A composition and method for causing arthropod mortality utilize a formulation containing at least one surfactant selected from a defined group to cause the dynamic surface tension of the formulation to be less than about 30 dynes per centimeter as measured with a Kruss Bubble Pressure Tensiometer (BP2 Version 1.20) causing more than 80% mortality of the treated arthropods within about two minutes or less after the arthroppds are treated with the composition.
