Orange Guard Water Based Indoor/Outdoor Home Pest Control 32 oz Spray #103

Editorial Review
The active ingredient in this product is d-limonene, a steam-distilled byproduct of citrus peels, entirely of natural origin. This broad-based insecticide product will cause mortality in most insects within 15 minutes. The active ingredient d-Limonene (orange peel extract) destroys the wax coating of the insect's respiratory system. When applied directly, the insect suffocates. The citrus fragrance of d-Limonene acts as a repellent. Orange Guard is a water-based insecticide. All ingredients in Orange Guard meet the G.R.A.S. (generally recognized as safe) standard set by FDA. D-limonene is approved by the FDA as a food additive, and is found in products such as fruit cakes, cleaners, degreasers, air fresheners and pet shampoos. Orange Guard is 100% biodegradable and water-soluble. Our tests showed no extensive or permanent damage to plants sprayed with Orange Guard. Ready to use formula requires no dilution or excess handling. Use for insect control indoors and outside. Spray insects directly and over area where repellant effect is desired until wet. Use stream setting on roaches and for penetrating cracks and crevices. Spray kitchens, pantries and under cabinets and applicances-anywhere insects will hide. Outside, spray around doorways, window frames, cracks and any other area an insect may enter. Repellant quality will last for weeks before product will biodegrade
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Customer Reviews

It is the best 'green' and safe alternative you can get

2008-04-09
I live in NYC and I am pretty sure one of my neighbors has roaches, and it only takes one for the whole building to have an issue. I have found one or two 'visiting' my kitchen lately and this product has worked to keep them out. I like the fact that it is safe around kids, that it does not smell like poison and that I can have it in the kitchen and kill any bug. The bugs don't die in an instant, they take a while and the product kills them in a sadistic way... What I do is spray them to slow them and then squash them. As a barrier the product works well, but you have to spray constantly for it to keep working. I think that as prevention and for an occasional bug it works well, however if you have a serious problem with roaches or ants, I don't think this product would actually work for you.

Much better than Victor Poison Free spray

2008-03-24
This product is also food grade and poison free yet it has actually killed the bugs or at least have them woozy enough to be killed once they reach the open. I cleaned my counter with this stuff on the first day and when I turned on the lights there wasn't a single bug in sight. So I do think it is a great repellant and it smells great. However it doesn't last long and you would probably have to keep cleaning with it to keep them away. So I don't see it as a problem solver. It's better to get some ant baits et al (Raid) to get rid of them for good. Then use this product to keep them from coming back.

It WILL KILL IF ....

2007-11-29
I purchased this because it was safe for pets . It should be advertised as safe for bugs too . Oddly enough I saw it kill one almost as soon as I sprayed it directly on it . Others in the trail walked off as if nothing at all had been sprayed on them . I must assume from this that the bug was frightened to death . I suppose you could kill all of them if you poured the solution out in a container, caught the bug and held it under until it drowned . Of course you could do this with water also and save your money . I give it two stars for killing the one bug and also it smells pretty good if you like oranges .

A Sanity Saver

2007-09-10
We have been inundated with ants this summer and I have tried every technique imaginable to deal with them. None of my old standbys worked for very long. I was finally reduced to using toxic sprays in the house, something I hated doing. This product was a welcome relief. It does work. Most importantly, I can use it around my dog, cat and grandbaby without fear. It even keeps ants away from dry cat food. It does have to be reapplied (about once a week in pet food area) but it does work. Be patient, it may take more than one spray. But hey, it smells great where you spray.

excellent service and product

2007-08-29
I love that this is not harmful for the humans and animals in the house. I also like the way it keeps the ants away for weeks at a time.

Safe & Effective

2007-06-27
The active ingredient in this product is d-limonene, a steam-distilled byproduct of citrus peels, entirely of natural origin. This broad-based insecticide product will cause mortality in most insects within 15 minutes. The active ingredient d-Limonene (orange peel extract) destroys the wax coating of the insect's respiratory system. When applied directly, the insect suffocates. The citrus fragrance of d-Limonene acts as a repellent. Orange Guard is a water-based insecticide. All ingredients in Orange Guard meet the G.R.A.S. (generally recognized as safe) standard set by FDA. D-limonene is approved by the FDA as a food additive, and is found in products such as fruit cakes, cleaners, degreasers, air fresheners and pet shampoos. Orange Guard is 100% biodegradable and water-soluble. Our tests showed no extensive or permanent damage to plants sprayed with Orange Guard. Ready to use formula requires no dilution or excess handling. Use for insect control indoors and outside. Spray insects directly and over area where repellant effect is desired until wet. Use stream setting on roaches and for penetrating cracks and crevices. Spray kitchens, pantries and under cabinets and applicances-anywhere insects will hide. Outside, spray around doorways, window frames, cracks and any other area an insect may enter. Repellant quality will last for weeks before product will biodegrade

Orange Guard

2007-05-24
I have used this product in the past and find it superior to others in the same category. Thanks for the speedy service.

An excellent Natural Pest Control.

2007-04-15
Orange Guard is one of the best Natural Pest Controls on the market. I used it when I first moved into my home, and did not have to reapply it over a long period of time. I would not use any other product around my pets. I send it to all my friends and family if they mention a problem. With all the problems today with people and animal sensitivity to chemicals, it is wonderful to have access to this product. I cannot say enough good about it.

Orange Guard does not live up to its promises

2007-03-19
I was a bit disappointed in orange guard. Because when I sprayed the ants they did not die. They seemed to go to sleep, and when the product dried, they came back to life.
The only thing I can say is the product is not toxic to humans or dogs, and apparently to the ants!! I wanted to kill the ants, and ended up having to call an exterminator because the ants increased.
Orange guard was expensive and just did not do what it promised.

Great Ant erradicator for plants & Orchids! - as well as kitchens & trash cans

2006-07-29
I get lots of ant attacks from neighboring properties. I live in Southern California where ants are busy all year long- AND, my neighbors have lots of ants. I get rid of mine as soon as I see any evidence that they're trying to move in from one of my 3 neighbors.

They attack from behind and each side of my property-going for trash cans, my Gardenia plants & Tangerine tree- where they like to try to farm aphids or scale. I tried everything to get rid of them- now I just spray Orange Guard directly on my Orchid pots & my Tangerine tree trunk & onto other plant's stems. They won't cross the line & it kills fast. I also pour it into ant hills using a funnel & they just disappear! I have used it directly on orchid roots with no change to the plant. I spray early am so it will be dry if the plant gets sun.

The only problem I have with Orange Guard is that I run out. I now buy 2 big refill sizes and make sure I always have some on hand. It is the only insect remover I use now. Buy it!