14 best ortho ant poisons

Product description

Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer kills the queen and destroys the mound. Watering-in is not necessary. Use it as a mound treatment for home lawns and around ornamental plants (including flowers, shrubs, and trees). Try not to disturb the mounds while treating. This product can be used along with Ortho MAX Fire Ant Killer Broadcast Granules as part of the Fire Ant 2-Step Program. Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer 1 is to kill-or your money back.

• Kills the queen and destroys the mound
• No watering-in required
• Treats up to 162 mounds (twin pack 324 mounds total)
• Use Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer as part of Ortho 2-Step Fire Ant Method

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this safe to use around plant
Answer:	They suspend in water
Question:	Why can’t this be shipped to my address in Minnesota
Answer:	6 inch.. Baby brushes at 4.5 I think.. Babies for the spring.. Big ones for late summer and fall
Question:	What if the ground isn’t moist before application? Do the granules have to be wet to work
Answer:	They work well on largemouth but you will get more bites on the baby brush hogs for sure ! I like the big ones because I have caught several big fish on them and tournament fishing you have to catch some bigger fish to compete
Question:	Why will this state that it will not ship to my address in Texas, however, no problem with the shipping of the same product that is in the 4 lb size
Answer:	In my opinion, this bait is best used for flipping into heavy cover, like weeds, grass or lay-down logs, etc. I rig it 'texposed' with a 5/0 extra-wide gap hook and a 1/2 ounce(or heavier, depending on the cover) bullet weight. If this terminology is unfamiliar to you, there are lots of good videos on youtube- it's abit complicated to explain with text, but by actually watching someone do it, it's not hard at all to learn. Use heavy line, at least 20# if you're using mono or fluorocarbon, but I personally use braid, 50# or even 65#, and a stout rod.All that being said, one CAN use the smaller sizes as a drop shot bait. Here is where spinning gear and lighter line, 8# or 10# test, depending on cover/water clarity, can come into play. Again, youtube can show you how to rig a Brush Hog on a drop shot rig.

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Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer

Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer1 kills the queen and destroys the mound. Watering in is not necessary. Use as a mound treatment for home lawns and around ornamental plants (including flowers, shrubs, and trees). Try not to disturb mounds while treating.

Product description

To kill common household ants, simply place TERRO Liquid Ant Baits stations near indoor areas where ants are spotted. Ants enter the trap, consume the liquid ant bait and return to the nest where they pass on the bait to the rest of the colony. TERRO Liquid Ant Baits are specifically formulated to allow worker ants to consume the product and survive long enough to carry the liquid back to the nest and deliver a dose to the rest of the colony . The liquid ant bait stations prevent the bait from drying out and provide the ants with a continuous supply of liquid, day and night. Monitor the baits regularly for activity, but do not interfere with the ants or baits. Replace with additional baits when the first set is depleted. Depending on the size of the ant infestation, complete control may take up to two weeks.

• 12 bait stations included
• Kills all common household ants
• Pre-filled, ready-to-use bait stations
• Patented design prevents bait from drying out
• Attracts ants fast
• Contains Borax
• Place baits near ant trails or where ants are numerous
• Use all six baits to ensure sufficient supply for the ants

User questions & answers

Question:	Why is the pricing so weird? It's actually 2x more in bulk! Did someone make a mistake? Sorry for the rhetorical question, silly vendor person
Answer:	It has to do with who the actual "seller" is. If you select a quantity of "1", in this case, it is "sold and fulfilled" by Amazon. If you select a quantity of "2" it is "sold" by another company while still being "fulfilled" by Amazon. Yes, both quantities are, as of this writing, "fulfilled" by Amazon but that just tells you that Amazon stores, packages, and ships both items(1 and 2 packs) even though there are, in reality, two different "sellers". If you click back and forth on the quantity selector you'll see the "sold by" name change. Look just under the price after you switch. The seller of the 2 pack sets the price whereas the seller of the 1 pack(Amazon) sets its own price. I'm sure Amazon buys the 1 pack in very large quantities and, therefore, can get a bigger discount, per piece, than the other "seller" can get, per piece, for the 2-pack.
Question:	How safe is this product in the kitchen? We have a few ants crawling around our kitchen sink and would like to place one of these bait stations on our kitchen counter. Bad idea? Thanks
Answer:	This is a generally safe product according to my research. Make sure to read the packaging and follow direction. (FOR INDOOR USE READ THE FOLLOWING) One lesson I learned the hard way: the sugary syrup is irresistible to ants, even though it is laced with poison. This means when you use Tarro, you're actually providing access to free food! The poison will work on the ants and it takes about 18-24 hours to kill them... but as you wait after 24 hours, Tarro syrup will attract other thriving colonies into your home. They'll follow the same rich trails laid behind by the previous colony and even scavenge on the carcases of the previously fallen colony. This cycle will continue, attracting ants from far away reaches and allowing them to setup massive colonies within your home. This is especially true with Argentine ants (available throughout the world), which form massive colonies with multiple queens - a trait unique to this type of ant, whereas others will battle for territory. So the lesson learned is simple... once the initial 1 or 2 swarms die down, remove all baits and all forms of food from open spaces in your home; patch up all openings in walls, baseboards, cracks around windows, etc; apply perimeter pesticide around your home; and look for signs of wandering ants in the next week. If you see more ants then you missed an opening and already have an established colony in your wall.... repeat!! Just don't leave out Tarro and keep replenishing, especially in the case of Argentine ants.
Question:	Is this safe to have around pets? I have a curious cat
Answer:	I'd say no. My cat knocked one of these over once and licked the syrup. She was fine but it wasn't a fun afternoon (trip to the vet, etc.). Terro sells a version of this that encloses the bait in plastic and has sticky squares to attach them to the floor, counter, or other surfaces. I use those instead now.
Question:	I have a baby in the house and I would like to use this product to kill ants in my house. Any precautions you suggest before I use this product
Answer:	The ant trails at my house sometimes go from the floor to the ceiling. I turn the bait so that the liquid will not run out and use Scotch tape to tape it to the wall next to the ant trail. I tape the bait high enough that babies and grand children cannot get to it. It usually takes two days for the ants to disappear. Then three days after they disappear, they return to the trap. Another two days and they disappear again. The second time they disappear is usually the last time I see them at that location.

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TERRO Liquid Ant Baits

Ants can be a problem anywhere – in the home, at work and everywhere in between. To kill common household ants, place TERRO Liquid Ant Baits in areas where they attract foraging ants that take the bait back to the nest. As the bait circulates through the colony, it kills the ants you see and the ones you don’t. The new and improved snap-off tab makes the stations easy to use. To open the bait, hold the station vertically and twist the tab. This opens up the station and allows ants to access the bait. Place the entire station on a flat surface, keeping the ant bait inside the station. Plus, the closed bait stations prevent the bait from drying out to provide the ants with a continuous supply of liquid, day and night. Note: complete control may take up to two weeks.

How Liquid Ant Bait Works

Since this is a bait, initially you will see more ants – but don’t worry, this is a good thing. Why? As ants forage for food, they are easily attracted to the sweet, sugary liquid inside the bait stations. After finding the bait, worker ants consume it and leave behind a pheromone trail leading back to the colony. This trail lets other worker ants know where the newly discovered food supply is. This is why you will see more ants in the beginning.

Meanwhile, the active ingredient, Borax, is slowly interfering with the ant’s digestive system, ultimately killing it, but leaving enough time for the ant to go back and share the dose with the rest of the colony. This slow kill is necessary so that foraging ants can make several trips to the bait. The communal nature of an ant colony allows the bait to be spread to hundreds, if not thousands, of individual ants.

How to Use Liquid Ant Baits

TERRO Liquid Ant Baits are very easy to use. Before placing the bait stations, be sure to remove other sources of food, such as crumbs, sugar and grease spots to prevent attracting ants elsewhere. Do not place bait where you’ve already sprayed insecticides, as the pests may avoid the bait stations.

1. Hold the bait station firmly with bait pack tab facing up. Break off the tab being careful not to spill the bait.
2. Place the bait station label side up on a flat surface near signs of ants. Place additional bait stations anywhere they may enter your home. For best results, use all bait stations to ensure a sufficient supply for the ants.
3. Monitor placements regularly, but do not interfere with the pests or bait stations. Replace when bait is depleted. Complete control may take up to two weeks.
4. Once ants are controlled, replace the baits every 3 months to keep them from returning.

Product description

AMDRO Fire Ant Yard Treatment is a season-long fire ant killer. It kills visible and hidden fire ant mounds and prevents new mounds from forming for the entire season. Once spread, the worker fire ants carry it back to the colony to share it with the queen. After the queen eats it and dies, her colony dies with her.

The granules are designed for broadcast application over the entire yard, and a 5 pound bag covers up to 10,000 square feet.

AMDRO Fire Ant Yard Treatment kills fire ants, bigheaded ants, and harvester ants.

• One application kills fire ants for the entire season
• Kills the queen and the entire colony
• Kills visible and hidden fire ant mounds
• Prevents new mounds from forming
• Apply across entire yard with a rotary broadcast spreader or handheld granular spreader
• One 5 pound bag covers up to 10,000 square feet
• Also kills bigheaded ants and harvester ants

User questions & answers

Question:	would someone list the active ingredients percentage by weight
Answer:	Hi Lisa! Yes! You may apply to trees and other ornamental landscape plants to control listed pests. You would just not want to apply to edible trees or plants.
Question:	Can this be broadcasted in 12,000 foot garden without hurting plants(tomatoes,squash,peas,, lettuce)just got garden tilled & saw few ant mounds
Answer:	Thank you for asking! Carpenter Ant & Termite Killer Plus would become rain proof, once it has been allowed to dry. However, you would not want to reapply for at least 2 weeks.
Question:	Is this the same as the stuff that comes in the hard plastic container? I don't want to broadcast it. I just want to put it around the mounds
Answer:	We answered this a few years back and did not mantion that it is a CONCENTRATED liquid. Wear protective masks and full coverage clothing. We spray for ants around the foundation and our deck every spring and we're set for the entire year. My grandson recommended a battery powered sprayer sold by Tractor supply for about $110. It makes up to about 19 gallons of diluted mix. Fantastic buy. Will reach 15 foot trees with ease. We thoroughly sprayed the top and underside of our deck with ease. Never see an ant. Fabulous product. Can hook it up to garden tractor battery or regular car battery,
Question:	How long before the ants die? It's been 3 days so far and all the mounds are just as active as before. It hasn't rained, so that is not the problem
Answer:	The instructions say yes to both.

Product features

The Two-Step Method

What is the Two-Step Method?

The expert-recommended Two-Step Method to fire ant control is one of the best proven approaches to effectively manage fire ants, which involves broadcasting a bait over your entire yard and then treating individual mounds with granules.

• Step 1: Broadcast AMDRO Kills Fire Ants Yard Treatment Bait over the entire yard to kill the colony in both the hidden and visible mounds, as well as for season long control.
• Step 2: Target individual "problem" mounds with AMDRO Kills Fire Ants Fire Ant Bait.

Why is this method so effective?

Bait is considered the best method for killing ants since bait works even when you can't find the nest. Unlike contact pesticides, bait can wipe out the entire colony by destroying the queen. Worker ants find the bait and think it's food, so they bring it back to share with the queen and the rest of the colony. Once the queen and other ants eat it, the whole mound dies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does ant bait take to work?

Given that ant bait is intended to be disguised as food, it has a built-in delay that gives foraging ants time to take it back to the mound to share. Once the queen and other ants eat it, the whole mound dies. Typically, the bait will begin to kill the queen within one week of application and will kill the colony within two weeks of application.

Is AMDRO safe to use around livestock?

After applying AMDRO Kills Ants Fire Ant Yard Treatment Bait and AMDRO Fire Ant Bait we recommend that you do not graze or feed treated lawn or sod clippings to livestock.

IS AMDRO safe to use around pets?

While instructions vary by product, it is recommended that you do not apply the product while pets are in the treatment area. However, you can let your pets back onto treated areas once the dust has settled.

Product description

Don’t just kill bugs, create a bug barrier with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer Granules 3. Whether you have ants, spiders or other home-invading insects, you can count on Ortho to keep them out. 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.

• One application controls insects for up to 3 months (Refer to booklet for insects killed for 3 months.)
• Treats an average 2,000 sq. ft. home more than twice
• Apply around home's foundation
• People and pets may re-enter area after product is watered in and allowed to dry
• Kills all listed home-invading insects (Refer to booklet for insects killed for 3 months.)

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this work on carpenter ants and termites
Answer:	It works well for Ants
Question:	Does this work on ant mounds
Answer:	Ant mounds are exactly why I purchased this product, and it works very well. Sprinkle the product lightly over the mound and surrounding area (no need to over do), and then water very gently with light shower nozzle setting (do not cause runoff). Ant die off is quick and long-lasting. Product is toxic to aquatic life, so do no apply within 100 feet of lakes, lagoons, creeks or waterways.
Question:	Pet friendly
Answer:	I have been using these granules for many years- on my deck, garden, around my house perimeter... I have two small dogs. The product is pet & people friendly as long as you follow the directions on the Ortho label- "People and pets may re-enter area after product is watered in and allowed to dry"
Question:	Does this work on crickets
Answer:	Chickens and Guineas work great on crickets!

Product features

Ants

Ants are common pests throughout the world. They are a nuisance, largely because of the annoyance caused by their presence - constructing mounds in the lawn or invading the home from the yard in search of food.

Fleas

Adult fleas are no larger than 1/8 inch long. They are reddish-brown, wingless insects that are laterally compressed, so they look as if they are walking on edge.

Ticks

Although ticks are commonly thought of as insects, they are actually arachnids like spiders and mites. They have 4 pairs of legs and no antennae. They lie in wait for a passing deer, pet, or person to walk near the shrub or grass they are perched on.

Spiders

Spiders can be found throughout the country. If you have the occasional fly or gnat in the house, chances are you’ll also have spiders in the house. Spiders live on bugs, but not enough to be considered for pest control.

Chinch Bugs

Adult chinch bugs are about one-fifth of an inch long and black with white wings folded over their backs. Chinch bugs feed on many kinds of lawn grasses, but St. Augustine grass and Zoysia grass are favorites.

Cutworms

If you see spots of brown grass and birds pecking at your lawn, you could be facing a cutworm infestation.

Mole Crickets

Mole crickets can be twice as long as their singing cousins - and their tunneling can ruin your lawn.

Sod Webworms

Sod webworms are the larvae of lawn moths. They live in the root level of your lawn and munch up the grass leaves. At root level, you’ll see small white tubes made of silky web. At dusk, you might even see the worms themselves.

Lawns

Ornamentals & Flowers

Vegetable Gardens

See label for listed vegetables.

Home Foundations

(Perimeter Treatment)

Product description

Termite and Carpenter Ant Killer

Formula eliminates termites, carpenter ants, fire ants, carpenter bees, and wood infesting beetles. Contains 13.3% Permethrin and makes 6 gallons of the finished product. For subterranean termites, one treatment should last up to 5 years if the treated soil is left undisturbed.

About Bonide:Bonide has been trusted since 1926 as the leader in providing the best possible products and solutions for home, lawn, and garden pest problems. Based out of Oriskany, New York, we continue to grow our reputation as a leader in the lawn and garden care categories by delivering the highest quality products alongside our great customer service. Our goal is to help consumers throughout their entire purchasing process by recognizing signs of trouble, developing the best solutions, and recommending the perfect products.

• INSECT KILLER - This pest control is great for use on subterranean termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, wood-infesting beetles, ants, crickets, earwigs, fleas, fire ants, house flies, mosquitoes, ticks, wasps a many more bug species.
• PROTECT YOUR LAWN AND HOME - Termite and Carpenter Ant Killer is designed for use on home lawns, flower and vegetable gardens, fruit, nut and ornamental trees, and the outside surfaces of buildings.
• 5 YEAR BARRIER - To control subterranean termites, the chemical emulsion must be dispersed in the soil to provide a barrier between the wood in the structure and the termite colonies in the soil. One trenching treatment should last up to 5 years.
• DUAL ACTION DEFENSE - Contact kill gives you immediate results when spraying insects directly, while residual activity kills insects when they return to treated areas.
• EASY APPLICATION - Product quickly mixes with water and should be applied using sprinkler can, hand sprayer, or low-pressure sprayers. Carefully read and use according to label directions.

User questions & answers

Question:	Hey, could someone provide a bief explanation of how and where this is applied
Answer:	Mix according to directions and spray a two foot band on your house and a two foot band on the ground. This will keep insects from getting in and create a kill zone that will kill them when they cross. For a termite barrier, dig a trench around your house and pour the diluted solution in. Spray the ground with the dirt you've filled the trench with. The barrier will last five years. If termites are inside your house, call a professional exterminator because getting rid of them is difficult.
Question:	What is the ratio ratio of concentrate to water
Answer:	didn't buy the concentrate. Use as it sprays with no problem. Works well, so far!!!
Question:	Can I spray this in my house
Answer:	I would not spray it in the house. It has a very strong odor.
Question:	What type of termite does it kill? Subterranean and dry wood
Answer:	Both. After treating affected areas the best long term protection is to make a shallow trench around the areas you want to protect.

Product features

Bonide Termite & Carpenter Ant Killer

Termite & Carpenter Ant Killer is great for use on subterranean termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, wood-infesting beetles, ants, crickets, earwigs, fleas, fire ants, house flies, mosquitoes, ticks, wasps a many more bug species.

It's designed for use on home lawns, flower and vegetable gardens, fruit, nut and ornamental trees, and the outside surfaces of buildings.

Dual Action Defense

Contact kill gives you immediate results when spraying insects directly, while residual activity kills insects when they return to treated areas.

This product quickly mixes with water and should be applied using a sprinkler can, hand sprayer, or low-pressure sprayer.

Product description

Fast-acting fire ant killer dust. Kills the queen and destroys the entire mound. Guaranteed! Easy to use, just sprinkle on with shaker top applicator. Treats up to 130 mounds.

• ANT KILLER: Fire Ant Killer Dust kills the Queen and the entire mound. Gauranteed!
• FAST ACTING: Starts working immediately
• EASY APPLICATION: Just sprinkle on with the shaker-top applicator
• COVERAGE AREA: Treats up to 130 mounds
• RESTRICTIONS: Not for sale in AK, CT, DC, DE, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, UT, VA, WA, WV, & WY

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this be used indoors
Answer:	I’m not sure, but they don’t work so don’t waste your money.
Question:	How long after use can you be in the area
Answer:	I’m not sure, but they don’t work so don’t waste your money.
Question:	Does this product control - kill carpenter ants? Ok to sprinkle on the ground or broders where ants have been seen foraging
Answer:	I’m not sure, but they don’t work so save your money.
Question:	Could I use it indoor？is it harmful to people
Answer:	I’m not sure, but they don’t work so don’t waste your money.

Product features

BioAdvanced Fire Ant Killer

Use outdoors as a treatment for mounds or around plants, flowers, shrubs and trees as needed.

If you see loose mounds of dirt in your yard or lawn, you likely have an ant mound.

Do not disturb the mound or the worker ants may relocate the Queen before it is properly treated.

Works On Contact

Kills Fire Ants fast. This convenient, low odor formula begins working immediately. Just sprinkle on and walk away. Controlling Fire Ants has never been easier.

Destroys Entire Colony

The shaker top application makes spreading the powder easy. Just sprinkle over the mound. As the powder is tracked through the colony, new ants feed on it, destroying the entire colony in 3 days. Treat new mounds as they appear.

Kills Queen & Mound

Begins to work upon contact, although death is not immediate. Allows ants to spread product throughout the mound, destroying the entire colony, including the queen.

Shake well and remove the cap

1. Hold container 12 - 18 inches above mound
2. Tilt to use multiple holes
3. Shake gently and sprinkle evenly over the mound

For best results, follow up sprinkling with a gentle 1 gallon sprinkling of water

• High pressure will cause the ants to move the mound
• Treat new mounds as they appear

Product description

Bayer Carpenter Ant & Termite Killer Concentrate 40 oz Kills a wide range of climbing and flying wood-infesting insects. Kills on contact. Broad spectrum outdoor use - lawn, landscape, foundation, trench, deck and patio, wood piles, and home structures. Active Ingredients: Cyfluthrin

• KILLS 60+ LISTED PESTS: Kills ants, termites, fleas, ticks, crickets, spiders, flies, and more. Even controls Carpenter bees!
• KILLS ON CONTACT: Kills listed insects on contact
• BROAD-SPECTRUM OUTDOOR USE: Use on lawns, landscapes foundations, trenches, decks and patios, wood piles and around home structures
• ALSO USE INDOORS: Apply around sinks and storage areas, behind baseboards, around doors and windows, behind and under refrigerators, cabinets and stoves, the underside of shelves and other similar areas
• RESTRICTIONS: Not for sale in MA & NY

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I spray this one around live tree/bush or spray onto it
Answer:	Liquid
Question:	What if its sprayed and then it rains? Will i need to reapply it after the rain dries
Answer:	I've only used it outdoors where it has been quite effective.
Question:	Is this is a powder? Can I mix in in water in a spray bottle
Answer:	Yes... when applied according to directions. Of course it's always applied to the ground, never to the leaves. .. Or fruit
Question:	Is this a barrier to keep new termites out please and can I use this on my treated wood deck by the pool please
Answer:	The Complete Insect Killer is proven for effective treatment against ticks. You may apply every 7-14 days as needed for an active infestation. Jessica

Product features

BioAdvanced Carpenter Ant & Termite Killer Plus

Controls listed wood-infesting, stinging, crawling and flying insects. Kills carpenter ants, termites, carpenter bees plus ants, fleas, ticks, spiders, flies and more

• Kills 75+ listed pests on contact
• Kills carpenter bees
• Broad-spectrum outdoor use for lawns, landscapes, foundations, trenches, decks and patios, wood piles and around home structures

Kills Subterranean Termites

Kills subterranean termites with a single application around home perimeters, around wooden posts and other wooden constructions.

Kills Ticks

Spray where these pests may be found or could enter the house, pet quarters or other outbuilding.

Creates Protective Barrier Around Home

Effective home barrier treats up to 21,000 square feet to control and prevent insect infestations. Spray a three-foot band on the ground around the house next to the foundation. Spray the foundation to a height of 1-2 feet.

Application Methods

Sprinkling Can or Bucket

• Mix concentrate and water well and apply

Pump Style Sprayers

• Adjust nozzle to a coarse spray pattern and apply
• Occasionally re-pressurize if needed

Dial-Style Hose-End Sprayers

• Attach sprayer to hose and apply

Product description

For easy insect control on your trees and shrubs, use Ortho Tree & Shrub Insect Control Granules. One application will give you season-long control of listed insects, including Emerald Ash Borer. The product also kills aphids, leaf beetles, leafminers, scale, whiteflies, and listed others. Ortho Tree & Shrub Insect Control Granules is also labeled for use on potted plants. Not for sale in NY *Not for sale in NY

• Kills listed insects that damage trees
• Kills Emerald Ash Borer, aphids, leaf beetles, leafminers, scale, whiteflies and other listed insects
• Provides season-long protection
• Easy-to-use granules
• May also be used for insect control on potted plants
• Kills listed insects that damage trees
• Kills Emerald Ash Borer, aphids, leaf beetles, leafminers, scale, whiteflies and other listed insects

User questions & answers

Question:	wil it work on azalea's too
Answer:	This product is safe for use on ornamental plants, including your azalea.
Question:	Does this contain still dinotefuran per the chart below? i desire dinotefuran. (april 2020 now
Answer:	Yes, Ortho's Tree & Shrub Insect Control Granules contain 2% Dinotefuran.
Question:	Approximately how many cups are in one of these containers? My understanding is that I'll need 1/3 - 2/3 cup for each diameter of my 15 inch tree
Answer:	Container is 3.5 pounds which should give 7 or 8 cups.
Question:	How do I determine how much Ortho tree and shrub control granules to use on a ash tree with123 inchcircumfrence and a 40.06 diameter
Answer:	The directions on how to figure it out are on the label.

Product features

Emerald Ash Borer

The Emerald Ash Borer predominately affects Ash Trees. And while the adults do relatively little damage by nibbling the leaves of the tree, their larvae feast on its inner pulp. This attack hinders the tree’s ability to deliver water and nutrients throughout its entirety, which can result in death when left untreated.

Leafminers

Leafminers are most damaging in their larval stage when they live inside the leaves of a plant and eat the tissues there. They can be identified by the trail pattern of damage on the leaf itself.

Scales

Scales are sucking pests that can attach themselves to plants. They predominately affect perennial plants such as trees and shrubs.

Ortho Tree & Shrub Insect Control Granules

To combat the listed insects, evenly distribute the product on the soil surface within 1.5 feet of the base of the plant.

Only apply to moist soil. Do not apply to dry, saturated or frozen soil or when plants are not actively growing and taking up water from soil.

Always check the label for detailed directions specific to trees and shrubs.

Product description

Kill outdoor insects with Ortho BugClear Insect Killer for Lawns & Landscapes Concentrate. Kills ants, ticks, mosquitoes, fleas, spiders, hornets, scorpions, and other listed insects. For best results, apply with an Ortho Dial N' Spray or tank sprayer when bugs first appear. Non-staining and odor free, Ortho BugClear Insect Killer for Lawns & Landscapes Concentrate starts killing within minutes and provides long-lasting control in your yard.

• Kill 235 bugs, including ants, ticks, mosquitoes, fleas & spiders, with Ortho BugClear Insect Killer for Lawns & Landscapes Concentrate
• Starts killing within minutes and provides long-lasting control
• Use on lawns, around a home's perimeter, and on ornamentals, flowers, trees, shrubs, vegetables & fruit trees
• Application is easy with an Ortho Dial N' Spray or tank sprayer
• Each bottle makes up to 42 gallons of insect spray

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it kill chiggers
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Will this take care of gnats swarming my yard
Answer:	Ortho BugClear Lawn Insect Killer is not registered to control gnats in the lawn.
Question:	Would this repel wasps from a lawn
Answer:	This product will kill wasps, but it does not contain an insect repellent.
Question:	Is it safe for pets
Answer:	Yes

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Ortho BugClear Insect Killer for Lawns & Landscapes Concentrate

Description:

Kill outdoor insects with Ortho BugClear Insect Killer for Lawns & Landscapes Concentrate. Kills ants, ticks, mosquitoes, fleas, spiders, hornets, scorpions, and other listed insects. Apply with an Ortho Dial N' Spray or tank sprayer when bugs first appear. Non-staining and odor free, Ortho BugClear Insect Killer for Lawns & Landscapes Concentrate starts kill-ing within minutes and provides long-lasting control in your yard.

Product description

Ortho Home Defense Liquid Ant Bait features our patented Clean Snap Technology bait stations. No scissors. No mess. Just a satisfying snap that signals ant traps are ready for action. Inside the station is a carefully crafted blend of food, water and insecticide to kill ants. Liquid ant bait is the perfect treat for thirsty ants and an effective way to deliver insecticide to the colony. Once ants are lured into the bait station, the work is done. Ants dutifully share the bait, killing the queen and colony. (This product will not control carpenter, pharaoh, harvester, or red imported fire ants.) Great for use indoors in kitchens, bathrooms, and other locations wherever ants are found. People and pets can enter the area while stations are in use. For best results, use all 6 stations included, and make sure at least one bait station is placed directly in an ant trail. Includes 6 stations.

• Ortho Home Defense Liquid Ant Bait kills ants inside your home; kills the colony and the queen; thirsty ants are lured in and then share the liquid bait throughout their colonies for maximum kill
• No Mess: The satisfying snap of our patented Clean Snap Technology ant traps means zero mess; bait stations mean you are ready to go - no scissors or ripping eliminates drips
• Continuous Protection Formula: Our liquid ant bait is an effective way to deliver bait to the colony; the combination of food, water and insecticide lures hungry and thirsty ants to the stations
• Maximum Kill: With delayed killing action, ants dutifully share the liquid bait to target the entire colony, queen and larvae - killing ants you see and those you don't
• Easy-To-Use: Kill common household ants; place wherever ants are found inside your home; use with confidence in kitchens and bathrooms; for best results use all 6 stations

User questions & answers

Question:	It seems too high off the floor for ants to crawl in, is this a problem
Answer:	I did not see that as a problem. I saw very small ants getting to the bait. After a couple of days the ants were no longer around.
Question:	Can these be used outside
Answer:	I'm not sure about outside but it works great on the inside.
Question:	Does it work on fire ants
Answer:	I have used this product inside the house only - and that was on sugar ants. I have not tried it for fire ants, but I doubt it would be effective. My experience with fire ants is that there are so many in a mound they would probably fill up the trap in a few minutes and the others would walk right over them!

Product features

Clean Snap Technology

No scissors. No mess. Just hold upright, snap open the top end to expose bait inside. Tuck the top end around the station's outer edge to secure the tab.

Ortho Home Defense

Place station with marked side up. Use with confidence in kitchens and bathrooms. Ortho Home Defense Liquid Ant Bait is guaranteed to kill or your money back.

Product description

Kill and prevent insects indoors with Ortho Home Defense Max Indoor Insect Barrier. Create an indoor bug barrier against all common household insects (see label for complete list) to kill and protect for 365 days a year (for ants, roaches and spiders on non-porous surfaces). Kill ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks, scorpions, beetles, earwigs, silverfish, centipedes, millipedes, and other listed insects. Use with confidence indoors as it leaves no stains or fumes and dries up to 30% faster (vs. other Ortho® formulas). People and pets may enter treated areas after the spray has dried. With the extended reach Comfort Wand, now with 2X the reach (vs. other Ortho® Comfort Wands), it's easy to apply. Easily apply in cracks, crevices, and into hard to reach places where insects hide — in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, and around doors and windows. The wand's ergonomic design helps reduce back bending and hand fatigue with its one-touch continuous stream delivery — no pumping required. Apply anytime you see evidence of insect activity or need to put down a preventative pest barrier to keep bugs out.

• Ortho Home Defense Max Indoor Insect Barrier kills and prevents insects inside your home (12-month control for ants, roaches & spiders indoors on non-porous surfaces)
• KILL LISTED INSECTS FAST: Kills all common household bugs like ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks, scorpions, beetles, earwigs, silverfish, centipedes, millipedes, and other listed insects
• INDOOR USE: Apply wherever insects are: in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, around doors and windows; spray the hard to reach places where bugs are a recurring problem
• USE WITH CONFIDENCE: Dries up to 30% faster (vs. other Ortho formulas) and leaves no stains or fumes; people and pets may enter treated areas after spray has dried
• EASY TO APPLY: Extended Reach Comfort Wand, now with 2X the reach (vs. other Ortho Comfort Wands) helps reduce back bending and hand fatigue with its one-touch continuous stream delivery — no pumping required

User questions & answers

Question:	Do I need to leave home after spraying
Answer:	Be sure to always read and follow the label directions. People should stay out of the treated area until the product has dried.
Question:	Will this work on centipedes
Answer:	HAVE SPIDERS IN BASEMENT WORKS GREAT FOR BUGS
Question:	is this for the can with that fancy spray gun? looks more then a gallon
Answer:	Yes definitely a gallon
Question:	Can I use it outdoors
Answer:	I wouldnt recommend this one for outdoors. It's really just sized for inside. When that fly creeps in cause you didn't shut the door fast enough lol! Really use for when you see something that got in somehow. I use the home defense. Thats for in/out side. The big gallon one red and white bottle. One good spray around house inside OMG! You won't see any ants nothing. It's really amazing. If you hate some much as a nat or ant or spider. Honestly works on any bug wanna see a fly stop almost instantly. One spray puts anything to the floor. If it's still moving fighting for life. Spray it again. Bug no more. Love it!

Product features

Ortho Home Defense MAX Indoor Insect Barrier

Kill and prevent insects with Ortho Home Defense MAX Indoor Insect Barrier. It provides long-lasting, reliable pest protection for your home for up to 365 days against ants, cockroaches, and spiders indoors on non-porous surfaces.

Get two times the extended reach and easier application with the Comfort Wand (vs. previous design) so there’s no bending or pumping! See product label for complete instructions.

Use with confidence to kill ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks, scorpions, beetles, earwigs, silverfish, centipedes, millipedes, and other common household bugs (see label for listed insects). Ortho Home Defense MAX builds a barrier indoors (around kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, and basements) and outdoors. Use any time as a preventative treatment or after you see evidence of insect activity for long-lasting control.

Product description

Ortho Home Defense Ant & Roach Killer with Essential Oils is safe and strong. Tested and proven to start killing bugs in seconds but safe to use around kids and pets . Formulated with essential oils such as cinnamon oil, geranoil, castor oil, cornmint oil, and clove oil. Safe to use around kids and pets when used as directed Tested on ants & roaches

• Safe and strong essential oil formula (Safe to use around kids and pets when used as directed)
• Safe to use around Kids and Pets (When used as directed)
• Tested and proven to start killing bugs in seconds (Tested on ants & roaches)
• 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed (See product label for details)
• Spray at all angles

User questions & answers

Question:	All 4 of these sprays appear to have the same ingredients. the 'ant & roach' and 'crawling bug' even have identical concentrations. what gives
Answer:	It works great! I used it seven months ago and it's still working. Remember, when you use this treatment you will see a lot of bugs coming out of their hiding places. Some will be dead and some will be "twitching" violently while dying. It will take a few days before you will not see any bugs because the treatment is working. I was killing bugs as they were headed toward the ceiling. I'd say in about 3 to 4 weeks after treatment you will be bug free! But, I still keep a can of Raid just in case I see an occasional bug trying to escape, plus I have a fly swatter to zap a bug from time to time headed for the ceiling. But, this is very rare.
Question:	Does it actually kill cockroaches on contact
Answer:	I do not and I have a small dog but I spray when she is having Spa Day and is not home for several hours.
Question:	will this kill love bugs
Answer:	11 ozs per can. One more thing, you do not have to use this spray like other name brand sprays. 'A lil' dab will do ya'...I spray in every corner of my apartment. In my kitchen, I go a little heavier...spraying inside cabinets and drawers and around my stove. This stuff is like magic and the result is instant. It's worth the money. I hope I helped.
Question:	Is it odorless
Answer:	Hello valued customer, are you seeking the plastic tube or the sleeve for the coins?

Product features

Ortho Home Defense Ant & Roach Killer with Essential Oils

Ortho Home Defense harnesses the power of essential oils for a proven way to kill unwanted pests in your home. Formulated with essential oils such as cinnamon oil, geranoil, castor oil, cornmint oil, and clove oil, this non-staining spray can be used indoors or outdoors to kill ants and roaches.

Easy To Use

Shake container well before using. Direct spray at insects on surfaces by aiming nozzle away from person and pressing button. Spray to contact as many insects as possible.

Effective

Kills many common types of cockroaches and ants. Use indoors in kitchens, bathrooms, doors & windows, basements, garages, attics and living areas, as well as outdoors on porches and patios.

Use With Confidence

This non-staining spray is safe to use around kids and pets when used as directed.

Product description

AMDRO Ant Block Home Perimeter Ant Bait kills ants outside so they can't come inside. Ants think this specially formulated bait is food, so they carry it back to the colony to share. Once the queen and other ants eat it, the whole mound dies. Use it on lawns, landscaped areas, or around structures to rid your home of ants.

Apply in a one foot band around the perimeter of your home. One 24 oz bottle covers up to 1080 linear feet. Made in the USA.

AMDRO Ant Block kills 25 ant species: Acrobat ants, Allegheny mound ants, Argentine ants, bigheaded ants, black turf ants, carpenter ants, citronella ants, cornfield ants, crazy ants, field ants, fire ants (imported and native), ghost ants, harvester ants, honey ants, lawn ants, little black ants, nuisance ants, odorous house ants, pavement ants, Pharaoh ants, pyramid ants, Southern ants, thief ants, white-footed ants and the Texas leaf cutting ant.

• Ant killer
• Baits and kills ants outside before they come inside
• Kills the queen and the entire colony
• Kills fire ants, carpenter ants and 23 other ant species
• Creates a barrier around your home for maximum protection from ants and lasts up to 3 months
• Shake ant bait around the perimeter of your home to kill ants
• One 24 ounce bottle covers up to 1,080 linear feet and treats the perimeter of an average home more than 5 times
• For outdoor use

User questions & answers

Question:	does it kill sugar ants
Answer:	Yes!
Question:	Will this product kill tiny ants? Also, will it get rid of the entire colony what is already nested in your house? Thanks
Answer:	It kills every ant on your property if you use it right. It was more effective than my pest control companies stuff. Been using it for years. I am back here to order more. Don't use before it rains and use the whole product as it will degrade if you open and let it sit.
Question:	Has anyone used this around lizards or squirrels? Or would anyone use it around these critters
Answer:	I have used this product for a couple of years now. It works great. I sprinkle it around my home and around my yard perimeter. I have not seen a decrease in the gecko's/lizards so I assume they are ok. I don't think squirrels are attracted to it either. The product works great for about 45-60 days.
Question:	My ants ignore this bait completely. They are not interested in sugar or p.n.butter either. What's the solution
Answer:	Amdro perimeter bait is a preventive solution for around the outside of the house to prevent ant from coming inside. If you already have ants in your home, try a different solution...such as Terro Liquid and bait. They shouldn't ignore that. You will have to put up with an ant trail for a couple of days, but they will go away.

Product features

Why is Bait Better?

Bait is considered one of the most effective methods for killing ants. Bait works even when you can't find the nest and unlike contact pesticides, bait can wipe out the entire colony by destroying the queen.

Bait is designed to taste like food, so it is enticing to ants. Once worker ants find the bait, they bring it back to be shared with the queen and the rest of the colony. Once the queen and other ants eat it, the whole mound dies.

As a means to ensure that the bait is shared with all the ants in the colony, there is a delayed reaction before the bait begins to take its full effect and kill all the ants in the colony. Therefore, bait is considered to be more effective than contact killers since bait is shared with the entire colony, while contact killers will only kill ants that come into contact with the product.

With AMDRO, it's game over for ants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Ant Bait take to work?

The active ingredient in AMDRO works with delayed action, ensuring worker ants have time to share the bait with the colony. Typically, the bait will begin to kill the queen within one week of application and will kill the colony within two weeks of application.

What is the best way to treat for ants I found inside my home?

If there are ants already inside your home, we recommend doing two things. First, use one of the AMDRO Kills Ants products listed for indoor usage above to kill the ants that are already inside. Second, apply AMDRO Ant Block Home Perimeter Ant Bait granules around the outside of your home to prevent ants from getting inside.

Do I have to reapply granules if it rained after being put down?

For best results, we recommend not applying the product when the ground is soaking wet or when heavy rains are expected.

Product description

Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Cracks & Crevices spreads deep into hard to reach places where pests crawl and hide. The spray kills ants, cockroaches, fleas, centipedes, crickets, boxelder bugs, fleas, ticks and other listed insects. Keeps killing American and German cockroaches and Argentine ants for up to 18 months (on non-porous surfaces). This crack and crevice spray with FoamGuard flows like a liquid, remains in place like a solid, and disappears in less than an hour. Protect your home indoors and out!

• Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Cracks & Crevices is a spray foam that spreads deep into hard-to-reach places where bugs can hide, plus it's long-lasting and protects your home indoors and out
• KILLS HOME-INVADING PESTS: Kills those pesky ants, cockroaches, fleas, centipedes, crickets, boxelder bugs, fleas, ticks and other listed insects that like to crawl into your house
• LONG-LASTING: It keeps on killing German and American cockroaches and Argentine ants for up to 18 months and keeps killing carpenter ants for up to 1 month (on non-porous surfaces)
• INDOOR & OUTDOOR USE: The foam can be used inside your home or outside, and it's non-staining on surfaces that water would not stain
• EASY-TO-USE FOAM SPRAY: The foam spreads around objects and hard-to-reach areas that sprays can miss, and it expands and disappears, leaving an invisible home protective barrier

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it kill moths
Answer:	Home Defense Insect Killer for Cracks and Crevices is not registered to control moths.
Question:	Does it kill centipedes
Answer:	I don't think it kills anything. would not recamend
Question:	invaded with tiny thin bugs do not hop or fly so not fleas ants or termites, no idea what they are, will this work
Answer:	The only way you will know is to try it. It sure works on ants. I wear rubber gloves, spray it on a towel and wipe down areas where they are walking. Wash your hands well. You could go to your local college and ask the biology department if they could identify your bugs and find out what they are. I don't think that I would want to spray this into the air.
Question:	Does this kill wasps
Answer:	We appreciate your question regarding Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Cracks and Crevices. Unfortunately, this product will not control wasps. We recommend that you try Ortho Home Defense Hornet and Wasp Killer. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at 866-324-9192.

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Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Cracks & Crevices

Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Cracks & Crevices kills home-invading insects including ants, roaches, and spiders and keeps them out with Foamguard. This formula creates a barrier in those hidden areas to keep bugs out! Foamguard provides a barrier to keep listed insects even after applied.