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Diatomaceous Earth Powder Duster with 6 Inch Extension Nozzle - Made in The USA
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- Light Dusting - Spreads Diatomaceous Earth Evenly And Efficiently
- Use In Multiple Settings - Perfect For Household Use In Residences And Apartments Or Outdoors
- Great For Tight Spaces - Places Powder In Difficult To Reach Areas, Saving You Time And Effort
- Minimal Clogging - Turn Upside Down And Begin With Light Puffs To Reduce Clogging
- Fine Tip Nozzle - 6" Extension Included For Precise Application
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Pest Pistol Diatomaceous Earth Powder Duster - Made in the USA
We Stand Behind Our Products and Support American Manufacturing!
The Pest Pistol was originally introduced in the 1980's as an effective Diatomaceous Earth powder duster. Since its inception, it has been proudly manufactured in the United States and distributed and sold throughout the world. Along the way there have been many opportunities to outsource the Pest Pistol outside of the United States in order to cut manufacturing cost. Unfortunately In 2016 a company in Cartersville, GA decided to copy the Pest Pistol design, creating a yellow version and outsourcing the product to China. Since then the Pest Pistol has suffered huge financial losses; however, we refuse to follow this same path. We will continue to support American manufacturing and the American worker by proudly manufacturing the Pest Pistol in the United States.
Why the Pest Pistol Diatomaceous Earth Powder Duster?
This Pest Pistol powder duster is easy to assemble and use within 1 minute! It is great for puffing or squirting Diatomaceous Earth into cracks, crevices, outlets, crown molding, baseboards, and other areas that are difficult to reach. The Pest Pistol duster holds roughly 4oz of powder.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Our customers tell us that using the Pest Pistol is super easy for application of diatomaceous earth, boric acid and more. Once filled, screw the cap on tight and turn the duster upside down. Puff into areas where necessary, such as cabinets, window sills, garbage cans, around baseboards, beneath refrigerators or stoves, and on pet beds.
Features and Benefits of the Pest Pistol Diatomaceous Earth Powder Duster
- Spreads Diatomaceous Earth Evenly And Efficiently
- Perfect For Household Use In Residences And Apartments Or Outdoors
- Great For Tight Spaces
- Minimal Clogging - Turn Upside Down And Begin With Light Puffs To Reduce Clogging
- Fine Tip Nozzle - 6" Extension Included For Precise Application
- All components 100% manufactured and assembled in the USA
- Beware of cheap imitations! The ORIGINAL and still the BEST!
Instructions for Use
Step 1: Invert Duster For Light Crack And Crevice Applications. Step 2: Hold Upright For Wide Dispersion In Wall And Ceiling Voids. Step 3: Properly Label Duster For Safety. Step 4: If Powder Clogs Duster, Sharply Tap Base Of Duster Opposite Nozzle On Hard Surface.
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Package Dimensions | 4.6 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.39 ounces |
Manufacturer | Pest Pistol |
ASIN | B002SW52CE |
Item model number | PESTPISTOLRED |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #96,596 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #1,606 in Pest Repellents |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Customers like the quality of the product. For example, they say it works well and is 100% guaranteed effective. That said, some complain about the clogging. Opinions are mixed on the ease of use, messiness, mist control, value, durability, and filling.
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Customers like the quality of the product. They say it works well, is 100% guaranteed effective, and works well in bathroom and kitchen. The pump works like a charm and disperses the powder. It's a fantastic product to use, not only for bed bugs, and is excellent as a bedbug barrier. Customers also find the applicator very useful for their purposes and a great little tool for applying powder with precision.
"...This works like a little bellows and requires air to function...." Read more
"...And it does - works great. I don’t like a lot of chemicals so I love cleaning with white vinegar and baking soda, especially sinks and toilets...." Read more
"...For my purposes with the electrical outlet, it worked perfectly...." Read more
"...Plus it is easy to squeeze like an accordion.Works well after some trial and error...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the dustpan. Some mention that it's easy to use and simple to construct. They also say it makes it easy to apply any powder product and that the instructions are clear. However, others say that it takes practice to use, the instructions isn't clear, and that it can be quick to clog.
"...Since it was so simple and quick to do, I went ahead and did a bunch of other outlets just in case. It completely got rid of the ants...." Read more
"...This mini duster made it so much easier. It holds quite a bit of product, and the long, narrow nozzle makes it perfect for getting into tight spaces...." Read more
"...amount of powder it produces, how it can be quick to clog and hard to use...." Read more
"Easy to use and the size is pretty decent. Make sure the lid is tightly screwed and also check it periodically when using it." Read more
Customers are mixed about the messiness of the product. Some mention that it's a great way to dust both the top and underneath outdoor plants, and it spreads the dust very well. It's also perfect for dusting under floor boards and into wall outlets against bed bugs. However, others say that a ton of dust comes out and they wish they had a brush to even out the dust. The diatomaceous earth is very dusty and difficult to apply in a very precise manner.
"...In addition to that, cleanup after application is annoying and involves frequent cleaning of your vacuum as the dust clogs the filters and soils the..." Read more
"...from dusting the environment, I have found the pest pistol perfect for dusting my cats...." Read more
"...I used it with DE and it was very dusty so I agree with other comments that caution must be used...." Read more
"...It does a nice job of loosening stains and makes stainless steel shine...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the mist control of the product. Some mention that it does a good job of spreading DE powder onto the carpet, while others say that it would spray out in huge clumps. The material squirts out the sides and the applicator tip. It also ends up leaking onto their hands when the duster is upside down.
"...upright or upside down, but it takes some practice since upright hardly blows anything out and upside down blows a stream out if you do it with the..." Read more
"...A nice spray of DE goes out.The only "problem" with this thing is that the DE tends to clog it up fairly quickly...." Read more
"...One thing I didn't like is that it sprayed in clumps and sometimes nothing. Didn't happen often but it happened...." Read more
"...This duster helped spread it evenly and get into cracks that I couldn't have reached on my own...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's great for the price, and worth the investment. However, others say it'd be better off buying a cheaper product.
"...I think that the low price of the pistol and the relatively user friendly design are exactly what us amateurs need to get this non professional job..." Read more
"Product overpriced, doesn't work or fit on small tight fixtures or places to blow pest powder...." Read more
"...Attached a few photos - hope they help - would recommend it and a good price at $10, less than similar items. Just go slow! :)..." Read more
"...only consider buying this product as half off because the full price is not on par with the quality of the device." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the product. Some mention that it's well-made, well-designed, and holds up well. Others say that it is cheaply made, flimsy, and not well finished with spurs.
"...puffers. It's a well-made, well-designed plastic accordian unit fitted with a screw-on cap which has a plastic "straw" applicator narrowing to an..." Read more
"...Broadcasting lots of dust is easy, but it's hard to get that thin but visible (barely visible) coat that is normally desired...." Read more
"...They make my bed and pillows feel smoother and softer. They are a good quality and feel like they will last a long time and not rip...." Read more
"...The DE is a dessicant - its crystalline structure is sharp and gets inside the pest's bodies and kills them by drying them out...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the filling of the powder pump. Some find it easy to fill and use, while others say it's difficult to control and fill. Some customers also mention that the pump refills with air quickly and that it'll become tiresome to pump.
"...Since it was so simple and quick to do, I went ahead and did a bunch of other outlets just in case. It completely got rid of the ants...." Read more
"...some kind of respirator or mask when doing this since the powder takes a while to settle...." Read more
"...It's also really easy to dispense. Just a tiny squeeze and the product comes out. Now, that can be a good or a bad thing. For us, it was both...." Read more
"...It is difficult to fill. The opening is smaller than the circumference of the item itself...." Read more
Customers dislike that the dust can clog easily. They say that the powder can be quick to clogging and hard to use. They also mention that the nozzle clogged frequently and at times did overspray. Customers also say that it clumps and clings to the straw, slowing them down.
"gets clogged way to easy no matter how much or little one puts in it" Read more
"...this pistol, the excessive amount of powder it produces, how it can be quick to clog and hard to use...." Read more
"...It DOES need some patience and you cannot go too hard or you will get powder everywhere!..." Read more
"...At first it kept clogging and I would just bang it on the ground for a second and it would work, but I found out if you don't fill it all the way..." Read more
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There's nothing really fancy or complicated about these little (really only mini compared to the professional sized one which holds a half-pound of DE, etc.) puffers. It's a well-made, well-designed plastic accordian unit fitted with a screw-on cap which has a plastic "straw" applicator narrowing to an attached nozzle with a tiny hole in the end. The underside of the cap has a small built in "sifter" to keep a large quantity of powder from clogging the applicator as you "puff."
The pest pistol can be used cap facing up or down or angled, depending on your target. I personally found it very useful to practice my skills in the garage before dusting the carpets, nooks and crannies, and cats. There is a slight learning curve depending on your technique. Heavy-handed puffing will result in the "blob" outcome noted by more than one reviewer here. This didn't seem like a big deal to me. I just brush the blobs down into the carpet, or vacuum up the excess.
Once you get the hang of things, there's little effort involved. Again, a little practice beforehand will pay dividends. And don't overfill the cannister (two-thirds is fine for me). This works like a little bellows and requires air to function. It may be necessary from time to time to tap the container to loosen the contents a bit. Bakers among you will understand--it's like rapping your flour sifter to clear it.
There is, as others have noted, no way to make the pest pistol air-tight when storing DE in it. I think this is a very minor issue. In the mid-south, land of high humidity, I simply store my pest pistol in a large zip-lock bag and it's ready to go at any time. I don't fool with funnels or other gagetry to load the container. I simply spoon DE into the opening with a standard soup spoon out of the silverware drawer. It works fine. (Granted, I might want to find a less casual method if I were using a toxic product. But for food-grade DE? Nah.)
Aside from dusting the environment, I have found the pest pistol perfect for dusting my cats. The little applicator can be slid into their fur and "poof," they're puffed. Just be sure the business end isn't actually touching the skin. The end hole in the applicator is super tiny and easily blocked. Just get as close as you can under the fur, without touching skin, give the pistol a squeeze, and then distribute the DE with your hands. I can "do" a cat with about 12-15 strategically placed puffs. A big dog would take more time, but still so worth it. What I love about DE and the pistol application is that even if I overdo things, the surplus DE is distributed by the animals in the places they frequent and gives even more protection from those rascally fleas. Plus it's not a powdered neurotoxin, as most insecticides are, so if it's on the furniture, or the vanity, or my bedsheets, I don't care.
The Pest Pistol and diatomaceous earth go together like "love and marriage." I can't imagine one without the other.
I ordered Diatomaceous Earth and this Pest Pistol (sounds like the name of a rock band!) and went to work. One thing I learned is that 5 pounds of diatomaceous earth if a LOT. Unless I come up with some other uses for it, I'm sure it'll last me a couple of lifetimes.
This Pest Pistol mini duster is pretty easy to use. Just remove the plastic lid, add some powder, make sure that the tube nozzle is securely pushed into the lid, and give a squeeze to the plastic accordian duster. It's probably obvious when you look at the duster, but in case there's any doubt, you squeeze top and bottom together to deflate the accordian ridges rather than squeezing from side to side.
For my purposes with the electrical outlet, it worked perfectly. I simply removed the electrical outlet cover that the ants were coming from, stuck the tip of the spray nozzle a couple of inches into the wall opening, and gave a few good squeezes to the duster while pointing it in different directions inside the wall. Most of the diatomaceous earth puffed into the wall space, with minimal dust coming back out of the uncovered outlet hole. Since it was so simple and quick to do, I went ahead and did a bunch of other outlets just in case. It completely got rid of the ants.
While the duster did great with puffing into the wall space, I would have been less thrilled with it if I was using it in an open space -- like in treating carpet or area rugs for fleas. I tried a few sample dustings on an area rug and found that it didn't create anything like a uniform dusting of powder. Instead, it left a heavy concentration in spots and missed others.
It's fairly easy to squeeze when operating it. I found that it worked better for me to use both hands. Also, don't fill it all the way or it can't depress enough to puff out the powder.