Best Lawn Insect Killers Updated May 2025

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Best Lawn Insect Killers
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

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10.0

Ortho BugClear Lawn Insect Killer1, Kills Ants, Spiders, Ticks, Fleas, Armyworms and Grubs, Treats up to 16,500 sq. ft., 10 lb....
Functionality
Kills bugs
Yard value
Ease of application
Ease of spread
Look
Picked by 862 people this week!
Picked by 862 people this week!

10.0

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Ortho BugClear Lawn Insect Killer1, Kills Ants, Spiders, Ticks, Fleas, Armyworms and Grubs, Treats up to 16,500 sq. ft., 10 lb....
Functionality
Kills bugs
Yard value
Ease of application
Ease of spread
Look

9.8

2

9.8

Wondercide - Ready to Use Flea, Tick, and Mosquito Yard Spray with Natural Essential Oils – Mosquito and Insect Killer, Treatme...
Bug control
Smell
Safety for pets
Ease of use
Tick resistance

9.8

2
Wondercide - Ready to Use Flea, Tick, and Mosquito Yard Spray with Natural Essential Oils – Mosquito and Insect Killer, Treatme...
Bug control
Smell
Safety for pets
Ease of use
Tick resistance

9.3

3

9.3

Scotts GrubEx1 Season Long Grub Killer, Protects Lawns Up to 4 Months, 5,000 sq. ft., 14.35 lbs.
Effectiveness
Kills grub
Insect control
Mole control
Ease of application
Grass health

9.3

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Scotts GrubEx1 Season Long Grub Killer, Protects Lawns Up to 4 Months, 5,000 sq. ft., 14.35 lbs.
Effectiveness
Kills grub
Insect control
Mole control
Ease of application
Grass health

9.2

4

9.2

Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor and Perimeter2 with Comfort Wand, Controls Ants, Roaches, Spiders and More, 1.33 ga...
Bug kill
Ease of use
Smell

9.2

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Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor and Perimeter2 with Comfort Wand, Controls Ants, Roaches, Spiders and More, 1.33 ga...
Bug kill
Ease of use
Smell

9.1

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9.1

Wondercide - Outdoor Pest Control Spray with Natural Essential Oils - Mosquito, Ant, Insect Repellent, Treatment, Killer - Safe...
Bug resistance
Smell
Ease of application
Safety for pets
Product quality

9.1

5
Wondercide - Outdoor Pest Control Spray with Natural Essential Oils - Mosquito, Ant, Insect Repellent, Treatment, Killer - Safe...
Bug resistance
Smell
Ease of application
Safety for pets
Product quality

8.9

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8.9

BioAdvanced Complete Brand Insect Killer for Soil and Turf, Ready-to-Spray, 32 oz, Outdoor Ant Killer
Works well
Bug kill
Ease of application
Longevity
Lawn health
Effectiveness

8.9

6
BioAdvanced Complete Brand Insect Killer for Soil and Turf, Ready-to-Spray, 32 oz, Outdoor Ant Killer
Works well
Bug kill
Ease of application
Longevity
Lawn health
Effectiveness

8.7

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8.7

Ortho Home Defense Max Indoor Insect Barrier with Extended Reach Comfort Wand, Kills Ants, Roaches, Spiders, Fleas and Ticks, 1...
Ease of use
Quality
Smell

8.7

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Ortho Home Defense Max Indoor Insect Barrier with Extended Reach Comfort Wand, Kills Ants, Roaches, Spiders, Fleas and Ticks, 1...
Ease of use
Quality
Smell

8.6

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8.6

Roundup Weed and Grass Killer₄ with Pump 'N Go 2 Sprayer, Use in and Around Flower Beds, Trees & More, 1.33 gal.
Effectiveness
Kills weed
Ease of use
Durability

8.6

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Roundup Weed and Grass Killer₄ with Pump 'N Go 2 Sprayer, Use in and Around Flower Beds, Trees & More, 1.33 gal.
Effectiveness
Kills weed
Ease of use
Durability

8.5

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8.5

Scotts Turf Builder SummerGuard Lawn Food with Insect Control, 13.35 lbs., 5,000 sq. ft.
Functionality
Fertilizer quality
Greenness
Yard look
Insect control

8.5

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Scotts Turf Builder SummerGuard Lawn Food with Insect Control, 13.35 lbs., 5,000 sq. ft.
Functionality
Fertilizer quality
Greenness
Yard look
Insect control

8.4

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8.4

Scotts DiseaseEx Lawn Fungicide, Controls and Prevents Disease Up to 4 Weeks, Treats Up to 5,000 sq. ft., 10 lbs.
Functionality
Effectiveness
Lawn look
Ease of application
Lawn health
Coverage

8.4

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Scotts DiseaseEx Lawn Fungicide, Controls and Prevents Disease Up to 4 Weeks, Treats Up to 5,000 sq. ft., 10 lbs.
Functionality
Effectiveness
Lawn look
Ease of application
Lawn health
Coverage

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10.0

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10.0

Ortho BugClear Lawn Insect Killer1, Kills Ants, Spiders, Ticks, Fleas, Armyworms and Grubs, Treats up to 16,500 sq. ft., 10 lb....
Functionality
Kills bugs
Yard value
Ease of application
Ease of spread
Look
Picked by 862 people this week!
Picked by 862 people this week!

10.0

1
Ortho BugClear Lawn Insect Killer1, Kills Ants, Spiders, Ticks, Fleas, Armyworms and Grubs, Treats up to 16,500 sq. ft., 10 lb....
Functionality
Kills bugs
Yard value
Ease of application
Ease of spread
Look