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Bug B Gone Max Killer

Ratings & Reviews for ORTHO Bug B Gone Max Killer

3.6
146
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 3.6 out of 5
146 Reviews


67% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The product's effectiveness appears to be mixed, with some users reporting it successfully controlled insects like ants and ticks, while others found it ineffective, especially against larger pests. Many noted it worked well initially but the pests returned over time. Some were satisfied with its performance, but a significant number were unhappy, stating it did not control insects as promised. The product's long-term effectiveness seems questionable, as its performance seems to vary depending on the specific pest problem and application.

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146 Customer Reviews

Bug food.

Would Not Recommend

I think bugs feed off of this stuff, at least, that's what my lawn looks like. Did absolutely no good.

October 25, 2013
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helps control bugs for sure

Would Recommend

Seems to work well. I have been using for years. If I do not use it often I can really tell that it needs to be done as ants and othe creatures will show up. Tried others price sells me on it.

October 6, 2013
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waste of money, didn't work

Would Not Recommend

called Ortho, told them this was 2nd time I applied their procuct, all they could say is they didn't know why it didn't work. In the meantime my lawn is being eaten by worms, and now I can't replant until next year. they said they would send me a refund.

September 29, 2013
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cinch bugs

Would Recommend

I had cinch bugs al over the lawn. I do not see any where this was applied but I do have to spray the garden area. ot sure if they just moved to an untreated area. I had applied this in April too. It only lasts 4 months.

September 14, 2013
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Great Product

Would Recommend

This product, like most Scott's products, really works . The product does exactly what it's supposed to do. Kill pests. I was having a problem with grass moths(sod worms) and one application solved the problem. I will continue to use this product as a preventative part of my lawn care.

August 28, 2013
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Bugs

Would Recommend

USED IT AND NOW WAITING FOR RESULTS. I HAVE USED ORTHO PRODUCTS IN THE PAST AND I DO GET RESULTS.

August 27, 2013
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Better than the rest!

Would Recommend

I always use the Ortho insect repellent products. I have tried the others, mainly because of price, b ut I have found that you get what you pay for. The Ortho products do exactly as promised. Well worth the money. I live right next to the woods, so I have a multitude of insects that like to visit. Since I have been using the Ortho Max, I have not had problems with mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, ants or grubs. And this time of year, crickets. I especially like the fact that this product is Pet friendl...

August 25, 2013
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Chinch Bug program

Would Recommend

The Ortho granules spread easily. This is a pyrethroid, which gives me a rotation chemical with the Bayer Complete, which is an imidacloprid. Alternating these two every application or two applications gives me Chinch Bug control without them developing a resistance. The Bayer granules are the best spreading (no dust and uniform), but Ortho is a close second.

August 18, 2013
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Not true as stated

Would Not Recommend

The product states "SEASON LONG CONTROL". I did not find this to be a true statement. Insects returned after about six weeks.

August 4, 2013
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Response from Ortho Team

We are sorry you were not satisfied. We value your feedback and would like to know what we can do better. Our products carry a satisfaction guarantee...

Ortho TeamMay 22, 2020

Ortho

Bugs R still here

Would Not Recommend

The ants just kept on going and going. It didn't kill them.

July 29, 2013
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probably works?

Would Not Recommend

Used the entire 20 lb bag for a .18 acre yard that had a lot of spittlebugs, spiders, crickets, and frogs. After 1-2 weeks, I haven't seen much improvement. All the aforementioned insects are still all over the yard. Prehaps there is a minor improvement, but not a whole lot.

July 26, 2013
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Product did not cure the problem.

Would Not Recommend

Applied as directed but moth problem was not effected.

July 26, 2013
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do not waste your money!

Would Not Recommend

We used this product to rid the yard of chiggers and followed the directions completely and it did absolutely nothing and we have still got chigger problems.... will be getting our money back!!!!

July 23, 2013
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Response from Ortho Team

We are sorry you were not satisfied. We value your feedback and would like to know what we can do better. Our products carry a satisfaction guarantee...

Ortho TeamMay 22, 2020

Ortho

Works

Would Recommend

The only kind I buy. Works great on ants,fleas,and ticks.

July 22, 2013
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