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.
Yes a roach bait gel like Advion can be applied if you are also using an IGR like the Gentrol Point Source at the same time.
Advion Roach Bait Gel could be used in a car, but we would recommend only applying it inside a bait plate station. Another option would be to use the Advion Roach Bait Arenas.
When using a bait like Advion Roach Bait Gel you want to avoid killing those roaches that you see as they need to stay alive to get the bait back to the colony and spread it to others.
The Advion Roach Bait Gel should be applied in very tiny dabs in places where the dog cannot access. For the product to be harmful to your dog they would have ingest a large amount of the product. If you do apply the gel correctly in tiny dabs, the dog or any household pets should not even notice it. Tiny dabs meaning less than half the size of a pencil eraser. Places to put a tiny dab of roach gel are places where roaches can sometimes congregate. Please review our Roach Treatment Guide for more tips on how to eradicate this pest.
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 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. We also have a great article for eliminating them that can offer some great advice; you can find it here.
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 efficently 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.
While roaches are typically nocturnal creatures and prefer darkness, leaving the light on would not completely keep them from coming out for Advion Roach Bait Gel. I would think the process may take a longer as they prefer darkness when scavenging for food and water. We cannot say whether leaving the apt would make it worse as we do not know the level of infestation you are having. When treating for roaches we recommend retreating every 10-14 days with a combination of products. That includes Gentrol Point Source Packs (insect growth regulator to stop reproduction) and spraying a residual insecticide along the baseboards, behind appliances, in corners, along underside of cabinets, etc and baiting. Old bait placements need to be removed and fresh bait should be reapplied every 10-14 days. The Gentrol Point Source packs last for 90 days so those do not need to be touched for 90 days. Please take a moment to look over our Roach Control Guide for more information and tips on treating this pest and preventing future infestations.
The same Advion Roach Bait will control the little ones as they consume it. The babies are there because you now are having the next round of the colony emerge as the adults have all died out and the eggs have hatched, and the babies are coming out looking for food and water. Using an IGR (birth control for the insects) when treating for roaches is key as this stops the reproductive cycle and keeps them from molting and growing in number. Continue keeping things clean and dry and practicing good sanitation habits, use the bait gel either Advion or Maxforce as they both work equally well, and consider the use of an IGR or Insecticide or both like the Gentrol Complete which offers both in one can. Please refer to our Roach Treatment Guide for more information on treating this pest.
We would recommend placing the Advion Roach Bait Gel on a piece of plastic wrap or foil and placing it under your furniture (out of reach of children and pets). Since the roaches have already visited the couch it would be considered a hot spot area that needs to be treated as more roaches will likely visit the area even if no gel is applied there. You may do the same near small appliances. You cannot use the gel in electrical outlets. We highly recommend you take a moment to read our roach control guides to be sure you are following all of the protocols to get rid of the infestation from your home.
Ideally, you should not place bait such as Advion Roach Bait Gel anywhere where a residual spray has been applied and is still active. We would recommend waiting at least 2-4 weeks before baiting on surfaces which have been sprayed with a residual insecticide, but how long that residual may last really depends on the product you used. It it has been several months since you have sprayed, then usually there would not be enough residual left to deter raoches from the bait. Another option would be using the bait in Bait Plate Stations so that it is not placed direcly on treated surfaces. Please take a few moments to review our Roach Treatment Guide for more tips on treating this pest.
Advion Roach Bait Gel is only designed and labeled to be used for roaches.
Advion Roach Bait Gel is safe around children when applied as directed. You are applying the bait in areas that children cannot access so they should not come in contact with it. We have a great video here that shows where to apply the bait.
Advion Roach Bait Gel is not labeled for spiders. It is only labeled to kill roaches.
If you suspect that your dog licked the Advion Roach Bait Gel we would recommend you contact your vet or pet poison control immediately and provide them with the Safety Data Sheet for the product.
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 refer to your veterinarian's advice.
Advion Roach Bait Gel should be reapplied once every two weeks. You will want to first clean up previous bait placements and then reapply.
No Advion will not work to eliminate bedbugs. We recommend looking at our Bed Bug Kit Page. We have taken the guess work out of what products you will need to treat with and put them in kits depending on how many rooms you are treating. Each Kit comes with a 5 Step Treatment Guide on how to properly and thoroughly treat for bedbugs. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Advion Roach Bait Gel is not labeled for human consumption. If you have injested any amount of the product, we recommend you contact your local poison control center or physician.
You should only Advion Roach Bait Gel if you have a roach problem. If you do not have a problem, you should not place roach gel out as it is a food that will attract roaches: you do not want to attract a problem if you don't have one. Please remember you do not want to spray and bait in the same area. As a general rule, you should spray low and bait high. Also, take a look at our guide on How to Get Rid of Roaches.
