Ortho Home Defense Spray. 

You’re right, Sean. I always try to be very cautious with chemicals and should have added that advice to the video. Thanks you!

Thank you, Tiffani, for the kind words! My editing has never been complimented before. Lol. I really appreciate that you enjoyed it.

Aw, shucks. You did it, Jessica! Thank you for watching and sharing your success.

Thank you a bunch for watching, Kelly! I almost always say my viewers are slightly above average and I’d put you near the top of the group. Have an outstanding weekend!

Keep this between us, okay? I didn’t notice the On/Off ring the first time. I invited some friends over for burgers and beer and - wouldn’t you know it? - one of the wives suggested, “Look at the directions.” Lol. Thanks for watching!!!

Thank you for the kind words, Shamirah!

Now that is how you leave a comment 😄 Thanks for watching!

Thank you so very much for watching and dropping a nice comment, Rose!

Thank you, Donita!

@@ithinkaboutthings9052 You are very welcome

Thank YOU! I’m glad it helped.

Thanks so much for watching!

It changed my life also ..thank you sir

Be sure you raise the jug above the sprayer level and let me know if it works.

There’s something to be said for the simplicity of the regular trigger. The battery operated model may be easier for those with arthritis or something that would be irritated by the pumping action. I’ve heard more complaints about the battery powered sprayer. There’s always a trade off, isn’t there? Thanks for watching, Joe Schmoe. Lol @ that name.

@@ithinkaboutthings9052 I hear ya, my grandmother can’t use a spray bottle properly due to arthritis.

I just got the regular one and I like how it sprays but dam, what a workout lol

@@KiraOniiChan Yes I agree, it is not as easy as the battery operated trigger.

@@KiraOniiChan Human power vs battery power…for about 10 minutes. Lol.

Have you tried to email or call Ortho? They have directly assisted some people who have had problems. I am sure they are designed to use the smallest strength batteries. It can be frustrating.

In my experience, it depends how heavy you spray and if you’re spraying carpeted areas or hardwood or tile. I think air flow would be involved, too. You might do a test spray in a small area to see if you need to adjust the spray or move along faster. Just make sure the area is dry before people and pets get nearby. I have heard that the fumes can bother some, although we have not experienced any issues.

I think the high volume mass production of these products far exceeds quality assurance. But some folks have said they contacted Ortho and got some assistance.

I have a manual sprayer and it also will not work no matter how I try

That’s an option. Thanks for watching, Ace!

Thanks for watching, Denisse. I would only use this spray around baseboards and the exterior perimeter of the house. The black insect near your plants might actually be one of the beneficial critters that eat damaging insects. For anything related to your flowers and shrubs, you should ask a local expert. I wouldn’t use it all over the lawn for the same reason. These products have specific uses. Your lawn is habitat for animals and bugs and worms that are actually good to have around. Home Defense should ONLY be used as a barrier for the house or garage or shed. Be careful to not overuse it and read the label. If the print it too small, you can use the camera on your phone to enlarge the tiny print or find a bigger version online. Thanks for your question. I hope this helps!

Depending on the amount and size of the debris, I might spray first, let it dry, then pick up and vacuum. I would likely spray just around the edges or baseboard after. I think if you get a bunch of live mites in the vacuum, they might spread. If the floor is dirty, maybe mop after the first spray & cleanup/vacuuming.

@@ithinkaboutthings9052 thank you! That sounds like a great plan. I’ll pick up a jug of this tomorrow and spray it around the perimeter. Anything dirty down there is mostly small particles, this reddish brown substance from I guess the insulation and it being a new build so it’s in a few areas. It definitely needs a clean. As for the cleaning solution for mopping I think I might use borax, vinegar and some Dawn dish soap. Mix that all together. Mop the entire floor and then rinse it with warm buckets of water. Since the concrete is porous it might take a bit of time/days to dry but I’ll throw a dehumidifier down there. Then I’ll spray it again with this home defense spray. Fingers crossed it will work lol

@@matthoffman6962 I hope it helps. Mites are not fun. Thanks for watching, Matt!

It could be a defect. I would first adjust the sprayer to the wider setting and see if it changes. If the sprayer tip is too close to the floor, it will cause puddling so increase the distance a bit. If it doesn’t improve, check the store’s return policy. Let me know what happens. Thanks for watching, Willie!

@@ithinkaboutthings9052 Thanks for your help! I'll give it a shot.

Apartments and duplexes are a different situation because if you have buggy neighbors, they just scurry back and forth. Does the management not have an exterminator on contract? You might discuss it with them to see if they can get something done.

Darn it! Maybe it’s damaged somewhere along the line or wand.

Well, doggone it, Rose. If you’ve double checked that everything is set up properly and turned the ON/OFF cap and the battery is good, you may have gotten a clunker.

Make no mistake - when she and the dependent are gone and it’s just me and the hounds, I am firmly in charge. Lol.

I bet the company would come up with something to help you. Send them a nicely worded email or see if you can dig up a customer service number. Let me know how that works.

Check that the round white marker on the top of the cap is switched to the ON position. If the cap is damaged or not tightly sealed, it could cause the sprayer to lose pressure and the liquid may just bubble or drip off the nozzle. If it’s brand new, be sure to remove the little plastic tab that blocks the battery from sending power. Perhaps you can reach out to Ortho and get a replacement. That has worked for some people. The retailer might provide an exchange if your purchase was fairly recent. Let me know how it turns out. If you put the liquid into a new sprayer, be sure it is CLEARLY marked as POISON and keep it way out of children’s reach.

It don't work

Lol! I would imagine some folks miss the on-off ring on the cap where the hose goes into the jug. I know they forget to remove the battery tab, too. My eyes don’t like the small print on the instructions.