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Ortho® Home Defense® Ant & Roach Killer with Essential Oils

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Overview & Benefits

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, geraniol, castor oil, cornmint oil, and clove oil.  (*Safe to use around kids and pets when used as directed) (**Tested on ants & roaches)

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Key Features

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Features & Benefits
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.
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Features & Benefits
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.
safe to use around ant and roach kids and pets
Features & Benefits
Use With Confidence
This non-staining spray is safe to use around kids and pets when used as directed.
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Overview

  • 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)
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How to use

Directly spray bugs on surfaces by aiming the nozzle away from yourself and pressing button. Spray to contact insects.  Repeat as necessary. Wipe away excess product.

Where to use

Use with confidence indoors in kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, basements, garages, attics and living areas. Use outdoors around porches and patios.

When to apply

Use any time you see bug activity.

How often to apply

Repeat as necessary to treat problem.

Bugs

Kills many common types of cockroaches and ants.

Guarantee

The Ortho® Guarantee: If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with this product, mail us your original proof of purchase to obtain a full refund of your purchase price. For more help, visit our Help Center.

Category

Bugs
Ant Control Products
Roaches
Essential Oils

Cautions

Always use good safety practices when using this product, such as avoiding contact with eyes, skin and keeping out of reach of children and pets.

Disposal Methods

When container is empty, place in trash or offer for recycling if available. Do not puncture or incinerate.

Kids & Pets

Safe* and Strong Essential Oil Formula (*Safe to use around kids and pets when used as directed)

Product Label

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

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Safety Data Sheets can be found at scottsmsds.com

Need an answer to a product question?  Scotts experts are always available by email and phone in our Help Center.

Packaging

Aerosol Can

What to Expect

Tested and proven to start killing bugs in seconds* (*Tested on ants and roaches).

Active Ingredients

0.950% Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, 0.364% Cinnamon Oil, 0.213% Geraniol, 0.142% Castor Oil, 0.069% Cornmint Oil, and 0.069% Clove Oil

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