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  • 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?
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    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?
    A

    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?
    A

    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 …

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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 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 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 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 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 bife…

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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 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?
    A

    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 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 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 direct…

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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?
    A

    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 broa…

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  • Asked by Christopher from Elizabeth New Jersey
    06/02/2022
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    Do I need to leave the home when I spray Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter?
    A

    As long as you keep pets/children out of the area while you treat and until the Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand has had time to completely dry it is safe for pets and people to return and resume normal activity, typically after 1 hour inside.

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    16 of 18 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Johnny from Douglasville
    10/14/2021
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    Can I spray Ortho Home Defense MAX outside around my house as well and will it be as affective as indoors?
    What is the difference between outdoor and the indoor max would I have to by both for in door and outdoor or can the indoor max work for both indoor and out
    A

    Yes, Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand its labeled to spray outdoors and indoors as directed on the product label.   We do not carry another version for just indoors to compare it too, you would need to review to that products label for instructions. 

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    5 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jam from Niagara Falls
    10/09/2021
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    I sprayed Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter all over the flooring to treat for fleas inside my home. How long should I wait to wash my floor again?
    A

    Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand should not be applied as a broadcast spray indoors for fleas but only as a localized spot treatment per the product label. Treating pet resting quarters and as a localized spray on floors, carpets, rugs, tile, vinyl, etc whe…

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  • Asked by Donna from Corning, Ny
    09/28/2021
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    Will birds be harmed if eating insects that have died from spraying Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter?
    I get that the spray - once dry - is not a problem to birds, but want to know if the insects that "acquire" the poison are then toxic to birds who may eat them.
    A

    Both of the active ingredients in Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand, Bifenthrin & Cypermethrin have a low toxicity to birds according to the National Pesticide Information Center. 

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  • Asked by Jack from Roanoke, Va
    09/05/2021
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    Will Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand stain surfaces or siding?
    A

    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 m…

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  • Asked by Pam
    08/22/2021
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    Is Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand safe for kids and pets if spraying indoors?
    A

    Yes. Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand can be safely used around children and pets as long as you follow the label instructions; all pets need to be out of the area while application is being made and they can return as soon as the application is dry.

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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by E.
    07/29/2021
    Q
    Ants in cabinets.?
    Black ants in cabinets - okay tO spray inside?
    A

    No, Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand is not labeled to be applied inside cabinets.  It should be applied along the baseboards, around doors and windows and in cracks and crevices. only.

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