What type of pesticide can be applied in tight spaces where liquids cannot be used?

Dust pesticides are specifically designed for application in tight spaces where liquid formulations might not be effective or practical. This can include areas such as cracks, crevices, or other confined spaces that are difficult to reach with a sprayer. Dust formulations can flow freely, allowing them to settle into these spaces and provide control that would be challenging with a liquid application.

In addition to their ability to penetrate narrow gaps, dust pesticides often remain active on surfaces for extended periods, which can enhance their effectiveness in controlling pests like ants, cockroaches, and bedbugs. The mode of application for dust particles ensures that they can cover surfaces evenly and adhere effectively, making them ideal for use in locations where moisture from liquid pesticides might be undesirable or impractical.

Other types of pesticides, such as granular and liquid formulations, are typically not suited for such tight applications due to their physical properties and the way they need to be applied. Granular pesticides are usually used in larger areas or applied directly to the soil, whereas liquid pesticides require a spraying system that may not be feasible in constrained environments. Emulsifiable concentrates, being liquid, also do not facilitate application in tight spaces like dust formulations do.