patrick from Flagstaff
    07/10/2022
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    What are the chemicals labeled
    A

    When a manufacturer says "other" on a product label those ingredients are not active ingredients but they are part of the proprietary formula and they are not shared. We can only share that the active ingredients in Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand are bifenthrin & zeta-cypermethri 

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  • Asked by Jerry from North Royalton
    06/06/2021
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    Can you use Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Com on grass?
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    Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand should only be applied to cracks and crevices inside the structure and to the perimeter of the structure as directed on the label only.

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    1 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Lisa
    03/16/2024
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    I applied Ortho Home Defense MAX inside the crevasse of cinderblocks I am using to build a raised vegetable bed.
    Ortho did not touch the outer block where dirt or plants will be. None of the dirt to fill the bed has been added yet. Is it still safe to plant or do I need some type of additional barrier? Or do I need to wait a year before planting?
    A

    Neither of the active ingredients in Ortho Home Defense MAX is known to leach in the soil. Consequently, any treated soil should be kept outside the root zones of the intended plants.

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  • Asked by Nancy from Scarborough, Ontario Canada
    12/26/2023
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    Does the Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand have a lasting residual?
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    According to the Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand label this product , "Repeat as needed. Retreatment is recommended once per season ( 3 months) outdoors.
     

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  • Asked by Bill from Willowbrook Il
    10/04/2022
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    Can Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand be used on plants to treat for gnats? Can I spray the dirt around the plant?
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    Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand is not labeled for house plants. It sounds like you may have fungus gnats; if so, Bonide Systemic Insecticide Granules are convenient, ready to use granules that provide effective control of fungus gnats for up to 8 weeks as directed.
     

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  • Asked by Nate from Los Angeles Ca
    02/15/2021
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    Will Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand harm carnivorous plants and other sensitive plants if areas of inside an apartment is treated/sprayed?
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    Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand is not labeled to be used on plants at all so you should avoid any contact with them.  Please refer to the product label for complete instructions indoor applications. For treating carnivorous plants and other sensitive plants for insect control, we would recommend contacting your local cooperative extension office for recommendations. .

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  • Asked by Janice from Crestwood
    07/06/2021
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    I believe horse flies are getting into my condo. Can I use this spray inside my house??
    A

    Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand can be applied to interior cracks and crevice as indicated on the product label. For more information on treating flies, please take a few moments to review our treatment article/videos. 

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  • Asked by Angela from Bellingham Wa 98225
    06/24/2022
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    I bought two bottles to kill ants around my house and I don't remember where I put the sprayer so where can I
    I have a bottle left after buying home defense ortho to kill ants around the house I don't know where I put the sprayer where can I buy any sprayer to use my second bottle please
    A

    Any one gallon pump sprayer, such as the Chapin 20000 model or you can purchase a 1 gallon sprayer at any of the large box stores or hardware stores.
     
     

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  • Asked by Patrocinia from Las Cruces
    06/24/2022
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    Is it safe for dogs
    When I use this product in my home is it safe for dogs?
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    Yes, this product is safe for kids and pets when applying Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand as long as you keep kids and pets out of the treated area until the application has completely dried. 
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  • Asked by Jim
    07/07/2022
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    Can I purchase just the wand?
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  • Asked by Laura from San Jose, Ca
    06/11/2022
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    If Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter was applied on my foundation/walls that border a vegetable garden, can we still eat the vegetables since no overspray got on the plants?
    I sprayed my foundation with Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter including a small stucco section that borders my vegetable garden. No overspray or drift contacted the foliage or root zones of the vegetables but wondering if this is okay and they can still be harvested?
    A

    If Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand was used as directed on the product label, and absolutely no drift has not contacted any of the plants or the root zone in any way whatsoever, it should be safe. 

    However, you may wish to contact the manufacturer directly for specific product support by either calling 1-800-255-2883 or by visiting www.ortho.com.

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  • Asked by Mason from Bismarck
    07/16/2022
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    How long after lawn has been sprayed does it become safe?
    I know this was a mistake managed to spray whole lawn with the wrong container, just wondering how long and what precautions should be take to make it safe to relax on again?
    A

    The insecticides found in the Ortho Home Defense are not harmful to plants, however you would need to keep it off of and outside the dripline of any edible vegetation such as a vegetable garden, herbs, or fruit trees. Once the spray has completely dried you can return to the treated area.  

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  • Asked by Lien from Nashville, Tenn
    06/09/2022
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    Is Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand effective for treating fleas indoors?
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    Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand is labeled for fleas indoors but can only be applied around the perimeters of the rooms along baseboards, under cabinets, sinks, around windows and doors. 

    The Indoor Flea Kit would be a better option as fleas require broadcast spray applicaitons to carpets, rugs, pet bedding, etc every 14 days.

    View our Indoor Flea Kit Video and Flea Treatment Guide for more information.  

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  • Asked by Diana from Houston, Texas
    08/03/2022
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    can I spray countertops and cupboards?
    A
    Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand is a crack and crevice product and not a product to be broadcasted in places such as counter tops and cupboards. 
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  • Asked by Linda from Janesville, Wi
    09/29/2022
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    Can you use it to get rid of gnats on a prayer plant
    A
    Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand is not labeled for use on plants, only in and around structures.  Talstar P would be a better option if you need to treat plants as well.
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  • Asked by Toby from Brookland Arkansas
    02/15/2021
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    Can Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand on couches to kill bed bugs?
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    Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter is not labeled to treat bed bugs. We recommend using one of our bed bug kits which includes all of the products needed to do a complete, thorough application plus follow up treatments. Please take a moment to review our How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs Guide for more information and helpful tips on eradicating this pest.

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