Delta Dust Insecticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Jess from Connecticut
    10/10/2012
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    Delta dust - anythying similar?
    is there anything similar to delta dust that can be shipped to CT? Is this product safe to use with children or will it travel at all? We are thinking of using a dust in our attic (the kids dont go there, but it is attached through a door from our child's room). Looking at controlling, actually completely removing (hopefully) carpet beetle larvae.
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    You can purchase and use Evergreen dust for use in the attic in CT. The dust should not be broadcast over the entire attic. Instead you should concentrate on dusting the cracks, crevices and voids and other areas where these insects harbor. If you have vents that blow air through the attic and into the home caution should be used to take care the dust is not blown through the vents. To learn more about carpet beetle elimination, please take a few minutes to read our article : Carpet Beetle Pest Control
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  • Asked by Dave from Grand Rapids Mi
    12/01/2016
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    Can Delta Dust be applied in the rain by a hired pest control company?
    The company I hired showed up when I wasnt home and applied Delta Dust around the exterior during a rain storm. When I called and asked they told me it was okay and legal and the rain wont effect it.
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    While we cannot comment specifically on another person's application, it's not illegal to apply Delta Dust Insecticide in the rain. Delta Dust Insecticide is waterproof. Our concern is that if the rain storm was bad enough, it could potentially wash the product away.

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  • Asked by Angie from Ohio
    07/11/2012
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    How come I can't dust Delta Dust on baseboards? And how long before it will start working on killing bed bugs
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    You can use Delta in the cracks and crevices in and around your baseboards. You should not apply it on the outside of the baseboards because it will get moved around just through normal daily activities (walking past, vacuuming, sweeping, etc) and will not remain in the areas where you applied it. Bedbugs usually start dying within 1 week of coming into contact with areas treated with Delta dust. Please note that you should not use Delta Dust alone to combat bedbug infestations as it is slow acting. Please checkout our bedbug kits for our product recommendations.
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  • Asked by Katie from New York, Ny
    03/01/2018
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    Can I dust areas with Delta Dust that have already been dusted with Boric Acid? Will they react?
    I am treating for carpenter ants. I have already treated with Boric Acid, but I want to try the Delta Dust. If the two dusts are combined will they react?
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    Delta Dust Insecticide will not react with boric acid dusts but applying too much dust to an area can make insects avoid it.  If you can see the dust so can they, we would not recommend applying both in the same area.

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  • Asked by Maurice from Brockton
    09/20/2019
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    Does Delta Dust Insecticide kill flies?
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    Delta Dust Insecticide is labeled for fruit flies, phorid flies, and sciarid flies.

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  • Asked by Alex from Clemson, Sc
    09/06/2013
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    How long Delta Dust stays active in a container?
    I have Delta Dust that is few years old. I cannot find any expiration date on the container.
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    Delta Dust will remain effective as long as it stays dry.  You should keep the lid on at all times and keep it away from moisture.  We have customers that have had Delta Dust for over 5 years and it is still effective.
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  • Asked by Sarah from Bothell, Wa
    06/02/2015
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    I am worried about possible health concerns after using/cleaning delta dust
    Pest control company applied delta dust to a crevice in the kitchen floor but the white stuff was definitely visible. My husband felt it was working so he moved it to a crevice where the wall meets the kitchen counter and you could still see the white stuff. About 2-4 months later, a person from the same company told me to vacuum it off. I did but I did not wear a mask and my husband and my daughter were in the room when I did. I also think they used this Delta Dust in the crawl space/attic. I am very concerned about potential health risks especially because my daughter is 1 year old.
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    Simply vacuuming Delta Dust should not pose a health threat to you. We cannot comment on how the exterminator applied the product. Normally, only to cracks crevices and wall voids. Small amounts that you can hardly tell are there. Please contact the manufacturer bayer at 800-331-2867.
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  • Asked by Teresa from Dyersburg ,tn
    07/16/2019
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    What protective gear is need when applying Delta dust?
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    The manufacturer recommends wearing safety goggles, chemical-resistant gloves along with long sleeves and long pants when applying Delta Dust.

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  • Asked by April from Oley, Pa
    09/27/2013
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    Can yellow jackets detect Delta Dust or are they unaware of it's existence?
    I am afraid they will end up in my house of they detect the dust and try to find a new escape route.
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    When  using Delta Dust Insecticide you are applying such small amounts that yellow jackets should not be able to detect the dust. Please refer to the product label for application instructions.
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  • Asked by Lori from Nj
    11/18/2016
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    My cat rolled in residual delta dust left by previous owner. He was cornered in it. Is this dangerous?
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    Delta Dust can be harmful if it is ingested by animals or absorbed through the skin. Delta Dust can stay active for several months after application. We will say that most animals will not eat Delta Dust because there is nothing to attract them to the dust and it would be extremely drying to the inside of their mouths if they did try to eat it. Still, it is best to contact your veterinarian if you think your pet ingested or absorbed Delta Dust. We have linked the product label and the MSDS in our answer so that you may print them out to give your veterinarian.

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  • Asked by Sherry from Chandler Indiana
    09/20/2014
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    Can Delta Dust be used in a hose sprayer?
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    Delta Dust cannot be applied in a liquid hose end sprayer. It should be applied dry using a dust applicator.
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  • Asked by Linda from Cary, Nc
    07/11/2018
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    What is the best chemical to use on cicada killer wasps?
    These wasps dig up my backyard every year. What is an easy products to use on the tunnels to kill these wasps. I'm terrified of these critters so it must be something easy to use.
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    For cicada killer wasps, it is commonly recommended to use Delta Dust in each individual burrow. Cicada Killer wasps thrive in disturbed environments, such as landscaped yards and places where bare soil is exposed. You can discourage the wasps from nesting in your yard by cutting your grass on the highest setting and by adding a thick layer of mulch to flower beds during the Cicada Killer Wasp season. These wasps do not like over saturated lawns either, so over watering during their season will help prevent them. Unfortunately, there is no fool proof way to prevent cicada killer wasps.

    We also like to let our customers know that the Cicada Killer wasps are beneficial insects that provide free pest control for a couple months each year. Cicada killer wasps paralyze and provision their burrows with other insects to feed their young.  The beneficial Cicada killer wasps, while large and intimidating to see, are mostly harmless and there have been very few reports of anyone getting stung by just being near them. In most cases where a sting was reported, the wasps were being held or molested in some way. Cicada Killer Wasp stings are also reported to be almost painless. 

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  • Asked by Arthur from Norwood Ma.
    06/27/2013
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    Will Delta Dust kill springtails? I have so many.
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    Delta Dust Insecticide is not labeled to treat springtails. However, if they were to travel through a treated area, it is a strong possible they will die. Please read our article "How to Get Rid of Springtails" which contains all of the information you need to eradicate and prevent springtails.
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  • Asked by Dorothy from Spring Hill, Fl
    05/01/2018
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    Can Delta dust be used in vehicles and under couches?
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    Yes you could use Delta Dust Insecticide inside a car, but you would want to apply it in areas that you do not come into direct contact with, such as underneath mats, in between seats, etc.  It can also be applied on furniture under the cushions, at furniture joints, and behind fabric tacking. We recommend using a hand duster such as the B&G Bulb Duster 1150 when applying insecticide dusts. Be sure that you do not apply dust directly on skin contact areas. Excess dust can be wiped up with a damp paper towel.  

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  • Asked by Thomas from Cumberland Ri
    10/20/2011
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    Since Delta dust is not for sale in RI do you offer another dust which I could apply in wet places?
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    Unfortunately Delta dust is the only water proof dust on the market.
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  • Asked by Johnny
    07/24/2018
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    How long will Delta Dust be effective inside an electrical outlet or light switch sealed after treatment?
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    If left undisturbed Delta Dust Insecticide will remain effective for up to eight months in wall voids. 

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  • Asked by Darran from Cashmere, Wa
    07/04/2015
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    Will Delta dust work for Boxelder Bugs?
    I've heard Tempo will work on Boxelders, but Delta Sounds more complete?
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    Both the Tempo and Delta Dust products will work for boxelder bugs that may be getting into crevices of the home and for dusting around eaves and window frames. The main difference is the Delta Dust is waterproof and the Tempo is not, other wise you will get equal control from both. 
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  • Asked by Jon from Los Alamitos, Ca
    08/11/2017
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    What is the difference between Delta Dust and Cimexa?
    For roaches mostly but spiders and silverfish as well.
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    CimeXa Insecticide Dust is the newest product available in the battle against bed bugs. CimeXa Dust is 100% Silica dust (pyrethroid free), is very safe, odorless, and will not stain.  CimeXa Dust will last up to 10 years when applied to undisturbed areas like wall voids, or frames of some furniture such as couches. It is very effective on bed bugs, especially pyrethroid resistant bed bugs. It is also labeled for Ants Crazy Ants, Cockroaches, Firebrats, Silverfish, Spiders, Mites, Bed Bugs, Lice, Fleas, Ticks, and Drywood Termites. When pests come into contact with CimeXa, the product clings to their exoskeleton Delta Dust is 100% waterproof and is a synthetic pyrethroid. Delta Dust would work great for Ants, Bedbugs, Cockroaches, Fleas, Silverfish, Scorpions, Sowbugs, Millipedes, and others listed on the label.

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  • Asked by Jessica from Readyville, Tn
    05/24/2016
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    Is Delta dust safe to use with a 4 month old baby?
    We have brown recluses and was thing about using Delta dust but didn't know if it was safe to use with our baby who is 4 months. What is the safest treatment option?
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    You must keep the Delta Dust out of reach of children. When applied you must keep them refrain from the area until the product settles sufficiently for your treatment. Please let us know if you need further information.

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  • Asked by Cecilia from Columbia, Tn
    06/29/2017
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    What kind of protective gear is recommended when applying Delta Dust Insecticide?
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    The manufacturer recommends wearing safety goggles, chemical-resistant gloves along with long sleeves and long pants when applying Delta Dust.

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