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  • Asked by Jenn
    05/27/2011
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    Will Tempo 1% Dust work on the exterior paper wasp and yellow jacket nests?
    Will this product work on nests/colonies that are not in an interior location? We have many nests on our house in our attic vents, window shutters, under the eaves, and under our bow windows. We have been spraying to kill them for years, but they keep making new nests in all the same places over and over again. I want to finally get rid of them for good!! Thanks.
    A
    Absolutely!  You can apply Tempo Dust anywhere you see wasps, yellow jackets, and any other pest for that matter are entering either your home or another structure.  You can even use Tempo Dust for yellow jackets nesting in the ground or in a nest hanging from a tree.  Tempo Dust is by far our best selling dust for flying insects.  It will typically wipe out a nuisance next within 24 hours.  It is best to apply the dust in the late evening when they are not actively flying around anymore.  1 to 2 puffs from a hand duster is all that you need.
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  • Asked by Cherie from Bellevue
    07/28/2016
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    How do I exterminate a hornets nest from a rock retaining wall?
    A

    If you are seeing hornets coming in and out through cracks in the retaining wall, then a great product to use would be Tempo 1% Dust. You should apply the Tempo 1% Dust with a duster such as the B&G Bulb Duster 1150 and direct the dust into the cracks in the wall where you are seeing the insects enter and exit. You may also want to have Wasp Freeze on hand for quick knockdown of flying insects in the area.

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  • Asked by Tom
    06/03/2010
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    How well does tempo dust work on carpenter ants?
    A
    Tempo Dust is a great product to use in a wall void or other area if you know that is where the ants are nesting.  However, if you have ants inside and outside the house, but have no idea where the nest is, you should use a bait that the ants will take back to the colony for you.  Our best selling carpenter ant products are in a carpenter ant kit.  There is a bait for application outside and inside where you see activity.  It has a very high success rate; read the reviews. 
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  • Asked by Terry from Stanley, Va
    08/07/2015
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    Is Tempo 1% Dust the best insecticide to use for bald face hornets, European hornets, and yellow jackets?
    I just purchased the professional bee suit. I need to remove some hornet nests from under the roofline of a house and on the power pole, both are too high to be able to spray them so I am removing them. Normally I wouldn't bother them but the elderly widow that lives there is allergic to them so I will need to get rid of them for her protection.
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    To get into those higher areas, you could use the Dustick Duster applicator.  Tempo 1% dust is the most effective dust to treat for hornets and yellow jackets. Be sure to treat in the times of the day when they are less active (earlier morning or later evening). You may also want to use a ready-to-use knockdown insecticide such as PT Wasp Freeze II. This spray will spray up to 15 away for safe and quick knockdown of flying, stinging insects.

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  • Asked by Bruce from Erie, Pa
    08/08/2016
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    Is Tempo Dust safe for plants like evergreen shrubs if you have to eliminate a colony of wasps in a shrub?
    A

    Tempo 1% Dust  will work great for wasp and will not harm Evergreen Shrubs.

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  • Asked by Michelle from Clarksville, Tn
    04/11/2014
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    Can I use tempo dust on air vents?
    Wasps are coming from attic through Air conditioner vents in ceiling. Is it safe to dust these vents that push air into the rooms?
    A
    Tempo 1% Dust dust should not be broadcast over the entire attic. Instead you should concentrate on dusting the cracks, crevices and voids and other areas where these insects harbor. If you have vents that blow air through the attic and into the home caution should be used to take care the dust is not blown through the vents.
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  • Asked by Jeff from Overland ,missouri
    09/02/2012
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    will tempo 1% dust help in the elimination of brown recluse spiders
    A
    Tempo dust will help in the elimination of spiders, including brown recluse spiders when used as recommended on the product label.
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    7 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Shoua from Henderson, Nv. 89015
    03/13/2015
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    Tempo dust or Tempo spray?
    I want to know which is the best to kill bed bugs and can we put tempo dust on the bed to kill them and would it be safe with our kids sleeping on the bed. How should I go about this, I have little ones and I want to make sure they don't get sick. Is this tempo dust better than the new product cimexa insecticide dust. The bed bugs are mostly on the kids bed, sheets and corner walls. What can I do to make it safe. Thank You
    A
    We actually would recommend different products all together for bed bugs. Our Bed Bug kits are the most effective. Please also read our How to Get Rid of Bed bug article. It is safe for your children to enter the treated areas after the treated areas have dried. 
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  • Asked by Keith from Oh
    09/10/2013
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    What do you recommend for hornets in eves?
    Is there a powder or some type of product that will get into an eve soffet to rid the porch of hornets?
    A
    We would recommend using Tempo 1% Dust for treating any type of nest in a soffet or wall. Puffing a couple of times into the entrance in the evening when they are less active will allow the dust to enter and they will carry it on their bodies through the nest. It can often take 2-3 weeks at least for all life cycles to be completely affected. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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  • Asked by Darren from New Hebron, Ms
    06/07/2017
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    Can I mix Tempo 1% dust with water and use a pump sprayer for my barn?
    I have a 1 pound bag of tempo 1% dust and a 2 gallon sprayer. Wondering what the mix rate would be.
    A

    No, Tempo 1% Dust should be used only as directed on the product label as a dry insecticide formulation. You can use either Tempo SC Ultra, Tempo Ultra WP, or Tempo WSP Ultra if you would a concentrate to apply as a spray.

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  • Asked by Buzz from Erlanger, Ky
    10/08/2011
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    How can I get rid of cicada killer bees?
    A
    Tempo dust would be a good choice to help control the cicada killers. Tempo dust offers a pretty fast knockdown though you should note that it does not offer an instant knockdown. You may want to consider using a instant knockdown spray such as Eco PCO Jet-X. Eco PCO Jet-X provides instant knockdown and kill of stinging insects. The Jet Spray can be sprayed up to 15 ft. 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.
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  • Asked by Sally
    07/20/2011
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    What is an effective product to eliminate yellow jackets in the wall behind outside singles?
    The nest is not visible. We have used aerosol sprays in the opening in the shingle, but they have not been effective. This problem has occurred in other areas of our home in past seasons. We have used an exterminator in the past, but at this point, it's too expensive. I believe we need a powder that can be applied to the opening that the wasps will carry into the nest. I reside in NY.
    A
    Tempo 1% dust would be a great insecticide dust to use around and in the openings where the yellow jackets are entering and exiting the shingles. Tempo Dust formulation contains one of the most effective compounds available for quick knockdown and long-term residual control of stinging insects. We do recommend that the dust be applied with a hand duster to be sure the dust is getting into the crevice.
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  • Asked by Dan from Richmond, Va
    05/27/2014
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    What would be a reasonable estimate for the time it takes to kill a carpenter bee after dust?
    I may be getting too unrealistic in my expectation for carpenter bees dying. If a bee crawls through sprayed dust when can he be expected to die? Thanks for your help!!
    A
    Depending on what stage the bee is in the life cycle it can take minutes to hours. The idea is that the adult bees carry the dust in the holes to the larvae.
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  • Asked by Mike from Enid Oklahoma
    11/06/2014
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    2 days after spraying my baseboards my cat found a mouse in my house that had walked through the treated area
    My cat became paralyzed and died. Could the tempo have been responsible? Should I be concerned for my family?
    A
    We are sorry to hear about your cat. However, we cannot be certain that the Tempo 1% Dust is the culprit. Although, we are certain that the Tempo 1% Dust is a very safe product as long as it is used according to the manufactures recommendations on the product label.
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  • Asked by Todd from Claremore,ok
    07/11/2012
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    Tempo vs Delta Dust for brown recluse
    Will the tempo or delta dust be more efective agaist the brown recluse? Thanks
    A
    Both dusts would work very well for spiders. Delta dust does have an advantage if you need to treat in damp or moist areas though as it is waterproof and will work even if wet. You should note that dusts do not offer a quick knockdown.
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  • Asked by Jp from Evansville,in
    09/09/2014
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    What happens if Tempo 1% Dust is inhaled?
    Sprayed dust and my refridgerator fan cast dust into air and i inhailed it am i ok
    A

    According to the Tempo 1% Dust label, If the product is inhaled do the following.

    * move person to fresh air.

    * If person in not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificail respiration,  perferably mouth-to-mouth if possible.

    * Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
    Please contact your doctor if conditions worsen or for any additonal concerns.
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  • Asked by Micaela from Seattle, Wa
    12/01/2013
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    Your Q&A says Tempo is safe for pets once the treated area dries. It's a powder; is it unsafe in powder form?
    I want to dust a shed that contains a hornet nest; the hornets are incredibly aggressive even at 3am so my safest option is to make a cloud of dust and run like hell. Stray cats sometimes get in the shed; will they be harmed by the dust after it settles?
    A
    Tempo 1% Dust is safe to use in places where pets and children will be as long as you follow the product label and only apply the dust in allowed places.
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  • Asked by Tony
    07/24/2011
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    Is Tempo Dust 1% a good product against Cicada Killers?
    I get holes in my lawn. These CK's dig in leaving a thumb width trail of dirt (soil) outside the hole. I have a contract with a insect pest control outfit, the "technician" shows up once a week to squirt powder in the holes. By the time he comes back, I have 15 to 30 more holes to deal with. I need an insecticide that I can use on a daily bases to control and rid these annoying flying two and a half inch "Killer Cicadas" around me, and they are destroying the appearance of my lawn. This is the second year in a row I'm having this problem. Will this Tempo Dust 1% help me rid these Cicada Killers.
    A

    Tempo dust would be a good choice to help control the cicada killers. Tempo dust offers a pretty fast knockdown though you should note that it does not offer an instant knockdown. You may want to consider using a instant knockdown spray such as Eco PCO Jet-X. Eco PCO Jet-X provides instant knockdown and kill of stinging insects. The Jet Spray can be sprayed up to 15 ft. 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.

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  • Asked by Don from Eugene, Or
    07/22/2016
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    What do you suggest for ground nesting bees?
    A

    If you know where the nest is you can use a dust such as Tempo dust puffed into the nest or holes using a hand duster and around the opening of the nest. This type of application usually will kill the nest of wasps over the course of a few days. 

    Ground bees, also known as digger bees, can be very difficult to control no matter what product you use and they most likely will come back to your property year after year unless you do your part to alter your property to make it unfavorable to the bees. Ground bees prefer dry soils with thin grasses so irrigating the area frequently and correcting any issue that causes your grass to be thin will help deter the bees from nesting. In areas where you do not have grass, a layer of mulch will help deter the bees from nesting. Ground bees are solitary bees and are not very aggressive and are known to be a beneficial insect which is why you will not find any products specifically labeled for this type of bee. Talstar P can help provide some level of control but it will not get rid of all of the ground bees on your property. You should use Talstar P at a 1 oz of product to 1 gallon of water for a 1,000 sq ft area ratio. This will give you the fastest knockdown and the longest lasting residual. Talstar P does not offer an instant knockdown but will kill insects that come into contact with treated areas over a short period of time.

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  • Asked by Ron from Charlotte N.c.
    07/04/2014
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    I have yellowjackets in my woodsiding what do you recommend
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    If you can locate their entry point then it is an easy fix.  Early in the morning or late at night when the yellow jackets are not flying around and not active, you can apply Tempo Dust into the opening using a hand duster.  If you can locate the entry point, then this treatment will usually kill all of the yellow jackets within 24 hours.  Once there is no more activity, you want to be sure to close the opening with caulk or some other method so future yellow jackets do not try to use the same entry point.

    How To Get of Yellow Jackets Article

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