Yes, we would highly recommend to apply Tempo 1% Dust to that area where you think the nest is. The adults will carry the dust into the larvae. We also recommend to use a duster like the Long Shot Puffer Duster.
Tempo 1% is labeled for Clothes Moths and is recommended to be applied to cracks and crevices in closets and other storage areas. This is an adjunct treatment and will not control moth larvae and silverfish already on the clothes. Do not apply to clothing. Please see the product label for specific application instructions.
If you already have the Tempo Dust, you could certainly use that to dust the area the carpenter ants are coming in and out of along the tree. Any that walk through it will pick it up on their bodies and transfer it through the colony. However, if you have not yet purchased the Tempo 1% Dust, drenching the root zone, trunk and activity points of the tree with a product like Dominion 2L would likely provide a more thorough elimination of the carpenter ant colony in its entirety.
What we would recommend doing first is to locate local bee keepers by contacting your local cooperative extension office. Many bee farmers will come remove honey bees free of charge because of the recent decline in the honey bee population. If this is not an option for you, you can use a hand duster to apply a dust product such as Tempo Dust into and around the area where the bees seem to be gaining access to your home. Over a period of a couple of days to a week (timeline will depend on how many bees are contacting the treated area) this will kill off the colony that has taken up residence in your home. Any insecticide applications should be done very early in the morning or very late in the evening when the bees are less active. After the bees have been eliminated it is important to remove the bee hive from the void where the bees were nesting. Failure to remove the hive can lead to mold issues and secondary infestation from hive beetles and other insects. If the bee hive is in an area that is not easily accessible you may want to consider hiring a professional pest control operator.
Tempo 1% Dust could harm animals that come in contact with it. Be sure to apply to areas animals will not frequent.
Tempo 1% Dust is not labeled to be applied to carpet. It can be applied to cracks, crevices, baseboards or wall voids. If you can give us more information about the pest you need to treat, we may be able to recommend a product that is more suited to your needs.
Basically, the biggest con to the Bulb duster is that you would be closer to the nest and stinging insects, than if you used a hand duster like the Long Shot Puffer duster. The dust works great when applied by either. Be sure to apply in the cooler times of the day when the Yellow Jackets are less active.
It would be unlikely there was Tempo Dust on your personal items unless whomever was using the product in the area was extremely careless. You can view any safety precautions and first aid measures on the product SDS label.
Tempo Dust is great for Cicada Killers or any other flying insect. In the evening when they are in their burrow you can treat each individual burrow with 2 quick puffs of Tempo Dust using a hand duster. For overall prevention you can apply Cyper WSP over landscaped areas where they like to nest to deter future burrows from being made.
Tempo 1% Dust is a ready-to-use pyrethroid dust that can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications. It can be applied using a hand duster or power duster directly into voids and cracks and crevices, in and around structures. Tempo 1% Dust has excellent penetration into wall voids, ensuring equal coverage, and is odorless and non-staining.
No, Tempo 1% Dust cannot be mixed with water.
Tempo 1% dust is one of the most effective products to treat for hornets. If you are seeing hornets coming in and out through cracks you should apply the Tempo 1% Dust with a duster such as the B&G Bulb Duster 1150 and direct the dust into the cracks where you are seeing the insects enter and exit. Be sure to treat in the times of the day when they are less active (earlier morning or later evening).
After your treatment of Tempo 1% Dust and once the yellow jackets are dead, we would recommend to remove the nest. It's fine to cut out and replace the stained portion of the drywall but make sure to wear your Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Not removing the nest may lead to other pest issues in the future.
There will not be a need to prep a crawl space when getting ready to dust with an insecticide dust like Tempo 1% Dust unless there’s items that will need to be removed. You will need to apply about 0.5 lbs to 1.0 lbs Tempo 1% dust for each 1,000 sq. ft. of crawl space. Spreading the dust over the entire crawl space using a hand duster can be a labor intensive job. Most folks choose to use a Dustin Mizer Duster to help cover the area and save their hands from pumping a hand duster multiple times.
Tempo 1% Dust can only be applied dry. It cannot be mixed with water and applied. If you need to treat a hole higher up we do have options for longer reach.
