Delta Dust Insecticide

When applying Delta Dust to voids or channels in damaged wooden members, what specific drilling practice should be avoided?

• Drilling into the foundation
• Drilling into termite galleries
• Drilling directly overhead with subsequent application ✓
• Drilling near electrical fittings

Answer: The label restrictions state that drilling directly overhead with subsequent application of Delta Dust should be avoided.

When treating for drywood and formosan termites in attics and crawl spaces, what action must be taken regarding vents and blowers?

• All vents and blowers should be closed ✓
• Vents should be opened to increase airflow
• Blowers should be set to high speed
• Vents should be cleaned before application

Answer: In these treatments (drywood and formosan termites in attics/crawl spaces), all vents and blowers should be closed.

For general indoor applications targeting ants, crickets, and silverfish, what is the recommended application rate per square yard?

• 0.5 lbs
• 2-3 grams ✓
• 5 grams
• 1 gram

Answer: The label specifies an application rate of 2-3 grams per square yard for these indoor target pests.

Which of the following pests is specifically listed as a target for Delta Dust?

• Cockroaches (including both resistant and non-resistant strains) ✓
• Bed bugs
• Spiders
• Scorpions

Answer: The label explicitly lists cockroaches, including both resistant and non-resistant strains, as a target pest.

According to the label, what should be done with food processing surfaces and utensils in a home during treatment?

• They should be sprayed with a diluted solution
• They should be left uncovered to allow for ventilation
• They should be covered during treatment or thoroughly washed before use ✓
• They should be removed from the premises entirely

Answer: The label states that in the home, all food processing surfaces and utensils should be covered during treatment or thoroughly washed before use.

In a food processing plant, what must be done to equipment, benches, and shelving after application?

• They must be left to air dry for 24 hours
• They must be covered with plastic sheeting only
• They must be washed (equipment/benches/shelving/surfaces food will contact) ✓
• They must be treated with a secondary insecticide

Answer: After application in food processing plants, bakeries, cafeterias and similar facilities, wash all equipment, benches, shelving and other surfaces which food will contact.

When treating for drywood and formosan termites in attics and crawl spaces, what is the required application rate?

• 2-3 grams per square yard
• 0.5 lbs per 1000 square feet of floor area ✓
• 0.5 lbs per square yard
• 2-3 lbs per 1000 square feet

Answer: For drywood and formosan termites in attics and crawl spaces, the rate is 0.5 lb per 1000 square feet of floor area.

Where is Delta Dust specifically indicated for use when targeting termites, carpenter ants, and carpenter bees?

• Only on exposed exterior surfaces
• In voids or channels in damaged wooden members or between members and the foundation ✓
• As a general surface spray on all wooden furniture
• Only in kitchen and food handling areas

Answer: The label directs application to voids or channels in damaged wooden members, cracks/spaces between members, or between members and the foundation.