Yes, you can use Gentrol in the aerosol or concentrate form in an area where CyKick or Talstar has been applied. We do not recommend mixing Talstar and CyKick together, however, since these are very similar products with similar active ingredients.
Pets do not have to be completely removed from the home while Gentrol Aerosol IGR is being applied, but they need to be kept out of the area that is being treated. They can return once the area is dry.
The Gentrol Aerosol can be applied to the sides of drain pipes where scum collects and provides an area for insects like drain flies to breed. We don't see any harm in it being used in the pipes of a septic plumbing system, but if you are still unsure that you can use it, you can contact Zoecon the manufacturer for further information. Zoecon 800-248-7763
Gentrol Aerosol IGR should not be used around baits or as an insecticide for any of the listed pests, just an insect growth regulator. It will not repel roaches, it provides preventative action, since it disrupts stored product pests' normal development.
When using Gentrol Aerosol IGR for drains, apply product into and around the downspout and catch basin area. This is done with the crack and crevice straw that comes with the product. Coat these areas thoroughly as fly larva develop in the scum buildup on the sides of drain pipes. Be sure not to run water down the drain after application until the product has dried completely. Repeat applications at 2 to 4 week intervals depending upon the severity of infestation.
While the Gentrol would be safe to use it is only an IGR (birth control) so while it will stop the reproductive cycle it wont actually kill the roaches in the car. A better option would be something like Pivot Ultra which has the IGR and insecticide in one and is safe to be used in the crevices of the car where the roaches are a problem. Just keep your child out of the car while you treat and for at least a couple of hours until it has dried completely.
According to the product SDS for Gentrol Aerosol, any spills should be cleaned up by ventilating the area, and then applying absorbent material to contain the spill. Place in a container for disposal.
Gentrol aerosol will not attract roaches and neither will Phantom aerosol. They are placed as residuals to cracks and crevices to impede their reproductive cycle and to eradicate those that come in contact with the treated surfaces. Dusting the voids in the apartment is a great idea. We would also suggest applying a professional roach bait gel (to the areas not treated with Gentrol/Phantom) such as Maxforce FC Magnum to attract them. They will consume and share the food through contact and food sharing. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article for more information on a successful eradication program on How to Get Rid of Roaches.
The most common and effective IGR used for German Roach control is Gentrol IGR, which comes in an aerosol, concentrated liquid, and point-source tablet. You would not use both the aerosol and the point source in the same location, however you would be using the IGR in addition to a residual spray and./or gel baits. Please read our German Roach Guide, for further information.
It can take several months to get rid of a large infestation. Infestations do not get large quickly and, unfortunately, they do not go away quickly, either. Yes, Gentrol can be used in the very same cracks and crevices where you spray Phantom and can be sprayed behind and under the refrigerator to control German Roaches. For roach control, you should repeat applications every 4 months. These insecticides will just kill the roaches that come in contact with it, but as long as you are keeping the Vendetta Plus seperate from the Phantom Aerosol and the Gentrol IGR they will not interfere with each other.
The Gentrol Aerosol IGR can be used to treat Indian Meal Moths and other moth species that are listed on the label. This treatment will help stop the insects' reproduction and stop the growth of immature insects. Our Pantry Pest Kit would be an excellent addition to your sanitation and Gentrol applications since it contains an adulticide, CyKick Aerosol, and traps that will catch several of the most common pantry pest species.
Gentrol Aerosol IGR can be used with any insecticide and can be applied to the seams of seats, edges of carpet where it meets the dash/doors, and other cracks and crevices in cars. Once dry, it is safe to be in the car when the product is used as directed.
You definitely want to spray the Gentrol Aerosol down the drains. This product will control the growth and reproduction of the flies - keeping them from multiplying. The Phantom Aerosol is a crack and crevice treatment. This product will kill the flies that are flying out and about that land on a treated area.
You may also want to consider DF 5000. This product is a gel designed specifically for drain flies. Pour 4 oz of the product down each infested drain each night for 7-14 days.
