D-Fense Dust Insecticide
D-Fense Dust Insecticide
D-Fense Dust, manufactured by CSI, is a waterproof insecticide that controls many different species of insects such as cockroaches, silverfish, boxelder bugs, and many others that occasionally invade indoors through small cracks and crevices in our houses' structures. To stop these pests from coming in, Use D-Fense Dust to create long-lasting residual barriers in the tight, hard-to-reach spaces these pests use to invade.
It can be applied with the applicator tip on the bottle itself or it can be applied with a handheld duster to reach deep into cracks and crevices where insects hide. D-Fense Dust does not stain and is safe to apply to fabric surfaces. It also controls for insects found on various types of ornamental plants and flowers.
When insects ingest D-Fense Dust, their nervous system breaks down and causes them to perish. This dust formulation can be applied as a prevention treatment in weep holes, wall voids, and electrical boxes to keep targeted pests from finding their way indoors. No mixing or liquid sprays needed, just puff D-Fense Dust in areas where insects are found crawling for up to 8 months of protection.
Tools Needed
D-Fense Dust can be applied without tools, however, we strongly recommend you have a handheld duster with a long spout in order to treat tight spaces and hard-to-reach areas.
How to Use
- Step 1: Determine how much D-Fense Dust to use by calculating the square footage of the area to be treated. To do this, measure (in feet) and multiply the areas length and width (length x width = square footage). A general treatment of D-Fense Dust should be made at a rate of 2 to 3 grams of product per square yard or 0.5 lbs. of product per 1,000 sq. ft.
- Step 2: To use D-Fense Dust with a handheld duster, open the bottle and pour the appropriate amount of dust into the dusters reservoir volume. Close the duster, and shake to break up and distribute the product. Most dusters should come with a small iron ball or similar object to break up clumps.
- Step 3: When ready, stick the dusters spout into the area to be treated and apply. Be sure to get an even coating on all labeled surfaces in the area. Reapply as needed depending on the magnitude of the infestation.
Where to Use
D-Fense Dust has to be applied in areas where targeted pests will make direct contact.
Indoors, you can apply D-Fense Dust around cracks, crevices, baseboards, flooring, behind wall sockets, wall voids near electrical and plumbing.
Outdoors, apply D-Fense Dust inside weepholes, around entryways, and into wall voids. You can also apply dust directly onto ant mounds.
Do not apply this product in aircraft cabins.
When to Use
D-Fense Dust can be used as part of a preventative treatment when insects try to make their way indoors. You can also use D-Fense Dust as part of an insect eradication treatment plan at any time and applied in areas where insects are seen.
Safety Information
D-Fense Dust is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling or applying this product.
Do not use D-Fense Dust on surface areas or near utensils where food is stored or prepared.
Special Considerations
Although D-Fense Dust can be used outdoors, it is not meant for large area applications. Also, apply in dry areas. If D-Fense Dust is to get wet, it will lose its effectiveness.
D-Fense Dust will provide long-lasting barriers to protect your home from invading insect pests. Most active infestations cannot be controlled through the use of one product. To prevent most infestations, you will also want to make a barrier application around your home with Supreme IT and monitor for pest activity with professional glue traps.
Availability | In Stores, Online |
Restricted Use | No |
Shipping Restrictions | 1 Pound: AK, HI |
Brand | CSI |
Keith's Pro Tips | "Although D-Fense Dust comes in a bottle with an applicator tip, using a hand held duster will push the dust further into cracks and crevices and under appliances such as refrigerators." |
Product Drawbacks | D-Fense Dust is not a bait and does not have attractants. For insects to die, they must come into contact with the dust. For an insecticide bait, try using Ficam Insect Bait or Insect Bait Plate Stations. |
Target Pests | Aphids, Bed Bugs, Bees, Beet Armyworms, Blister Beetles, Boxelder Bugs, Boxwood Leafminers, Cadelles, Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Carpet Beetles, Centipedes, Cheese Mites, Cigarette Beetles, Confused Flour Beetles, Crickets, Dark Meal Worms, Dermestid, Drugstore Beetles, Elm Leaf Beetles, Fire Ants, Firebrats, Flea Beetles, Fleas, Grain Mites, Granary Weevils, Ground Beetles, Holly Leafminers, Indian Meal Moths, Japanese Beetle, Leafhoppers, Leafrollers, Lesser Grain Beetles, Mediterranean Flour Moths, Millipedes, Oak Leafminers, Orange tortrix, Periodical Cicada, Plant Bugs, Red Flour Beetles, Rice Weevils, Rose Chafer, Rose Midges, Rose Slugs, Rusty Grain Beetles, Saw-toothed Grain Beetles, Scorpions, Silverfish, Slugs, Sowbugs, Spider Beetles, Spiders, Spruce Needle Leafminers, Tent Caterpillars, Thrips, Ticks, Tobacco Moths, Warehouse Moths, Wasps, Webbing Clothes Moths, Weevils, and Yellow Mealworms. |
Application Equipment | Duster, Gloves, Respirator Mask |
Application Methods | Crack & Crevice, Spot Treatment |
Active Ingredient | Deltamethrin 0.05% |
Product Type | Insecticide |
Formulation | Dust |
Application Rate | D-Fense Dust is a ready-to-use insecticide that does not require mixing. |
Shelf Life | D-Fense Dust will last for up to 3 years when stored in a cool, dry storage area. |
Yield | A 1 pound container of D-Fense Dust will treat up to 2,000 square feet. |
Use Sites | Indoors, Outdoors |
Time to Kill | D-Fense Dust will kill targeted pests within 1 to 2 hours after the insecticide has been ingested or made contact with the insect. |
Comparable Products | DeltaDust |
EPA Registration # | 53883-283 |
I have had wasps and yellow jackets constantly in the cover of my lp gas tank. Sprays do not keep them out. I dusted in there about two weeks ago, killing the inhabitants, and so far they have not returned. I am ordering another bottle and a duster.
Restricted Use | No |
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Shipping Restrictions | AK, HI |
Availability | In Stores, Online |
Signal Word | CAUTION |
Keith's Pro Tip | "Although D-Fense Dust comes in a bottle with an applicator tip, using a hand held duster will push the dust further into cracks and crevices and under appliances such as refrigerators." |
Target Pests Multi | Ants, Aphids, Bed Bugs, Bees, Beet Armyworms, Black Carpet Beetles, Blister Beetles, Boxelder Bugs, Boxwood Leafminers, Cadelles, Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Carpet Beetles, Centipedes, Cheese Mites, Cigarette Beetles, Clothes_Moths, Cockroaches, Common Carpet Beetles, Confused Flour Beetles, Crickets, Dark Mealworms, Dermestid Beetles, Drugstore Beetles, Elm Leaf Beetles, Fire Ants, Firebrats, Flea Beetle, Fleas, Fruit Flies, Furniture Beetles, Grain Mites, Granary Weevils, Ground Beetles, Holly Leafminers, Indianmeal Moths, Japanese Beetle, Leafhoppers, Leafrollers, Mediterranean Flour Moth, Millipedes, Oak Leafminers, Orange Tortrix, Periodical Cicadas, Phorid Flies, Plant Bugs, Red Flour Beetles, Rice Weevils, Rose Chafers, Rose Midges, Rose Slugs, Rusty Grain Beetles, Saw-Tooth Grain Beetles, Sciarid Flies, Scorpions, Silverfish, Slugs, Sowbugs, Spiders, Spider_Beetles, Spruce Needle Leafminers, Subterranean Termites, Tent Caterpillars, Termites, Thrips, Ticks, Tobacco Chocolate Moths, Varied Carpet Beetles, Warehouse Moths, Wasps, Weevils, Yellow Mealworms |
Time to Kill | D-Fense Dust will kill targeted pests within 1 to 2 hours after the insecticide has been ingested or made contact with the insect. |
Chemical Type | Insecticide |
Formulation | Dust |
Application Methods | Crack & Crevice, Spot Treatment |
Product Drawbacks | D-Fense Dust is not a bait and does not have attractants. For insects to die, they must come into contact with the dust. For an insecticide bait, try using Ficam Insect Bait or Insect Bait Plate Stations. |
Active Ingredient | Deltamethrin 0.05% |
Application Equipment | Duster, Gloves, Respirator Mask |
Mix Rate | D-Fense Dust is a ready-to-use insecticide that does not require mixing. |
Low Use Rate | 7.83 oz./1,000 sq. ft. |
High Use Rate | 8 oz./1,000 sq. ft. |
Use Sites | Indoors, Outdoors |
Yield | A 1 pound container of D-Fense Dust will treat up to 2,000 square feet. |
EPA Registration No. | 53883-283 |
Shelf Life | D-Fense Dust will last for up to 3 years when stored in a cool, dry storage area. |
Comparable Products | DeltaDust |
Children or pets? | No |
Property Characteristics | None |
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Q:Is D-Fense Dust waterproof?12/10/20A:Yes
Jason Baker
11/7/20Certified Buyer -
Q:How effective is D-Fense Dust on lady bugs and cluster flies?12/10/20
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Q:Does it work on cockroaches?6/26/20A:Absolutely
Chrismfest
9/9/21Certified Buyer -
Q:Is this product recommended for the treatment of bed bugs?3/23/20A:Use as liquid spray, apply in areas where dogs cats and kids can’t touch
Lora Mattered
1/30/21Certified Buyer -
Q:Can i use this in a garbage disposal?10/16/19A:No, it is not recommended to use this product in a garbage disposal. D-fense Dust is only labeled to use in cracks & crevices and for spot treatments. Please read the label for further instructions on how to use the product properly.
MARK RIVERA
10/16/19Certified Buyer -
Q:Will this kill cicada killer wasps?7/31/19A:Yes, it most definitely will. I had a pretty bad infestation under my back deck. Don't expect immediate results though. You have to let it do its job. Set it and forget it. At night apply it liberally inside the nest, and a dusting around the nest. Once the powder gets on the wasp they will eventually have to groom themselves and they will ultimately ingest the poison. Once ingested the wasps will die. As a precaution I also dug up the nests during the winter. The following season you may see a male wasp or two (half the size of the female) buzzing around but they will not stick around long because the females are all dead.
TIM DUTTON
7/31/19Certified Buyer -
Q:Will this kill brown recules spiders?7/20/19
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Q:Will this product kill brown recluse spiders?7/1/19A:D-Fense Dust is NOT labeled for use on Brown Recluse spiders.
MARK RIVERA
7/5/19Certified Buyer -
Q:Is this pet friendly?6/22/19A:I have a German Shepard and a pug and used it with both of them as in home dogs without any issues
melissa carr
7/23/21Certified Buyer -
Q:I have toddlers and dogs in the house. Is it safe?9/14/18A:Make sure to apply in areas where the kids and dogs cannot reach or get to. Normally this product is to be applied in cracks, crevices and voids where pets and children will not be around.
Asif B.
9/14/18Certified Buyer