Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor and Perimeter2, Controls Ants, Roaches, Spiders and More, 1 gal

I started getting ants in the kitchen a couple weeks ago, swarming over the cat food bowls. I tried duct taping the cracks they appeared to emerge from, but to no avail. Since I sprayed this stuff along the offending crevices, I have seen none (alive)! There are a few dead ones near the entry point, which is reassuring, as they didn't even make it to the bowl. I love that it's pet safe once it dries; obviously this one was non-negotiable since the treated area is where my cat eats/drinks. We have a mosquito and spotted lantern fly problem in our backyard, so I'm glad that this *should* work on those pests too (per the manufacturer. We'll see how it goes - I pretreated the outside, and am optimistic now that I've seen it work inside). While the idea of using a strong chemical pesticide initially made me uncomfortable, it didn't have a nasty chemical odor, was easy to use, and seems to work very well indoors.

I have used the Ortho Home Defense insect killer for many years. This item is of consistent quality and does a great job of killing unwanted pests around the home - both inside and outside. I am impressed with how it kills spiders and ants, specifically, as those are my two biggest unwanted invaders.The spray dries to a long lasting barrier that works for weeks to control invaders.The applicator method is so easy to use. You can also buy the product in a plain jug and transfer to this applicator jug to save money on refills. I bought this jug as my other one was several years old and in need of replacement.5 STARS AND I DO RECOMMEND THIS ITEMI write honest reviews based on real life experience with each item to help others make informed purchases. I read reviews too, and appreciate how helpful they can be. I hope that you find this review helpful!

Use this twice a yr. I bought a home infested, INFESTED WITH SPIDERS!!!!! This is the only thing that get rid of them. I've tried others, many of them. This is the only one that works. Only down side is the sprayer doesnt always work. Sometimes you will buy one and it will break within minutes. Does have some smell but goes away in a few hrs. My kids are allergic to everything and this doesn't break their skin out. I usually send them outside, spray and then leave for a few hours.

This product works great around the house to rid us of bugs.

This is a solid product.This is not designed for infestations or ant hills. It is a product designed to prevent entry of insects into your residence and eliminate individual insects that have entered. While this may help the odd case of colonized insects, it really is made for those solo runners that snuck in when you weren't looking.If you have an infestation or a mess, your insects are doing more than entering your house, they are living in it. Perhaps if it was sprayed around the house like the floors were being watering your floors it would work on infestations...but, PLEASE DON'T DO THAT, it wasn't designed for that use nor was that dosage tested for human/animal exposure. Consider calling an exterminator for infestations (100s+, colonies, groups of insects, etc.). And as for ant hills, either remove them, or buy poison for ant mounds. Are there ant hills in your home? That seems like a different problem.After you've taken care of cleaning things up, then protect your residence from the entry of new insects. You'll see this product is WONDERFUL FOR THE JOB. I've used it for years, one home in a very wooded, shaded area, one home in the south. Works like a charm...spraying as others have mentioned...seasonally.This product works by leaving a residue, so if what you spray it on (baseboard, perimeter of home covered in leaves in the fall, edge of home outside, etc.) is cleaned, blown away, excessively rained on...some or all of that residue will be removed...particularly overtime. Be aware of your specific situation and adjust your application frequency accordingly.IF YOU CREATE A BARRIER, THEY WILL NOT ENTER. (Read the label for all the insects covered...it's extensive.)1. Clean up your outside and inside space a little of non-permanent items, pulling things from the perimeter (toys, anything that shouldn't be on the floor or ground basically). Eliminate debris and items in which insects hide, make webs, etc.2. Spray the OUTSIDE perimeter and along the border of every door and window.3. Spray the INSIDE perimeter, along the base boards, of your whole house (closets, pantries, bathrooms included). Then spray a barrier between rooms (around the door frame).Lastly, I understand the frustration that might occur if your wand or applicator never came. Exchange it with Amazon, try a spray bottle, etc.I've been using this with pets. Label says that IT MUST DRY BEFORE IT IS OK WITH PETS. Please remove them from the area while you apply. If you have a pet roach or tarantula I don't know what to tell you.All the best, and good luck with your application.

Best product out for ants in home. Worked and pest free.

The sprayer wand does not work. I am having to dump into a small spray bottle. Last two I purchased had the same issue.

Wow. Just wow. Heavy duty stuff. Works great, gets to work instantly. I had a serious elm seed bug problem and this was a fantastic solution to getting rid of them.