Yes, Advion Roach Bait Gel is a great product for various roach species including German Roaches. It should not be the only product used for eradication. We do offer it in our Roach Control Rotation C Kit. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article 'How to Get Rid of Roaches' for more helpful information on eliminating this insect.
Unfortunately the Advion Roach Bait Gel will not kill the eggs. However, you could use the Gentrol IGR Concentrate along with it to stop the reproductive cycle in the roaches as well. This prevents pest larvae from progressing to the pupal stage of development, so the larvae die before they become breeding adults and future infestations.
That is the date the Advion Cockroach Gel Bait was manufactured. The shelf life of Advion Roach Bait Gel is up to 5 years from the date of purchase if unopened and stored at room temperature.
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 to longer. 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 what 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.
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 then other animals.
Advion Roach Bait Gel has a one year shelf life once the tube has actually been opened. If the tubes you have have not been opened, they should be good for up to 5 years from manufactured date. If the gel is hard, then it is likely it is out of date. If it has been kept in a room temperature room, it is fine.
There is no difference between those roach bait gels. Syngenta is the manufacturer of the Advion Roach Bait Gel.
Advion Roach Bait Gel is only labeled to eradicate roaches. We do carry products that you can apply to treat silverfish. We carry a kit, Get Rid of Silverfish Kit, that includes a bait labeled for them as well as other great treatment products. Please take a few moments to read our How to Get Rid of Silverfish Article. Please let us know if you need anything else.
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.
You really should not apply your roach bait gel in the same areas where you are spraying, as the spray can contaminate the bait. The general rule of thumb is to "spray low and bait high." You will spray along baseboards, in cracks and crevices, underneath appliances, and areas where plumbing meets the wall. Bait should be applied mainly in locations where you typically would not want to spray anyway, such as in cabinets and drawers and underneath countertops.
Advion Roach Bait Gel works on German, American, Australian, Smoky-Brown, Brown, Asian, and Brown-Banded species of cockroaches. You may also want to check out our Roach Identification and Treatment Guide.
Children should NOT eat the Advion Roach Bait Gel. Per the SDS, If swallowed: First aid measures are not normally required. If you feel unwell or have concerns, contact Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
When you are using Advion Roach Bait Gel, you are placing 3 to 5 spots of ADVION cockroach gel bait per 10 linear feet for heavy infestations. It is recommended that you wipe up the bait after 2 weeks and re-apply it so that the roaches have fresh bait to consume. Once you have gotten rid of the infestation, the bait can be replaced every 3 months or when bait is gone.
Advion Roach Bait Gel will be applied to cracks and crevices that are inaccessible to your child so it will be safe if used as directed on the product label.
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.
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.
