Ortho 0220910 Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor & Perimeter2 with Comfort Wand Bonus Size, 1 Pack

We enjoy a summer rental and ants seem to be a reoccurring problem each year but after two treatments, I haven’t seen a living ant in two weeks. The lesson is, continue to treat every week for two weeks then monthly and your problems are solved. Battery operated sprayer is a real plus with a directional nozzle. Highly recommended

Update 7/20

As I was preparing for this week’s treatment, the sprayer stopped working and after some troubleshooting there was still no suction with plenty of battery power.

I write to ortho and here’s their response;

Be sure that the end of the hose is firmly attached to the cap. Push on it until a distinct “click” is heard. The “click” indicates that the hose is attached correctly.

* If have a spout on the container cap that flips up, make sure it is fully flipped up so it is straight up and down and not at an angle.

* If have a knob on the cap, make sure it is turned to the “ON” position. When fully in the “ON” position, you should feel the knob click into place and the arrow on the knob will point to the middle of “ON”.

* Make sure that the wand is open and locked into position.

* Check that the nozzle at the end of the wand is turned to an open position. There are either 2 or 3 open positions and 1 or 2 off positions (depending on wand version).

* There is a lock on the trigger. Make sure that the trigger lock is not in the locked position.

* Occasionally, some crystallization can clog the sprayer. After disconnecting the red plug from the cap soak the spray tip/nozzle in warm soapy water. This may dislodge any crystallized matter. The sprayer tip can be readily pulled off and snapped back on after cleaning

* If this is the first time you have used the wand, be sure that the plastic protection strip has been removed from the battery compartment. The batteries will not engage until the plastic strip has been removed.

* Batteries have a shelf life that will last through approximately two 1.33 bottles. It is possible that the batteries need to be replaced. The unit holds either 3 or 4 Double-A (AA) batteries (depends on the wand version). Replace the old batteries with fresh ones to see if that fixes the spraying issue.

* If the sprayer motor is running and all of the above troubleshooting has been completed, the sprayer may need to be re-primed. To re-prime, place the container above the wand (either holding it above or setting it on something) and spray for 30 seconds in an area where the product can safely be dispensed.

All Good advice but none of that helped with my issue.

I write to Amazon and they immediately offer a no fuss replacement. This is why I love Amazon- Excellent customer service and they will continue to have my business.

I started using this years ago when I lived in a ground floor apartment that would get roly-polies heavily every time it rained. Harmless, but gross to see your baseboards littered with them constantly. I tried this and it worked like magic so I’ve been using it every since.

Of course the adventures of apartment living can get much worse and it’s also great for keeping spiders away. In my current apartment there used to be brown recluses and the do called pest control they do is worthless. This stuff is great and you don’t even have to use it often.

I had some neighbors move in within the last couple years who both admittedly, and upon personal observation have everything from roaches to fleas and 2 cats They do nothing about it and I’ve been seeing the odd roach in my kitchen (about 3 in the last month) which is heinous and absolutely unacceptable in my book. I’ve lived here for over 10 years and never seen any until them so it’s not a mystery as to why. I got more of this, and some of the brown gel bait. Thankfully, haven’t seen any on the bait traps but don’t plan on letting it get out of hand either.

If you’re already roach infested you’ll probably need to treat harder then use this as backup but it definitely works. I sprayed under my oven and other appliances in the kitchen as well as under the sink crevices etc and haven’t seen any since. I spray outside in the breezeway since the one under mine is littered with spiders and webs around doors but ours stays clear. My bottom neighbor keeps hers clear too and likes me to spray around hers too help keep it that way. The difference is a stark contrast from the neighbors who let it get nasty and ours. Bottom line, this is great if you have not so sanitary neighbors in an apartment or even in a house with the general pests!!!

It’s very easy to set up and use! From what I’ve seen this product is highly effective, I spray the outside of my house windows, doors, foundation and garage with this stuff and it kills all insects in the path of the spray. It will also kill insects that come along after the spray has dried up. Great product for the price and peace of mind to keep your home safe from insects.