Is Ortho Home Defense safe to use indoors?

Don't just kill bugs; create a bug barrier with Ortho® Home Defense® Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 with Comfort Wand®. Whether you have ants, roaches, or other home-invading insects, you can count on Ortho® to keep them out.

Likewise, can Ortho Home Defense be used indoors?

The Ortho Home Defense Max 1.33 Gal. Ready-to-Use Perimeter and Indoor Insect Killer is designed for interior and exterior use to kill ants, roaches, spiders and other pests and to help keep new ones from entering your home. This product features a sprayer for application of the fast-drying, non-staining formula.

Similarly, is Ortho Home Defense safe on plants? I thought Ortho home defence for lawn and landscape was used to make a barrier around the foundation of your house to keep the creepie crawlies, like ants, from coming inside. But, reading the product label, it says you can spray it on your trees and plants and it will kill over 200 types of insects, including bees.

Similarly, is Ortho Home Defense toxic to humans?

Neurotoxicity for humans Ingestion is toxic, although only slightly. Commercially available bifenthrin (Ortho Home Defense Max, for example), however, can induce toxic effects in those concentrations, because the added chemicals which improve the sustainability either potentiate bifenthrin or are toxic on their own.

Is Ortho Home Defense any good?

Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter is a good product and will control listed insects. The product that you have is registered for control of Black Widow Spiders.

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Where do you spray pesticides indoors?

Apply to areas where pests hide, paying special attention to cracks and crevices. Apply to baseboards, corners, storage areas, closets, around water pipes, doors and windows, in attics and eaves, behind and under refrigerators, cabinets, sinks, furnaces, stoves, under shelves, drawers and similar areas.

Is Ortho Home Defense safe for children?

Ortho Home Defense Crawling Bug Killer with Essential Oils is safe (Safe to use around kids and pets when used as directed) and strong.

How long does Ortho Home Defense last in storage?

3 years

Can Ortho Home Defense be used on carpet?

Answer: Yes, Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand can be applied around baseboards where carpet is present. You want to make sure you apply it according to the product label and avoid any excessively spraying.

How long does Ortho Home Defense last?

12 months

What is the active ingredient in Ortho Home Defense?

Bifenthrin

Is bifenthrin toxic to humans?

Bifenthrin is moderately toxic to mammals when ingested. Bifenthrin does not sensitize the skin of guinea pigs (3). Although it does not cause inflammation or irritation on human skin, it can cause a tingling sensation which lasts about 12 hours.

Is it safe to spray insecticide indoors?

However, there are no "safe" pesticides. Some are safer than others—boric acid is one example. You can choose pesticides that are organic or labeled "non-toxic," but often they must be reapplied and they take longer to work. Some of the more toxic indoor insecticides are organophosphates.

Can Ortho Home Defense Max be used indoors?

Protect your home from insects with the Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer. Don't just kill bugs; create a bug barrier with this spray. This Ortho Home Insect Killer is for indoors and the home perimeter, and it's safe and odorless.

Is Ortho Home Defense safe when dry?

Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Spray for Indoor and Home Perimeter. It is pet-safe once dry, so just make sure to keep pets and children out until the spray has dried.

What do professional pest control use?

Permethrin is the most common active ingredient in insecticides applied by licensed exterminators. It is one of a large class of chemical insecticides known as pyrethroids. Both pyrethrins and pyrethroids work to paralyze and eventually kill a wide variety of insects.

How often should I spray home defense?

Answer: Per the product Label , the Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand can be applied as needed. However retrement is recommeded at least once per season outdoors.

Is cypermethrin safe for humans?

Human exposure

Cypermethrin is moderately toxic through skin contact or ingestion. It may cause irritation to the skin and eyes. In humans, cypermethrin is deactivated by enzymatic hydrolysis to several carboxylic acid metabolites, which are eliminated in the urine.

Does home defense kill black widows?

To kill black widow spiders that have taken up residence in your yard, use Ortho® Home Defense® Insect Killer for Lawn & Landscape Ready-to-Spray.

Is it safe to sleep in room after spraying Raid?

So, you should always keep babies and pets away when you're spraying Raid. In addition, it's best that you avoid leaving the residue in the room where they sleep. You can use a paper towel, soap, and warm water to wipe off the rest of the product after you get rid of the bug.

How do you spray Ortho Home Defense indoors?

How to use

Shake well.
Set spray nozzle to indoor setting.
Hold sprayer 12 inches from surfaces being sprayed.
Apply a 4 inch band along the interior of your home in areas where insects are a recurring problem.
Spray until slightly wet, without soaking.

When should I spray for bugs in my house?

We recommend applying a liquid insecticide around the perimeter of your home or structure at least once every 90 days. If you know you have high pest populations on your property, or you live in an area with seasons of intense heat, we recommend spraying once per month.