Long-lasting bed bug control Kills pyrethroid-resistant bed bugs Kills bed bug eggs Kills bed bugs, fleas and brown dog ticks How to use this product Click to watch video Use Ortho� Home Defense� Dual-Action Bed Bug Killer for long lasting bed bug control. Available in two sizes, the convenient aerosol is fast acting and kills Resistant Bed Bugs and their eggs. In addition to Bed Bugs, use Ortho� Home Defense� Dual-Action Bed Bug Killer to kill fleas and brown dog ticks. 3 oz., 13 oz Use only as a spot treatment or crack & crevice application in residences 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 Spray surfaces from a distance of 8 to 10 inches until slightly damp Vacate room after treatment and ventilate before reoccupying Do not allow children or pets to contact treated areas until surfaces are allowed to dry
Allow sprayed articles and surfaces to dry thoroughly before using or replacing bedding Apply at the first sign of bed bug activity, or after seeing signs of bed bugs, such as stains or shed skin. How often to apply To kill bed bugs and bed bug eggs, spray bugs directly when possible. Apply on and around bed frames, headboards, floors, carpeting, baseboards, furniture, moldings, ceilings, and walls. For infested mattresses, apply to tufts, folds, edges, sides, and seams until moist. Allow to dry before remaking bed. For infested furniture, apply only to tufts, seams, folds, and edges. Do not apply to surfaces where prolonged human contact will occur. Also for spot treatment of luggage, closets, drapes and other window or wall appointments. Where Not to Use This product is not for use on humans or animals; in the home, all food preparation and eating areas and utensils should be covered during treatment, or thoroughly washed before use Exposed food should be covered or removed
Remove pets, birds and cover fish aquariums before spraying Do not apply to bed linens or surfaces that will be in direct contact with occupants of the bed Do not apply as a broadcast surface spray Not intended for commercial applications 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 Insects: Kills bed bugs, fleas, brown dog ticks, ants (excluding fire, pharaoh, and harvester ants), spiders (excl. brown recluse and black widow), stink bugs, boxelder bugs, dust mites, crickets, earwigs, millipedes, moths, multicolored asian lady beetles, silverfish .40% 3-phenoxybenzyl-(1RS, 3RS, 1RS, 3SR)-2, 2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl) Cyclopropanecarboxylate, 1.00% n-Octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide, If empty: Place in trash or offer for recycling if available. If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions
This is not the product label. Always read and follow the product label before use. View Label (requires PDF reader) Need an answer to a product question? Scotts experts are always available by email and phone in our Help Center.The VerdictDiatomaceous earth does kill bed bugs, but it takes patience. I have seen people do their own experiment, leaving bed bugs in a dish with DE and waiting to see if they die. When they are still alive after 24 hours, or a day or two, people assume it doesn't work. But, those experiments are not paying attention to how diatomaceous earth works. It takes patience to see results in action. Using DE alone may not be enough, but it can be a useful part of the whole. Guess What the Dark Spots Are! The Experiment My investigation started with three dozen bed bugs that I trapped. Each one was kept in a special enclosure (even if one got out it could have been a disaster!). Some were trapped in pill bottles, such as in the picture above, and others in an ant colony, which did not work as well as it does on ants!
Inside of enclosure was a thick layer of Diatomaceous Earth (pool-grade in some, food-grade in others). They were placed in each enclosure for observation. After checking them twice a day for a couple days I observed something odd: The bed bugs did not die right away, or even a few days later. It took 7-14 days to kill them. I can see why people think it does not work. It is hard to be patient, but when it comes to killing bed bugs, it is worth it the extra time. The conclusion of my experiment is that diatomaceous earth works great, but with large, embeded infestations it should be one part of a bigger plan. Are You Using the Wrong Kind of DE for Bedbugs? How Does Diatomaceous Earth WorksDiatomaceous Earth is made from a material called silica. It is made up of small particles that seem smooth to us, but to a bedbug they are razor sharp. As they walk across the DE, it cuts their abdomens. This causes them to become dehydrated and eventually die. It is very slow-acting.
While most bedbugs will die in a week, some of them may live for over two weeks. Diatomaceous Earth, Bedbugs, and Human SafetyHow safe is DE in the fight against bedbugs? To answer this question, four families with bedbugs volunteered to try both food-grade and pool-grade DE. Each family was given one or the other type for the experiment. Before the family members began the experiment, they were briefed on safety issues. For the most part, food-grade Diatomaceous Earth is safe to use around pets and children. However, this does not mean it is 100% safe. Pool-grade DE is not safe to use in bed bug removal. It triggered one person's asthma in our experiment. As mentioned above, DE is made from silica. It may seem harmless to the touch but it is not harmless to the mucosal lining of our respiratory tracts. When an asthmatic inhales DE, it can damage their nose, sinus, throat, bronchi, and bronchioles. Through my experiment with each family, I breathed in both food-grade and pool-grade DE.
Even I felt the irritation of the pool-grade DE. On the other hand, no one became ill after using food-grade DE. Warning For The Following: Asthma, COPD, and Other Lung AilmentsDE is useful as a part of a total bedbug elimination plan, but there are some people who should never use DE: Asthmatics, people with COPD, and those with other lung ailments should not be exposed to DE. The irritation caused by DE can be very dangerous with people who suffer from lung conditions and severe sinuses. If you want to use it, talk to your doctor about the risks. Mine was not a scientific study, and would have never met standards of one. Readers can draw their own conclusions. Applying Diatomaceous Earth Inside Mattress Cover DE Bedbug Experiment Results The effectiveness of diatomaceous earth depends on the severity of the infestation. In most cases, it will need to be used in tandem with spraying, sealing, and covering mattresses along with steaming and regular cleanings. I suggest steaming the mattress before using the dust.
