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  • Asked by Tricia from St Augustine
    10/19/2018
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    Is Gentrol Point Source safe to use with a pet bird in the house?
    A

    Since birds are very sensitive, we cannot advise that you apply Gentrol Point Source  in any area birds may be in. Please contact your vet to see what chemicals would be safe to use in the bird areas.

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    13 of 13 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Steve
    11/11/2018
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    Is Gentrol Point Source safe to put in air vents?
    A

    It is not recommended to use Gentrol Point Source inside an air vent.  We would suggest applying it along with a roach bait right outside of the vent. 

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    7 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kristen
    11/16/2018
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    Can I use Gentrol Point Source when breeding Dubia roaches?
    I breed dubia roaches as food for my bearded dragon. I know this product can affect them, but what if I keep them in a separate room with the door closed? Would that help prevent the Gentrol reaching them in their bin? Any other suggestions to help keeping them safe?
    A

    Gentrol Point Source is released into the air at around a 75 square foot radius of the disc.  Since it is airborne, it does have the risk of traveling more than 75 square feet.  Additionally, air vents and air recirculation would be a concern in your particular situation as well.  I would recommend contacting the manufacturer, Zoecon, for further advice.  They can be reached at 1-800-877-6374.

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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kristen
    12/06/2018
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    How long does Gentrol Point Source stay in the air?
    A

    Gentrol Point Source stations last up to 90 days.

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    8 of 10 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Donna from Spotsylvania. Va
    02/22/2019
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    How does Gentrol Point Source disperse? Do insects have to touch it?
    A

    When a Gentrol Point Source capsule is opened, it releases the active ingredient in microscopic particles that actually fly through the air. As these particles float through the air they land on the listed insects causing growth abnormalities. Target pests do not need to contact the device directly since the active ingredient moves into a localized area.  

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    7 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Marcia from New Port Richey Fl
    03/07/2019
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    Are you supposed to remove the tape from the Gentrol Point Source stations?
    A

    The tape can be used if you’re affixing the Gentrol Point Source disc to a vertical surface. You would peel away the protective backing on the tape to expose the sticky surface of the tape.  

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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by John from Newark, De
    05/15/2019
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    How much area will Gentrol Point Source stations cover?
    A

    Each Gentrol Point Source station will cover about 75 sq feet. 

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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Sarah from Millington, Tn
    07/22/2019
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    Once a roach leaves the are where the gentrol covers, will the effects carry with them or do they need to stay inside the coverage area for it to work?
    A

    Gentrol Point Source spreads like a vapor up to 75 sqft from where it has been placed, as long as a young roach has come into contact with the area it is in they will be affected, even if they leave the area.  They do not have to stay in the area.

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    9 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mohammad from Houston, Tx
    07/28/2019
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    Can I use Gentrol Point Source stations in a walk in closet full of clothes?
    A

    Yes, Gentrol Point Source can safely be applied to areas like closets or cabinets. 

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    5 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Andre from Texas
    08/29/2019
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    can gentrol point source be operable in a wet environment?
    A

    Could you please explain the situation for us to better answer?

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    0 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jill from Garnett, Kansas
    08/30/2019
    Q
    Should Gentrol Point Source stations be applied in areas without sign of roaches?
    Should the point source disks be placed in areas of the house that have no signs of roach activity? Our main rooms with roach activity that we placed disks are the dining room and kitchen but we also placed disks in our enclosed back porch, in the bathroom, and 1 in the basement under the dining room area. Should we place additional disks in rooms and basement areas that have no signs of roach activity??
    A

    Gentrol Point Source vapors can spread up to 75 sq.ft. but are best applied in areas you have actually seen activity so are you not just wasting product.

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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Cynthia from Gaston, Nc
    10/22/2019
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    I used Gentrol concentrate for bed bugs, but would like to follow up with Gentrol Point Source. Will I get the same results?
    A

    Gentrol Point Source is not labeled for bed bugs unfortunately. If you would like to continue using an IGR then you would need to continue using Gentrol IGR Concentrate.  It is the only IGR labeled for bed bugs.

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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tiffany from Florida
    10/26/2019
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    Will Gentrol Point Source disks disrupt the life cycle of the fruit fly?
    I bought the Point Source to deal with a roach problem and make sure to keep them gone. Now I realize that I have a fruit fly/ gnat infestation. Will the point source disks disrupt the life cycle of the fruit fly or do I have to buy the liquid now to control the fruit fly infestation? I already have fruit fly traps set up and have cleaned up everything. I take the trash out daily and make sure the dishes are done. I have also poured fruit fly killer down my drains since I am pretty sure they are in the drains. I just want to make sure they can't reproduce.
    A

    Gentrol Point Source will not aid in control of fruit flies. It is imperative that you identify and remove the source of the infestation, and continue using traps to catch the adult flies. Gentrol Aerosol is a great choice for an IGR for fruit fly control.

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    2 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Stephanie from Tampa, Fl
    12/13/2019
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    Are Gentrol Point Source Stations safe for babies crawling on the floor and putting toys in their mouth?
    I have placed several Gentrol Point Source disks in the kitchen, the playroom (not within reach of children), under a bookshelf, and a couch. I am worried about the product getting onto the toys and one of the babies putting the toys in their mouth, or crawling on the floor and putting their hands in their mouth.
    A

    The vapors from the Gentrol Point Source Stations will not affect your child if they are crawling in the area in which they have been placed. Also, the product does not contain any type of poison, so it will not harm the child if they place any of the toys in their mouth. When used as labeled, the product does not pose any threats to pets or people in the home. 

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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Gabriel from Nyc, New York
    12/29/2019
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    I play on using Gentrol Point Source in my kitchen, but it says to keep them 3 feet away from exposed food.
    Since it's my kitchen, and there is food everywhere, are they usable? In addition, in this specific scenario, what counts as "exposed food"?
    A

    Gentrol Point Source may be used in your kitchen. Exposed food is food that is out in the open and is not sealed in a container. You will keep the device itself a minimum of 3 feet away from any exposed food. Please review the product label for more information about this product.

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    3 of 10 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Xuan from Corpus Christi, Tx
    01/20/2020
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    Will the Gentrol Point Source I bought to kill German roaches harm mealworms?
    I breed mealworms for my lizards.
    A

    Gentrol Point Source is not an insecticide, therefore it will not directly kill mealworms, roaches or any other insects. Since mealworms are an immature stage of an insect, though, we recommend you keep the Point Source Stations out of the area where the worms are bred. Keep in mind that each Point Source Station treats up to 75 square feet.

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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Rick from Riverview
    02/11/2020
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    Will this work on German roaches?
    A

    Yes, Gentrol Point Source Stations will work for German roaches. You would want to place the disks in areas where you have seen roach activity. Each disk will treat up to 75 sqft.

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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Scott
    12/02/2020
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    Will Gentrol Point Source help break the life cycle of Carpet Beetles?
    A

    No, Gentrol Point Source is labeled for roaches and stored products pests which are red, confused flour, and merchant beetles. You can use NyGuard Plus for control of carpet beetles. We also have more information in our article How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles here.

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  • Asked by Tyler from Houston, Tx
    02/12/2021
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    Is there a correct up/down position when placing Gentrol Point Source on a wall vertically?
    When placing the point source on a vertical wall, which position should the ampule be? Should it be at the top or at the bottom? I think if the ampule is at the bottom the chemical will release slower. I think if the ampule is at the top the chemical will release more effectively?
    A

    There is no correct up or down position when placing the Gentrol Point Source station on the wall vertically. 

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  • Asked by Tony from Trenton, Nj
    02/18/2021
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    Does the Gentrol Point Source actually attract roaches or increase sightings when fresh ones are placed?
    After sealing my house up fairly well from the attached neighbors, and seeing no activity for a month or so, I stopped baiting with Advion but continued to deploy the Point Source discs. I seem to notice more activity (1 or 2) when fresh point sources are placed in my kitchen. Does the point source actually attract roaches to them? And if I see no activity via sticky traps should I stop deploying them?
    A

    Gentrol Point Source Stations do not have any kind of attractant in them. Once activated, each Point Source Station releases the Insect Growth Regulator slowly over 90 days, treating up to 75 square feet. If you stopped using other products and you are still seeing roaches, that would explain a potential increase since you are no longer controlling the adult insects with just the IGR. You do not need to continue using the Gentrol Point Source Stations for roaches if you are no longer finding any roaches in the area.

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