Ortho Orthene Ant & Roach Killer is a convenient insecticide dust designed to eliminate a variety of pests in and around the home. With a 16-oz container, this ready-to-use product makes pest control simple. It is highly effective against ants, roaches, fleas, ticks, spiders, scorpions, stink bugs, and many other pests. Offering up to 8 months of protection, it’s a reliable solution for long-lasting pest control.
Key Features
Ortho® Orthene® Ant & Roach Killer features a fast-acting formula that eliminates crawling insects and other household pests.
- Long-lasting Protection: This formula works effectively for up to 8 months of continued protection from listed pests.
- Odorless: It does not have an unpleasant smell of chemicals, so it can be used indoors.
- No Watering Needed: Unlike other seeding products, it requires less water, reducing the likelihood of overwatering and the mess of added excess water.
- Versatile: It can be used both indoors and outdoors, making it a flexible option for a wide range of areas.
- Easy Application: Use the dust straight from the bottle or apply it using a handheld duster, allowing to treat hard-to-reach areas with ease.
Applications
Ortho® Orthene® Ant & Roach Killer can be used on many surfaces in and around the home.
- Indoors: Use in cracks and crevices such as behind appliances, along baseboards, under sinks, and other hidden areas where insects may be harboring.
- Outdoors: Ideal for application to outside surfaces of buildings, including, but not limited to residential structures, such as homes, apartment buildings, kennels, and doghouses.
- In Gardens: Ortho® Orthene® Ant & Roach Killer can be used in vegetable gardens as well. It may also be lightly sprinkled on the plants to maintain pest control with no harm to the garden.
How to Apply
Ortho® Orthene® Ant & Roach Killer is easy to use and no spray nozzle or other application equipment is needed.
- Indoor Use: Apply dust in places where insects and pests hide including cracks and crevices, along baseboards, under and behind appliances, beneath and behind sinks, around windows and door frames, and into attics and crawl spaces.
- Outdoor Use: Apply throughout the area where insects crawl and hide, including the undersides of shelves, drawers and furniture, near the corners of the room, and around the legs of the bed.
- In Gardens: Apply a thin coating of dust to both the top and bottom sides of plant leaves. It should be applied on a calm day to minimize the drifting of dust.
Safety Precautions
As with any pesticide, users should read the label and instructions, including precautions and follow the safety recommendations.
- Keep Away from Children and Pets: Store the product safely so that children and pets will not have access to it.
- Wear Protective Gear: Users should use gloves and avoid coming into contact with the dusts in order to avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Apply Sparingly: Only a light, even layer is needed for effective pest control. Over-application is unnecessary and wasteful.
- Follow Label Instructions: Read all directions on the product label in order to ensure that you are applying a safe and effective treatment.
Final Thoughts
Ortho® Orthene® Ant & Roach Killer Original Formula helps in getting rid of ants and roaches and keeps new ones from entering the home. Thanks to its residue and odor-free formula, it is a convenient pest control solution. Whether users have ants, roaches or other home-invading insects, people can count on Ortho® to keep them out.