2-Pk 1.1-Gal Ortho Home Defense Indoor & Perimeter2 Insect Killer w/ Comfy Wand

Buckeye25

Apr 29, 2026 8:16 PM

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Quote from Thirdlight

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Lol, 12 months my ass. Spiders and roaches come back wayyy before then. If I'm not spraying every month or 6 weeks, there are webs everywhere. But this stuff has a long shelf life so why not get more then needed for just a year or 2.

And I think that's where the problem is. You end up using 12x more than the label suggests and now you're getting into potentially toxic levels not tested for.

Does peppermint actually work?

GreenRaccoon7115

Apr 29, 2026 8:46 PM

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GreenRaccoon7115Apr 29, 2026 8:46 PM

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I have found that the liquid Terro 'traps' work better for ants but this stuff is great for everything else. I also used it on my front yard boxwoods that were being killed by the invasive species boxwood moths and it worked just as good as the specialty sprays that nurseries overcharge for.

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Jankmeat

Apr 29, 2026 8:54 PM

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JankmeatApr 29, 2026 8:54 PM

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I don't care what the label says, if its water based then its gone the next rain outside. Be sure to reapply.

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trent0210

Apr 29, 2026 9:18 PM

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Quote from BrandonH7829

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Is there a concentrate version that is for outdoor/yard use?

I use this outdoor only, around the perimeter of the house and fence.

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LovelyGoat9932

Apr 29, 2026 10:05 PM

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Quote from DrGoldilocks

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We have huge ants every year. Is this safe for kids? Have a crawling baby and toddler. Every time I want to get a spray, family have told me it's bad for kids. I probably should look into it but never got around and just been killing them as I see them…lol

I wouldn't use it inside with a crawler and a toddler, no matter what Ortho or the people here say. Use it in a one foot wide lane around the the entire outside perimeter of your house, and don't let them go outside until it completely dries. Works a bit slower outside, but kills the ants just the same.

Inside, I use diatomaceous earth (food grade) to kill them. Buy a 5 lb bag and a 'puffer' at Home Depot or someplace similar to apply it where you see them come into the house. Kills them (and roaches and anything with an exoskeleton) very dead through contact, not chemicals. It looks and feels like flour, but under a microscope the edges are sharp like a buzzsaw, cuts their little legs off and they die.

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heatherelizabethose

Apr 29, 2026 10:28 PM

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heatherelizabethoseApr 29, 2026 10:28 PM

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Thank you!

TheHeartless

Apr 30, 2026 1:13 AM

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Quote from petfrog

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Kills ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks, scorpions, earwigs, and silverfish

Does nothing kill house centipedes? 😩

Those are the creepiest of crawlers right next to Brown Recluse and Wolf Spiders. 😱

I will also vouch for this stuff. Works well - especially with those annoying little wall spiders and ants.

EricPost

Apr 30, 2026 2:29 AM

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EricPostApr 30, 2026 2:29 AM

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Quote from GreenRaccoon7115

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I have found that the liquid Terro 'traps' work better for ants but this stuff is great for everything else. I also used it on my front yard boxwoods that were being killed by the invasive species boxwood moths and it worked just as good as the specialty sprays that nurseries overcharge for.

Taro does work well for ants but you have to remember some kinds of ants like sweet and some like fats. If you have the kind of ants that eat fats then add a tiny amount of oil to the taro you set out.

Also the "negative" of taro is you have to put it out and then the ants will swarm and eat it. Then they bring it back to the nest and die. Fair enough but some people are grossed out by having a lot of ants they can't kill and have to leave alone so they go back to the nest

Last edited by EricPost April 29, 2026 at 07:32 PM.

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EricPost

Apr 30, 2026 2:32 AM

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Quote from LovelyGoat9932

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I wouldn't use it inside with a crawler and a toddler, no matter what Ortho or the people here say. Use it in a one foot wide lane around the the entire outside perimeter of your house, and don't let them go outside until it completely dries. Works a bit slower outside, but kills the ants just the same.

Inside, I use diatomaceous earth (food grade) to kill them. Buy a 5 lb bag and a 'puffer' at Home Depot or someplace similar to apply it where you see them come into the house. Kills them (and roaches and anything with an exoskeleton) very dead through contact, not chemicals. It looks and feels like flour, but under a microscope the edges are sharp like a buzzsaw, cuts their little legs off and they die.

diatomaceous earth does work but the drawback is it does not work when wet and you have to let the insects or spiders or whatever crawl through it. It is not instantaneous and it takes awhile.
While using DE remember you must spread it VERY VERY thin. The bugs have to crawl through it. I've seen people put it in piles, and then the bugs will simply go around it. If the bug doesn't crawl through it, it cannot work.

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andrewry2k

Apr 30, 2026 2:57 AM

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This is an amazing and I would say probably the best product on the market for great price. I ignore negative comments, I use it inside and outside and never have any insects inside the house. Highly recommend this product and brand!

coursesix

Apr 30, 2026 4:10 AM

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coursesixApr 30, 2026 4:10 AM

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When I lived in S Florida, I dealt with tons of bugs. I tried this and it was OK, but far from perfect and didn't last long (maybe due to frequent rain?). I later ordered Bifen XTS 25.1% concentrate (one of the active ingredients in this product), fipronil 9.1% concentrate, and had some old Advion roach gel bait. Fipronil is an absolute beast for ants and termites. But as others mentioned, the shelf life is 3-5 years for concentrates, so it is hard to get your money's worth unless you split it or have to cover a large area.

RedElmo

Apr 30, 2026 4:25 AM

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Quote from coursesix

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When I lived in S Florida, I dealt with tons of bugs. I tried this and it was OK, but far from perfect and didn't last long (maybe due to frequent rain?). I later ordered Bifen XTS 25.1% concentrate (one of the active ingredients in this product), fipronil 9.1% concentrate, and had some old Advion roach gel bait. Fipronil is an absolute beast for ants and termites. But as others mentioned, the shelf life is 3-5 years for concentrates, so it is hard to get your money's worth unless you split it or have to cover a large area.

Really?? Dang. I have like 3 bottles from like 5 years ago. Are they worthless?

AScaredTurtle

Apr 30, 2026 4:37 AM

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AScaredTurtleApr 30, 2026 4:37 AM

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great deal, thanks OP

hbsjr

Apr 30, 2026 5:14 AM

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hbsjrApr 30, 2026 5:14 AM

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In for 1. Good timing

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Apr 30, 2026 9:05 AM

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In for 2!

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