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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.
    A
    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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    3 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Heather
    06/15/2015
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    If treating inside walls (via drilled holes), do I need to use a duster?
    Can the product be injected straight from the bottle?
    A
    It would be best to use a duster like the Bellow hand duster to apply Delta dust. This way you can dust further into the wall voids. 
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    29 of 32 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Lana from De Soto, Il
    06/16/2015
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    How long does Defense a Dust take to kill brown recluse?
    We are dealing with brown recluse spiders. Tonight my husband caught one in a jar that was running around in our kitchen sink. He puffed Defense dust on it and at first it crinkled up like it had died but an hour later it was running around the jar like nothing happened. What's going on?
    A
    Delta Dust Insecticide can take minutes to hours to kill spiders. It has to enter through there follicles into their Central Nervous system. 
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    11 of 12 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Burl from Smithville Ms.
    06/23/2015
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    Is it safe to use delta dust on dogs to kill fleas and ticks; if so how old does the pup need to be?
    A
    No, Delta Dust cannot be used on dogs.  You may want to check out the products on our Dog Flea Control page. 
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    6 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Wendy from Lilburn, Ga
    07/01/2015
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    Delta Dust residue on clothing & Christmas decorations in attic - is there a health risk?
    I had open boxes of clothing and Christmas decorations (wreath & garland) exposed when Delta Dust was sprayed. This was done right over the box and the decorations. I understand that it leaves a residue. How dangerous is this residue?
    A
    Delta Dust is not labeled to be used on clothing or decorations, only along baseboards, wall voids, cracks, and crevices. I would recommend washing and drying you clothes to remove any residual that the delta dust has left behind and to clean the decorations with alcohol is you are planning to use them in the future. Make sure you are wearing protective gear when handling items with checmicals on them.
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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?
    A
    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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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Pam from Mcdonough, Ga
    07/13/2015
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    Can Delta Dust be used in kitchen cabinets safely?
    I have fire ants in my kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, even in my clothes closet on my hanging clothes. The best treatment for ants outside is Termidor, hands down. It is sort of a liquid bait when used for ants, and any ants that walk over where you spray pick up the Termidor on their bodies and bring the product back to the colony where they spread it around to all other termites, including the queen, and typically within a few days to a week all of the ants will be dead. Termidor is used around your home like any other pest control product and is applied using a one gallon hand pump sprayer. You should re-apply every 3 months for optimum ant control.
    A

    We do not recommend treating inside the kitchen cabinets with Delta Dust or any insecticide dust as it could contiminate your utensils or food. Chances are that the ants are coming from outside and getting inside the kitchen and other areas.  99% of the time ants are nesting outside and coming inside for food or water.  

    The best treatment for ants outside is Termidor, hands down.  It is sort of a liquid bait when used for ants, and any ants that walk over where you spray pick up the Termidor on their bodies and bring the product back to the colony where they spread it around to all other termites, including the queen, and typically within a few days to a week all of the ants will be dead.  Termidor is used around your home like any other pest control product and is applied using a one gallon hand pump sprayer.  You should re-apply every 3 months for optimum ant control.

    For inside, labeled to apply indoors only in cracks and crevices and/or inaccessible areas, only to treat active infestations inside though.  These would include the void underneath your cabinets, underneath and behind appliances, inside wall voids, water heater closets, etc.  You would not want to place this bait inside a cabinet with plates and silverware or on any food handling surface.

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    9 of 10 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Laura from Hempstead, Tx
    07/13/2015
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    How long does it take for Honey Bees to die once delta dust is applied?
    We have a honey bee hive in shingles and roof edge. We sprayed delta dust all over. How long does it take for them to die or leave.
    A

    If you are referring to the whole nest being dusted with Delta Dust, and the hive to die off, it can take days. The bees need to ingest the dust and also carry the dust into the larvae to eradicate the hive. You will also want to be sure that any honeycomb or honey that may be left behind is eliminated. If this sanitation is not done, then more bees may return to the same area, or you could attract a secondary infestation such as hive beetles.

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    19 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Andrea
    08/21/2015
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    How do I safely clean up Delta Dust Insecticide applied above our front door?
    An exterminator came and applied Delta Dust to a crack in the wall above our front door where wasps were freely coming and going. The dust is thick and some has fallen in splotches on our front stoop. There are also a number of dead wasps covered in the dust on the porch. How do I safely clean up the dust?
    A

    You may wipe up excess Delta Dust Insecticide with a damp paper towel. Dead insects may be cleaned up with a vacuum or dust pan and broom.

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    17 of 23 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Carla from Crouse, Nc
    10/28/2015
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    How long should I leave my heat pump off after I apply Delta Dust to my crawlspace?
    We are dusting a 28x48 crawlspace using the dustin mizer and delta dust. The duct work is under house but covered with plastic sheeting on underbelly (double-wide manufactured home). I see that directions indicate to turn off fans, etc and close vents. How long should I allow the dust to settle before I turn it back on?
    A

    Depending on how heavy you apply the dust will play some part in it, but usually you can allow the dust to settle for at least a few hours and it would be fine to resume normal use of the ducts since it is covered by the sheeting. 

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  • Asked by Andrew from San Francisco, Ca
    10/28/2015
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    What is the difference between Delta dust and Alpine dust?
    A

    The difference between Delta Dust and Alpine Dust are the active ingredients. Delta Dust is waterproof and contains deltamethrin. Alpine is a reduced risk dinotefuran dust. Both will last many months in undisturbed voids and treat many insects.

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    6 of 10 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Rob from New London
    11/20/2015
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    Would Delta work on Asian lady bugs if applied to areas where they are coming in from the outside?
    Is it safe for my health?
    A

    Delta Dust Is a great product to use to treat and prevent Lady Bugs. Be sure that you where a Respirator Mask when applying. It is safe for people and pets to re-enter the treated area after dust settles. We also recommend using a liquid spray concentrate outdoors to prevent these pests from entering the structure. Our Overwintering Kit contains a great combination of products for treating overwintering pests such as lady bugs, stink bugs, and boxelder bugs.

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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Matt from Gilbert, Az
    02/25/2016
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    Is Delta Dust safe around dogs?
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    Yes, Delta Dust is very safe to use indoors around pets when used as directed on the product label. You should keep children and pets out of the room while you are applying the product, and then it is ok to allow them to come back in once you are done.  It is used in cracks and crevices where they do not have access.

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    15 of 23 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Wil from Portland, Or
    04/11/2016
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    Is Delta Dust a repellant?
    If I dust an area where ants are traveling, will they cross it and come in contact with it dying?
    A

    Delta Dust is not considered a repellent. It will kill ants that come in contact with it, but will not stop them from coming. Please be sure to check out our Ant Guide for the moest effective treatment options. 

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    7 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mark from Attleboro, Ma
    05/14/2016
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    Does Delta Dust have a shelf life in the container?
    A

    The shelf life of Delta Dust is 3 years form purchase date. It should still be effective, as long as it was properly stored in a dry, moderate temperature area.

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    6 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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?
    A

    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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    2 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by N from Hamilton Tx
    05/28/2016
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    How much Delta Dust should I need for a 1000 sq/ft house?
    We have an old house that needs to be torn down but is infested with bees of some sort. House is about 1000 sq/ft.
    A

    You will want to try and locate and directly treat the areas where the nests are behind the walls as much as possible. Drilling holes into the wall and puffing the Delta Dust into the nests and entry and exit points for the bees is the proper way to treat and then give the dust time to eliminate the nest entirely. That being said, each 1lb bottle should treat roughly 1000 sq/ft, so depending on how heavy you plan to apply the product (dont apply too heavy or they can't easily move through the dust) would depend on if you would need more than one bottle. 

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  • Asked by Diana from Rockaway Beach
    06/05/2016
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    Does Delta Dust kill bird mites?
    A

    We do not advise using Delta Dust to target bird mites. Please review to our guide on How to Eliminate Bird Mites for further information on how to properly treat your area. 

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    6 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Lily from Los Angeles, Ca
    06/14/2016
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    Would Delta Dust purchased 5 years ago still be effective now?
    Used it to kill bed bugs, and applied it every 6-12 months since for prevention. Got some bed bugs now and dusted it again. Would it still be effective? (Stored it in the original container with the cap on, in the cabinet under the kitchen sink)
    A

    For Delta Dust Insecticide have a shelf life of around 3 years from the purchase date. We advise to reorder new product for a more effective treatment. 

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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?
    A

    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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