Simply apply Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer Granules 3 around the perimeter of your home foundation for up to 3 months* of control. *Refer to booklet for insects killed for 3 months.
How do you use Ortho granules?
EASY TO USE: Apply using a Scotts® spreader, water the granules thoroughly, and then allow the area to dry before people and pets re-enter treated areas; treats up to 10,000 sq. ft.
How do you use Ortho Ant Killer Granules?
Apply in early morning. Drench application to ant nests: Dissolve 20-50 g (4-10 level teaspoons) of granules in 1 L water and apply to a 1 m2 area around ant nest entrances. This method of treatment is most effective in the evening or early morning when ants are in the nest.
How do you use granular insecticide?
For uniform coverage, you will need to make two pass-throughs perpendicular to one another or in a grid-like fashion. After you have evenly spread your granules, water in the granules to activate them so the pesticide seeps into the soil and is released into the area to affect your target pest.
When should I put bug killer on my lawn?
When do I apply Sevin® Insect Killer Granules to my lawn or garden? Use Sevin® Insect Killer Granules at the first signs of unwelcome insect activity or damage. Apply the granules in early morning or evening when winds are calm and no rain is forecast for at least 24 hours.
How long does it take for Ortho Home Defense to dry?
How long does it take Ortho Home Defense to dry? Drying time for Ortho Home Defense Perimeter and Indoor Insect Killer depends on temperature, etc. If you are not sure, wait 24 hours. Once dry, it is difficult to dislodge.
When should I put down ant killer?
The best times for applying baits are spring and fall, although you can apply them anytime during the warm season when ants are active. The second step is to treat each mound with an approved insecticide, such as a mound drench,granular or dust. Apply the insecticide no sooner than 3 days after you apply baits.
How do you apply over and out ant killer?
Water mound areas lightly before application, if soil is dry. Distribute 1/2 cup of granules evenly over and around each mound to cover an area 4 feet in diameter. Apply 1 to 2 gallons of water to each mound area, according to label instructions, to release active ingredients and move solution into tunnel areas.
Can you mop after using Ortho Home Defense?
Our best recommendation is to wait 24 hours following the interior treatment for any heavy cleaning. That way you make sure that the treatment is down long enough to work properly.
Is Ortho Home Defense safe to spray indoors?
Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Indoor & Perimeter should only be applied to cracks and crevices indoors and to the exterior perimeter foundation of the house. This product can be applied around baseboards where carpet is present, but it is not meant to be sprayed over all of the carpet.
Is Ortho Home Defense safe to breathe?
INHALATION: Overexposure to the spray mist may be irritating to the respiratory tract. If inhaled, this substance is considered practically non-toxic to internal organs.
How fast does granular insecticide work?
It goes to work within minutes and eventually kills the pests after paralyzing them. After one application, the pests quickly disappear and may not reappear for months afterward. Granular insecticides thrive in most any weather condition and are the preferred treatment method for fighting lawn pests.
How do you apply granular grub killer?
To treat grubs, spread the granules in the infested lawn area, water them in, and grubs begin to die within hours. In addition to lawns, this product is safe to use as directed in flower beds and vegetable gardens. Apply with any rotary, drop, or handheld spreader.
Does insecticide need to be watered in?
Watering-in recommendations are the same for insecticides. If control is for surface-feeding insects, don’t water-in. For the control of adults, it is not necessary to water-in the insecticide.
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