Insecticidal Dust
Non-systemic insecticide active by contact and ingestion. Effectively controls Cockroaches, Ants, Fleas, Termites, European Wasps and other insects in certain situations.
| Insecticidal Dust | |
|---|---|
Target Pests |
Ants | Fleas | Cockroaches | Silverfish | Bed Bugs | Spiders | bird Mites | Hide Beetles | Flies | European Wasps | Potato Moth | Subterranean Termites |
Product Type |
Insecticide |
Active Ingredient |
10g/kg Permethrin 25:75 |
Group |
3A |
Pack Size |
1kg, 2kg, 5kg |
APVMA Registration # |
65487
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Profile
Introduced in 1979. Permethrin modulates the voltage-gated sodium channels, preventing from closing and resulting in hyperexcitation.
Key Features & Benefits
- Ready to use formulation.
- Broad-spectrum activity
- Versatile applications - Used in Agriculture, Domestic and Industrial uses
Toxicity
Acute oral (LD50, mg/kg) rats 430–4000
Application Guide
Indoor & Structural Pest Control
| Situation | Pest | Rate | Critical Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic, Institutional & Industrial Premises (Food Preparation & Storage Areas; Living & Sleeping Areas) |
Cockroaches, Silverfish | 10g/m² applied with a powder duster |
Blow powder into all cracks and crevices. Pay particular attention to warm, dark corners around cookers, fireplaces, radiators, stores, pipes, rubbish shoots and places where liquid sprays may not be used. |
| Ants | Sprinkle the powder along runs, on and around nests. If ants are invading domestic premises, apply powder to the routes by which they enter. Repeat as necessary. | ||
| Fleas | Dust powder over floor, brushing into carpet pile and blowing into areas where flea larvae develop. | ||
| Bed Bugs | Apply powder to bed spreads, bedsprings, mattresses, floor coverings, upholstered furniture, cracks in walls, behind torn wallpaper, joints in woodwork and other cracks and crevices that may provide harbourages. | ||
| Roof Voids, Wall & Floor Voids, Crawl Spaces | Spiders, Cockroaches, Ants & Fleas | 10g/m² applied with a powder duster |
Apply dust into all void areas. Ensure all surfaces are treated. Repeat as necessary if re-infestation occurs. |
| Bird Mites (Ornithonyssus spp.) | Cover roof void area, paying particular attention to areas where there is evidence of bird nests. Remove nests and bird-proof roof voids to prevent recurrence. | ||
| Skin & Hide Preparation | Hide Beetles (Dermestes ater) | 10g/m² applied with a powder duster |
1. Place skins on drying racks and apply using a manual or motorised duster. 2. Dust exposed edges of dried baled skins. |
Outdoor & Specialised Applications
| Situation | Pest | Rate | Critical Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mushroom Beds | Mushroom Sciarid Flies | 10g/m² applied with a powder duster |
Dust mushroom beds no more frequently than twice a week to control adult and larval flies. Discontinue dusting when mushrooms reach the size of a 10 cent piece. Withholding Period: Do not harvest for 3 days after application. |
| Large Wasp Nests | European Wasps (NOT QLD & SA) |
125g–250g per nest | Using a hand duster, apply powder through entrance holes (125–250g per nest depending on size of nest and number of entrance holes). Treat at night whenever possible. Operators should wear clothing protective against the wasp, including long-sleeved overalls buttoned at wrist and throat, gloves, hat and bee-veil. |
| Trees and Stumps in Urban Areas | Subterranean Termites (Coptotermes spp.) | 250g per tree | Upon locating nest in tree or stump, drill 3 holes with a maximum diameter of 12mm. Apply dust directly to the nest using a carbon dioxide gas cylinder and a trigger gun. After treatment, holes should be coated carefully with a fungicide (e.g. Copper Naphthenate) and sealed with an appropriate caulking compound. |
| Seed Potatoes | Potato Moth (Phthorimaea operculella) | 600g per tonne OR 30g per 50kg bag of seed potatoes |
Dust thoroughly immediately after harvest while filling storage containers. Treated seed potatoes are to be used only for sowing. Do not use for food or feed purposes. Treated seed potatoes should be stored apart from other potatoes and bags or containers should be clearly marked to indicate that the contents have been treated. |
Apply Insecticidal Dust by powder duster following the Application Guide above.
Always download and read the current product label before use and follow all regulatory and safety instructions.
What is KDpc Insecticidal Dust and what is it used for?
What is the active constituent in KDpc Insecticidal Dust?
How does KDpc Insecticidal Dust work?
KDpc Insecticidal Dust is a Group 3A insecticide. The active constituent, Permethrin 25:75, modulates the voltage-gated sodium channels in insects, preventing them from closing and resulting in hyperexcitation, paralysis and death.
Some naturally occurring insect biotypes resistant to Group 3A insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. If Group 3A insecticides are used repeatedly, resistant individuals can eventually dominate the population and the effectiveness of the product could be reduced. For further information on resistance management, contact your local supplier.
How do I apply KDpc Insecticidal Dust?
KDpc Insecticidal Dust is ready for use and requires no further diluent. Apply the dust using a powder duster at the rates and to the situations listed in the Application Guide above. Leave powder undisturbed for as long as possible after application.
Before use, remove or cover all exposed food, dishes and utensils, and cover or remove fish tanks. Do not apply dust directly to humans.
Always download and read the current product label before use. This product is not to be used for any purpose or in any manner contrary to the label unless authorised under appropriate legislation.
What is the withholding period for KDpc Insecticidal Dust?
Can KDpc Insecticidal Dust be used for European Wasps in all states?
Can treated seed potatoes be used for human consumption?
What are the key restraints and precautions when using KDpc Insecticidal Dust?
- Do not contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the product or used containers.
- Remove or cover all exposed food, dishes and utensils before use in food preparation or storage areas.
- Remove or cover fish tanks during treatment.
- Do not apply dust directly to humans.
- Discontinue dusting on mushroom beds when mushrooms reach the size of a 10 cent piece.
- Do not use treated seed potatoes for food or feed purposes.
- Do not use for European Wasp control in Queensland or South Australia.
What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when using KDpc Insecticidal Dust?
When opening the container and using the product, wear rubber gloves and a disposable dust mask. Avoid contact with eyes and do not inhale dust. Wash hands after use. After each day's use, wash gloves and contaminated clothing.
When treating large wasp nests, additional protective clothing is required: long-sleeved overalls buttoned at wrist and throat, gloves, hat and bee-veil. Treat at night whenever possible.
What are the health hazard statements and first aid instructions for KDpc Insecticidal Dust?
KDpc Insecticidal Dust causes serious eye irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction. It may cause cancer by inhalation. The product is very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 11 26.
How should KDpc Insecticidal Dust be stored and disposed of, and where can I find the Safety Data Sheet?
Store in the closed, original container in a well-ventilated area, out of reach of children. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Dispose of rinsings in a disposal pit specifically set up for this purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury containers below 500mm in a disposal pit clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Do not burn empty containers or product.
Additional safety information is listed in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), which can be requested by clicking the Request SDS button on this page.
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