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.
You might want to soak longer in hotter water. If a small amount is inside without blocking or causing difficulty dispersing the product it should be fine. Please let us know if you need anything else or if this is not effective.
Yes, Advion Roach Bait Gel is labeled for Oriental Roaches. Please refer to the product label for application instructions.
When you are treating an active infestation of roaches, it is recommended that you use a pea sized point of Advion Roach Bait Gel. It is recommended that you replace the bait every 14 days. You will use 1 to 3 spots of gel bait per 10 linear feet for light to moderate infestations.Once there is no longer an issue, the Advion Roach Bait Gel no longer needs to be used.
Advion Roach Bait Gel and other baits are best applied in cracks and crevices where roaches are hiding or traveling. So, applying in corners or at molding, door hinges, or behind furniture or frames will be much more effective than trying to apply bait in the middle of a wall. You can view a great video on how to use roach baits on the product page by scrolling down into the details of the product information.
According to the the Advion Roach Bait Gel SDS:
"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. Of course, if you see any unusual behavior or signs of sickness, you should consult a veterinarian.
Advion Roach Bait Gel is safe to use while pregnant when the precautionary actions are taken.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
If you squeeze the Advion Roach Bait Gel out in a line instead of small dabs, we recommend to take the bait up and start all over. Roaches are less likely to be attracted to the bait in long lines rather than dabs which could be interepreted to them as food crumbs.
Advion Roach Bait Gel needs to be replaced every 2 weeks (or sooner, if it gets consumed) during an active roach infestation. The increase in number of roaches you are seeing is due to the active ingredient being transfered throughout the colony and causing the roaches' nervous system to overexcite and begin to break down. Each roach that comes in contact with the bait can contaminate up to 40 other roaches by way of contact, feces, or roaches feeding on other poisioned dead roaches. Typically the amount roaches you see out in a home are only a small portion of the roach population size so seeing an increase in activitiy is very normal.
If you have not done so already, you may want to look over our Roach Control Guide for more information on doing a complete roach 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.
The gel will work even after it hardens though it does work best when it is soft. The gel will dry out quickly if you place it on a porous surface or if you place it in an area where it is exposed to air currents (heating or cooling vents). You can help avoid these situations by placing the Advion Roach Bait Gel in disposable bait plate stations. Bait Plate Stations are low-profile, economic and easy-to-use plastic stations that hold gel, liquid and granular baits for ants, roaches and other crawling insects.
If Advion Roach Bait Gel is applied in an undesirable area, the product label recommends removing as much of it as possible by wiping it up, and then washing the affected area with soap and water.
We would not recommend applying any products inside the TV, but you could apply Advion Roach Bait Gel on a piece of tin foil or plastic wrap and set it on and under the flat screen TV. The roaches will be attracted to the gel and eat it and this will help kill the roaches. It will not stop them from dying in the device, however. You could also surround the device with insect glueboards to trap the roaches as they leave to feed.
It is recommended to apply roach baits such as Advion only in areas where you are currently seeing activity in order to avoid spreading an infestation.
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.
We would would recommend contacting the company that did the fogging to find out the residual of the fogger they used. Foggers generally are used as a flushing treatment and do not leave a long residual. Advion Roach Bait Gel is one of the best roach baits to use but if you have been dealing with roaches for an extended period of time, we recommend using on our Roach Control Kits. 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 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.
We do recommend that you apply the Advion Roach Bait Gel every couple of weeks (after cleaning up previous bait placements). Baiting is going to take some time. We also recommend that you apply a perimeter spray to the cracks and crevices and growth regulation as well. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article, How to Get Rid of Roaches for additional treatment tips.
Yes, if a person consumes Advion Roach Bait Gel, it could potentially be harmful. If you find yourself in this position we recommend that you seek medical attention. You may also contact the product manufacturer directly at 866-796-4368.
Advion Roach Bait Gel can certainly help at the beginning of an infestation. If you are seeing a new population, then there are most likely more in the wall void areas that you are not seeing as well. We would recommend using more than one product so that you are sure that you are getting all the areas that could be affected, such as the products that come in our Roach Control Kits. These provide a bait, insecticide, and an IGR (Insect Growth Regulator). Generally, you need all three to get a roach problem not only under control, but eliminated as well. Please see our Roach Treatment Guide for more information.
