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.
Yes, you can apply Delta Dust Insecticide in furniture under the cushions, at furniture joints, and behind fabric tacking. We recommend using a hand duster such as the B&G Bulb Duster 1150 when applying insecticide dusts. Be sure that you do not apply dust directly on skin contact areas. Excess dust can be wiped up with a damp paper towel.
Delta Dust Insecticide will not react with boric acid dusts but applying too much dust to an area can make insects avoid it. If you can see the dust so can they, we would not recommend applying both in the same area.
Delta Dust is a ready-to-use product out of the container: it should not be mixed with water or anything else. Delta Dust and other insecticide dusts are best applied using a hand duster such as the B&G Bulb Duster 1150. You would apply in cracks and crevices such as under baseboards, in the joints of furniture, under box springs, etc. Please take a few moments to review our Bed Bug Treatment Guide which has more details on using dust and other recommended products to eradicate a bed bug infestation.
Yes you could use Delta Dust Insecticide inside a car, but you would want to apply it in areas that you do not come into direct contact with, such as underneath mats, in between seats, etc. It can also be applied on furniture under the cushions, at furniture joints, and behind fabric tacking. We recommend using a hand duster such as the B&G Bulb Duster 1150 when applying insecticide dusts. Be sure that you do not apply dust directly on skin contact areas. Excess dust can be wiped up with a damp paper towel.
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.
The main difference between the Delta Dust and the D-Fense Dust is their manufacturer. Yes, both Delta Dust? and D-Fense Dust? are water-resistant, and if a treated area were covered or washed in water, than you would need to reapply once the area is dry. Both will last many months in undisturbed voids and treat many insects.
No, Delta Dust cannot be made into a liquid.
Yes, Delta Dust can be applied with a hand duster.
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.
If Delta Dust Insecticide is just applied in the attic and not the living areas or areas where people frequent, then there are no time restrictions for re-entering the home. When used inside living areas, it would only be applied to cracks and crevices and it is safe to return to areas once it has settled. Typically just 30 minutes-1 hour is fine.
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.
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.
Yes, Delta Dust Insecticide is labeled for roaches. Typically you will see better results by using additional products along side the Delta Dust. We would recommend that you use one of our Roach Control Kits to ensure that you have everything necessary, including an insecticide spray, roach bait gel, and insect growth regulator, to do a complete roach treatment. You may want to take a look at our Roach Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
If left undisturbed Delta Dust Insecticide will remain effective for up to eight months in wall voids.
Delta Dust Insecticide is actually the most recommended dust for cicada killer wasps holes as it is 100% waterproof so will still work when wet.
If you already have the Delta Dust Insecticide, 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 Delta 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. You can also apply Maxforce Complete Granules around the trees and structure as well once the drenched areas are completely dry (when it is not raining also). Please take a few moments to review our treatment article/videos on How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants for a successful eradication.
Yes, Delta Dust can be used to treat cicada killer wasps.
How quickly Delta Dust Insecticide will kill a cicada killer wasp is dependent on how much dust the wasp picks up on its body and the size of the of the insect. Typically dust can kill an insect in as little as an hour or as long as 24 hours or more depending on these factors.
Yes, Delta Dust Insecticide would be an effective way to treat that area of the wall/ceiling where there is activity. Repeat treatments may be required. Using a B&G Bulb Duster, thoroughly dust the location of the hive, the remaining hive(comb) , any entrance points and surrounding areas where you notice activity. insects alight. To directly access the location of the hive or nest, drill a hole in the area, blow dust in and reseal. Wait 2 days before retreating if you still see activity.
