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.
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
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. .
Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand features a fast-acting formula which guarantees a quick and effective result, along with non-staining and odor-free formula to make every application pleasant. It is advisable to always do an inconspicuous spot test before making a full application, to ensure that no staining will occur on the intended treatment surfaces. For more specific product information, Ortho can be reached directly at 1-800-225-2883 or by visiting their website's contact page here.
Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand is labeled to be used in kitchens but only around the perimeter not in the cabinets. You can see the instructions with illustrations on the label.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
