Killing Crawling Insects for Longer Periods of Time
Tags: Residual Insecticide – Insect Powder – Ant Killer Dust
Why Using Insect Killing Powders?
Pest professionals use insect-killing powders on a daily basis in conjunction with other insecticide formulations such as Liquids insecticides and Gel baits.
Insect killer dusts have some unique advantages:
- Ease of application and lower cost
- Last for months in dry, undisturbed cracks and voids
- Porous surfaces such as concrete or timber do not absorb dusts (unlike liquids)
- Make life impossible for insects on all treated surfaces
- Offer an ideal solution for treatments in undisturbed spaces, e.g.: under floor boards, kitchen presses, wall cavities, etc.
- They are easily picked up by insect legs and body as they walk across treated surfaces
- Low to no odour
Where Insecticide Dusts are Not Recommended…
Where insect-killing dusts should not be used:
- You should not treat exposed surfaces with insect powders
- Most insect powders are not effective in wet areas and can become ineffective when a treated area gets wet.
- Voids that contain insulation do not permit good penetration of dust throughout the void.
- Insecticide dust is not suitable on floors where young children and pets (cats/dogs) have access.
Further Advice
- Wash hands and exposed skin before meals and after use.
- Prevent access to bait by children and animals.
- Keep in a safe place.
- Hazardous to bees.
- Do not use where food, feed or water could become contaminated.
- Do not contaminate surface water or drains with chemicals or used container.
- Do not re-use container. Store in original container.
- To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
Brilliant product
This would appear to be very effective and long lasting. Used for silver fish in conjunction with protector C. Probably best used behind appliances and in large gaps.
I found a great product that works wonders on carpets and other surfaces. It’s especially helpful in dealing with silverfish infestations. After using it, those pesky insects seem to have relocated to another room. I learned my lesson and now make sure to apply the product to the entire house every 3-6 months to ensure the insects choose my neighbor’s wardrobes as their new home.
Did the job stopped ants coming into the house, looks a bit messy with a white line but given it works I can’t complain