Gentrol Point Source is not labeled for carpet beetles. However, Gentrol IGR Aerosol and Gentrol IGR Concentrate are both labeled for Dermestid beetles and carpet beetles are a type of Dermestid. You should use Gentrol with an insecticide spray to help eliminate the infestation. When dealing with carpet beetles it is very important to find and remove the source of the beetles to get rid of them for good. To learn more about carpet beetle elimination please take a few minutes to read our article : Carpet Beetle Pest Control
Gentrol Point Source discs can be used in cabinets, closets, pantries, drawers, refuse areas, electrical boxes, equipment, and false ceilings. They can also be placed around doors, expansion joints, pipe chases, dressers, windows, heating and air conditioning ducts, refrigerators, and voids where pests are active.
Each disc will cover 75 sq ft.
Per the product label: To activate the GENTROL POINT SOURCE® device, press firmly between thumb and forefinger on the pouch located on the side of the device, until a snapping sound is heard indicating that the contents of the GENTROL® capsule have been
released.
Place the GENTROL POINT SOURCE® device in areas where roach or SPP activity has been observed. These areas include: in and around cabinets, closets, pantries, drawers, refuse areas, electrical boxes, equipment, and false ceilings. Also, place around doors, expansion
joints, pipe chases, dressers, windows, heating and air conditioning ducts, refrigerators, and voids where pests are active.
Gentrol IGR is not labeled to be applied to flowers or plants, so it would not be recommended to do so. It is really only a crack and crevice treatment as directed on the product label. We are not aware of the effects it would have on plants, but you can contact the manufacturer directly for further information. Zoecon can be reached at 800-877-6374. Gentrol also would not be photostable outdoors, although we do carry other IGRs that are labeled for use outdoors. We can assist you with choosing an appropriate product for your needs; you may call our Customer Service staff at 866-581-7378 M- F 9a-5p EST.
The stored pantry pests referred to on the Gentrol Point Source label include the red, confused flour and merchant beetles, ants are not on the label. Our ?Indoor Ant Kit? would help cover the ants dietary needs of sugar and protein, as well as an insecticide you can spray around baseboards, cracks, crevices and any other entry points including under the kitchen sink. We also have a great Ant Treatment Guide that can help guide you to effectively get rid of these ants.
Gentrol Point Source is not labeled for bed bugs unfortunately. If you would like to continue using an IGR then you would need to continue using Gentrol IGR Concentrate. It is the only IGR labeled for bed bugs.
Gentrol Point Source will not aid in control of fruit flies. It is imperative that you identify and remove the source of the infestation, and continue using traps to catch the adult flies. Gentrol Aerosol is a great choice for an IGR for fruit fly control.
The vapors from the Gentrol Point Source Stations will not affect your child if they are crawling in the area in which they have been placed. Also, the product does not contain any type of poison, so it will not harm the child if they place any of the toys in their mouth. When used as labeled, the product does not pose any threats to pets or people in the home.
Yes, Gentrol Point Source Stations will work for German roaches. You would want to place the disks in areas where you have seen roach activity. Each disk will treat up to 75 sqft.
A roach control treatment will depend on the level of activity you have. Gentrol Point Source Stations can last and be replaced every three months. Advion Cockroach Bait Gel will need to be applied fresh every 2 to 3 weeks and we do recommend to rotate to a different bait gel at least every three months. We also recommend spraying with Temprid FX on baseboards, cracks and crevices, this and the bait gel could kill a roach within approximately 72 hours or so. Please take a few minutes to review the article on How to Get Rid of Roaches for placement options and more tips
There are no restrictions on Gentrol Point Source being shipped to Washington so you can certainly purchase it from our company.
According to the product label, you want to place one GENTROL POINT SOURCE device to treat up to a 75 square foot area surrounding it, but you want to pay particular attention to locations of roach or SPP activity. More devices may be needed in areas with a heavy roach infestation.
We always offer free shipping, however, we are not set up to ship Internationally at this time.
Could you please explain the situation for us to better answer?
No, Gentrol Point Source is labeled for roaches and stored products pests which are red, confused flour, and merchant beetles. You can use NyGuard Plus for control of carpet beetles. We also have more information in our article How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles here.