Tempo 1% Dust Insecticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Natasha from Long Island, Ny
    11/26/2018
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    Is Tempo Dust a good preventative product for yellow jackets?
    I am constantly dealing with yellow jacket nest every summer in the same location on my lamposts.
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    Tempo 1% Dust is a great preventative product for voids and other listed areas for many insects including yellow jackets.

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  • Asked by John
    01/04/2019
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    Can I put Tempo Dust in my attic with a gas furnace?
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    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 theattic 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 Dan from Detroit
    04/14/2019
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    Is Tempo 1% Dust effective on bees that have not hatched yet or in early spring before they emerge from their nest?
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    Tempo 1% Dust will not be affect bees until they have hatched and go to leave the nest and come into contact with the dust. 

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  • Asked by Fannie from Danville
    05/07/2019
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    Can Tempo 1% dust be used for centipedes and spiders?
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    Yes, Tempo 1% Dust is labeled for centipedes and spiders.

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  • Asked by Jeff from Burnet Texas
    06/04/2019
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    What can I use to treat bees in my wall?
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    For bees in a wall, it is recommended to use a dust in the wall voids, such as Tempo Dust. This will provide control for up to 7 months if the dust is undisturbed. Be sure to only use a light coating of dust so that the bees will not avoid the area. 1-2 puffs out of the bottle is sufficient.

    We do recommend consulting with a professional if you believe you have a honey bee hive in your wall since you must remove all materials, honey, etc. completely to avoid any reinfestation or secondary problems like hive beetles and mold.

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  • Asked by Swan from Blue Ridge, Ga
    01/27/2020
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    How do I mix the Tempo 1% Dust with water to kill Asian lady beetles?
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    Tempo 1% Dust is not mixed with water at all.  It is applied as a dry dust to cracks and crevices as directed on the product label.

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  • Asked by Joseph from Micanopy, Fl
    11/09/2020
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    Is Tempo 1% Dust the best powder insecticide in an interior wall to kill carpenter ants?
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    Tempo 1% Dust would be a great choice to dust in a wall void for carpenter ants. Dusts do tend to kill the ants a bit faster than foaming but you may need to drill more holes or open the wall a bit more to make sure you are getting even coverage. Please take a look at our Carpenter Ant Control Guide for some great information about dusting and other products you can use in a wall void. 

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  • Asked by Mike
    01/14/2021
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    When is the best time to apply Tempo 1% Dust?
    It is currently winter in the midwest and I'd like to know the best time to apply this to the eaves of the house to help prevent wasps from nesting there come spring/summer.
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    If applied into voids for wasp control, the best time to apply Tempo 1% Dust is when these pests start to become active. It will work best for wasps when it's fresh. If you believe the area you will treat may have moisture build up, it would be best to use Delta Dust. Delta Dust is water-resistant and can easily be applied with any of our hand dusters.

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  • Asked by Tonya from Logan, Ut
    03/22/2021
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    Does Tempo Dust 1% work on both paper nest & Mud Dauber wasps?
    Our mid mid home has vertical wood slats on the exterior and up almost every single crack between slats we have found paper nests. Now as we are doing a remodel in one area of the house, we have found many nests inside up in the ceilings - both paper and mud nests. Will this work in both places? And how large of an area does one bottle cover? How early in the season can I get started?
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    Absolutely!  You can apply Tempo 1% Dust anywhere you see wasps, yellow jackets, and any other labeled pests are entering either your home or another structure. You can even use Tempo Dust for wasps 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 nest 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. This product is used at a rate of 0.5 to 1 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft. Please take a moment to review our Wasp Control Guide for more information and helpful tips on eradicating these pests.

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  • Asked by Gigi from Ohio
    08/08/2021
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    Will Tempo 1% Dust Insecticide transfer from yellow jacket nest that is located in a soffit to other areas outside on my property and potentially harm honeybees and pollinators?
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    While it is possible for trace amounts of an insecticide dust to be carried out of a nest that you have treated, usually insects like yellow jackets or other wasps will transfer the dust to other insects in that nest rather than to insects outside their nest. Of course, we do not recommend applying Tempo 1% Dust or similar products directly to pollinators or to flowering plants. We also recommend treating in the evening when these insects are less active and more likely to contact the insecticide you have applied directly to the nesting area.

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  • Asked by Robert from Arizona
    02/10/2022
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    Can Tempo 1% Dust Insecticide be used for bees in the "hot spot" areas of tile that go around the ledge of my jacuzzi that overflows into the pool?
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    Tempo 1% Dust Insecticide should not be used in any areas that could contaminate the water by contact or where run off could occur into the pool. 

    Bees/wasp are attracting to water, because they are looking for water. You may consider keeping a can of Wasp Freeze on hand to spray stinging insects on contact when you see them (do not use over the water).

    Please contact the manufacturer Bayer for specifics on this matter 1-800-331-2867. 

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  • Asked by Barbara from Hobart
    06/08/2022
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    Can Tempo 1% Dust Insecticide be used for tiny ants in the corner of a basement room?
    A

    Tempo 1% Dust can be used to treat ants in cracks and crevices indoors, if used as directed on the manufacturer's product label.  

    You could also consider our Indoor Ant Kit, which includes a residual insecticide aerosol, both types of ant bait (gel bait and granular bait) as well as resusable bait plate stations. These are all the products you need for professional treatment of most ants commonly found indoors. 

    Please view our Ant Treatment Guide for more information.  

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  • Asked by Joy from Murphy
    06/28/2022
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    Will Tempo 1% Dust kill chickens?
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    Tempo 1% Dust should not be applied to chickens or areas where chickens can access. It is only to be used in listed areas on the label only with a dust applicator.

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  • Asked by Tonya from Logan, Ut
    10/04/2022
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    When is the best time of year to use Tempo 1% Dust as a preventative measure?
    I have used it previously but did not do it this past spring - I want to make sure I do so before it becomes a problem next year.
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    It will depend on which bugs you are treating for, as to when the best time for application of Tempo 1% Dust would be.

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  • Asked by Kayla
    04/08/2024
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    Is Tempo 1% Dust safe to apply to baseboards around my home that only has hard floors? Worried about breathing it in/kids?
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    Yes, Tempo Dust is safe for use on baseboards around hard floors.    

    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.  They should be out of the area during treatment and for about an hour after.
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