Advion Roach Bait Gel should be applied once every two weeks (cleaning up old bait placements prior to new applications) to keep the roaches attracted to the product. Adding water to the roach bait gel is not necassary and may reduce the efficacy.
Exposing Advion Cockroach Gel Bait to extreme hot or cold temperatures can affect the potency and attractiveness of the bait, which can cause roaches to avoid the bait, so it will not kill effectively.
Advion Roach Bait Gel should be kept away from extreme temperatures and used within a year from date of purchase. It will be applied once every two weeks (cleaning up the old bait placements previously applied).
Advion Roach Bait gel should be safe to use around any pet as long as you keep the application out of reach of the pet. Since you are applying a gel and not a spray, there is nothing released into the air where sensitive animals such as birds could run into respiratory issues. That being said, you should always defer to your veterinarian's advice. We do not have any other written safety information other than the information available on the product label and the MSDS. We do not offer product guarantees, but these are the same products used by professionals, and if you use them as part of your roach control plan you will have the same results as a professional. I have included a link below for you to learn what is needed for a complete Roach Control Program.
Yes, Advion Roach Bait Gel can be used with the bait plate stations. You should remove the perforated tab so that roaches will still have access to the bait. For most roach bait applications, it is best to apply the bait directly into cracks and crevices to make it most available and attractive to roaches. There is a great video directly on the product page above with directions on how to apply roach baits.
You should place Advion Roach Bait Gel out as often as needed. Baits and sprays are not used in the same areas. We have a great video here on where you should be placing the bait. We also recommend that you use an IGR (insect growth regulator) in addition to the bait. This will help prevent the infestation from getting larger while you are eliminating it. We have a great guide here on treatment as well.
We do carry Advion Roach Bait Gel for roaches. Advion Ant Gel is specifically formulated for ants listed on the product label.
Advion Roach Bait Gel is a commercial grade product. You would not be able to find it on a retail level. We do however offer free shipping when you place an order through us.
You would not want to bomb in areas that the Advion Roach Bait Gel would be applied or bomb after applying the Advion as this can contaminate the bait and make it less attractive.
In general it would not be recommended to apply Advion Roach Bait Gel if you are not treating for an active infestation. If there are no roaches present to consume the bait you would basically be wasting the product. We do have a great guide on How to Prevent Roaches that would offer better advice towards preventing.
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.
The inert ingredients in a product such as Advion Roach Bait Gel are considered proprietary and do not have to be disclosed. The other ingredients in the product are a bait matrix with food ingredients to attract the roaches. You can view complete toxicity information for this product on the SDS here.
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.
We would recommend only applying Advion Roach Bait Gel in areas that the bird does not have access to. We have a great video on our site that shows where to apply the bait. You can see the video by clicking here
Advion Roach Bait Gel? has no odor as listed on the Safety Data Sheet but should only be applied is small pea size drops as this is more attractive to roaches Place every 10-12 inches where activity is noted. Applying too much would just make the roaches less likely to eat it. There are food based attractants in the product but any possible smell would not be harmful. It would only be harmful if you were to physically ingest a large quantity of the bait. If you are experiencing a foul smell you are more than welcome to contact our office at 866-581-7378 and we will be happy to check with the manufacturer.
Advion Roach Bait Gel is only labeled for roaches.
While you could use both Advion Roach Bait Gel and Alpine at the same time it would be better to instead rotate between them every 3-4 months to prevent resistance build up to any one bait.
Advion Roach Bait Gel should not be applied to areas in the structure that were treated with sprays including Bengal Roach Spray. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article/videos for additional pro tips on treating roaches.
It is not recommended to mix Advion Cockroach Gel Bait with boric acid or any other products, as this will contaminate the bait.
Yes, roaches can become resistant to Advion Roach Bait Gel (or any other roach bait gel) over time if the same active ingredient is continuously used. We do recommend switching up roach bait gels periodically so that this does not happen. Please take a look at our selection of roach bait gels for some other options. 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.
