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Ortho® Home Defense Max® BEDBUG Killer

Ortho Home Defense Max Bedbug Killer

Overview & Benefits

    Ortho® Home Defense Max® BEDBUG Killer kills bed bugs where they hide. It also kills fleas, ticks, dust mites, and lice.

    Learn more about treating bed bugs.

Available sizes:

    18 ounce

How to Use

Spray in an inconspicuous area to test for possible staining or
discoloration. Evaluate test area after drying. Hold container upright with nozzle aimed away from you. Depress valve and spray from a distance of 8 to 10 inches. Spray each square foot for 5 seconds or until damp. Most effective results are achieved when used as part of a treatment protocol that includes physical, environmental and other chemical pest control measures. Vacate room after treatment and ventilate before reoccupying. Do not allow children or pets to contact treated areas until surfaces are dry. Allow sprayed articles and surfaces to dry thoroughly before using or replacing bedding.

When to Apply

Apply when there is an infestation.

How often to apply

Re-apply as needed

Where to Use

To Kill bed bugs: Apply as a spot treatment to cracks and crevices on and around baseboards, floorboards, bed frames, wall hangings, head boards, door frames and window frames, millwork, and walls. Apply as a surface spray to mattresses, carpet, box springs, walls, furniture, bedding, rugs, luggage, garments, closets, and drapes. Thoroughly clean and air-out mattresses and box springs. Then treat areas that may harbor bed bugs, such as tufts, folds and seams.

Where Not to Use

This product is not for use on humans and animals. Do not use in commercial food/ feed processing, preparation, food/feed serving or storage areas. In the home, all food/feed processing surfaces and utensils should be covered during treatment, or thoroughly washed before use. Exposed food/feed should be covered or removed. Remove pets, birds, & cover fish aquariums before spraying.

What it Controls

Insects: Kills bed bugs, fleas, ticks, dust mites, and lice

Benefits

    Kills bed bugs.
    Kills dust mites on contact.
    Kills bed bugs, fleas, ticks, dust mites, and lice.
    For use on mattresses, wood furniture, carpet, and other listed surfaces. Always read and follow label directions.

Container Type

Aerosol

Active Ingredients

.40% 3-phenoxybenzyl-(1RS, 3RS, 1RS, 3SR)-2, 2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl) Cyclopropanecarboxylate, 1.60% n-Octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide

This is not the product label. Always read and follow the product label before use.

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Problems Treated

Product Ratings

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