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  • Asked by Sam from Nyc
    12/13/2020
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    Best respirator to use while working with Delta Dust Insecticide?
    A

    The N95 Valved Respirator Mask is a good option while you are applying products such as Delta Dust. Another option is the Comfo Classic respirator.

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  • Asked by Barbara from Chesapeake Va
    02/27/2021
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    How many square feet will a 1lb container of Delta Dust Insecticide cover for treating the lawn for grubs?
    A

    Delta Dust is not labeled to treat for grubs in the lawn. It can be used outdoors as a perimeter crack and crevice application around windows and doors, crawlspaces, eaves, garages, other listed areas on the label.

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  • Asked by Tess from Knoxville, Tn
    04/14/2021
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    Which is the very best insecticide dust that will kill the widest multitude of insects?
    A

    Delta Dust Insecticide would be one of the top recommendations for an insecticide dust to target the most common household insects. This dust is 100% waterproof and one application of Delta Dust will keep on killing insects for up to eight months.Please review the product label for a full list of insects Delta Dust targets. 

     

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  • Asked by Parker from Texas
    04/26/2021
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    How far will Delta Dust Insecticide travel before settling once airborne?
    A

    How far an insecticide dust such as Delta Dust may drift before settling will depend on several factors such as what kind of duster is used to apply it, the humidity in the area, and any air movement in the space where it is applied. If you would like to share more about where you are treating, the target pest, and what kind of duster you are using, then we can better assist you. Keep in mind that Delta Dust is for use only in cracks and crevices and interior voids, not for use in open living spaces or outdoors.

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  • Asked by Kevin from Fayetteville Ar
    07/09/2021
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    What sizes particles does Delta Dust contain?
    Ironically, a faulty air purifier being used to help filter Delta Dust has sprayed the dust all over the house. We are attempting to purchase an AC filter with a high enough MERV rating to filter it but are unsure of size or if it can be done.
    A
    Delta Dust Insecticide is a fine white powder, but we advise contacting the manufacturer Bayer directly for assistance with specific product questions at (800) 331-2867.
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  • Asked by Ulises from Garden Grove, California
    07/10/2021
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    Is Delta Dust Insecticide a repellent?
    I want to use this product in a commercial kitchen setting where often American roaches appear coming from the holes where gas and water lines protrude from the wall. Will applying this product repel roaches in a manor that will work counter productive since it's main ingredient is a synthetic pyrethroid. I really don't want to push roaches out onto a busy kitchen.
    A

    Delta Dust is considered a repellent because insects can detect it. This does not mean they are truly repelled from the area they can just choose to avoid it as they know something is there. They must contact the treated area to be effected by the product though Click the link here to be taken to our roach control guide. 

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  • Asked by Rita from Oh
    07/14/2021
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    Can you use Delta Dust Insecticide indoors? In drains?
    We have springtails coming in through the drains and some ac vents! Will this help in this context?
    A

    Delta Dust Insecticide is not labeled for bathroom or kitchen drains, it is primarily for uee in cracks and crevice. If you have vents that blow air into the home caution should be used to take care the dust is not blown through the vents.  Delta dust can be used on floor drains (to sewers).

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  • Asked by Gayle from Augusta, Ga
    07/26/2021
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    After applying Delta Dust in the hole of a cicada killer with a hand duster, should I cover the hole with a brick?
    A

    No, you do not have to cover the hole that was treated with Delta Dust Insecticide. Just be sure you are treating inside the hole as well as around it where they contact to exit.

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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?
    A

    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 Leon from Brandon, South Dakota
    08/10/2021
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    Is Delta Dust Insecticide safe for humans?
    A

    Yes, Delta Dust Insecticide is safe for humans. We just ask that you wear at least a face mask and chemical resistant gloves when applying the product. 

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  • Asked by Eugene from Ft. Worth, Tx
    11/09/2021
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    Can Delta/Tempo Dust be applied in a chimney flute to temporarily kill/deter Wasps/Yellow Jackets?
    A

    There really are not any products that are labeled for use in a chimney or fireplace. We recommend burning a fire in your fireplace for about 30 minutes as the heat will drive any hibernating insects out. You will want to check the screen to see if there is any finer mesh you can use that will still be safe for air/smoke flow at the top of the chimney.

    You can spray an insecticide like Cyzmic CS or Delta Dust Insecticide / Tempo Dust into crevices around the outside of the fireplace and chimney of the home to help reduce the numbers flying around and gaining access. Treating the exterior foundation of the home, around windows, doors, under the eaves along rooflines, overhangs but also to bushes, trees, shrubs, etc where wasps may land or hide will also help. 

     In the winter when its cold, wasps and hornets cannot move much at all so this would be the ideal time to have the nest manually removed since they would be unable to fly or move quickly.  Spraying monthly to quarterly throughout the main wasp and warm weather seasons will help achieve this. 

     

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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.
    A

    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 Geno from Grand Prairie
    01/03/2022
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    Can we mix Delta Dust with Cimexa Dust in house wall corners applied with a web out duster?
    A

    Yes, Cimexa Dust can be mixed with other insecticide dusts such as Delta Dust to apply as one application. 

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  • Asked by Carl from East Hartford Ct
    01/19/2022
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    Can Delta Dust Insecticide cause hair loss?
    I am an exterminator and use a variety of pesticides I recently lost an eyebrow and some hair
    A

    We are not aware of Delta Dust causing hair loss. We suggest contacting the manufacturer directly or your Primary Care Physican for medical advise.  

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  • Asked by David from Brownsboro, Alabama
    06/14/2022
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    Can Delta Dust Insecticide be blown into an attic to treat brown recluse spiders?
    A

    Delta Dust Insecticide can be applied using a hand duster or power duster to hiding and runway areas and other places where insects are found including attics. The amount needed can vary depending on the treatment area but generally, you will use 2 to 3 grams of Delta Dust per square yard (or 0.5lbs per 1000 sq ft). 

    Please view the product label for more information. 

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  • Asked by Andrew from Chicago, Il
    06/21/2022
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    Can I spray Delta dust on and in the crevices on ceiling lights/smoke detectors?
    Carpet beetles are coming down out of our light fixtures, smoke detectors and bathroom fans. Is there a danger to spraying delta dust on/around these items? Is it dangerous to spray in the ceiling crevices because of gravity bringing the dust back down on us?
    A

    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 insect activity, the remaining surrounding areas like your light fixtures and smoke detectors, and any entrance points and surrounding areas where you notice activity. 
     
     

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  • Asked by Mark
    07/06/2022
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    Will Delta Dust corrode copper water pipe/plumbing?
    Will my copper plumbing lines/pipe corrode or have some reaction to delta dust? I have to spray it on and around copper pipe.
    A
    Delta Dust Insecticide is not known to cause corrosion to pipes that we are aware of. 
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  • Asked by Ari
    07/25/2022
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    I got a tiny Mount of delta dust on my lip and I accidentally licked it. Can it cause serious harm?
    A

    Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet fo Delta Dust Insecticide here.
     
    For First Aid for Ingestion:
     
    "Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Rinse out mouth and give water in small sips to drink. DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician or poison control center. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not leave victim unattended."

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  • Asked by Lori
    07/31/2022
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    Can I put this down a drain?
    For photic or drain flies?
    A
    No, the product label of Delta Dust states not to apply directly to sewers or drains. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions. Also, please take a moment to review our Drain Fly Control Guide for helpful tips on eradicating this pest.
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  • Asked by Angie from Reno
    08/04/2022
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    Will Delta Dust Insecticide work for moisture control when it comes to springtails?
    A

    Delta Dust Insecticide is not labeled for treating springtails. Delta Dust Insecticide is not going to eliminate moisture or control moisture. Please read our article How to Get Rid of Springtails which contains all of the information you need to eradicate and prevent springtails.
     

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