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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 when fleas/ticks may be present. Old pet bedding should be removed and replaced with fresh or laundered pet bedding. Retreatments can be done every 3 months.
Please view the product label for more information including a diagram of approved areas to treat indoors. The Indoor Flea Kit would be a better option for active flea infesations indoors and allow the repeat treatments that are required for fleas every 14 days. Repeat applications are required and can take 3-4 treatments depending on the level of flea population.
Our Flea Treatment Guide goes over step by step how to eliminate fleas from your home.
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.
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.
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.
The Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter with Comfort Wand is not harmful to pets, if used correctly. You should keep people and pets out of the area while treating until the fully dried typically after 1 hour.
