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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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  • 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 Kat
    07/09/2018
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    Does Delta Dust absorb pheromones and odors?
    I'm trying to get rid of Cicada Killers. Does Delta Dust absorb pheromones and odors like I've read Drione Dust does to prevent future infestation?
    A

    Per the manufacturer, Delta Dust Insecticide will dry out the insects and they absorb it externally when they come in contact with it. Delta Dust works similar to how a wettable powder affects insects when they walk across a surface that it's applied to. Both have pyrethroids as the active and shut down nervous system. They don't have any research regarding the product absorbing pheromones and odors.

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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 Adam from Shelton, Ct
    02/16/2019
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    Is Delta Dust a bait that will be brought back to the nest?
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    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 Todd from Monroe Nc
    07/05/2019
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    How do I get rid of cicada killer wasps?
    A

    For cicada killer wasps, it is commonly recommended to use Delta Dust in each individual burrow. 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 Killer Wasp season. These wasps do not like over saturated lawns either, so over watering during their season will help prevent them. Unfortunately, there is no fool proof way to prevent cicada killer wasps.

    We also like to let our customers know that the Cicada Killer wasps are beneficial insects that provide free pest control for a couple months each year. Cicada killer wasps paralyze and provision their burrows with other insects to feed their young.  The beneficial Cicada killer wasps, while large and intimidating to see, are mostly harmless and there have been very few reports of anyone getting stung by just being near them. In most cases where a sting was reported, the wasps were being held or molested in some way. Cicada Killer Wasp stings are also reported to be almost painless. 

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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 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 Sharon
    08/04/2021
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    Will Delta Dust kill bumble bees if I apply it over their nest?
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    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 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.
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    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 Susan from Newton, Ma
    07/26/2023
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    How to clean Delta dust in the ceiling?
    A

    You may wipe up excess Delta Dust Insecticide https://www.domyown.com/delta-dust-insecticide-p-44.html with a damp paper towel. Dead insects may be cleaned up with a vacuum or dust pan and broom.

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  • Asked by Jim
    07/22/2011
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    can I apply Delta Dust in a children's sandbox?
    I have the beginnings of a digger bee infestation in my children's sandbox. Is this a safe product to pour into holes in sand play area? If so, how long should I wait to let children back in affected play area?
    A
    You cannot apply Delta Dust to the sand in a children's sandbox. We do not recommend applying any insecticides to the sand or any other play equipment for safety reasons. If you are worried about the wasps in the sand box you can frequently turn the sand with a shovel so that it will not be suitable for the wasps.
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  • Asked by Scott from Mineola Texas
    06/12/2013
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    I live at a lake and have a mud dauber problem outside
    Just looking for the best product and procedure to get rid of or at least cut down on them
    A

    Talstar P will kill mud daubers like Cicada Killers that come into contact with treated areas for a sufficient amount of time to receive a lethal dose. You will need to dilute 1 fl oz of Talstar P per gallon of water and broadcast spray over the areas where you have noticed activity. Most folks notice only very limited results from broadcast sprays of insecticides for cicada killers because they don't land and walk around for a long enough time before entering their underground burrow. Please read below for the most effective treatment method:

    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 Killer Wasp season. These wasps do not like over saturated lawns either, so over watering during their season will help prevent them. Unfortunately, there is no fool proof way to prevent cicada killer wasps.For prevention you can try to use a granular insecticide such as Talstar PL  Granules in the couple of weeks before this pest is known to emerge. For current infestations, you would need to use Delta dust in each individual burrow.
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  • Asked by Al from Fallston, Md
    06/22/2013
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    How can I eradicate yellow jackets in or under a foundation bush?
    A
    Please check out our article "How to Get Rid of Yello Jackets". If you can get close we highly recommend applying a dust like Delta Dust that is water proof and when the yellow jacket comes in contact with it, the dust will transfer from bee to bee killing adults and larvae.
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