Home Defense Hornet and Wasp Killer
Best quick solution for safe outdoor pest elimination.
Ortho® Home Defense® Hornet & Wasp Killer is your essential solution for tackling hornets, wasps, and yellow jackets. Its unique foaming spray instantly traps and incapacitates these stinging insects, providing rapid knockdown. The powerful jet spray extends up to 20 feet, allowing for safe application from a distance and reaching nests under eaves or around outdoor structures. This formula effectively eliminates insects that return to the treated nest, ensuring comprehensive pest control for your outdoor spaces.
$177.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
1318
/ 1717
#1318 in Pesticides
Price vs Category Average
+298%
Above average
Active Ingredients
0.20.2
/ % Tetramethrin, % Sumithrin
Who it's for
- Homeowners prioritizing safety during pest control.
- Individuals needing immediate relief from aggressive pests.
- Users wanting efficient and accurate pest treatment.
Who should skip it
- Environmentally conscious consumers or pet owners.
- Users with diverse pest problems needing broader solutions.
- Individuals sensitive to strong smells or concerned about surface marks.
Key Specs
Active Ingredients
0.2% Tetramethrin, 0.2% Sumithrin
Container Size
16 oz.
Target Area
Outdoor
Product Form
Aerosol, Spray, Foam
Pet Safe
No
Child Safe
No
Ready to Use
Yes
Application Method
Spray
Features
- Kills wasps, yellow jackets, mud daubers and hornets
- Entrapping foam stops wasps instantly
- Jet spray reaches nests up to 20 feet
- Stops insects that return to the nest
- Pinpoint accurate foam for outdoor areas
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this product for its exceptional ease of use and immediate effectiveness. Many highlight the impressive spray distance, allowing them to eliminate nests safely from afar. Its reliable performance in quickly neutralizing hornets and wasps is a recurring positive, making it a trusted solution for pest control. Users appreciate how effortlessly it tackles infestations, providing peace of mind with its rapid action. The product delivers on its promise, offering a straightforward and dependable method for managing stinging insects around the home.
Know before you buy
The jet spray is designed to reach up to 20 feet, allowing you to treat nests from a safe distance.
Yes, the formula uses an entrapping foam that instantly stops wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets on contact.
No, this product is not formulated to be safe for use around pets or children. You should ensure the area is clear of people and animals during and immediately after application.
Yes, the residual formula is designed to eliminate insects that return to the nest after the initial treatment, ensuring more comprehensive control.
No, this product is specifically formulated for outdoor use only. It should be used for treating nests located under eaves, around outdoor structures, or in other exterior areas.
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