Stop bugs before they cross the threshold with Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer Granules. Build a fast-acting perimeter that starts working in minutes and keeps protecting for up to 3 months on listed insects. Keep outdoor pests from becoming indoor problems while you enjoy your yard with fewer surprises.

Key Features

• Fast perimeter control: Create a protective band in minutes to block outdoor pests.
• Long-lasting protection: Guard your home's exterior for up to 3 months on listed insects.
• Broad-spectrum kill: Target ants, crickets, caterpillars, scorpions, spiders, and ticks that may transmit Lyme disease.
• Ready to spread: Apply with a spreader or by hand; granules are light and easy to handle.
• Portable size: Carry and pour easily with a 2.5 lb bag for quick touch-ups.

Applications

Treat around home foundations, along mulch beds and flower borders, near patios, and around garages or sheds. Use early in the season to get ahead of activity, or apply at the first signs of damage or movement.

How to Use

• Where: Evenly treat a 2-foot band next to the foundation and other likely entry points.
• Rate: Apply 0.5–1 lb per 500 sq ft as directed on the label.
• Activate: Water the treated area right after spreading for best results.
• Timing: Reapply as the label allows or about every 3 months for continued protection.

Specifications

• Form: Ready-to-spread outdoor granules
• Weight: 2.5 lb bag
• Protection: Up to 3 months on listed insects

Always read and follow label directions. Refer to the label for the complete insect list, specific rates, and use restrictions. Coverage varies by application rate and perimeter length.