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  • Asked by Matt
    07/23/2019
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    What is the recommended storage temperature for Delta Dust Insecticide?
    Will Delta Dust lose its effectiveness if stored in a hot garage over the summer? Also, what is the shelf life of the product?
    A

    Delta Dust Insecticide has a 5 year shelf life but is best stored in a cool dry place, below 90 degrees and above freezing.  The efficacy may be reduced if repeatedly exposed to higher temps.

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  • Asked by Dani from Middle River
    09/19/2019
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    Can Delta Dust Insecticide be applied in wall voids, behind TVs, refrigerators, microwaves etc?
    A

    Yes, Delta Dust Insecticide is perfect for underneath and behind appliances like TVs, refrigerators, microwaves etc, as well as in wall voids and cracks and crevices. Of course, you would not want to dust in the open if you have food sitting out on the countertops exposed. 

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  • Asked by Maurice from Brockton
    09/20/2019
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    Does Delta Dust Insecticide kill flies?
    A

    Delta Dust Insecticide is labeled for fruit flies, phorid flies, and sciarid flies.

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  • Asked by Rick from Riverview
    02/11/2020
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    Will Delta Dust kill German roaches?
    A

    Yes, Delta Dust is labeled for roaches. You will want to apply the product in the areas where roaches typically crawl and hide. 

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  • Asked by Anna
    08/08/2010
    Q
    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 Lela from Victoria, Tx 77901
    06/03/2013
    Q
    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 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 Eileen from Houston, Tx
    07/12/2013
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    What do i need to use to get rid of crazy ants in my kitchen?
    I have ordered Delta Dust and it should be here soon. Will that work to get rid of the ants? What can I use in my kitchen that will not poison me but will keep "all" bugs out of my home?
    A
    If you have had the species of ant in your home identified by a professional, and you indeed have the species know as the crazy ant, then you will have a limited amount of products to use to control the colony. Crazy ants are extremely hard to control and most products do not work to eliminate the entire colony at its source which is your main objective. The Delta Dust you ordered will only kill the ones that come into direct contact with it and will only temporarily give you relief over the ants in your home. A better option would be to use a bait labeled for crazy ants like the Advion Ant Bait Gel inside in areas you see them trailing, and use a non-repellant spray called Termidor around the foundation of your home for controlling the population outside and to help drop the numbers inside your home. Both products are items with delayed kills that allow the ants to spread it to other ants in the colony for a larger effect and allows it to get back to the queen. Termidor can only be used outdoors around your foundation of your home but it will kill almost any bug that comes into contact with it and will do a great job of keeping pest out of your home in the future. If used properly, you should not need to spray inside you home for the ants you have currently or any other pest  down the road. As long as you follow the label on both the Advion Ant Gel and the Termidor when spraying, both are completely safe. Even though the Delta Dust would not be the best option for your current pest problem, it is a great barrier dust to use indoors around baseboards and cracksand crevices for added control. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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  • Asked by Daniel from Fostoria,oh.
    08/14/2013
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    I have carpenter bees and want to use your Delta Dust and puffer,how much should I apply to each hole?
    I've had the holes sprayed by a local exterminater and he has been here four times and is not having much luck.Wil the Delta Dust kill the larve in the nest?
    A
    Yes, Delta dust will kill larvae too. At night when they are not active, go up to the opening and place the end of the duster directly in or up to the hole where they are going in and out.  Puff twice from your hand duster directly into the hole.  Then back the duster away about 5 inches and puff once directly at the hole to cover the sides and around it.  Then walk away.  When the bees come out the next morning and land on the siding to go in and out of the hole, they will bring the dust on their bodies back into the nest.  Typically, this process can take a few days depending on the size of the colony.  One important note is that you should only fill your hand duster about 1/4 of the way.  You will not need that much dust, and you have to leave enough space in the duster for air to force the dust out.
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  • Asked by Valeria from Pisgah, Alabama
    09/11/2013
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    Is delta dust harmful or fatal if swallowed?
    A
    Delta Dust Insecticide is not labeled to be swallowed. We recommend you contact poison control immediatly. You can also contact Bayer at 800-331-2867.
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  • Asked by James from Woodland, Ca
    10/09/2013
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    Will Delta Dust wash away in the rain if used around a tennis court?
    A
    While the Delta Dust is 100% waterproof, it is a powder meant more for cracks and crevices and will wash away if exposed to rain.
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  • Asked by Brian from Norman
    01/29/2014
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    Is Delta Dust safe around animals?
    A
    Delta Dust should only be applied to cracks and crevices that are inaccessible to animals. Please refer to the product label for application instructions.
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  • Asked by Nm
    05/08/2014
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    Will this help against "Homoeosoma nebulella a.k.a Sunflower moth". Please need help ASAP.
    I did research and found my sunflowers have sunflower moth and I want to know if this product would help me. Also I would like any other insecticide recommendation to fight off sunflower moth. Thank You
    A
    We would recommend to use Dipel Dust and applywhen the flowers begin to shed pollen; this is when the eggs of the moths have hatched and the larvae are beginning to grow but before the seeds have formed. You can apply early morning or late afternoon to minimize bee exposure.
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  • Asked by Jeffrey from Hauula, Hawaii
    06/05/2014
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    How to treat inside hollow concrete block walls for roaches. Beach house in Hawaii on ocean.
    I have tried everything, even tented the house but the enamel paint on the walls prevented penetration of gas. Place is clean, tight, no garbage problems, and I have used powders in attic and interior walls, built on slab. They have moisture from the ocean and humidity, and food might be old dead comrades in the walls. This has been going on for years and in summer they come out in numbers and die on floor...stink up the place, seem to stay inside walls mostly during rest of year. I am thinking of drilling holes at intervals and putting a cap in the hole for treatment access. Have caulked many gaps, still have a few trim boards to do. Spray(cedar oil) and worse stuff and gel every 3 months, exterior granules and spray. Roaches not infesting inside house, come out of walls and die on floor...scares the vacation renters. What can I put in these walls that will fume the voids? I am afraid to let up on the treatments and have not tried stuff that gets carried back into the walls...they die before they can return. Need a roach expert guru opinion.
    A
    There is not a product that can create a fog within the wall voids. Using an insecticide dust such as Delta Dust is the longest lasting treatment for voids since the formulation is very stable. This dust is also moisture resistant. You can use residual sprays along baseboards and baits in cracks and crevices up high. You can also place glue boards in areas where you have seen activity to better identify what kind of roaches you are seeing so that you can better tailor your treatment.
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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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  • Asked by Mdj from Philadelphia, Pa
    05/28/2015
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    Which is the most powerful bed bug repellent
    I know about the options for non-repellent treatment (like Temprid SC, Phantom, etc) but I really need a repellent solution: I'm only getting bed bugs from one source - through the wall of a neighboring house (the person who lives there is very old and doesn't want to combat the bed bugs!). So I want to spray a repellent along that side of my house.
    A
    We do not carry any products that will repel bed bugs. If you share an adjoining wall with someone who has bed bugs, we would recommend using a dust, such as Delta Dust, in the wall void if you can put anything under the baseboards. This is a long term treatment for bed bugs, as well as various other pests as well. You will do a thin layer on the floor so that the bed bugs walk through it and dry out. This is not instant and should be done every seven months. This could be a possible solution so that they do not keep coming into your unit.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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