Top 5 Best Wasp Powders (**2018 Review**)

There are a lot of different dusts out there, but Delta Dust is our favorite when it comes to taking out wasps.

Why is that?

For starters, it's full of the active ingredient permethrin, which comes from a flower instead of a science lab--which should give you a little more peace of mind if you've got little ones or pets running around.

Also, it's manufactured by Bayer, a worldwide leader in healthcare products. Yes, as in Bayer Aspirin. The same company that can cure your headache can also rid your deck of wasps which, in a way, is a headache cure in its own right.

The dust itself works tremendously well: the user needs a bulb duster attachment in order to "puff" the dust into the air, which is sold separately (we recommend something like this). 

Only a small puff is required, and once the dust disperses, it sets to work. Once the wasps breathe it in, their nervous systems go into overdrive, and they shut shut down, leading to sudden death. 

Delta Dust is primarily recommended for the outdoors, as well as attics, eaves, jambs, and crawl spaces. However, the dust is gentle enough to be used indoors, provided all proper safety precautions are followed.

We've got a ton of information about other wasp-killing dusts in this article, as well as pertinent facts about wasp infestations and how to stay wasp-free this season. 

If you've got a minute, do yourself a favor and keep reading!

This is our top-rated product on the list because it eliminates problem wasps quickly, and without the threat of interference. 

This dust is affordable and lasts for a while, as the contents of one unit package is a 1lb bottle. One use is a simple puff, which only takes a few ounces of the dust. A little goes a long way with this stuff, which means that the price you pay lasts you for years to come.

Delta Dust is totally waterproof, which is our favorite thing about this particular product as opposed to the rest on our list. Not only that, but it's approved for use in areas that handle food, as long as the user follows all safety guidelines. 

Delta Dust is most commonly used outdoors and in hard-to-reach areas like crevices, eaves, and door jambs. In other words, it's used in places where wasps love to build nests, so it's ideal for puffing in their general direction. 

You will need an external duster to spray the dust, which is sold separately. If you don't own one already, this will be an added expense. However, it should be seen as an investment--especially in light of the fact that wasps and other pests are annoying at best, and dangerous at worst.

We recommend this product for those who want a reliable way to kill off the wasps in the yard or in the attic without a lot of extra hassle.

When you use Tempo Dust, you get the power of the insecticide then and there, but for up to 365 thereafter as well.

Tempo Dust specifically targets wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, bees, and other flying pests.

This dust, though it has the same appearance as Delta Dust is a little bit different. With the active ingredient cyfluthrin at 1%, this dust works to kill the wasps on contact, then protect the area where it's administered for up to a year afterward. It's non-staining and leaves no odor, so it won't cause a disruption. 

Tempo Dust, like Delta Dust, requires an external applicator for use.

This dust is normally used in commercial settings, as it's not recommended for use in food-handling environments. 

This is an all-around great product because it can be administered in so many different spaces.

CSI D-Fense Dust is listed as both an indoor and outdoor insecticide and can be used in both food-handling and non-food-handling atmospheres, provided all safety guidelines are observed.

The dust itself is pre-mixed and ready to use, requiring only an external hand duster for administration into the air. 

If left untouched, this dust provides a defense of up to 8 months of residual protection against new wasps and other pests from the time of original dusting. 

We recommend this product for adults who live alone, or adults who don't have kids or pets. If accidentally ingested, this dust can be highly toxic. 

This product is slightly different from the others on the list, but we've included it here because it achieves the same goal: to kill wasps.

CimeXa Insecticide Dust is made from an amorphous silica gel which works continuously over time to kill targeted insects. Because of the silica composition, this product doesn't degrade over time and stands up to all elements, making it an ideal product for outdoor use.

As with the other dusts in the list so far, a hand duster is required in order to use this type of insecticide dust.

We recommend this product for those who have wasps in hard-to-reach places that don't get a lot of access. CimeXa Insecticide Dust works its magic when left alone, so by being in a sticky spot, that'll really do the trick.

This is a much greener alternative to some of the other options we've reviewed so far.

Sevin 5-Percent Dust is manufactured with gardeners in mind. This product won't harm your plants, particularly garden vegetables. This is the most common concern among people who grow their own food, so we highly recommend this product to those who have crops growing outside.

Another aspect which sets Sevin 5-Percent Dust apart from the other contenders is its shaker canister. Whereas every other option requires an external hand duster, this product comes equipped with built-in holes for easy application.

This product ships in a convenient 3-pack, so you'll be able to get your money's worth and make sure your backyard is wasp-free this season.