Yes, Delta Dust Insecticide can be used to kill yellow jackets. You can find helpful tips and information on our article of How to Get Rid of Yellow Jackets.
Although Delta Dust Insecticide is not labeled for hornet control, you could consider thoroughly dusting the void entrance and the surrounding areas with Tempo Dust using a hand duster.
Delta Dust works well and provides excellent coverage when applied in and around the nest. Delta Dust lasts 4 to 6 months and will result in a quick kill. Apply dust liberally using a bulb duster (for easier application) and repeat in 3 to 4 months to control for newly hatched yellow jackets.
No, Delta Dust Insecticide does not control geckos. We do not carry any products to kill lizards.
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.
Delta Dust Insecticide has a shelf life of 3-5 years once opened.
Delta Dust Insecticide is not labeled for gypsy moth caterpillars and should only be used as a crack and crevice application using a bellow hand duster around exterior and interior windows, doors, gaps/cracks in siding, around where utilities come into the home. This would not be used out in open areas.
Talstar P would be a better choice to spray on the branches, foliage, trunk and around the base of the tree under the canopy. Talstar P can also be applied to lawns, ornamental shrubs, bushes, trees, flowers as well as to the exterior foundation of the home. For Gypsy Moth Caterpillars, apply at the rate of 0.125 - 0.25 fl oz per gallon of water. Please review the full product label for more information.
Delta Dust is best applied in cracks and crevices with a hand duster. This product should be applied in areas where it will not be disturbed, such as directly inside wall voids, under baseboards etc. You should not apply near HVAC systems.
Delta Dust Insecticide is dry powder only and would not be mixed with water and sprayed. Suspend SC would be a concentrated option with the same active.
Please take a look at our roach control guide for the best advice on how to effectively eliminate roaches.
Yes, Delta Dust Insecticide is labeled for use in crawl spaces as directed on the product label.
Delta Dust Insecticide is safe for pets as long as used as directed. Make sure you keep them out of the area while applying & they may return once the dust has settled
In ground nests are best treated with a dust being puffed into the holes they are entering and exiting from and around the hole entry. Tempo 1% Dust and Delta Dust are our two most popular choices for this application. You can use something like a B&G Bulb Duster or a Long Shot Puffer Duster for applying the dust to the holes. You will want to squeeze the duster about 5-6 times applying a light but thorough coating of the dust to the treatment area. Apply late in the evening or at night with a flash light when they are least active and back in the nest. It can take at least a week or so for the entire nest to be eliminated in each hole. If you still see activity coming and going after about 10 days you can retreat the same way with the dust to knock out the rest of the nest.
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Delta Dust Insecticide is safe to be applied near/around ornamentals, it would not damage them in any way
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.
Yes, Delta Dust Insecticide will have no effect on the foliage of the plants and can be put anywhere on plants that are not edible.
You can apply Delta Dust Insecticide as often as needed, it will kill targeted pests within 24 to 48 hours and it can stay active for several months after the application.
Delta Dust Insecticide is best used to treat individual holes. It cannot just be broadcasted over outdoor areas. 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 in 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 foolproof way to prevent cicada killer wasps. Keep in mind that cicada killers are beneficial and only active for a short time each year. Making the soil/environment less conducive to their burrowing is the best long-term solution if you have concerns about them.
Yes, Delta dust is safe when used as directed per the label. As long as you're applying around vents in crack & crevices where insect may enter and not directly inside vents. In addition, Delta Dust should not be broadcast over the entire attic. Instead you should only concentrate on dusting the cracks, crevices, voids and other areas where these insects may harbor. This would be done using a hand duster like the Bellow Hand Duster.
You cannot use insecticides, including the Delta Dust Insecticide, inside your fireplace. Instead, we suggest lighting a fire for a brief time to kill any remaining spiders or eggs.
