Spring and summer bring more outdoor activity, but yellow jackets can undermine your plans. This guide highlights effective insecticide powders and related products designed to target yellow jackets, wasps, and hornets. We compare powders and sprays, focusing on performance, safety, and use cases for outdoor and indoor settings. The selections below emphasize practical options you can use around homes, decks, and yards, with attention to labeling and application guidance.
| Product | Brand | Format | Notable Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo WP Ultra Pest Control Insecticide – 14.8 oz (420 gram) Powder | Bayer | Powder | Cyfluthrin 10%, powdery film for dark surfaces |
| Dextrin / 2 Ounce Bottle / 100% Pure Food Grade/Fine Yellow Powder | Loudwolf | Powder | Fine yellow powder, food-grade quality |
| Bonide Stinger Wasp, Hornet, & Yellow Jacket Killer Foam Spray | Bonide | Foam Spray | Outdoor and indoor use, nests and insects in the nests |
| BASF PT Wasp-Freeze Insecticide for Wasp, Hornet, Yellowjacket & Spider Killer | BASF | Spray | Instant knockdown, reach up to 15 feet |
| BASF PT Wasp-Freeze Insecticide for Wasp, Hornet, Yellowjacket & Spider Killer (2 Pack) | BASF | Spray | Residual activity, multiple-pack option |
Tempo WP Ultra Pest Control Insecticide – 14.8 oz Powder
- Active Ingredient: Cyfluthrin 10%
- Application: Leaves a powdery film, especially noticeable on dark surfaces
- Yield: 420 grams of powder; makes approximately 21-42 gallons depending on treatment
Dextrin Powder for Insect Control
- TOTAL WEIGHT: 2 Ounces
- TEXTURE: Fine Powder
- Plastic bottle included; suitable for use in combination with other control methods
Bonide Stinger Wasp, Hornet, & Yellow Jacket Killer
- Indoor & Outdoor Ready-to-Use Foam
- Kills wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and other pests; nests are treated for longer-term control
- Suitable for spaces under eaves, near entryways, and outdoor areas
BASF PT Wasp-Freeze Insecticide (14 oz)
- Instant knockdown for yellow jackets, wasps, hornets
- Reach up to 15 feet; Flame Projection >18″
- Residual activity helps prevent re-infestation; may stain certain surfaces
BASF PT Wasp-Freeze Insecticide (2 Pack)
- Instant knockdown for yellow jackets and other stinging insects
- Long reach up to 15 feet; residual activity aids ongoing control
- Indoor or outdoor use with surface compatibility considerations
Buying Guide: Key Purchase Considerations
- Active ingredients and safety labeling
- Application method: powder, spray, or foam
- Surface compatibility and potential staining
- Remediation approach: immediate knockdown vs. residual control