You can absolutely use a fogger/bomb prior to applying Advion Roach Bait Gel. You will then eliminate moisture/food sources and do a very thorough cleaning. After that, you can apply your Advion Roach Bait Gel. It may also be beneficial to take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Roaches for more information on a successful eradication program.
Advion Roach Bait Gel should be used indoors if there is activity present inside. It can be used up against the structure in bait plate stations or in the garage area if there is activity there. We would recommend that you look over our article on How To Get Rid of Roaches for more information.
It is possible for a bird to be harmed after ingesting the Advion Roach Bait Gel as they can be pretty sensitive to chemicals. We would recommend only applying in areas that the bird does not have access to. We have a great video here that shows where to apply the bait. You can see the video by clicking here. In order for the bird to be harmed from eating a killed or dying roach from the bait, they would generally have to eat a large amount but we would recommend checking with your vet to be sure as birds can be more sensitive than other animals.
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.
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 has no odor.
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.
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.
Advion Cockroach Gel Bait is not organic but is safe to use as directed on the product label.
Advion Cockroach Gel Bait is only for roaches and will not affect other insects. You may want to take a look at our article on Getting Rid of Centipedes for more information on treatment
The case of Advion Cockroach Gel Bait weighs approximately 3 lbs.
Advion Cockroach Gel Bait only attracts roaches that are already in the area. It can help with roaches in other units as it will be carried back to the colony and spread whereever that is on roaches that eat it.
Advion Cockroach Gel Bait does not kill any eggs as it has to be ingested to work. Unfortunately, we do not know where you can purchase the product locally. We can tell you that we do offer fast, free shipping right to your door! (excludes HI and AK)
When treating for roaches it is recommended to use an Insect Growth Regulator such as Gentrol Point Source in addition to the Advion Cockroach Gel Bait. IGRs help prevent the young from maturing into reproducing adults so you keep the infestation from getting larger while you are eliminating it. We also have a guide here that can help.
Yes, cockroaches are attracted to Advion Roach Bait Gel when they cross paths with where it has been applied, but it will not attracts new roaches that were not already in your home. The product works quickly and efficiently if used properly as the label directs. Gel baits can dry out after two weeks or so, so it does need to be refreshed every couple of weeks.
If you have seen roaches in all stages of the life cycle, you may also want to consider using an insecticide and insect growth regulator to help get rid of the roaches. Please take a look at Temprid FX and Gentrol IGR or Gentrol Point Source Stations. Also, roaches are very attracted to water, so that may be why you are seeing them in your bathroom. Please check for leaky pipes in the area and fix the leak as soon as possible as this can help tremendously with your roach issue. If you have not seen any roaches in your kitchen, it isn't necessary for you to use any gel there, since there may not be any in the area to consume it. However, if you choose to purchase the insecticide, you can absolutely use it as a preventive spray in the kitchen.
Advion Cockroach Gel Bait does not have different levels of potency. It is only applied in different amounts based on the level of infestation.
Per the product label: For heavy infestations of cockroaches, apply 3 to 5 spots of Advion Cockroach Gel Bait per 10 linear feet.
For light to moderate infestations of cockroaches, apply 1-3 spots of Advion Cockroach Gel Bait per 10 linear feet.
Any guarantee would be with the company that applies it as the product itself does not come with one that we are aware of. We do know it works very well though. You would need to speak with that technician in regards to more detail on their treatments, we apologize but cannot comment further on the work of a company or what they offer.
You can use Advion Roach Bait Gel in bait plate stations and place the stations under and on your electronics. This will keep your electronics safe from the bait but keep it available for the roaches. Additionally, please take some time to read over our roach control guide. When infestations are large, you will need to implement a full roach control program to eliminate the roaches.
