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Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor & Perimeter RTU Wand: Kills Spiders, Liquid Formula - 128oz
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Highlights
- Ortho® Home Defense® Insect Killer for Indoor & Perimeter2 is a bug killer spray that kills the toughest home invading insects, including ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks, scorpions, earwigs, silverfish, and periodical cicadas (as listed)
- Provides a long-lasting bug barrier of up to 12 month protection (against ants, roaches, and spiders indoors on non-porous surfaces)
- Apply this pesticide anytime as a preventative treatment or after you see evidence of insect activity
- Use this pest control spray with confidence indoors (kitchens, bathrooms, doors and windows) and outdoors (perimeter of foundations, patios and decks, garages) wherever insects are a recurring problem
- The easy-to-use continuous spray Comfort Wand® helps you control insects easily and accurately without any bending, pumping, or hand-fatigue
Description
Ortho® Home Defense® Insect Killer for Indoor & Perimeter2 kills common household bugs such as ants, bees, beetles, centipedes, cockroaches, crickets, fleas, flies, millipedes, mosquitoes, moths, spiders, stink bugs, ticks, termites, periodical cicadas, and more (as listed). This insect killer creates a bug barrier of up to 12 months protection (against ants, roaches and spiders indoors on non-porous surfaces) to provide long-lasting results. In addition, the Invisi-Shield Technology formula gives off no fumes, dries clear, and dries fast. Use Ortho® Home Defense® Insect Killer for Indoor & Perimeter2 anytime as a preventative treatment or after you see evidence of insect activity for long lasting-control. Apply with confidence indoors (kitchens, bathrooms, doors and windows) and outdoors (perimeter of foundations, patios and decks, garages) wherever insects are a recurring problem. For indoor surfaces, hold sprayer 12 inches from surface being sprayed and apply a 4 inch wide band along the interior of the home in areas where insects are a recurring problem. Area should be sprayed until slightly wet without soaking. For perimeter treatment, also hold sprayer 12 inches from surface being sprayed and apply a 12 inch wide band along the exterior of the home.
Dimensions (Overall): 12 Inches (H) x 9 Inches (W)
Weight: 11.7 Pounds
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor, Outdoor
Capacity (Volume): 128 fl oz (US)
Treats and/or Prevents Against: Cockroaches, Ants, Spiders
Formulation: Ready to Use
Product Form: Liquid
Active Ingredient(s): Bifenthrin .05%
Package Quantity: 1
Application Type: Wand Spray
TCIN: 90293395
UPC: 071549000615
Item Number (DPCI): 084-16-0123
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Amount :
% Daily Value*
bifenthrin1 0.05
zeta-cypermethrin2 0.0125
OTHER INGREDIENTS 99.9375
TOTAL 100
* Percentage of Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Allergens & Warnings:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION See back panel booklet for additional precautionary statements.Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 4.98 inches length x 9 inches width x 12.07 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 9.33 pounds
Return details
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: Is this the battery operated wand?
submitted by Reva - 6 months ago
A: Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 with comfort wand is the battery operated wand.
submitted byOrtho Consumer Services - 6 months agoBrand expert
Q: Will this kill rice weebills
submitted by Eli1234 - 1 year ago
A: Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 will control Weevils.
submitted byOrtho Consumer Services - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: Is this safe on carpets or area with carpets?
submitted by Chinsabrina13 - 9 days ago
A: When used as directed, Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 product will not harm flooring including carpeting, rugs, wood or laminate flooring, tiles. This is intended to be used as a perimeter room treatment, not to be used as a broadcast treatment over large areas Can be used along baseboards. The product is not registered for use in or on furniture, beds, dressers, drapes or clothing.
submitted byOrtho Consumer Services - 9 days agoBrand expert
Q: Can u use for dust mites
submitted by Rae - 19 days ago
A: Hello! Thanks for your question. Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 is registered to help control the following types of Mites: Broad, Carmine, Chigger, Clover, European Red, Pecan Socrch, Spruce, Two Spotted Spider (Adult), Two Spotted Spider (eggs).
submitted byOrtho Consumer Services - 19 days agoBrand expert
Q: Foes this help with roaches?
submitted by Rosches - 23 days ago
A: Hello! Thanks for your question. Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 is registered to help control American, Palmetto Bug, Waterbug, Asian, German, and Oriental Cockroaches.
submitted byOrtho Consumer Services - 23 days agoBrand expert
Q: Would it kill crickets?
submitted by Pr - 2 months ago
A: Thank you for your question. Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 will control crickets. Shake the Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 container well before using. On indoor surfaces, set the nozzle to the indoor setting. Hold the sprayer 12 inches from the surface to be treated. Apply a 4 inch wide band along the interior of your home in areas where insects are a recurring problem. Spray the area until very slightly wet, but do not soak the area. On outdoor surfaces, set the spray nozzle to the outdoor setting, holding the sprayer 12 inches from the surface to be sprayed. Apply a 12 inch wide band along the exterior of the home. Again, spray until slightly wet without soaking.
submitted byOrtho Consumer Services - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Does it kill German cockroaches?
submitted by Iris - 2 months ago
A: Hi Iris! Thanks for your question. Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 is registered to help control the following types of Cockroaches: American/Palmetto Bug/Waterbug, Asian, German, Oriental.
submitted byOrtho Consumer Services - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Safe for cats and dogs?
submitted by Sandi - 2 months ago
A: Thank you for your question on using Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2. When used according to the label, Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 poses no harm to pets. People and pets such as cats and dogs may safely reenter the treated area once the area has thoroughly dried. Once dry, it's very difficult to dislodge the residue, so exposure, if any, would be minimal. If unsure how long it takes for the product to dry, wait at 24 hours before allowing pets to re-enter the treated area.
submitted byOrtho Consumer Services - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Will this product damage wood floors if used in living room/dining room/bed room perimeters?
submitted by Tunafish - 2 months ago
A: Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter is safe for use on wood, laminate, and tiles when used as directed. For best results, apply as a perimeter room treatment along baseboards, and avoid using as a broadcast treatment over large areas.
submitted byOrtho Consumer Services - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Does the ortho product kill flea eggs?
submitted by Help - 3 months ago
A: Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor & Perimeter RTU controls adult fleas. Please let us know if there are further questions.
submitted byOrtho Consumer Services - 3 months agoBrand expert
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The product is praised for its effectiveness in controlling various pests, including ants and spiders, with many guests noting significant reductions in insect activity after application. However, the sprayer design has received mixed feedback, with several guests experiencing issues with the wand not functioning properly. Despite this, the formula itself is often described as reliable and safe for use around pets and children, making it a popular choice for home pest control.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
3.9 out of 5 stars with 2725 reviews
quality: 4.56 out of 5
value: 4.44 out of 5
85% would recommend
20 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
2 November, 2025
No handle on Orthi hime defense !
How can you screw up something so easy ! This discourages people from using this service ! replace those people !
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
15 October, 2025Verified purchase
ortho
always was a good product
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
7 October, 2025
Don't waste your money
I have no idea how this has good reviews. I nearly never leave reviews but this is the worst. I haven’t killed a single bug and I swear that this is their red bull. I’m petrified of bugs and since using this I’ve gotten a ton of bugs that I see multiple times a week. I’ve almost used half a bottle and bought this months ago. This has only ruined paint and I’ve probably sprayed it every inch of my place not just door frames and windows. DO NOT BUY THIS, you might as well use a fly swatter and traps if not another company’s spray.
1 reply from Ortho Consumer Services team - 28 days ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 Ready-To-Use and appreciate your feedback. It does take some time for the insecticide to affect the target insect. This product does not have an ingredient that immediately immobilizes the insect upon contact. For harder to kill insects like cockroaches, you will need to wait up to 6 days for them to die. You may need to reapply every 1-2 weeks until eggs/pupa have emerged and are in a "treatable" condition. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 866-324-9192 if we can further assist.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
3 October, 2025Verified purchase
none
everything is very good
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
16 September, 2025Verified purchase
Works
I was having a problem with ants in my house. I used this to spray along the borders of my doors on the inside. So far, it has worked pretty well, haven’t had any ant issues in the places that they were before. However, there were still a couple of ants so I had to spray more spots.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
2 August, 2025Verified purchase
Great
Good stuff! Works great and no strong smell
4 out of 5 stars
19 July, 2025
originally posted on Ortho
Keeps bugs out, but sprayer needs lots of work.
Works great when you can get it to spray. The sprayer always fails and ends up to be an annoying squirt instead of spray. It does this every time despite checking along the inside and outside of the mechanism.
1 out of 5 stars
18 July, 2025
originally posted on Ortho
(no review title)
every time i see a bug in my house i spray Ortho Home Defense. i am spraying about 4 times a day, EVERY DAY.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 4 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 and appreciate your feedback. This product is only labelled for the control of those insects listed on label. It does take some time for the insecticide to affect the target insect. This does not have an ingredient that immediately immobilizes the insect upon contact. For harder to kill insects like cockroaches, you will need to wait up to 6 days for them to die. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 866-324-9192 if we can further assist.
5 out of 5 stars
18 July, 2025
originally posted on Ortho
It’s that serious
Major Argentine ant infestation!!! A few sparing sprays in the edges of my floor. All were dead or gone in 30 seconds. No smell, no residue, no ants!!!!
1 out of 5 stars
15 July, 2025
originally posted on Ortho
(no review title)
This doesn’t work . Sprayed the whole bath room . Came back 30 min later and the bugs walking straight through it . Sprayed it directly onto some bugs and they just walked away . If y’all need some kind of product review before you put it out let me know . Cause it’s missing something .
1 reply from Customer Care team - 4 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 and appreciate your feedback. There should be a reduction in insect activity within 48 hours. Insects which are sprayed directly should die within an hour. Insects contacting sprayed surfaces should die within 24 hours. Larger insects, such as cockroaches, should be controlled within 4-6 days. Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 will kill listed insect eggs. If an insect isn't listed, the product will not control that insect in the egg or pupa stage. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 866-324-9192 if we can further assist.
3 out of 5 stars
14 July, 2025
originally posted on Ortho
Wand issues
I don't yet know how effective it is but the battery operated wand leaves a lot to be desired. It just doesn't spray well regardless of the wand settings. It sprays and then quits like it is clogged. And, yes, it's a full jug that was well shaken.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 4 months ago
Hello. We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 and appreciate your feedback. Let's go over some troubleshooting: -Be sure that the connector at the end of the hose is firmly attached to the cap. *you should hear a distinct click once attached correctly* -Make sure the spout is sticking straight up -Check the twist cap and ensure that it is fully pointing to "ON" -Ensure that the wand is completely extended into the open position. -Ensure that the nozzle is completely set to one of the 3 spray patterns. * If between settings, it will not work correctly* -Can you hear a motor running? If not, Is the trigger lock disengaged? Is the battery strip on the battery pack removed? *If the trigger is disengaged and the plastic strip is removed, and the motor is still not running, change the batteries. -If you hear the motor running, potentially the siphon tube and sprayer need to be reprimed. *This is done by placing the container above the wand (either holding it above or setting it on something) and spraying for 30 seconds* -Lastly, the sprayer tip may be clogged. Soak the sprayer tip ONLY in warm soapy water for 10-15 minutes to dislodge any residue that may have crystallized in the sprayer tip. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 866-324-9192 if we can further assist.
1 out of 5 stars
13 July, 2025
originally posted on Ortho
The Sprayer is a Complete Letdown
We’ve been using Ortho Home Defense for years and have always trusted it to keep bugs out of our home. The formula still works really well, but the sprayers they’ve been using lately are terrible. Over our last four purchases, we’ve tried both the hand pump trigger and the comfort wand. Neither one works properly. The hand sprayer barely puts out any product, no matter how hard you squeeze. It just ends up being a frustrating arm workout while bugs keep biting. The comfort wand looks like it should be easier, but it’s just as bad. It makes noise, but barely sprays anything, and takes forever to cover even a small area. Thankfully, we still had an older wand from a few years ago, and when we connected it to the new bottle, everything worked fine. That’s how we know the issue isn’t the product itself, it’s the new dispenser design. Unless they fix the sprayers, we won’t be buying this again. It’s incredibly frustrating to pay for something that doesn’t actually work the way it should.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 4 months ago
Hello. We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 and appreciate your feedback. Let's go over some troubleshooting: -Be sure that the connector at the end of the hose is firmly attached to the cap. *you should hear a distinct click once attached correctly* -Make sure the spout is sticking straight up -Check the twist cap and ensure that it is fully pointing to "ON" -Ensure that the wand is completely extended into the open position. -Ensure that the nozzle is completely set to one of the 3 spray patterns. * If between settings, it will not work correctly* -Can you hear a motor running? If not, Is the trigger lock disengaged? Is the battery strip on the battery pack removed? *If the trigger is disengaged and the plastic strip is removed, and the motor is still not running, change the batteries. -If you hear the motor running, potentially the siphon tube and sprayer need to be reprimed. *This is done by placing the container above the wand (either holding it above or setting it on something) and spraying for 30 seconds* -Lastly, the sprayer tip may be clogged. Soak the sprayer tip ONLY in warm soapy water for 10-15 minutes to dislodge any residue that may have crystallized in the sprayer tip. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 866-324-9192 if we can further assist.
1 out of 5 stars
12 July, 2025
originally posted on Ortho
Not spraying? It's the cap!
I've used your products for years, but recently they will start failing to spray. DO NOT give me your canned response of troubleshooting the sprayer. None of those are the problem, but I can tell you what IS the problem. It's the cap! It cracks, breaking the seal and preventing the pump from being able to suck the product up. The white portion of the cap that turns and that you plug the wand tube into. That white part is what cracks. It's done it on all 3 of these. You need to strengthen that section of the cap by either thickening it, adding some strategic ribs, or changing your plastic type. Alternatively, you may be able to get away with adjusting the mating of the wand tube end and the white section of the cap to reduce the overall stress on that cap section. Have you solved for this yet, and do you offer replacement caps to keep me from having to waste these 3 containers of product?
1 reply from Customer Care team - 4 months ago
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 866-324-9192 for assistance.
5 out of 5 stars
10 July, 2025
originally posted on Ortho
Tested and prove it works
I was beginning to think this product doesnt work, i was wrong. A 4 by 4 pressure treated post was removed when remodeling my fencing. This post had a large active area of carpenter ants. Must have been thousands, huge eaten away section of the post, ants all over. I had a half used jug of home defense sitting in my garage for a year or two. Here was my chance to see it it works. I sprayed the 4 by 4 in the afternoon. Looked at it the next morning. There wasn’t a live ant in site. Piles of dead ants all over. Yes this product works and works well no matter how long you have the jug sitting around
5 out of 5 stars
8 July, 2025
originally posted on Ortho
Exceptional control of insects!
I've been using Home Defense Insect killer religiously since 2018. In our area of the country, we deal with spiders, ear wigs, ants, weevils, and more. I apply outside to the perimeter of my house, and around windows. Inside, I apply along baseboards through the entire house, at exterior door thresholds, and in window tracks. This product has kept my house completely spider and insect free. I use the concentrate, mix as instructed and apply every spring. I swear by this stuff!
1 out of 5 stars
6 July, 2025
originally posted on Ortho
Doesn’t work
I bought this from my local hardware store. It’s a waste of money. I don’t see it working for 12 months. It was two days and the ants inside are walking around everywhere. It doesn’t kill on contact OR provide a barrier
1 reply from Customer Care team - 4 months ago
Hello. We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 and appreciate your feedback. Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 is only registered to control insects listed on the label. If you are not sure what type of insect(s) you are noticing, we would suggest getting them identified. It does take some time for the insecticide to affect the target insect. Also, this product does not have an ingredient that immediately immobilizes the insect upon contact. For harder to kill insects like cockroaches, you will need to wait up to 6 days for them to die. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 866-324-9192 if we can further assist.
1 out of 5 stars
3 July, 2025
originally posted on Ortho
(no review title)
We brought this and doesn't keep bugs away won't by again
1 reply from Customer Care team - 4 months ago
Hello. We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 and appreciate your feedback. Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 is only registered to control insects listed on the label. If you are not sure what type of insect(s) you are noticing, we would suggest getting them identified. It does take some time for the insecticide to affect the target insect. Also, this product does not have an ingredient that immediately immobilizes the insect upon contact. For harder to kill insects like cockroaches, you will need to wait up to 6 days for them to die. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 866-324-9192 if we can further assist.
1 out of 5 stars
3 July, 2025
originally posted on Ortho
(no review title)
Pure water!! I spray directly on the bugs it doesn't do anything!!! Straight water!!
1 reply from Customer Care team - 4 months ago
We're sorry, Ray, to read about your disappointment with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 and appreciate your feedback. This product is only labeled for the control of those insects listed on the label. It does take some time for the insecticide to affect the target insect. This does not have an ingredient that immediately immobilizes the insect upon contact. For harder-to-kill insects, such as cockroaches, for example, you will need to wait up to 6 days for them to die. In places like apartments, condos or duplexes, it is possible insects are traveling from an untreated neighboring unit. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 866-324-9192 if we can further assist.
2 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2025
originally posted on Ortho
Sprayer mechanism aweful
The spray itself seems to work. The sprayer mechanism is terrible. I have bought five jugs and the sprayer will not dispense. The wand works but never pumps and spray out of the jug. I have used your product for years and didn’t have this problem. Very frustrating. I just happen to have an old manual spray mechanism off of another product that I have to use. If you are going to sell it make sure it works.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 4 months ago
Hello. We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 and appreciate your feedback. Let's go over some troubleshooting: -Be sure that the connector at the end of the hose is firmly attached to the cap. *You should hear a distinct click once attached correctly* -Make sure the spout is sticking straight up -Check the twist cap and ensure that it is fully pointing to "ON" -Ensure that the wand is completely extended into the open position. -Ensure that the nozzle is completely set to one of the 3 spray patterns. * If between settings, it will not work correctly* -Can you hear a motor running? If not, is the trigger lock disengaged? Is the battery strip on the battery pack removed? *If the trigger is disengaged and the plastic strip is removed, and the motor is still not running, change the batteries. -If you hear the motor running, potentially the siphon tube and sprayer need to be reprimed. *This is done by placing the container above the wand (either holding it above or setting it on something) and spraying for 30 seconds* -Lastly, the sprayer tip may be clogged. Soak the sprayer tip ONLY in warm soapy water for 10-15 minutes to dislodge any residue that may have crystallized in the sprayer tip. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 866-324-9192 if we can further assist.
1 out of 5 stars
11 June, 2025
originally posted on Ortho
Cheap nozzle
Issues with nozzle. Not the contents which work great until nozzle stops spraying . Last several gallon containers I’ve purchased the nozzle will not work past 2-3 sprays. So currently I have a full gal container that has an inoperative nozzle.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 5 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer For Indoor & Perimeter2 and appreciate your feedback. The wand may need to be reprimed. To do this you can lift the container higher than the wand. Press the trigger for 30 seconds. After a few seconds the wand should begin to spray. Once 30 seconds have passed you can lower the container and continue spraying the product. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 866-324-9192 if we can further assist.