Advion Roach Bait Gel is formulated specific for roaches. We do offer products for flies and other insects. Please provide us with the targeted pest and we will offer recommendations that will be successful for your treatment.
You can use an insecticide spray and a bait like Advion Roach Bait Gel in the same room at the same time, just not on the same surfaces. The rule of thumb is spray low (areas like baseboards, kick plates below cabinets, and under appliances) and bait high (in areas like inside cabinets and drawers and up higher near small appliances such as microwaves, toasters and coffee pots). Please take a moment to look over our Roach Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing a roach infestation.
If you squeeze the Advion Roach Bait Gel out in a line instead of small dabs, we recommend to take the bait up and start all over. Roaches are less likely to be attracted to the bait in long lines rather than dabs which could be interepreted to them as food crumbs.
Advion Roach Bait Gel needs to be replaced every 2 weeks (or sooner, if it gets consumed) during an active roach infestation. The increase in number of roaches you are seeing is due to the active ingredient being transfered throughout the colony and causing the roaches' nervous system to overexcite and begin to break down. Each roach that comes in contact with the bait can contaminate up to 40 other roaches by way of contact, feces, or roaches feeding on other poisioned dead roaches. Typically the amount roaches you see out in a home are only a small portion of the roach population size so seeing an increase in activitiy is very normal.
If you have not done so already, you may want to look over our Roach Control Guide for more information on doing a complete roach treatment.
The gel will work even after it hardens though it does work best when it is soft. The gel will dry out quickly if you place it on a porous surface or if you place it in an area where it is exposed to air currents (heating or cooling vents). You can help avoid these situations by placing the Advion Roach Bait Gel in disposable bait plate stations. Bait Plate Stations are low-profile, economic and easy-to-use plastic stations that hold gel, liquid and granular baits for ants, roaches and other crawling insects.
The Advion Roach Gel bait label states: "Do not treat areas that are easily accessible to children and pet." You will not want to place gel bait placements where reptiles would come into contact with the bait.
Advion Roach Bait Gel is not labeled for spiders; it is only labeled to kill roaches.
Advion Roach Bait Gel is safe around children when applied as directed. You are applying in areas that children cannot access so they should not come in contact with it. We have a great video here that shows where to apply the bait.
Demon WP should not be applied in areas where Advion Cockroach Gel Bait has been applied. The rule of thumb is to spray low (baseboards, cracks, crevices) and bait high (cabinets, countertops).
You will not always see dead roaches after using Advion Cockroach Gel Bait. This is because roaches are going to die where ever they die and this could be behind cabinets, in wall voids, or other areas inaccessible to you. You want to continue to bait as long as you see activity. With a heavy infestation, you can expect several weeks before you see full results. Please take a few moments to read our roach control article for more information on a complete roach treatment.
In most cases, to remove old Advion Gel you can use hot soapy water. If that does not work, vegetable oil takes it right up.
While roaches are typically nocturnal creatures and prefer darkness, leaving the light on would not completely keep them from coming out for Advion Roach Bait Gel. I would think the process may take a longer as they prefer darkness when scavenging for food and water. We cannot say whether leaving the apt would make it worse as we do not know the level of infestation you are having. When treating for roaches we recommend retreating every 10-14 days with a combination of products. That includes Gentrol Point Source Packs (insect growth regulator to stop reproduction) and spraying a residual insecticide along the baseboards, behind appliances, in corners, along underside of cabinets, etc and baiting. Old bait placements need to be removed and fresh bait should be reapplied every 10-14 days. The Gentrol Point Source packs last for 90 days so those do not need to be touched for 90 days. Please take a moment to look over our Roach Control Guide for more information and tips on treating this pest and preventing future infestations.
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 what products you are using. There is not a set time; 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. We also have a great article for eliminating them that can offer some great advice; you can find it here.
When using a bait like Advion Roach Bait Gel you want to avoid killing those roaches that you see as they need to stay alive to get the bait back to the colony and spread it to others.
You may use the Advion Roach Bait in cabinets, drawers, etc, but please keep in mind that per the product label:
Application to food/feed areas of food/feed handling establishments may only be made as a crack and crevice treatment only. Apply Advion Cockroach Gel Bait directly into cracks and crevices by placing the bait dispenser tip approximately 1/2 inch into cracks, crevices, holes and similar openings where cockroaches are found or are entering.
Food and feed handling areas include areas for receiving, storage, packing (canning, bottling, wrapping, boxing), preparing edible waste storage, and enclosed processing systems (mills, dairies, edible oils, syrups). Serving areas are also considered a food/feed area when food is exposed and facility is in operation.
Do not apply Advion Cockroach Gel Bait to areas where food/feed, food utensils or food processing surfaces may come into contact and become contaminated.
• Do not apply Advion Cockroach Gel Bait to areas that are routinely washed such as cracks and crevices in tops of tables, food/feed preparation and prepared food holding surfaces as bait could be removed by the washing.
• Do not apply Advion Cockroach Gel Bait to surfaces where the temperature exceeds 120-130°F because this could cause the bait to liquefy and lose effectiveness.
• Examples include, but are not limited to, parts of stoves, ovens, grills, fume hoods, saunas, heat lamps, coffee urns, steam tables, toasters, fryers, dishwashers, and hot water pipes.
• Use good application practice to avoid movement of Advion Cockroach Gel Bait to exposed surfaces used for food preparation.
The amount of time the Advion Roach Bait Gel takes to work will depend on the severity of the issue. It is recommended that while you are treating an active infestation, replace the bait every 14 days to give the roaches a fresh supply to consume.
Please take a look at our Roach Guide for tips on how to treat and prevent roaches in the future.
Per the SDS for Advion Roach Bait Gel: "If swallowed: First aid measures are not normally required." If the child feels unwell or if you have concerns, contact a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. You may also contact the manufacturer directly. You can reach Syngenta at 800-888-8372.
Yes, if a person consumes Advion Roach Bait Gel, it could potentially be harmful. If you find yourself in this position we recommend that you seek medical attention. You may also contact the product manufacturer directly at 866-796-4368.
