Per the manufacturer, the shelf life of Advion Cockroach Gel Bait is up to 5 years as long as it’s stored in a temperature controlled environment and out of direct sunlight. Our product comes directly from the manufacturer.
Advion Cockroach Gel Bait is not labeled to attract or kill termites. We do carry products that are effective or treating termites. Please take a few moments to review our article How to Get Rid of Termites to learn how to implement a successful control program.
The manufacturer of Advion Cockroach Gel Bait has recently changed how they mark the product with the release date. Per the manufacturer it does have a 5 year shelf life from this date.
To store an open tube of Advion Cockroach Gel Bait, simply recap and store in a cool, dry place. The shelf life of an opened tube is 1 year.
No, Advion Cockroach Gel Bait does not release chemicals into the air.
Yes, roaches can become resistant to Advion Roach Bait Gel (or any other roach bait gel) over time if the same active ingredient is continuously used. We do recommend switching up roach bait gels periodically so that this does not happen. Please take a look at our selection of roach bait gels for some other options. Roaches are a persistent pest and require multiple treatments using a combination of products in order to be completely eradicated. Please see our Roach Control Guide for step by step instructions on how to do a full treatment.
Advion Cockroach Gel Bait is not organic but is safe to use as directed on the product label.
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.
Yes, Advion Cockroach Gel Bait kills roaches. 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 to longer. 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 but it can take weeks or months even to get complete control. Advion Roach Bait 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.
Yes, when used as directed it is safe to use Advion Roach Bait Gel in areas that you would cook and eat as long as it does not contact food prep surfaces or dishes/utensils. Food should be stored in airtight containers. We have a great video here that shows where to apply the bait. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article and videos on How to Get Rid of Roaches for more helpful information.
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.
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.
Since you are applying a gel and not a spray, there is nothing released into the air, so there should not be any respiratory issues when applying Advion Roach Bait Gel. That said, if you have any health concerns, it is always recommended to consult your doctor before applying this or any other product.
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.
Advion Cockroach Gel Bait can be applied any time of day.
Advion Roach Bait Gel has no odor.
When using Advion Cockroach Gel Bait, it is recommended to do small spots of bait per the instructions below. It is not recommended to place lines of the product, only small dots about the size of a pencil eraser. If you’re placing the gel on a porous surface, it’s recommended to place the bait on something non-porous like a piece of aluminum foil or tape to prevent the bait from drying out too quickly.
3 to 5 spots of gel bait per 10 linear feet for heavy infestations.
1 to 3 spots of gel bait per 10 linear feet for light to moderate infestations.
Advion Cockroach Gel should be applied to areas frequented by cockroaches such as between different elements of construction, between equipment and floors, openings leading into voids and hollow spaces in floors, walls, ceilings, equipment legs and bases, around plumbing pipes, doors and windows, and behind and under appliances, cabinets, sinks, closets, and any other equipment that cockroaches are typically known to hide. There is also a great video on the product page to show you how best to apply roach bait gel.
It is not recommended to mix Advion Cockroach Gel Bait with boric acid or any other products, as this will contaminate the bait.
You should place Advion Cockroach Gel Bait indoors and outdoors as a crack and crevice treatment. We also recommend that you use an IGR (insect growth regulator) such as Gentrol Point Source Stations, for even more complete control of all life stages of cockroaches. This will help prevent the infestation from getting larger while you are eliminating it.
Each 30 g tube yields approximately 60 bait placements. Each box of 4 x 30 g tubes yields approximately 240 placements.
See our Indoor Roach Control Guide for more examples of indoor placement.
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.
