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Keep unwanted pests outside and your lawn looking its best. Ortho delivers proven pest control, weed elimination, and lawn care solutions trusted by homeowners for over a century.
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At Family HardwareSince 1907
Trusted Heritage
Over a century of lawn & garden solutions47+
Years Serving SW FL
Family Hardware since 19762
Store Locations
Cape Coral & Fort MyersProduct Technologies
Six powerful product lines that make Ortho the go-to choice for pest control and lawn care at Family Hardware in Cape Coral & Fort Myers, FL.
Home Defense Perimeter Barrier
Creates a long-lasting indoor and outdoor barrier that kills and prevents 235+ insects including ants, roaches, spiders, and mosquitoes from entering your home.
Comfort Wand Technology
Battery-powered continuous spray wand delivers precise, consistent application without pumping. Ergonomic design reduces hand fatigue during large-area treatments.
WeedClear Fast-Action Formula
Kills weeds to the root with visible results in hours. Targets dollarweed, dandelion, clover, and chickweed without harming lawn grass when used as directed.
BugClear Contact Kill
Starts working in minutes with contact-kill technology. Protects lawns, gardens, and foundations against ants, ticks, fleas, spiders, and sod webworms.
GroundClear Vegetation Control
Absorbs on contact with visible results in 15 minutes. Becomes rainproof in 2 hours for reliable weed and grass elimination on patios, driveways, and landscape beds.
Orthene Fire Ant Control
Professional-strength fire ant mound treatment that kills the queen and destroys the colony. Essential for Southwest Florida yards where fire ants thrive year-round.
Expert Knowledge
Florida-specific lawn care and pest control tips from the Family Hardware team.
Tackling Florida's Toughest Lawn Pests
Fire Ants
The Problem: Fire ants thrive year-round in Southwest Florida's warm, humid climate. A single mound can house thousands of aggressive, stinging ants that pose a danger to children and pets.
The Solution: Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer destroys the queen and the entire colony. For yard-wide protection, pair with Ortho BugClear Lawn Insect Killer granules to prevent new colonies from establishing.
Timing: Treat in early morning or late evening when ants are most active near the surface. In Cape Coral and Fort Myers, fire ants are active all 12 months.
Chinch Bugs & Sod Webworms
The Problem: Chinch bugs suck sap from St. Augustine grass blades, causing yellow-brown patches that spread rapidly in Florida's summer heat. Sod webworms chew grass blades down to the soil line overnight.
The Solution: Ortho BugClear Lawn Insect Killer starts working on contact to eliminate chinch bugs, sod webworms, grubs, and other turf-damaging insects before they destroy your lawn.
Prevention: Apply preventatively in late spring before populations explode. Water lawn thoroughly after application for best results.
Why Buy Ortho at Family Hardware
Authorized Ortho Dealer
Genuine Ortho products with full manufacturer backing. Every pest control and lawn care solution is factory-fresh and ready to protect your home and yard.
Florida Lawn Experts
Our team understands the unique pest and weed challenges of Southwest Florida — from fire ants and chinch bugs to dollarweed and crabgrass. We’ll match you with the right product.
Full Product Selection
We stock the complete range of Ortho pest control, weed killers, and lawn care products — from Home Defense to WeedClear, BugClear, GroundClear, and more.
SW Florida Specialists Since 1976
Family-owned hardware store serving Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and surrounding communities for over 47 years. We know what works in our local climate.
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