There is no correct up or down position when placing the Gentrol Point Source station on the wall vertically.
Gentrol Point Source Stations do not have any kind of attractant in them. Once activated, each Point Source Station releases the Insect Growth Regulator slowly over 90 days, treating up to 75 square feet. If you stopped using other products and you are still seeing roaches, that would explain a potential increase since you are no longer controlling the adult insects with just the IGR. You do not need to continue using the Gentrol Point Source Stations for roaches if you are no longer finding any roaches in the area.
Birds are highly sensitive to products so we are unsure of any negative impact the Gentrol Point Source may have on them. In general, the ingredient in Gentrol is only designed to target the juvenile growth hormone found specifically in insects, and not in other animals/mammals. We would recommend that you contact the manufacturer Zoecon directly at 925-948-4000 or a bird specialist/vet before using.
Gentrol Point Source is only labeled to be used indoors for roaches and would not be effective to treat roaches outdoors nor will it eradicate roaches if used by itself. This product only inhibits the growth cyle and stops immature stages of roaches from developing into adults. An insecticide like Temprid FX would be recommended to use indoors as well as outdoors for effective roach control. For roaches outdoors, we would suggest using NyGuard IGR with Temprid FX for the exterior periemter foundation of the home, around windows, doors and other entry points. For insects in edible gardens, Pyganic Gardening would be a good choice.
The Gentrol Point Source discs, when activated release the insect growth regulator active ingredient through the filter paper that will disperse over a 75 sq ft area. These work best when used on top of refridgerators, cabinets, shelves,etc where the vapor can bounce off the ceiling to thoroughly cover the area/room.
This slow release vapor is not harmful to humans or animals.
Yes, Gentrol Point Source can be shipped to California.
You may place the Gentrol Point Source near areas where you have sprayed the insecticide. It will not taint the product as long as you are following the instructions on the product label. We do recommend placing the discs somewhere up higher so that the product can slowly drift down through the air providing more coverage. Technically, the stations can be moved after placing, yes, but, there is not really a need to move them once they have been place. 1 disc will cover up to 75 sq ft of open area and last up to 3 months.
Yes, while the NyGuard IGR in and of itself would work just fine on roaches as well as fleas, leaving no need for the use of the Gentrol Point Source, you can certainly place them within the home in areas you would like more reach of the growth inhibitor. This would be a completely safe application to do.
Gentrol Point Source Stations will cause the roaches to become deformed. It also will prompt the females to prematurely lay their eggs (the eggs will also be affected by the product). You should place a Gentrol Point Source disc in each room. For the kitchen area, you can use the sticky tabs included in the package and place the disc on the side or behind the fridge or place it to the side of the cabinets or pantry. You only need to keep the disc away from food prep areas not from stored food product. Gentrol Point Source should never be used to eliminate a roach population by itself. Gentrol will not kill roaches...it only prevents them from reproducing. You should use roach baits like the Advion Roach Bait Gel and roach sprays like the Cyzmic CS in conjunction with the Gentrol Point Source. Please take a moment to look at our Roach Control Kits.
There is no mention on the product label that prohibits the use of all 20 Gentrol Point Source stations in one area but there generally is no need to do so. Each station covers an area of 75 square feet and will last up to 3 months. If you need more information, you can contact the manufacturer at 1-800-248-7763.
Gentrol Point Source Place Packs can be applied to walls, bookshelves, etc using the adhesive backing included. Other areas also include cabinets, closets, pantries, drawers, refuse areas, electrical boxes, equipment, false ceilings, and around doors, expansion joints, pipe chases, dressers, windows, heating and air conditioning ducts, refrigerators, and voids where pests are active.
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No, Gentrol Point Source is not specifically labeled to treat mites of any type.
Each Gentrol Point Source station will cover about 75 sq feet. When finding out the area in which to use a Gentrol Point Source station, you need to figure out an area of 75 square feet. You can do that by measuring out an area of 7.5 feet by 10 feet and that's the area one station will cover.
Yes, applying Gentrol Point Source in an area such as in a closed cabinet would be appropriate in a smaller kitchen area.
Another option is using Gentrol Aerosol instead of the Point Source Stations since it is ready to use and can be applied directly to cracks and crevices.
There is no liquid, gel or substance that is visible once the Gentrol Point Source discs are activated. Once activated, the vapor is slowly released over time and will remain effective for 90 days. One disc should be used every 75 sq ft of treatment area.
Please view the product label for more information and instructions on how to activate this discs.
Liquid should be dispersed when you press down on the lip of Gentrol Point Source to activate the vapor release disc. Typically it should remain somewhat wet but that will depend on the temperatures in the house. If the product you purchased appears dry we recommend contacting the manufacture to make sure the product you received is not defective.
Traditional air purifiers would not impact the vapors emitted by Gentrol Point Source, as those filter types collect dust, bugs and debris from the air. However, you may wish to contact the manufacturer Zoecon directly for clarification regarding the specific type of filter you are referring to, as we are not familiar.
Zoecon can be reached for product support by either calling 1-800-248-7763, or by visiting their website's contact page.
If seeing current roach activity indoors, using a combination of residual insecticide like Temprid FX along with Advion Roach Bait Gel along with Gentrol Point Source is the most effective way to treat roach activity before it turns into an infestation. We recommend also treating the exterior perimeter foundaiton of the home with a residual insecticide as well as doing exclusion, cleaning out landscape beds, trimming bushes, shrubs, trees back off the side of the house,etc. For a successful program, check out our guide/videos here.
You should place a Gentrol Point Source disc in each room. For the kitchen area, you can use the sticky tabs included in the package and place the disc on the side or behind the fridge or place it to the side of the cabinets or pantry. You only need to keep the disc away from food prep areas not from stored food product. According to the manufacturer, there is almost no hazard from inhalation.
Gentrol Point Source targets roaches, and stored product pests. It should not pose any threats to pets if used as directed. Please review the product label before application.
Gentrol Point Source disrupts the life cycle of roaches in the egg and larvae stages of development preventing them from maturing into reproducing adults. They will not mature to the adult stage to be able to lay eggs.
