We read through multiple Amazon reviews to present you with the best advice. In all of our research, reviewers loved most how easy it was to use the roach gels. The pack comes with 4 tubes full of 30 g of roach bait gel and 4 plungers that attach easily to the tubes in order to dispense the product. To use, all you need to do is distribute 3-5 dabs of the gel every 10 feet or so. If you have only seen a couple of cockroaches here and there, you could even limit your use to 1-3 dabs. Overall, the product works well after spending no more than 10 minutes dispensing around your home.

Each tube of Advion roach gel contains 0.6% of the active ingredient Indoxacarb, which is a common pest control chemical also found in other Advion products. Indoxacarb is a high-performing bait that works to lure and kill off insects like cockroaches. It is also used effectively to kill ants in Advion Ant Bait Gels. It is classified as a “reduced-risk” pesticide by the EPA, meaning it is less harmful to people and the environment when compared to other pesticides on the market.

Once a roach ingests Indoxacarb, its enzymes turn it into a new molecule that works to affect their nervous system, eventually causing paralysis and death. The gel is not designed to work against organisms other than pest insects, so you will not need to worry about it killing good outdoor bugs like spiders and bees.

If you are dealing with a roach infestation in a home with small children or pets, it is best to keep them out of the way while you are treating with Advion gels. The bait instructions require only a couple of small dots of the product to be used each day, so there will not be much of an opportunity for any accidents to happen. However, the gel does not come with bait stations, so it will be sitting out in the open if you are using it indoors. The active ingredient is not known to cause health problems unless a large amount is ingested, so your pets and children will be fine even if they accidentally touch the product while it is out. When the product is not in use, make sure you keep the tubes in a secure location where children or pets cannot tamper with them.

If you think your children or pets may have ingested some of the ingredients, monitor them closely for the next few hours. If they begin to exhibit signs of abnormal behavior or symptoms, call your local poison control office and let them know they have ingested Indoxacarb. They will instruct you on what you need to do or if you need to visit the hospital or vet.

Advion Roach Gel is ideal for multiple cockroach species, no matter what kind of infestation you have. German Cockroaches, one of the more common species, are just one of the types of roaches that this product is effective at killing. American, Australian, Smoky, and Brown roaches are also an easy target for Advion Roach Gel.

German roaches are usually the culprit in homes, and you are more likely to see them in kitchens and bathrooms. If you are trying to lure them to the gel bait in your kitchen, make sure you are placing the bait on the ground and away from areas where you store food or eat.

If you are not sure what type of roach you have seen in your home, use our Cockroach guide to help inspect your home and identify the cockroaches you have in your home.

One of the best features of the cockroach gel is that it is effective long after it dries. Once the gel dissipates, the active ingredient is still concentrated in the spot where it was placed, and it can help to continue killing cockroaches. Some users reported that their cockroach problem was eliminated in a matter of days, and they did not see any more cockroaches inside their household for months after using Advion.

Advion Roach Gel works well to attract roaches and eliminate an infestation. In addition to the active ingredient Indoxacarb, the gel is formulated with other ingredients that smell like food to the roaches. Once they locate the gel on the ground, the roaches start to eat the bait. It may take a few days, but eventually, the bait works to kill roaches by affecting their overall nervous system.

To use Advion, first decide whether you need to use it indoors or outdoors. Heavy infestations will require both, but if you have only seen a small number of cockroaches, you can stick with using the bait inside only. Apply Advion wherever you have seen cockroaches, and pay special attention to any crack and crevice nearby. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and start with one to three drops of product for small infestations or three to five for larger infestations. After you have placed the product, monitor the area for the next few days. You’ll probably see more roaches at first while they’re attracted to the bait. It might seem like the problem is getting worse, but have patience. Additionally, do not kill the roaches you see so that they can ingest the bait and transfer it to other roaches as well.

Unfortunately, you may see both the influx of roaches eating the bait as well as all the roaches that start have started to die. Be sure to clean up the dead roaches as you see them. If you leave the bodies around your home, it could attract even more pest problems like ants and flies.

If it has been a few days and it seems as though the roach gel has been ineffective, check the gel expiration. If you have had it for a while, it may be expired and not working as effectively. Some users also reported that their brand new gels expired much quicker than expected. If you feel you received an already expired product, you should contact Syngenta for more information.

Be aware that cockroaches can occasionally build up a tolerance to the gel. So, if you find that the gel is less effective than before, try switching to a different gel bait for the time being. Afterward, you can switch back to Advion before the roaches get used to the other product.

Vendetta Roach Gel comes with similar purchasing options to the Advion Cockroach Gel Bait, and it is about the same price. With Vendetta, you get 4 tubes full of 30 g of product, though you only get one plunger as compared to the four that come with Advion’s gel tubes. The Vendetta roach gel uses 0.05% of Abamectin B 1 as the active ingredient instead of the Indoxacarb that Advion uses. Abamectin is known to be more toxic than Indoxacarb, which is why there is a lower concentration of the ingredient in Vendetta’s products. While the roach gel is not highly toxic to humans and pets, it is very toxic to bees and fish.

InVict Gold Cockroach Gels are slightly more cost-efficient than the Advion Roach Bait. You similarly get 4 tubes of pesticide, which is the same as Advion, though the InVict Gold tubes contain 35 g of product at a slightly lower price point. Rockwell also differs from Advion in that it uses 2.15% of the active ingredient Imidacloprid per tube. This ingredient has overall low toxicity, though children and pets are more susceptible to adverse reactions.

Hot Shot Roach and Ant Gel are available in a one-tube option or a six-pack of tubes at a similar price point to the Advion gels. The one-tube option is about $7, which is comparable to the cost break-down when you purchase the four-pack of Advion tubes. However, the Hot Shot six-pack is less cost-effective at $8 per tube. This makes it a good purchase for small infestations, but not necessarily large ones where you will need multiple containers. The Hot Shot product is marketed for both ants and roaches, while Advion has a separate gel bait for both insects.