Alpine D Dust Insecticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Mark from Porter Ranch
    01/23/2018
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    What is the shelf life of Alpine Dust?
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    The shelf life of Alpine Dust as with most products is about 5 years if stored properly in a temperature-stable, cool and dry environment. While the Dinotefuran in the Alpine may break down over time, essentially as long as the DE in it stays dry it could be effective longer. 

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  • Asked by Chris from Louisville, Ky
    05/22/2017
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    Will Alpine Dust kill carpenter bees?
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    Alpine Dust is labeled for general bees. If this product is applied in areas where carpenter bees are, it will make the area unhabitable for them to live and dry them out, killing them as well. Be sure to only do a light coating of dust to ensure that they do not avoid it.

    Please take a look at our Carpenter Bee Guide for tips on how to treat and prevent carpenter bees in the future.

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  • Asked by Megrimlock from Woodbridge, Va
    07/27/2017
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    How well would Alpine Dust work for Bald Faced or European Hornets? Is it a fairly fast kockdown?
    Tempo 1% dust is fast...Delta dust is too slow.
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    Alpine Dust will kill off a hornet nest within 1-2 days of application.

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  • Asked by David from Nj
    04/23/2017
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    Is Alpine Dust labeled for carpenter bees?
    I see it says bees on the label, however it does not seem to do anything to them.
    A

    Alpine Dust is not labeled to treat carpenter bees. We would recommend using Delta Dust instead. 

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  • Asked by Michael from Florida
    03/15/2017
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    Can Alpine Dust be used to treat for termites?
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    Alpine Dust is not labeled for termites.  If you take a look at our Termite Control Guide, you can see which products are recommended to treat this pest. 

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  • Asked by Jennine from Manley Hot Springs, Alaska
    06/15/2014
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    Does Alpine Dust work for Carpenter Ants?
    We have a carpenter ant infestation in the rafter void of our cathedral ceiling. We've treated the interior & exterior of the house with protein and sweet baits, but the infestation persists so we'd like to dust the void. Delta and Drione are both listed "Not for Sale in AK" and are mildly repellent; but Alpine is non-repellent and doesn't appear to have restrictions in Alaska so we could use it instead as long as it is effective for carpenter ant control.
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    Alpine Dust is labeled for carpenter ants and would be an excellent addition to your treatments.

    Per the product label: "For ants, apply to ant trails, in openings around doors and windows and other places where ants enter premises. Direct contact with dry dust is required to be effective."

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  • Asked by Dave from Marathon, Fl
    09/23/2019
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    Is Alpine Dust safe to use around ouside plants?
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    Alpine Dust is not for use on plants so we are not sure if it would harm a plant if drift occurred. Per the Product Label: Outdoor Treatments: Apply around and in cracks and crevices or voids associated with windows and doors, porches, screens, eaves, patios, garages, under stairways, and in crawl spaces and other areaS where pests hide. Direct contact with dry dust is required to be effective. 

    Mulched Areas: Use as a treatment ofr Millipedes, Earwigs, Crickets, Ground Beetles, Sowbugs and Pillbugs. Remove mulch, sprinkle product at 0.3 -1 oz per sq/yd. Return mulch, mixing product with mulch. 

     

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  • Asked by Dave from Nj
    09/22/2015
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    Is Alpine Dust a knockdown dust?
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    Alpine dust is a contact and residual powder insecticide for crack and crevice, spot and void treatment. Alpine Dust has two active ingredients for quicker kill broad-spectrum use: Dinotefuran and Diatomaceous Earth. Dinotefuran is a newer non-repellent active ingredient that the EPA has granted Reduced Risk status for public health use. Dinotefuran is part of the insecticide class neonicotinoids, neuro-active insecticides that are modeled after nicotine. Dinotefuran is a central nervous system inhibitor that takes effect after insects ingest it. Diatomaceous Earth is a completely natural insecticide made of crushed freshwater diatoms (basically tiny algae fossils) directly from the earth. When insects contact or ingest diatomaceous earth, the scratchy surfaces cut through the waxy coating on the insects’ exoskeleton, causing dehydration and eventual death. 

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  • Asked by Dylan
    02/21/2020
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    Is this effective against japanese beetles?
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    The Alpine D Dust Insecticide is not labeled for japanese beetles. However, it is labeled for ground beetles. 

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  • Asked by Michael from Fenton Mo
    08/18/2021
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    How do you remove Alpine D Dust Insecticide from concrete after being sprayed with insecticide?
    Due to direct sunlight and hot temps, the dust is baked into the concrete and will not clean off the surface.
    A

    If you have already tried scrubbing the area with hot soapy water to remove the baked on Alpine D Dust Insecticide with no success, you may consider pressure washing the affected area.  You could also contact the manufacturer directly for additional tips by either calling 1-800-777-8570, or by visiting their website's contact page here.

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  • Asked by David
    09/05/2021
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    How long does Alpine D Dust Insecticide take to kill insects after they contact the area?
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    Alpine D Dust Insecticide will last indefinitely when applied to undisturbed areas such as wall voids, behind cabinets, around windows, doors, plumbing, etc. Is is effective on insects that cross the treated areas as long as the dust is in place however there is no specific time after contact that it takes for the insect to die. Insecticide dusts should be applied with a hand duster such as the B&G Bulb Duster to effectively dust into cracks and crevices.

    Please view the product label for rates and specific instructions to your treatment. 


     
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  • Asked by Helen from Cary
    01/27/2022
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    Can I use Alpine D Dust Insecticide on a motorized wheel chair?
    A

    The label for Alpine D Dust Insecticide does not specify if it can be used on the motorized wheelchair. We would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer of the wheelchair for clarification. 

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  • Asked by Dayton from Port Oorchard, Wa
    01/30/2024
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    Can Alpine Dust be applied with a fine bristle paintbrush?
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    Alpine D Dust Insecticide label states this product is intended for application with hand/bulbous or powder duster, or other suitable equipment, to cracks and crevices, voids, harborages, runway and nest areas, and places where listed pets are found.

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