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Ortho
BugClear Insect Killer for Lawns & Landscapes
$13.99
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Ortho
BugClear Insect Killer for Lawns & Landscapes
$13.99
Take back your outdoor space from listed insects. This fast-acting formula starts to kill within minutes and provides long-lasting control. Use it on your lawn, around your home's perimeter, and on ornamentals, flowers, trees, shrubs, vegetables, and fruit trees.
Key Features
- LONG-LASTING CONTROL: Kills 235 listed bugs, starts to work immediately*, and provides 6-month protection outdoors against spiders**
- EASY TO USE: The Ready-To-Spray applicator allows you to treat your lawn, landscape, and home perimeter with ease
- PROTECTS YOUR WHOLE YARD: Use on lawns, around your home's perimeter, and on ornamentals, flowers, trees, shrubs, and listed vegetables and fruit trees
*Applies to carpenter ants, harvester ants, oriental and German cockroaches **Excluding black widow, brown recluse, and hobo
About This Product
We know you want to enjoy your yard without worrying about unwanted insect guests. Ortho BugClear Insect Killer for Lawns & Landscapes is here to help. It’s a simple and effective way to protect your outdoor space from pests. This fast-acting formula starts to kill immediately upon application* and provides long-lasting control, so you can get back to enjoying your lawn and garden. You can use Ortho BugClear on your lawn, around the perimeter of your home, and on your ornamentals, flowers, trees, and shrubs. It's also safe for use on listed vegetables and fruit trees. The Ready-To-Spray bottle makes application easy. Just connect your garden hose and spray the affected areas. There’s no mixing and no mess. It’s that simple. Let’s get you back to enjoying your beautiful yard.
*Applies to carpenter ants, harvester ants, oriental and German cockroaches
Product Information
Active Ingredients: Bifenthrin and Zeta-Cypermethrin
Size: 32 fl. oz.
Application Type: Ready-To-Spray
Treats up to 5,300 sq. ft. of lawn, 1,400 sq. ft. of foundation or perimeter, or across 2,700 sq. ft. of foliage plants including roses, flowers, shrubs, small trees, and listed edibles
SKU: 0448615
Safety data sheet can be found at: https://www.scottsmsds.com
Where & When To Use
Where to Use: Use on lawns, roses and other ornamentals, listed vegetables and fruit trees, trees and shrubs, and around house foundations, porches, patios, and stored lumber
Where Not to Use: For outdoor use only. Do not use this product on firewood. Do not apply in or on electrical equipment.
When to Use: Apply when bugs first appear.
How Often to Use: For lawns, wait 4 to 6 weeks between applications. For other ornamentals, wait 7 to 14 days between applications. For home perimeters, reapply every 14 days as needed. For edible plants, re-apply as necessary to maintain control, waiting at least 7 days between each application.
How To Use
- Connect Sprayer: Connect the sprayer to your hose, and turn on the water.
- Start Spraying: To begin spraying, slide the lever to the "ON" position. Spray the desired area evenly until the surface is wet.
- Stop Spraying: To stop spraying, slide the lever to the "OFF" position.
- Relieve Pressure: Turn off the water, and relieve water pressure by sliding the lever to the "WATER" position. Once the water slows to a drip, slide the lever to the "OFF" position.
- Disconnect Sprayer: Disconnect the sprayer from the hose.
Product Tips
- Lawn Prep: For lawn applications, it's best to mow and water your lawn within 24 hours before applying. You can resume mowing 2-3 days after application.
- Mole Cricket Control: If you're dealing with mole crickets, water the treated area thoroughly right after you apply the product.
- Plant Coverage: When spraying plants, be sure to cover both the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves, as well as the stems and branches. For potted plants, a light spray on the soil surface is also helpful.
- Edible Plants: Be sure to follow all label restrictions for specific edible plants including the amount of spray that can be applied, the interval between sprays, and the number of days to wait before harvest.
Product Safety
- People and Pets: People and pets may enter treated areas after the spray has dried.
- Protective Gear: Wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks, shoes, and gloves during application.
- Wash Hands: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the product.
- Protect Water Sources: This pesticide is toxic to fish and other aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply it when the weather is windy or when rain is predicted within the next 24 hours to prevent it from washing into local water bodies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I store leftover product?
Store any unused product in its original container in a cool, dry place that is inaccessible to children and pets. Keep it from freezing.
What kinds of plants can I use this on?
You can use this product on a wide variety of plants. It's safe for your lawn, ornamentals, flowers, trees, and shrubs. You can also use it on many common vegetables and fruit trees. For a complete list of approved edible plants, it's always best to check the product label.
What if it rains after I spray?
It's best to apply the product on a calm day when rain isn't in the forecast for at least 24 hours. This gives the product time to dry and become effective, ensuring it doesn't get washed away.
How can I protect bees and other pollinators when using this product?
To protect pollinators, you should avoid spraying this product on any blooming plants or weeds that bees might be visiting. It's best to apply it in the early morning or late evening when bees are less active.
What insects does this product control?
This product controls the following insects: Adelgids, Ants, Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Borers, Boxelder Bug, Caterpillars, Centipedes, Chinch Bugs, Cockroaches, Crickets, Earwigs, Fleas, Fleahoppers, Flies, Fungus Gnats, Grasshoppers, Hornets, Lace Bugs, Leaffooted Bugs, Leafhoppers, Leafminers, Leafrollers, Mealybugs, Midges, Millipedes, Mites, Mole Crickets, Mosquitoes, Moths, Periodical Cicadas, Pillbugs & Rollie Pollies, Plant Bugs, Phylloxera, Psyllids, Sawflies, Scales, Scorpions, Sowbugs, Spiders, Spittlebugs, Stink Bugs, Springtails, Termites, Thrips, Ticks, Treehoppers, Wasps, Whiteflies, Wireworms, and Yellowjackets. (See product label for complete list.)
