Ortho Home Defense Spray.
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How to set up sprayer. Adjust the spray. Fix broken sprayer. Changing batteries. Where and when I spray. Ortho Home Defense Spray review for 2022.
* This video is for information and (possibly) entertainment purposes only!
Insect spray, like all chemicals,MUST be handled with care. Although I don’t mention it in the video, it is smart to wear protective gear (gloves, etc.) when handling insecticides. Keep this and all other chemicals in a clearly marked container out of the reach of small children.
good video, but you should probably wear rubber gloves when using. this is a pesticide. not good to get on your skin
You’re right, Sean. I always try to be very cautious with chemicals and should have added that advice to the video. Thanks you!
Appreciate the video. It allowed me to understand I bought the non battery option and didn't realize. So back to home Depot for the exchange
@@momme5301 Did HD handle the exchange to your satisfaction?
Thank you! Your video was sweet short and to the point…funny and well edited! I appreciate videos like these!
Thank you, Tiffani, for the kind words! My editing has never been complimented before. Lol. I really appreciate that you enjoyed it.
Thank you so much for this video I did not know I had to turn on and off on the base for the spray to come out..thank you much..
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!!!
Sir thank you so much for this video this changed my lifeeee
Thanks so much for watching!
It changed my life also ..thank you sir
Taking the wand out and releasing the air worked!!
I like the Ortho home defense I used it plenty of time and it works here in my house in Florida. I recently bought a new one and is not spraying, so thank you for troubleshooting I will try that method.
Be sure you raise the jug above the sprayer level and let me know if it works.
Thank you best video I've found on this product. I had issues attaching the wand, your video helped a lot.👍🏽
Thank you, Donita!
@@ithinkaboutthings9052 You are very welcome
Thank you!!!! You fixed my sprayer!!!
Aw, shucks. You did it, Jessica! Thank you for watching and sharing your success.
Great video! Nice and thorough/straight forward!
Now that is how you leave a comment 😄 Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for your video you explain it so well
Thank you for the kind words, Shamirah!
Thanks so much for this helpful video!
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!
Great video. Thank you for your help.
Thank you so very much for watching and dropping a nice comment, Rose!
I personally like the regular spray trigger option. The battery operated one doesn’t shoot as far as the regular one. Sometimes you might need to have a long shot to get to those certain areas. Plus the regular trigger option I believe is cheaper, I paid around $9 dollars at home depot for a big jug.
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.
Thanks!!!!
Thank YOU! I’m glad it helped.
How long does it take to get dry inside the house 🏡 to re enter and safe for humans and animals please 🙏
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.
Everytime I have bought the Ortho spray the wand dosent work after 5-6 uses. Both the weed killer and the bug spray. Changed batteries , did everything I was supposed to do. Still won’t spray. Ortho should give a spray backup when purchasing.
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
I just empty it in my own pump sprayer !
That’s an option. Thanks for watching, Ace!
The real thing is Ortho needs to improve his wand, because it doesn’t work well. I carry up mine, check whole on/off, I put the tip of the wand on water and soup, rises it nothing work, I took off the red tip from the lid put the house on a cup full of water and press the wand works perfectly “water running out”, when I took out the nozzle from the bottle and put on the cup full of water I can see the water goes up from the clear hose that supposed to go in the bottler but reach to the half of the house, no enough power.
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.
Thanks for sharing very helpful, my question is after the spray indoors, do human needs to leave the home ? And if human are staying home after use will human get sick
@@mayalee2400 I will first defer to the label on the product. From there, our personal experience is that none of us humans, nor the hounds, seem to have been affected negatively. I usually split which rooms and the pooches are outside till everything is dry and any odor has dissipated. We also have a really good air filter and think that helps. I just make sure that tiled areas and carpeting is completely dry. But again: Be sure to read and follow ALL the instructions on that label.
mine isnt a powered spray and it STILL doesnt work
Mine still don't work and brand new batteries
Darn it! Maybe it’s damaged somewhere along the line or wand.
I just bought mine from a big-box home improvement store and the narrow setting just sprays a stream and does leave a puddle. Could that be a defect?
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.
Hello! Thank you so much for your video. I have a question. I saw a black insect I don't know the name outside near my beautiful plants. Can I spray this liquid near my plants? I'm afraid it will kill my plants. Also, can I spay it on top of my beautiful green grass? Thank you so much.
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!
I have a mite infestation in my unfinished basement should I vacuum first, mop with bleach/Dawn dish soap “the basement floor is quite dirty from construction workers walking down there, then spray with the home defense max?
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!
Mine still isn't spraying
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.
I how the boss of the house 😅
Make no mistake - when she and the dependent are gone and it’s just me and the hounds, I am firmly in charge. Lol.
That spray is good but I use two bottles in my apartment it didn't work
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.
Who knows if it works..the trigger sprayer wont work. I have a gallon size of their competitor as well, Spectracide and THEIR sprayer will not work. Ohhh..they worked at first like all sprayers. I got so angry a few nights ago. I have TWO gallon jugs of two different brands and no matter what I do--they just refuse to work! I had to put it in a commercial sprayer just to use what I paid for.
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.
another ideas? none listed worked
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
I have to say, this whole set up is beyond exhausting. My wife shows up with this contraption and litterally no one in our household can figure out how to make this thing work. I would describe this as a perfect example of over-engineering something as simple as a bottle of bug spray. When you see a bug and you need to kill it nobody wants to have to watch a lengthy CZcams tutorial or read through an entire booklet of instructions as to how to make the spray function
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.