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Gentrol Point Source is a special Roach control device that contains the Gentrol Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) hydroprene for 90-day control of roaches and other stored product pests. Activating Gentrol Point Source is as simple as squeezing the raised end of the plastic, adhesive-back device. This releases Gentrol IGR onto a filter paper. From there, it moves up to 75 square feet, damaging adult roaches and preventing them from reproducing. 20 units per box. Gentrol Point Source should never be used to eliminate a roach population by itself. Gentrol will not kill roaches...it only prevents them from reproducing. You should use roach baits and roach sprays in conjunction with the Gentrol Point Source.
Product Documents
| Active Ingredient | (S)-Hydroprene 90.6%, Other Ingredients 9.4% |
|---|---|
| Target pests | Roaches, and Stored Product Pests (red, confused flour, and merchant beetles) |
| For use in | Food Handling Establishments, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Areas Where Spraying Isn't Acceptable |
| Pet safe | Yes, if kept out of reach from Children and Pets |
| Yield | 1 disc treats up to 75 sq. ft. Repeat application every 3 months. |
| Shipping Weight | 0.50 lbs |
| Manufacturer | Zoecon |
| UPC | 041535378905 |
| EPA Registration | 2724-469 |
Gentrol Point Source Stations discreetly release microscopic particles of the active ingredient Hydroprene into the treatment area once activated. Target pests do not need to contact the device directly since the active ingredient moves into a localized area. Hydroprene is a biorational Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) – similar to insect growth hormones that occur naturally in roaches and stored product pests - that disrupts the life cycle of certain insects in the egg and larvae stages of development, essentially making it a type of birth control for insects. Gentrol Point Source Stations do not act as an adulticide, so they should be used as part of a broader Integrated Pest Management approach. The IGR helps to keep target insect populations under control, which is especially useful in areas where conventional sprays and foggers are not appropriate or where baits are less effective due to competing food sources. Gentrol Point Source helps to achieve more rapid results than using adulticides alone since surviving insects are not able to re-establish the population.
Roaches, stored product pests
PESTS CONTROLLED WITH GENTROL POINT SOURCE: Roaches, Stored Product Pests (red, confused flour, and merchant beetles)
Use Gentrol Point Source in areas where roach or Stored Product Pest activity has been observed. Gentrol Point Source may be used in areas where conventional sprays or foggers are not appropriate, such as in sensitive areas like daycare centers or food handling establishments. While Gentrol Point Source may control target pest populations over time, they are most frequently used in conjunction with other control methods such as baits or residual sprays to expedite treatment. Gentrol Point Source is an especially helpful tool when treating advanced roach infestations and also can be purchased as part of our Roach Control Kits.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: S-Hydroprene 90.6%
Do not activate stations until ready to use. To activate Gentrol Point Source, press firmly between thumb and forefinger on the pouch located on the side of the device, until a snapping sound is heard indicating that the contents of the Gentrol capsule have been released. Place the device in any orientation (vertical or horizontal). Do not place in areas accessible to children. Place the Gentrol Point Source in areas where roach or SPP activity has been observed.
Gentrol Point Source Stations will treat up to 75 square feet, but more stations may be used for heavy infestations or when many treatment areas are enclosed, such as in cabinets. Keep Gentrol Point Source device a minimum distance of 3 feet from exposed food in food-handling establishments.
Always read the product label completely before use.
Each Gentrol Point Source Station treats up to 75 square feet for 90 days. Each box contains 20 stations.
Buildings including restaurants, homes, hotels, kitchens, laboratories, apartment buildings, day care centers, machinery, equipment, greenhouses, hospitals, mausoleums, nursing homes, office buildings, schools, and warehouses; modes of transportation including but not limited to aircraft, buses, trucks, trailers, rail cars, and marine vessels; areas where food is handled or processed such as areas for receiving, storage, packing, edible waste storage, machinery and enclosed processing systems (mills, dairies, edible oils, syrups), serving areas
Indoors-
The discreet delivery system of Gentrol Point Source is ideal for sensitive accounts like these: Food Handling Establishments, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Areas where spraying isn’t acceptable (e.g., Electrical Boxes and Computer E quipment)
Place Gentrol Point Source Stations in areas where roach or SPP activity is observed. Specific areas of activity may include cabinets, closets, pantries, drawers, refuse areas, electrical boxes, equipment, false ceilings, and around doors, expansion joints, pipe chases, dressers, windows, heating and air conditioning ducts, refrigerators, and voids where pests are active. After activation, each station will remain active for up to 90 days. For easy maintenance, each station has a diagram where the month activated can be marked.
Outdoors-
Gentrol Point Source Stations are not for outdoor use.
*All the benefits of an insect growth regulator in a discreet, non-spray formulation.
*Contains the insect growth regulator hydroprene for 90-day control of stored product pests.
*Pre-adult stored product pests don’t need to come in contact with the device to be affected.
*Ideal for food handling establishments and other sensitive accounts.
*No need to vacate areas during treatment.
*Low toxicity.
*Also target cockroaches.
*Gentrol Point Source Stations do not kill adult insects, so they should be used in conjunction with other treatments.
*Gentrol Point Source devices must not come into direct contact with any food preparation surfaces.
*Keep device a minimum distance of 3 feet from exposed food.
*Do not activate until ready to use.
*For vertical placement of Gentrol Point Source Stations, expose sticky surface by removing paper backing and pressing the device firmly in place.
*Avoid spraying insecticides directly onto Gentrol Point Source, though the stations may be used in areas where contact or residual sprays have been used.
Excellent at bringing an infestation to an end
By Rob on 05/09/2014
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I have used Gentrol Point Source in combination w/Demon WP and Dupont Advion gel bait to bring several infestations to an end over the years. I do maintenance on a number of apartments and these three products, when applied together, will stop an infestation dead in its tracks. I used to pay for an exterminator but once they failed to stop an infestation after 3 treatments I started treating myself using these products and I save $$$ by doing it myself. And I have had some really bad infestations where the roaches were falling off the tops of doors, coming out of plumbing / electrical penetrations in the walls, and on the walls during the day.
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Great Effective Products
By Lucinda on 02/03/2013
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I live in a apartment that when I first moved into had a German Roach Problem. When I went on a massive detail house cleaning, first I found that previous tenant, well.. were'nt the cleanest of people. After getting all cleaned I DID have professional come in to help start the getting rid of the problem. Once I saw them slowing up , I dicided to do MY OWN Pest Control. I found this site and ordered my own home defense. I ordered the Advion Roach Bait and the Gentrol Point Source. AMAZING!!.... It was like the bugs just disappeared completely. I would see one every once in a while but it would be just barely alive. I like that I am able to control where baits and gentrols are placed since I have a small pet and I can be secure in knowing he does not have access. I HIGHLY recommend these products to anyone, products work fantastic, they are easy to use, totally worth purchasing. I Have ZERO bugs since using this product.
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Effective and painless
By Karla on 05/14/2014
I'm a girl and I hate roaches. I started seeing roaches on the kitchen counter every night. Found this site, and bought the Gentrol and the Max Force Bait gel. Then, 1) Spent 6 hrs cleaning the kitchen -insided refrigerator, emptied every shelf, oven, stove top, counters, floors. Wiped everything w/diluted Pinesol. Discarded open sugar/pasta/flour containers. 2) Squeezed tiny dots of Max Force every few inches inside cabinets, dishwasher, under counter, around floor. 3)Put 1 Gentrol in each full cabinet. 3 days later, started finding dead roaches, 3 medium-big INSIDE dishwasher. Very happy. Tip: professional squeeze gun not needed at all. Just use regular inc. plunger.
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Great Stuff!
By Marie on 05/25/2012
I live in Florida where roaches can be a real problem. I was infested with German Cockroaches. After a deep cleaning (roach feces is nymph food) and placing Max force gel bait to kill the adults, I place Gentrol around my house where the roaches seemed to be vacationing. It's been 1 month now and I can say I think I have won the war of the roaches, I highly recommend this product.
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Great product!
By E.k. on 04/09/2008
Gentrol Point Source has worked effectively for me for years. When I start seeing roaches I check the date and three months have passed. It isn't easy to control roaches in Florida. Great product.
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The adhesive strips are packaged separately from the Gentrol Point Source Stations within the box. They're essentially small pieces of double-sided tape. You can also reach out to us at 866-581-7378 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm ET for additional assistance or email [email protected].
Gentrol Point Source stations can be applied under appliances. The adhesive backing is only used for extra security such as in a vertical position. Gentrol is the aerosol version of the Gentrol Point Source stations.
No, it is safe to stay in the room/area Gentrol Point Source has been placed.
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Do they still hatch out?
Gentrol Point Source disrupts the life cycle of roaches in the egg and larvae stages of development preventing them from maturing into reproducing adults. They will not mature to the adult stage to be able to lay eggs.
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Gentrol Point Source targets roaches, and stored product pests. It should not pose any threats to pets if used as directed. Please review the product label before application.
My bed is placed on the floor without any bed frame. I saw in the internet that the fumes are heavy so it might reach my sleeping area. Will I still be safe from inhalation of the disc?
You should place a Gentrol Point Source disc in each room. For the kitchen area, you can use the sticky tabs included in the package and place the disc on the side or behind the fridge or place it to the side of the cabinets or pantry. You only need to keep the disc away from food prep areas not from stored food product. According to the manufacturer, there is almost no hazard from inhalation.
Gentrol Point Source is not labeled for fleas. If you are spraying outdoors, you may consider using Archer IGR. We have our Outdoor Flea and Tick Kit that contains the insecticide & IGR needed for outdoor flea control. For indoors you may consider using PT Alpine Flea and Bed Bug Aerosol 14 oz. which contains an IGR. Or we also have our Indoor Flea and Tick Kit which has everything to tackle an indoor flea infestation
https://www.domyown.com/how-to-get-rid-of-fleas-a-483.html
Gentrol Point Source when used as directed will not pose any threats to people or pets. Please review the product label before application.
I live in Seattle, WA, which has limitations on insecticide shipment. Are there other general products that would work in my situation that you send to me?
According to the manufacturer, Gentrol Point Source will not work for cloth moth infestations. See our guide on how to get rid of clothes moths below.
https://www.domyown.com/how-to-get-rid-of-clothes-moths-a-427.html
Can the Gentrol Disks be placed underneath a dishwasher and behind a stove?
Gentrol Point Source can be placed under/behind appliances. However, they work better in areas with good air flow.
This is so frustrating. I really can't stand instructions that are unclear or contradictory. 1. Can I put this in my kitchen? Where exactly? Can food be within 3 feet if it's covered? 2. I'd like clarification on the 3 feet rule. I eat in my room, but I do not prepare or leave food there. Could I put this in my room? My room is small so the area I eat might be within 3 feet. 3. Aside from food issues, is it safe to use Gentrol in my room? Near my bed? High up near the ceiling? Inside my closet? 4. Does it penetrate surfaces? (Important question) Am I safe putting this near, on, and / or behind my refrigerator? 5. Is it ok to put it high up around or in place where I frequent? What about walking by with food? Is it ok if the food is covered? 6. Last question... Is there a video that demonstrates good Gentrol Point locations? That would be so helpful. Please please please answer all my questions thoroughly if you can. I don't mean to sound demanding, but these roaches have me fed up and I just want instructions that are clear as crystal.
Gentrol Point Source can be used in the kitchen but it should not be used on any food preparation surfaces and kept at least 3 feet away from exposed food. Gentrol Point Source can be used in and around kitchen or bathroom cabinets, inside closets, inside pantries, false ceilings, near refrigerators or other appliances and refused areas. They can also be used inside a bedroom if needed, it can be placed behind a dresser or whatever is furthest from the area you sit to eat but it wouldn't affect the food as it's not stored or prepared in the room, it will also have no ill effect on food as you walk nearby an active Gentrol Point Source Station and it will not penetrate surfaces. Please review our Roach Control Guide for further tips and step by step roach control as well as this video on how to use Gentrol Point Source.
Is it safe to put Gentrol in the same cabinet where it has open cereal boxes and other dry food that can't be closed? I know it has to be 3 feet apart from exposed food so would it be safe if I put it near canned food it will be in the same cabinet as the cereal boxes
When using Gentrol Point Source in cabinets where food is stored, any opened boxes or packages containing food would need to be placed in a sealed containter or bag while the discs are located in the cabinet.
If I have unused discs from a 2020 purchase are they still going to be effective?
The Gentrol Point Source Stations when unused will have a shelf life of at least a year or so. Once activated, each station will continue to give out the growth-inhibiting vapor for 3 months before each station would need to be replaced.
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