Advion Roach Bait Gel contains the same active ingredient and formulation now as it was when it was manufactured by DuPont. Syngenta has only changed the packing to match the rest of their product line. It should be used within one year from the date of purchased (stored away from extreme temperatures). It should be reapplied once every two weeks (cleaning up previous bait placements). For more information, please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Roaches for a successful roach control program.
When using Advion Roach Bait Gel it should be applied up high in areas that you do not spray, but they can be used around the same time. We have a great video here that shows where to apply the bait. Sprays such as Talstar P, would be applied down low, along base boards, behind the fridge/stove etc where you do not place the bait. We have a great video here that shows where to spray for perimeter and interior spraying.
If you sprayed where you should be applying bait, you would want to thoroughly wash the area to remove any residual spray and then apply the bait as needed and directed on the label.
Most definitely you should re-apply the Advion Roach Bait Gel. This means that the roaches are eating the bait, and the more that eat the bait, the more of the population that will be eliminated. You should continue to put out the bait gel until the population is eradicated. You can use a residual spray outdoors around the home to help prevent future infestations.
Advion Roach Bait Gel could be used in a car but we would recommend only doing so inside a bait plate station. Another option is just use the Advion Roach Bait Arenas.
Advion Cockroach Gel Bait is labeled for various roaches species including American Cockroaches (aka waterbugs). Please take a few moments to review our treatment article and videos on How to Get Rid of Roaches for more helpful information.
Advion Cockroach Gel Bait has been specifically formulated for roach control. We recommend using Advion Ant Bait Gel, it has been specifically formulated to kill ants. Please take a look at our How to Get Rid of Ants article for furher tips and information.
You could bait near the stove (and other areas in the kitchen) to attract them, but you may notice more activity as any of the baits that you select including Advion Roach Bait do contain food attractants and this is normal. You will want to place new bait out every two weeks (cleaning up old bait first). We suggest using the products in our Roach Control Kits. You can find a guide for bait placements in our Roach Control Treatment Article.
Yes, you could use the Advion Roach Bait Gel anytime, you just would not want to apply sprays on top of bait placements or vice versa. If it has been two months since anything was sprayed, it should be fine to use bait gel. Our Roach Control Kit Rotation C contains the Advion Roach Bait Gel, Temprid SC (spray), and Gentrol Point Source Stations to target immature stages, as well as glue traps to help you monitor your treatment.
The very minute amount of Advion Gel the roaches may eat is not enough to harm your cats. Be sure when putting the gel out that you do put the gel into cracks and crevices and other places that will not be accessible to your cats.
Yes, you should clean up the Advion Roach Bait Gel after a couple of weeks and make sure the surface is completely dry prior to reapplying. Bait should be applied every two weeks or as needed if they are consuming it quicker.
The amount of tubes needed to treat will vary. You will need to place new bait placements every couple of weeks in the kitchen, bathroom and other areas where you notice activity. A box of 4 tubes would be a great start. We also suggest using an insecticide spray such as Temprid SC and an insect growth regulator such as Gentrol Point Source Stations. Please take a few moments to read over our article How to Get Rid of Roaches to learn how to implement a successful roach control program.
The Advion Roach Bait Gel should be applied in very tiny dabs in places where the cat cannot access. For the product to be harmful to your cat they would have ingest a large amount of the product. If you do apply the gel correctly in tiny dabs, the cat should not even notice it. Tiny dabs meaning less than half the size of a pencil eraser. Places to put a tiny dab of roach gel are places where roaches can sometimes congregate. Common areas for roaches to hide are: hinges of door frames, around the door frame, along the side and underneath of any cabinets against the walls (tiny crack where they meet the wall), inside corners of cabinets and drawers, underneath the lip of the counter top every 8 to 10 inches, corners of window frames, behind and underneath any appliances like dorm fridges, microwaves, etc. According to the the Advion Roach Bait Gel MSDS:"Potential Health Effects-Based on animal testing, no biologically significant effects are expected from skin or eye contact or by ingestion." You should still read and follow the product label which recommends that you use the roach bait gel in places that will be inaccessible to your pet.
Per the manufactuer of Advion Roach Bait Gel, if a human consumes the products, first aid measures are not normally required. However, if you feel unwell or have concerns, contact Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center, or your doctor for treatment advice.
Yes, Advion Roach Bait Gel will work even if it hardens, though it works best when it’s soft. We do recommend cleaning up and replacing any bait that has not been consumed every 2-3 weeks. You may want to take a look at our Roach Control Treatment Guide for further tips and information.
We would recommend removing Advion Roach Bait Gel if you no longer have an issue since it 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.
While both Advion Roach and Advion Ant Bait Gels have the same active ingredient, their other ingredients could be different to target the pests they are specifically labeled for. Therefore, we would recommend to use Advion Roach Bait Gel for roaches and Advion Ant Bait Gel for Ants - see labels for a specific list of target pests for each product.
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.
