Can I Spray Ortho-Klor on the Grass?
Ortho's Ortho-Klor spray is now known as Ortho Home Defense Max Termite and Destructive Bug Killer. It kills wood-destroying and home-invasive pests. The active ingredient, bifenthrin, has a wide range of uses, but at this concentration you should read the label and follow instructions carefully. Do not spray this pesticide on grass. Does this Spark an idea?
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Bifenthrin
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Bifenthrin is a member of the pyrethroid class of chemicals. Pyrethroid means “pyrethrum-like” and refers to the origin of this class of pesticides. Pyrethrum is a naturally derived insecticide that comes from the crushing of flower heads from two asters: Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium and Chrysanthemum coccineum. Pyrethroids are synthetic, not natural. Bifenthrin can kill pests on contact or when ingested. It affects the central nervous system by preventing sodium channels from closing.
Where to Apply
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Home Defense Max can be applied to wood surfaces to prevent termite damage. Apply Ortho Home Defense Max to wood surfaces such as wood piles, wood buildings and wood fences. Home Defense Max can also be applied to the perimeter of the home to prevent insects from entering. Home Defense Max should never be applied to structures that contain cisterns, wells, French drains or pump systems. Because of its toxicity to aquatic life, this product should not be applied to areas where runoff from rain or irrigation may occur, including lawns. Never apply Home Defense Max to edible or ornamental plants. This product is formulated for use on and around structures.
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Insect Control
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Ortho Home Defense Max is effective for a variety of pests including termites,
ants (including carpenter, red harvester, pavement, odorous pyramid, Argentine and pharaoh), carpenter bees, beetles, box elder bugs, centipedes, chiggers, crickets, earwigs, fleas, German cockroaches, house flies, hornets, millipedes, scorpions, silverfish, sow bugs, spiders (including black widow and brown recluse), springtails, ticks and wood-destroying beetles. Never spray this product inside the home.
How to Apply
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You can apply Ortho Home Defense Max with a tank or an Ortho Dial 'N Spray hose end sprayer. Mix 1 tablespoon per gallon of water in a tank sprayer. One gallon will cover 167 square feet. For use in the Dial 'N Spray, set the dial to 0.5 oz. (1 tablespoon) and pour 3.2 oz. (6 1/2 tablespoons) into the jar. Do not fill with water. Attach the sprayer to the hose, and the product will cover 1,000 square feet. For treating wood, apply the spray evenly over the surface of the wood, making sure to saturate cracks. For perimeter treatment, spray a 3- to 10-foot path around the house, and 2 to 3 feet up the foundation.
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References
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