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  • Asked by M from Peoria, Az
    02/07/2018
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    Does Delta Dust Insecticide kill termites?
    A

    Delta Dust is labeled to kill termites that come in contact with the areas treated with the product. This should NOT be your sole treatment for termites. For more information on the products that we do carry for treatment of termites, please click on the links below.

    Termite Treatment Article

    Termite Treatment Products

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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?
    A

    If left undisturbed Delta Dust Insecticide will remain effective for up to eight months in wall voids. 

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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?
    A
    Unfortunately Delta dust is the only water proof dust on the market.
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  • Asked by Blaine from Philadelphia, Pa
    05/04/2018
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    If dusted as directed into wall voids, will it simply just fall to the bottom of house and not be as useful?
    As in, doesn't gravity eventually come into play and the dust falls to the bottom of a house's foundation, therefore not kill insects further up, like 2nd floors and higher?
    A

    When applying the Delta Dust Insecticide in wall voids and around electrical boxes the dust settles down in between the the studs and the sheetrock that make up the insides of your walls.  There is no space for the dust to fall all the way down to the foundation of the home since there are studs, subflooring, pipes, wiring, etc in the walls.  The dust settles down into the cracks and crevices and other areas that the insects crawl through.  This is how they come in contact with the product and how it eliminates them. 

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  • Asked by Michael from Hanover, Pa
    06/14/2018
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    Will Delta Dust kill clothes moths and their larvae?
    A

    Delta Dust Insecticide is labeled for webbing clothes moths. The product label states: Use DeltaDust as a crack and crevice treatment in closets and other storage areas where these pests are found. This is an adjunct treatment and will NOT control moth larvae already on the clothes. DO NOT apply this product directly to clothing. 

    Please take a moment to review our Clothes Moth Control Article for additional information on treatments. There are different varieties of Cloths Moths. If you are unsure of what type of moth you have, we recommend contacting your local extension office for a proper I.D. 

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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.
    A
    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 Paul from Edwardsville
    09/04/2018
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    Does Delta Dust kill crickets?
    A

    Yes, Delta Dust Insecticide is labeled for crickets.

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  • Asked by Cathy from Warwick
    03/13/2017
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    How can I use Delta Dust in an attic with blown in insulation?
    I have blown in insulation in my attic and want to use Delta Dust, I am unsure if the carpet beetles are under the insulation or not, but I have seen some adult carpet beetles around the attic door. What is the best was to dust an attic that has blown in insulation without disturbing the insulation.
    A

    Delta Dust Insecticide should not be broadcast over the entire attic. Instead you should concentrate on dusting the cracks, crevices, voids and other areas where these insects harbor.  This would be done using a hand duster like the Bellow Hand Duster.  To learn more about carpet beetle elimination, please take a few minutes to read our article on Carpet Beetle Pest Control

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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?
    A

    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 Denna from [email protected]
    06/20/2013
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    How long does it take before you start seeing results with the Delta Dust?
    A
    How quickly the dust will kill an insect is dependant on how much dust the insect picks up on its body and the size of the insect.  Typically dusts can kill a insect in as little as an hour or as long as 24 hours or more depending on these factors.
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  • Asked by Lela from Victoria, Tx 77901
    06/03/2013
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    What product do you recommend for ants that are coming out of my electrical outlets?
    Mainly in the kitchen but also on the mantel of my fireplace, where I have electrical outlets.
    A
    You could definitely use a dust like Delta Dust and puff it into the outlets and wall voids to treat ants. Depending on what type of ants you are dealing with you could use our Complete Ant Kit  as well.
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  • Asked by Anna
    08/08/2010
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    I have the B&G Bulb Duster for Delta Dust, do I really need to get a Bellow Duster also?
    A
    No. You can use any duster you have with Delta dust. The B&G duster is a great versatile duster and will work just fine with any dust.
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  • Asked by Larry from Littleton
    07/03/2024
    Q
    Shelf life three years from manufacturing date or three years since the bottle was opened?
    I received a bottle of Delta dust that has a manufacturing date of 01–2023. If I was wondering is the shelflife three years from the date now that I open it or is it three years from the manufacturing date meaning this bottle is only good for one and a half more years thank you.
    A

    Delta Dust Insecticide has a shelf life of 3-5 years once opened. 

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  • Asked by John
    11/29/2021
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    What's the safest way to clean up Delta Dust used in to eradicate bee hive in wall?
    An exterminator used large amounts of Delta Dust in a wall space to exterminate a large beehive that extended from floor to ceiling between two studs. Now we need to clean out the honey and the hive. The only access is from the interior living space. How should we safely remove/cleanup the Delta Dust and remaining hive/honey without introducing the Delta Dust into the air in the living space or upon interior surfaces.
    A

    According to the SDS (safety data sheet) for the Delta Dust in regards to clean up: “Avoid dust formation. Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal.” If the dust application is extremely heavy, you may find using a ShopVac is needed as a traditional home vacuum could possibly clog if the application is thick. We recommend wearing a mask to protect against any particles that may fly into the air during cleaning. Wash off any that gets on your skin with soap and water, and toss clothes in a washer when done if chemical drifted on those surfaces. 

    We reached out to the manufacturer directly for suggestions, and the following information is what they provided. Please see below for best recommendation 

    1. Expose the entire area where the dust was applied.
    2. Carefully remove any insulation in the treatment area; if the dust is present on/in the insulation,  lightly spray the contaminated surface of the insulation with water to trap the dust and prevent it from becoming airborne. Using plastic trash bags, bag all contaminated insulation immediately and seal the bags before moving/removing them from the house.
    3. Vacuum the area with a HEPA filter-equipped vacuum. Try to remove as much dust as possible.
    4. Spray a water-diluted soap/detergent solution over the area, including all of the comb. You are trying to trap any residual dust in the treatment area on the structural wood and the comb and keep it from becoming airborne during the comb removal. Do not soak the site or allow the solution to run from the treatment area.
    5. Remove the comb while the site is still wet. Dispose as directed above for the insulation.
    6. Spray the empty treatment site with the water-diluted soap/detergent solution and wipe the space with cloths. Dispose of the cloths in plastic trash bags immediately.
    7. Allow the treatment site to dry thoroughly before re-installing insulation and drywall replacement.
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  • Asked by Sharon
    08/04/2021
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    Will Delta Dust kill bumble bees if I apply it over their nest?
    A

    Delta Dust Insecticide is effective for targeting bees by dusting the entrance of the nest and the surrounding areas in the evening, when they are less active. Insecticide dust should be applied using a bellow duster or bulb duster. 

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  • Asked by Kal from Portland, Or
    08/14/2019
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    Is there a dust or powder that can be sprayed/instilled into the area behind wall outlets?
    An exterminator was trying to sell me on a treatment where one removes wall electric outlet covers and uses a dusting device to spray a pyrethroid type powder into that area. This is for the treatment of odorous ants. Sounds plausible, but what product would that be and can I get it from you?
    A

    You could definitely use a dust like Delta Dust and puff it into the area around the outlets and wall voids to treat ants. You could use our Indoor Ant Kit as well to get more control.

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  • Asked by Jesse from Beacon, Ny
    07/30/2019
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    How effective is Delta Dust on cicada killer wasps?
    I don't seem to see it doing much but stun them. Over 40 nests. I've used it two days in a row and it hasn't seemed to have an impact.
    A

    You can use Delta Dust Insecticide for wasps such as Cicada Killers. Keep in mind that this is a residual dust that may take many hours to kill the insects after they contact it. Since these are solitary wasps, you need to treat each hole you see individually for best results. You do not need to apply every day. Keep in mind, too, that these insects prefer sandy soil that is dry, so for longterm control, you may consider adding mulch or topsoil and keeping the area moist while these insects are active in the summer.

    If you need something for quick knockdown of flying, stinging insects, then you can use Wasp Freeze for almost immediate knockdown.

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  • Asked by Adam from Shelton, Ct
    02/16/2019
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    Is Delta Dust a bait that will be brought back to the nest?
    A

    Delta Dust Insecticide is an insecticide dust only and not a bait.  While some insects can pick it up and transfer it to others they are in contact with, it alone will not eliminate a colony/nest unless you are directly dusting it or any holes where insects are coming and going. This process can take a few days or longer depending on the target pest and level of infestation.

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  • Asked by Dee from Langhorne, Pa
    08/12/2018
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    Will Delta Dust kill Cicada Killer wasps?
    A

    Yes, Delta Dust can be used to treat cicada killer wasps.  

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  • Asked by Alex from Puerto Rico
    06/14/2014
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    Does Delta dust kills termites?
    A

    Delta Dust is labeled to kill termites that come in contact with the areas treated with the product. This should NOT be your sole treatment for termites. For more information on the products that we do carry for treatment of termites, please click on the link below.

     

    Termite Treatment Article


    Termite Treatment Products

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