Ortho

Buying Guide: Sprayers and Pest Control

Sprayers and Hose End Sprayers
Ortho sprayers include wand tank sprayers in 1 gallon and 2 gallon sizes, a 4 gal. wand backpack sprayer, and a hose end sprayer for applying liquid weed killers, insect killers, fungicides and fertilizers. The hose end sprayer dispenses approximately 2 gallons of water per minute and has 14 built-in dilution settings. The backpack sprayer uses Viton seals that can be changed without tools.

Repair and Service Kits
Ortho sells service kits for sprayers, including a backpack sprayer service kit with gaskets and o-rings for the pump, a wand and shut-off repair kit, and a Viton pump service kit. Match the part number or the size on your old part before ordering. Check your sprayer manual and follow its maintenance steps.

Insect, Ant and Mosquito Control
Ortho insect products include bait stations for ants and a fire ant mound killer sold in individual blitz packs, each meant for a single mound. Mosquito control refill packets replenish a mosquito station that is sold separately. Bed bug detectors and flying insect trap kits with glue trap refills are also available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ortho make?
Ortho offers tank and backpack sprayers, a hose end sprayer, sprayer repair kits, and insect control products. The insect products include ant bait stations, a fire ant mound killer, mosquito control refills, bed bug detectors and flying insect traps.

How do I choose the right sprayer or repair kit?
Pick a tank or backpack sprayer by the gallon size you need. For repair kits, match the part number or the size on your old part before ordering, and check your sprayer manual for the correct parts. Follow the label directions for any chemical you use.

Are the fire ant mound products sold individually?
The fire ant mound killer comes in individual blitz packs, each with the amount of product meant to treat a single mound. It starts working as soon as it is applied and is meant to destroy the mound within 60 minutes.