No, the formulation of Advion Roach Bait Gel has not changed. We do recommend rotating baits every few months to avoid bait aversion and bait resistance. We make bait rotation easy for you as we put a different bait in each of our roach control kits. If you are currently using the Advion Roach Bait Gel we do advise using Maxforce FC Magnum that is included in the roach control kit roation A
It’s recommended to apply small dabs of Advion Roach Bait Gel in and around kitchen cabinets and also bathrooms. Think about anywhere there would be a water or food source. You can view exactly where to place bait here on our Roach Guide.
Advion Roach Bait Gel does contain food grade materials that are meant to attract roaches. The product only needs to be used if there are roaches present. We would recommend waiting 30 days before removing the product once you have stopped seeing activity.
I would continue to treat with the perimeter sprays that your using. I would also use a roach bait gel in the area of activity in the crawl space. If you didn’t want to go into the crawl space treating with spray you can bait around the area close to the door. I would use Advion roach gel and apply in small pea size dabs around the door. This along with doing the treatments around the perimeter of the house, should help eliminate the population. You may need to incorporate an IGR to get complete control of the population depending on the type of roach your dealing with.
When treating shared unit buildings, using Advion Roach Bait Gel on its own would not be the most effective way to eliminate a roach colony. The best way to eradicate roaches is to use a combination of a residual spray, a roach bait, and an insect growth regulator. You may want to consider using one of our Roach Control Kits, as thekits will provide all of these products. We would also suggest applying an insecticide dust in the wall voids to help protect your home from roaches transferring from other units. You may also want to look over our Roach Control Guide for more information.
Advion Roach Bait Gel is labeled only for roaches. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Stinkbugs for more information.
We do not offer a product that can be applied inside the dishwasher for roach control. You will want to keep it dry after each use and apply products in the Roach Control Rotation A Kit in the kitchen for treating roaches along with non-chemical methods. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Roaches for a successful eradication program.
You can absolutely use a fogger/bomb prior to applying Advion Roach Bait Gel. You will then eliminate moisture/food sources and do a very thorough cleaning. After that, you can apply your Advion Roach Bait Gel. It may also be beneficial to take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Roaches for more information on a successful eradication program.
Advion Roach Bait Gel should be used indoors if there is activity present inside. It can be used up against the structure in bait plate stations or in the garage area if there is activity there. We would recommend that you look over our article on How To Get Rid of Roaches for more information.
It is possible for a bird to be harmed after ingesting the Advion Roach Bait Gel as they can be pretty sensitive to chemicals. We would recommend only applying in areas that the bird does not have access to. We have a great video here that shows where to apply the bait. You can see the video by clicking here. In order for the bird to be harmed from eating a killed or dying roach from the bait, they would generally have to eat a large amount but we would recommend checking with your vet to be sure as birds can be more sensitive than other animals.
Advion Roach Bait Gel is a slow kill so that it has time to be taken back to the colony and spread. Roaches can start dying within a few hours. How long it takes to eliminate a roach infestation depends on how large the infestation is, how consistent and thorough you are being with treatments, and the specific products you are using. There is not a set time; it can take but it can take weeks or months even to get complete control. Advion Roach Bait Gel is typically not used alone but in combination with other products. We would recommend one of our roach control kits. You can see the kits by clicking on the link here. We also have a great article for eliminating them that can offer some great advice; you can find it here.
Advion Cockroach Gel Bait is a great product for roach control. However, when treating for roaches, it takes more than one product for the quickest and most effective control. Please take a moment to reach over our How To Treatment and Video Guides to learn about the most effective ways for getting rid of roaches, and our Roach Control Kits for the best products for the job.
Yes, you could apply roach bait like Advion Cockroach Bait Gel in or on furniture, boxes, or other items that are being moved. Another option for use in sealed containers is Nuvan ProStrips, especially if items will be stored for several weeks or months. Nuvan ProStrips release a short-acting insecticide continually for up to 4 months to target roaches, bed bugs, and many other common insect pests. We have more tips in our Roach Prevention Guide here.
Advion Cockroach Gel Bait is not organic but is safe to use as directed on the product label.
Advion Cockroach Gel Bait is only for roaches and will not affect other insects. You may want to take a look at our article on Getting Rid of Centipedes for more information on treatment
The case of Advion Cockroach Gel Bait weighs approximately 3 lbs.
Advion Cockroach Gel Bait only attracts roaches that are already in the area. It can help with roaches in other units as it will be carried back to the colony and spread whereever that is on roaches that eat it.
Advion Cockroach Gel Bait does not kill any eggs as it has to be ingested to work. Unfortunately, we do not know where you can purchase the product locally. We can tell you that we do offer fast, free shipping right to your door! (excludes HI and AK)
When treating for roaches it is recommended to use an Insect Growth Regulator such as Gentrol Point Source in addition to the Advion Cockroach Gel Bait. IGRs help prevent the young from maturing into reproducing adults so you keep the infestation from getting larger while you are eliminating it. We also have a guide here that can help.
If you have seen roaches in all stages of the life cycle, you may also want to consider using an insecticide and insect growth regulator to help get rid of the roaches. Please take a look at Temprid FX and Gentrol IGR or Gentrol Point Source Stations. Also, roaches are very attracted to water, so that may be why you are seeing them in your bathroom. Please check for leaky pipes in the area and fix the leak as soon as possible as this can help tremendously with your roach issue. If you have not seen any roaches in your kitchen, it isn't necessary for you to use any gel there, since there may not be any in the area to consume it. However, if you choose to purchase the insecticide, you can absolutely use it as a preventive spray in the kitchen.
