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  • Asked by Dan from Ellensburg, Wa.
    06/25/2012
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    Is Delta Dust Insecticide a good product to get rid of ants?
    I recently bought this product because I was trying to get rid of ants. I have noticed the ants avoid it and it hasn't been effective. I just wondered if this is effective for ants.
    A

    Delta Dust will eliminate ants that cross over treated areas. That being said, ants can be very sensitive to synthetic pyrethroids like the active ingredient that is contained in Delta dust, and can avoid treated areas in some situations. It is helpful to use Delta dust to treat the ant nest directl…

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  • 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 …

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  • 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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    18 of 24 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by David from Chesapeake, Va 23322
    03/17/2014
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    Will Delta dust kill cicada-killer wasps that burrow in the ground?
    There was one hole in the ground two years ago that has now grown into about 20 holes. When it warms up, it will look like a navy jet base in my back yard.
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    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 Kill…

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  • 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 …

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  • Asked by Rhonda from New Orleans, La
    11/09/2013
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    Can Delta Dust be use between mattresses and on the side
    or, can should it only be used on the bottom of the box spring only and fabric furniture. I have carpet beetles (varied beetles)
    A

    Delta Dust can be used between the mattress and the boxspring without an issue. It should not be applied on surfaces that will frequently come in contact with skin.

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    14 of 17 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Alley from Tampa,fl
    04/27/2015
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    Can you use Delta Dust on carpet?
    I have a a mild flea infestation in house with carpet floors.
    A

    Delta Dust should NOT be applied on carpet for flea treatments. It should only be applied indoors as a crack and crevice application. We recommend treating with our Indoor Flea Kit that contains CimeXa Dust that can be applied to carpeted areas.

    Flea Treatment Information

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    14 of 15 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jeff from Jacksonville, Fl
    11/04/2013
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    My pro pest company uses Delta dust in all the outlet and switches for roaches/pests but I see in your DIY video you use Maxforce bait.
    My pro pest company uses Delta dust in all the outlet and switches for roaches/pests but I see in your DIY video you use Maxforce bait. Can you help me understand why to use one vs the other? It seems to me bait would be the better option as the pest would bring it back to the colony (assuming Delta dust doesn't work same "domino" kill way)
    A

    Delta dust is commonly applied in areas like electrical outlets, light switch plates and other areas where you do not want to apply a liquid insecticide. It will last if left undisturbed for 6-8 months. Bait gel (including Maxforce Roach Bait Gel) can be applied in that area (if there is not any dus…

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  • Asked by Dawn from Bay City, Mi.
    09/18/2013
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    Can delta dust lose potency?
    A

    The shelf life of Delta Dust is 3 years from purchase date. It should still be effective during that time period, as long as it was properly stored in a dry moderate temperature area.
    Delta dust can last up to eight months when applied to undisturbed areas. It is 100% waterproof, so moisture will no
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  • Asked by Kristyn from Connecticut
    05/17/2014
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    Is delta dust effective against stink bugs?
    A

    Yes, Delta dust would be a great option for dusting inside wall voids and crevices within the home to try and kill any stink bugs or other insects hibernating within the home.

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  • 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 Ken from Cleveland, Tx
    04/22/2017
    Q
    Is Delta Dust safe to use in a vegetable garden?
    A

    Delta Dust Insecticide cannot be used on or around anything edible.  A better option would be the Sevin Dust or Bonide Eight.

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    10 of 10 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 ins…

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  • Asked by Paul from West Monroe, La
    10/01/2013
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    What is the best way to treat attic and fixtures for scorpions?
    I also have a 8 month crawling. Is there any thing i put around the base boards that is not harmful to him since he a crawling around?
    A

    Delta Dust is good to use as part of a scorpion control program and would be a great product to apply to the cracks and crevices in the attic. Delta dust can be applied using a hand duster directly behind baseboards, to window and door frames, corners, pipes, storage locations, attics, crawl spac…

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  • Asked by Shane from Hudson, Fl
    01/13/2018
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    Is Delta Dust a repellent?
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    Delta Dust is not considered a repellent. It will kill insects that come into contact with treated areas. 

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    8 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Rebecca from Columbus, Ne
    09/13/2017
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    Does Delta Dust Insecticide kill millipedes?
    A

    Yes, Delta Dust Insecticide is labeled to kill millipedes. 

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    8 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Wendy from Lilburn, Ga
    07/01/2015
    Q
    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 t…

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  • Asked by Steve from Charlotte, Nc
    05/31/2012
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    How would I apply Delta Dust in a Crawl Space to kill Camel Crickets?
    I recently bought a home that has a sizable population of Camel Crickets in the Crawl Space. There was a leak that has not repaired by the previous owner for some time which saturated some of the subfloor and joists, providing the damp environment that they like, but they're not just in that area, they're all over the crawl space. We're going to repair the structural damage and replace the subfloor, but don't want hundreds of crickets coming up into the house when we rip the old subfloor out. We have been finding them in the house more frequently and want to get rid of them. How should I apply the Delta Dust to be most effective? The Crickets are generally on vertical surfaces such as the foundation walls or the floor joists. I assume they're probably in the insulation as well. The house is about 2000 sq. ft. and I'd like to treat the entire crawl space.
    A

    You will need to apply about 0.5 lbs -1.0 lbs of Delta dust for each 1,000 sq ft of the crawl space. Spreading the dust over the entire crawlspace 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…

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  • 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.

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