Comments about Orange Guard® Home Pest Control (101):

I really wanted to like this product rather than use nasty chemicals and pesticides, but no luck... The ants on and around my patio seems to LIKE this stuff. It did nothing to repel them even after pouring it heavily from the bottle. No effect at all...

Beware that this is supposed to come with a sprayer but it did not and my local store had no idea what I was talking about. The manufacturer sent me one within a few days. The sprayer was very cheap and it was a struggle to get much out of it.

Based on the reviews, it does seem to work for some people. I guess my aunts are of the hardy breed.

Comments about Orange Guard® Home Pest Control (101):

Works wonders on ant hills, beetles, fleas (but wouldn't use straight on an animal or human... there are products that contain d-limonene for carpets, pet shampoos, etc.) & other insects.

D-limonene is the same pet-safe stuff used by an extermintor that came out for termites(although I'm not sure of the concentration). I use this every year, sometimes twice & with Borax (&/or boric acid w/bait products or traps.)
He treated a couple of houses on my street & said there was very little termite activity at my house, so it makes a difference!

I'd suggest using as soon as you see termites starting to swarm or in spring when they are likely to. Use under eves of your house & anywhere they can get in. Be sure to first make a perimeter around your house, as if you hit an ant hill or other place where there are beetles, spiders, etc., they WILL run from this stuff!

Will NOT get the spiders unless you spray them directly & even then, I've had a black window soaked, it got up and wasn't very happy, thus have a stick or another tool handy!

PLEASE be careful NOT to spray where bees may swarm (up in trees, etc.)or in areas & times where butterflies migrate! We rely on them to pollinate our food plants! Please think before spraying with ANY insecticide, natural or not!

Is generally safe around animals, yet may not be around people or animals with citrus allergies!

You may have to reapply once or twice a year, or if you get a strong rain.

If a bee swarm gets into a house, tree, etc., please call a local bee keeper who will likely be more than happy to come pick up a colony for free instead of an exterminator who will likely charge you and kill the bees.

If you need to deter or get rid of ants, fleas, etc., Ace carries products that have d-Limonene in them for your carpets. You can spray, but I think the dry powdered pet products get down into the carpet and work far longer.

Nothing better for ants! OK for termites, great for beetles!

Comments about Orange Guard® Home Pest Control (101):

I have tried others but keep going back to Orange Guard. Particularly good inside where fumes from other products are hard to take.

Comments about Orange Guard® Home Pest Control (101):

We have had a 2 year history in our new home of bees & wasps of all kinds invading our courtyard & trying to nest.We couldn't even be outside & had to run for the door. Biggest problem was the Carpenter Bees. Our community borders on State Preserves & we are limited in what we are allowed to use. For 2 years I have tried in vain to keep the bees away- including professional help.

Then I heard that bees dislike Orange Oil & found this product- which also fit the bill for environmentally -friendly (plus I have a dog so can use this safely in the house, even in the kitchen-with no worries)
I sprayed our roof shingles (which the bees try to nest under) and it worked!!! Along with some bounce fabric
softener sheets which they also avoid the smell of!!HaHa
We are Bee-free as long as it doesnt rain. Then I just respray. We have been bee-free for over 2 weeks! At last!

Comments about Orange Guard® Home Pest Control (101):

I have several kittens, and ants get into their food bowls in a few minutes on the patio. Spraying around the patio repels the ants without danger to the pets. Its easy to apply and doesn't have the toxic fumes or odor of chemical sprays.

Comments about Orange Guard® Home Pest Control (101):

this is the best stuff ever. the active ingredient is orange oil and it works by melting the insect's respiratory system and not by poisoning them, so you don't have to worry about spraying it all around the house, the kids or your pets. also since it's not a poison, the bugs can't build a resistance to it either.

Comments about Orange Guard® Home Pest Control (101):

You can use it inside and outside. Safe and effective. Rain will wash it away, so must be reapplied.

Comments about Orange Guard® Home Pest Control (101):

i love this stuff. even works good on spiders!!