Advion Roach Bait Gel should not be applied to areas in the structure that were treated with sprays including Bengal Roach Spray. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article/videos for additional pro tips on treating roaches.
It is not recommended to mix Advion Cockroach Gel Bait with boric acid or any other products, as this will contaminate the bait.
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.
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.
No, Advion Cockroach Gel Bait does not release chemicals into the air.
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.
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.
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.
The only real con to leaving old Advion Cockroach Gel Bait in place is that it can become very hard to remove from the surface it was applied to.
There is no valid reason to mix bait gels. It will not increase effectivess. You can certainly alternate between Advion Cockroach Gel Bait and Maxforce Impact Roach Gel Bait. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Roaches for more information on how to successfully treat for roaches.
Per the label: Advion Cockroach Gel Bait may also be applied as a spot or thin bead to pest entry sites such as along windows, doors, between construction elements, sewer areas, adjacent trees which harbor cockroaches, along walls, garbage holding areas, or suitable placement site acting as a cockroach harborage. Place baits in such a way as to reduce the potential of subsequent human contact. Inspect Advion Cockroach Gel Bait placements periodically and apply fresh bait as needed. A thorough inspection around a structure may reveal areas where cockroaches are gaining access. Attempts should be made to remove the access.
Advion Roach Bait Gel will not kill crickets as it is only labeled for roaches. The most effective means of controlling crickets is by applying baits such as InTice or Niban. These products will kill crickets and will keep more from coming into the treated areas. For more information on eliminating crickets, please check out our Cricket Control Article.
Advion Roach Bait Gel is only labeled for eradicating roaches. We do carry products for treating earwigs. Please click on the link below for recommendations.
Advion Roach bait will not kill Carpenter ants. Phantom would be a great product to use. Pests can't even detect Phantom, so they walk right over it and then spread it to other insects hidden behind walls or in their home colony, killing every other pest they come in contact with. If you know where the ant nest is, then you can spray it directly. Be sure to keep the spray away from your bait. Spray low bait high.
Advion Roach Bait Gel is a very good option for roaches. This product can be used indoors and outdoors for roach control. Outdoor, we would recommend using Advion in bait plate stations.
The fact that you have seen different stages of the lif cycle, we recommend still baiting. We would also recommend to incorporate an IGR like Gentrol to breakdown the reproductive cycle.
Yes, you can purchase Advion Roach Bait Gel applicator tip replacements Here. We only sell them with the plunger.
Advion Roach Bait Gel active ingredient could harm Honey bees if they were to come in contact with it.