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  • Asked by Bill from Greenwich, Ct
    08/10/2015
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    How long until yellow jackets stop emerging into house after treatment with Tempo 1% Dust?
    I have a yellow jacket nest in a house wall. They were getting access to the house at an opening between the roof and the siding. Three weeks ago I treated the opening twice with Tempo dust over two days and since then there has been no activity there. However, dead and alive yellow jackets continue to appear inside the house, at a rate of 1-2 per day, the same rate prior to treatment. Must I drill holes in the wall to find and treat the actual nest, or will they die out in time? And how long? I have not been able to find any other activity by worker wasps into and out of the structure.
    A

    Tempo Dust will usually eradicate a nest within 24 - 48 hours depending on the size and depending on whether all entry and exit points were treated.  As long as they are contacting the area where the dust was applied, then it should kill them all.  It might be best to also drill holes in the area you suspect the nest to be to kill the larvae which may now be old enough to emerge. 

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  • Asked by Rudy from Freedom, Wi
    08/09/2015
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    Does Tempo 1% Dust kill wasp eggs and larvae?
    I need to exterminate a wasp's nest and want to make sure to kill all the eggs and larvae too.
    A

    Yes, Tempo 1% Dust is a great choice to apply to the wasp nest if you have access to the opening. You should treat late in the evening or early in the morning when the insects are the least active. The wasps that come in contact with it will transfer from bee to bee, killing adults and larvae.

    Wasp Control Article

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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.
    A

    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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    7 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jose from Leesburg, Fl
    08/02/2015
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    Is it legal to use Tempo 1% dust in the state of Florida?
    A

    The Tempo 1% Dust is registered to use in FL.

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  • Asked by Hani from New Jersey
    05/28/2015
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    I had cicada killers in my yard two years in a row. What is best to get rid of them?
    Would Delta dust or Drione dust work. Other products?
    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 could also use EcoExempt Jet Wasp and Hornet spray. It will kill on contact. Stand a safe distance from the nest. Hold canister in an upright position and aim actuator opening toward nest. Treat nest until wet. Contact as many wasps/hornets as possible. Best time to treat is in the evening or early morning when they tend to be in or around the nest. Repeat as necessary.
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  • Asked by Steven from Ft Myers Fl
    04/01/2015
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    I am mixing Tempo 1% dust with water to spray in a hose end sprayer. How much do I need to use?
    A
    Tempo 1% Dust should NOT be mixed with water and applied through any spraying equipment. You should only dust cracks and crevices using a dust applicator such as the B&G Bulb Duster 1150. We do carry liquid concentrates that can be applied using a hose end sprayer.
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  • 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 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 Jenny from Webster, New York
    10/12/2014
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    What is the alternative of Tempo 1% for a NY home?
    My house has wasp infection every year. the dust was used in the past to control wasp but not longer available for NY. what is the product that you suggest that works for 6 month for wasp control
    A
    Although the active ingredients are different, you could apply D-Fense Dust for treating the nesting openings. It is also waterproof outdoors.
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  • Asked by Julian from New Jersey
    09/22/2014
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    Can I mix Tempo 1% Dust with Cimexa dust to get better results?
    A
    Yes, you can certainly mix the Tempo 1% Dust and the Cimexa Dust together and apply them with a bulb duster to cracks and crevices for the control of a variety of pests. The Tempo will allow for a quicker initial knock down of the pests and the Cimexa will serve as your long term control. 
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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 Gary from Indianapolis In
    08/26/2014
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    Can different dust products be mixed together? For example Tempo dust and Cimexa ?
    I have experimented with Alpine dust on a live bed bug retained in a zip lock bag. The dust was purchased about 8 months ago. I put the dust in the zip lock with the bed bug. It has been over 8 days now and the bug is still very much alive, even though the dust is sticking to his exterior shell.
    A

    It is not necessary to mix different types of dusts together, but it can be done. For bed bugs, we would recommend using Cimexa Dust because it can last in the wall voids for up to 10 years if it is undisturbed.

    With Alpine Dust, it does either have to be injested or when the dusts gets on them, it will dry them out. Depending on the stage of life the bed bug is in, it could take up to two weeks for the bed bug to be dried out.

    Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

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  • Asked by David
    08/18/2014
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    Is Tempo 1% Dust flammable?
    A
    Per the MSDS, Tempo 1% Dust is listed as a 'slight hazard' when it comes to flammability. For more information, you can contact Bayer for more detailed information. They can be reached at 800-331-2867.
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  • Asked by David from Grand Rapids, Mi
    08/17/2014
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    Can Tempo 1% Dust be used behind an exterior electrical outlet?
    I am looking for something that is safe near or on electrical wiring.
    A
    Tempo 1% Dust can be applied to areas near electrical wiring and other wall voids where you cannot spray liquid solutions.
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  • Asked by Tall from Ny
    08/16/2014
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    What product can I use as a residual pesticide for spiders in electrical boxes such as fuse box, outdoor AC unit, etc?
    A
    We highly recommend applying an insecticide dust such as Tempo 1%. You will apply a couple puffs in each electrical outlet, light switch plate and other areas where it is not safe to apply a liquid solution for insect control. You can apply the product using a dust applicator such as the B&G Bulb Duster 1150.
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  • Asked by George
    07/26/2014
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    How can I remove Tempo dust?
    Tempo dust effectively killed the wasp population that was hiding in a wall. However, when applying the dust I put too much and now the crevice entrance is full with white dust that I want to remove. What is the easiest way to remove this from walls and ground around the crevice?
    A
    To remove Tempo dust you can simply vaccum the area and then rinse with soap and water. Be sure to wear gloves while cleaning. Please call us at 866-581-7378 with any questions.
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  • Asked by Anonymous
    07/23/2014
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    What pesticide do I use to get rid of a hornet or yellow jacket nest?
    The nest is behind the external wall of a house. I would like to drill a hole and apply a pesticide before I remove the wall to remove the nest. What pesticide should I use?
    A
    Our most popular dust  for bees/wasp is Tempo Dust.  You will need a hand duster to apply it with.  It usually works within 24 to 48 hours. You want to go up to the opening where they are flying in and out of at dusk or at night when they are not active and puff twice directly into the hole.  Then pull the duster out and puff directly at the hole to cover the opening from about 5 inches away.  This is the most efficient and fastest way to eliminate a bee/yellow jacket/w
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  • Asked by Sean from Liberty Twp, Oh
    07/16/2014
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    Wasps in ceiling nest between 1st and 2nd floor. What is best dust and applicator?
    After reading, it seems the best dust for my issue is Tempo 1% dust. I have a wasp nest in the ceiling between 2 floors. I don't know if the area is damp or not. So, should I use Tempo or something else. Also, what is the best applicator to apply this dust (the bulb you sell or the bellow?)
    A
    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 proof and can easily be applied with any of our hand dusters. Most folk use the Centro bulb duster to apply. Also, be sure to make your application late in the evening or early morning, when wasp are less active.
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  • Asked by Joe from Dunellen, Nj
    07/12/2014
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    Best dust for yellow jackets
    I have yellow jackets under my roof shingles where the siding meets the roof. Is delta dust a better option. Also, can this dust be sprayed with the gotcha duster w/the sprayer pro adapter?
    A
    Tempo 1% Dust has been proven to be most effective dust in treating for wasp and bees. Tempo can be applied using the Gotcha Pro Adapter. The extension pole not included.
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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
    A
    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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