Why do you recommend Drione or Pyganic Dust rather than the cheaper Delta Dust? If I buy Delta Dust to control carpenter bees instead of Drione, do you feel it will be less effective? It seems you do not sell Delta Dust. Thank you.
In fact we sell most every dust. Our selection can be seen here:
Dusts: https://www.bugspraycart.com/insecticide/dust
And if you read through our CARPENTER BEE article, you’ll learn why we recommend the DRIONE and PYGANIC only. The reason is simple; these are the only products that can last long enough to provide complete control. You see, Delta Dust is a true insecticidal dust. And that means the active will wear out in a few months so there won’t be anything left to work on the bees after the Deltamethrin is gone. Now since the eggs and pupae won’t hatch for many months (sometimes a year or more) following the treatment, you need something in the nests that will last long enough to insure complete control.
Now it is true that both Drione and Pyganic have some insecticide in them (pyrethrin) but this is gone in a month or so too so why do we still recommend it? Well that’s because even after the pyrethrin is gone, these dusts are made from a base which works an insect “dehydrator” and will therefore remain active for many years. Since the mode of action for this is mechanical and not insecticidal, the pyrethrin wearing off is immaterial.
This means that any eggs or pupae that might hatch a year or so following the initial application are sure to die. And what we find when Deltamethrin Dust is used is that the bees will many times prevail and persist from year to year so it’s obvious this is not the best treatment option for the long term control of this pest. And if you’re going through all the work, why not apply the best product?
Lastly we know there are many companies suggesting Delta Dust and since it will work for a month or two, most users won’t even realize the dust they’re applying is the reason why they still have to treat from year to year where as if they had applied the Drione, the problem would be gone for good. So in summary, there is no reason to use the Delta Dust once you consider it’s shortcomings because in the end, getting rid of these bees for good is what you’re trying to accomplish and for that to happen, Drione is the clear choice.
Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:
Drione: https://www.bugspraycart.com/insecticide/dust/drione-dust
Pyganic Dust: www.bugspraycart.com/insecticide/dust/pyganic-dust-10-oz
Delta Dust: www.bugspraycart.com/insecticide/dust/deltamethrin-dust
Carpenter Bee Control: www.carpenterbees.com
Give us a call if you still have questions.
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1-800-877-7290
Dawn says
Would like to know where the carpenter bee products can be purchased. Home Depot never heard of dust. Can they be found at a nursery or online have a problem under my shed.
admin says
Only online and everything recommended for this pest can be seen by following the links to the products which are at the end or the article here:
Carpenter Bee Control: www.carpenterbees.com/carpenter-bee-control.html
Also in the article above are direct links which will appear as “blue” words in the text of the article. Just click one the word and you’ll go to our catalog listing where you can order. For example, the Drione Dust which is featured many times in the article can be seen in our shopping cart here:
Drione: www.bugspraycart.com/insecticide/dust/drione-dust
Give us a call toll free if you still need help. Our number is 1-800-877-7290.
Deirdre Irwin says
Is Drione dust safe around people and pets? I have a newborn and two dogs. If we were to buy Drione Dust and treat our house for ticks, can I have the newborn and dogs in the house while treating? If not how long until we can go back into the house? Also is it safe to be in the house after treatment with a newborn and two dogs?
admin says
Though our products can be safely used in the home where children and pets are present, you do not want them around when you treat. We have several safety videos that go over all the proper ways of handling, mixing, applying and storing our pesticide products. I suggest you review these videos before doing any treatments so you can safely use them in and around the home. These videos can be seen here:
Product Safety: www.bugspray.com/about-us/who_is_bugspray.html#safe_for_the_home
Additionally, though Drione can be used for ticks, there are several other products that will most likely be needed too. I suggest you review our tick control article for more details on what the best products are for use around the home. It can be seen here:
Ticks: www.bugspray.com/ticks.html