Ortho Home Defense Termite & Destructive Bug Killer, 16 oz. Perimeter Protection | Scotts

Smart perimeter protection for wood around your home

Ortho Home Defense Termite & Destructive Bug Killer, in a ready-to-use 16 oz bottle, helps create a protective barrier along your home's exterior and adjacent wooden surfaces. It’s designed to target termites and other wood-destroying pests, offering a practical way to safeguard high-risk areas without changing your daily routine.

Applied around the foundation, on wooden surfaces, wood piles, and tree stumps, the product positions a defensive line where pests often enter or nest. This can help you maintain a steady sense of control as part of a broader home maintenance plan.

What it does

• When used as a trenching treatment, treated areas can stay protected for up to five years, with regional restrictions in MA, NY, and RI.
• Kills wood-destroying pests and other listed home invading insects noted on the label.
• Creates a barrier around the home perimeter and on wooden surfaces, including decks, piles, and stumps.
• Offers preventative control and can be used anytime to help maintain long-lasting protection.
• Targets subterranean termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and additional listed pests.

Real-life use cases

Imagine applying this product before warm months when pests are most active, then watching as a barrier forms around your foundation. It can also be useful when you are adding or maintaining outdoor wood features, such as fences or sheds, to help deter new infestations.

When you have bare wood exposed near ground level, a timely application may help reduce opportunities for wood-destroying insects to take hold. Regular checks and reapplication according to label directions support ongoing protection as exterior conditions change with the seasons.

Usage ideas

• Perimeter focus: create a defensive ring around the home
• Wood care zones: foundations, decks, stumps, and piles
• Preventative timing: apply anytime to reinforce existing barriers

Why this option fits everyday needs

With a convenient 16 oz bottle, Ortho Home Defense Termite & Destructive Bug Killer offers a straightforward way to address wood-destroying pests without complex setups. Results depend on environment and pest pressure, but many homeowners appreciate the potential for longer-term protection when used as directed. Note that this product is not available in MA, NY, or RI.