If you notice one cockroach in your home, you need to act immediately. There are six arguments that convince you to choose the gel.
- Convenience. Available in the form of a tube with a pointed tip or a syringe. The product is convenient to apply to the right places and in the right quantities. Thanks to its dense texture, it does not flow off vertical surfaces.
- Prolonged action. The effect lasts up to two months from the moment of application to the surface. This is quite enough to defeat all insects in the apartment without re-treatment.
- Low degree of toxicity. The insecticide in the gel accounts for approximately 1-2%. The product does not have a strong odor and does not evaporate into the air, and therefore is relatively safe for humans.
- Economical. One package of gel is enough to cope with cockroaches on an area of 45-60 square meters. m.
- Aesthetics. The product does not leave marks on various surfaces, and its residues can be easily removed with a damp cloth.
- Availability. The product can be purchased at almost any hardware store at an affordable price.
Features of the composition of gels against cockroaches
Cockroach gel is a chemical product with a fatty filler that provides a long-term effect and prevents the gel-like substance from drying out. The product is sold in tubes and syringes with a long “spout”.
The active substance in the gels is an insecticide of the pesticide group (cypermethrin, fipronil, chlorpyrifos and others). Also, in addition to fat, the product contains a variety of additives - from drying out, to attract cockroaches (flavors), to extend service life, etc.
The effect of the gel is determined by the active substance. Intestinal poisons kill insects by penetrating the gastrointestinal tract, while contact poisons kill insects by penetrating the surface of cockroaches.
Operating principle
The poisonous effect of the gels is based on the spread of the toxic substance throughout all the inhabitants of the cockroach colony.
How the gel works:
- Insects that come to the bait eat it and return to their nests.
- Particles of poison remain on the paws of cockroaches that have eaten the bait. It gets into the nests and spreads throughout the area where insects walk.
- The cockroaches that die first become food for their fellow tribesmen, and at the same time poison.
Gels against cockroaches have a prolonged effect. The effect is not fast, but stable. The drug gives the first effect 1-2 days after use and lasts for 1.5-2 months.
Toxic substances contained in gels for cockroaches affect the digestive system of insects, paralyze and kill them.
Advantages and disadvantages of insecticidal gels
When choosing a means to combat cockroaches among those available on the market, consumers not only evaluate their qualities in practice, but also compare them with competitors. Gels, like other cockroach repellents, have their advantages and disadvantages.
Pros:
- Convenient to use. Gels are produced in tubes from which the gel can be easily squeezed out. No need to get your hands dirty. The tube contains a dosage - the gel is supplied with a syringe.
- Not easily soiled. After gels, no traces remain on surfaces. The composition can be easily washed off with a damp sponge.
- They work for a long time. The poison remains toxic to insects for two months. This period is quite enough to destroy all insects, not only your own, but also those that try to enter the apartment from neighbors or through other means.
- They give excellent results. Much more effective than aerosols that kill insects locally. Gels affect the entire apartment. A cockroach that has been in contact with poison “shares” it with its fellows. Gradually all the insects die, there is no need to even re-treat.
- Safe. There are few poisons in the composition, so the substance does not pose a threat to humans or animals. Gels are odorless. They taste very bitter, so children and animals are not interested in them.
- Economical. The gel is applied in small portions - thin strips or drops. For one apartment, with moderate infestation and an area of 40-50 square meters. m. you need one tube. If there are a significant number of cockroaches or over a larger area, the dosage is increased.
Minuses:
- slow action, you have to wait a while until all the cockroaches die;
- The larvae do not die from poison; they first need to hatch, crawl around the house, become infected, and only then die.
Since the gels act slowly, it is advisable to use them when the apartment is not very infested with cockroaches.
Popular manufacturers
There are a huge number of brands, and it’s easy to get confused among such a variety. Many little-known companies add substances that can be dangerous to humans. Some cockroach gels have almost no effect on insects, or they quickly become accustomed to the poison, so it is recommended to avoid drugs whose quality has not been confirmed by buyers.
Raptor
The main active agent is lambda-cyhalothrin. This effective insecticide ensures the death of a cockroach within 24 hours, during which time infected cockroaches have time to return to the population and poison their relatives. In addition, the gel has repellent properties.
The product is sold in 75 ml tubes. Due to the soft and thin spout of the tube, it is easy to regulate the amount of gel. The gel does not dry for a long time, due to which it attracts cockroaches for a long time.
A distinctive feature of this drug is its long duration of use - up to 8 months. Another plus is that the product is low cost.
It leaves no traces and quickly washes off the surface. Attracts cockroaches with the smell of apricot and vanilla. The gel can be used in an apartment, because it does not emit toxic substances.
EXIL (GLOBOL/GLOBOL)
It is considered one of the best gels against cockroaches. The validity period is 2-3 months. Available in the form of a tube (volume 75 ml). The gel is enough for a larger area compared to other preparations, namely for a room of 60-75 square meters. The package contains a special nozzle that simplifies the distribution of the paste into hard-to-reach places.
The active ingredient is chlorpyrifos. To attract insects and maintain the fat base, cocoa butter is added to the composition. The insecticide acts slowly but effectively: after a few days you can see many dead individuals.
The gel has a bitter taste that repels pets. The active substance is considered quite safe and rarely causes an allergic reaction.
It is recommended to apply the product twice: the second treatment is carried out two to three weeks after the first.
destructive force
The drug is available in 75 ml syringes. The active ingredient is the insecticide fipronil. The product does not have any odor. It has a huge validity period - up to 10 months.
The gel is economical to use: one tube is enough to treat five rooms. The long spout of the tube makes it possible to apply the product to hard-to-reach places.
The gel extremely quickly begins to affect pests. Its action is based on the fact that it poisons not only the cockroach that comes into contact with the substance, but also other individuals with whom the infected pest interacts. The product provides long-term protection against cockroaches: up to two months.
It has a bitter taste, which reduces the risk of a pet or child ingesting the poison.
Combat
Has a short duration of use - only 1 month. However, this gel is considered very effective.
The product is sold in a tube in the form of a dispenser syringe, making it very convenient to use, and you can apply the gel without getting it on your hands.
The active ingredient of this product is hydramethylnon, which is not addictive to cockroaches, and also effectively destroys the entire colony of cockroaches. Insects are attracted to goose liver, which is part of the product.
The drug is considered completely safe for people and animals: the gel does not emit toxic fumes and does not cause respiratory irritation.
The main disadvantage of the product is its high cost.
Absolute
The product is considered most effective when treating large rooms. It is suitable for combating black, red, American and other types of cockroaches, in addition, the gel can be used to combat different types of ants.
The active ingredient is chlorpyrifos (0.5%). The gel has an intestinal method of action, so it destroys insects only 1-3 days after absorption of the poison. The effect of the gel lasts for two months.
Absolute gel belongs to class IV of low-hazard products, so it can be used in all types of premises, including household, food and even children's premises.
The drug is offered in different formats. On sale you can find a syringe (20 ml), as well as tubes of 30 ml and 125 ml.
Forsyth
The active ingredients are prometrin (20%) and fipronil (0.05%). The gel contains fatty additives, thanks to which the product does not dry out. The drug is perfect for preventive needs: you will have to reapply the gel no more than once a year.
The gel is an intestinal-type drug, so the effect appears only after a few days, thanks to which several poisoned cockroaches manage to infect other individuals. The residual effect of the drug lasts up to one to two months.
The gel is sold in 30 ml syringes. This amount is enough to treat a room of 50 square meters.
The product has fairly low toxicity.
The gel is effective in the initial stages of the fight. If the number of individuals exceeds 20-30, then it is recommended to use several types of products.
Trap
The drug is a reliable and effective insecticide in a yellow gel form. The death of cockroaches occurs 10-12 hours after the pest comes into contact with the gel. During this time, infected cockroaches manage to infect their relatives. The residual effect remains for 1.5-2 months.
The product has two active ingredients – cypermethrin and diazonone.
The gel is sold in standard tubes, the volume of which is 75 ml. This volume is enough to treat fairly large areas, which is justified by the high content of active substances. The advantage of the drug is that the gel is low cost.
Brownie Proshka
The main advantage of the drug is its extremely low price. Despite its cheapness, the gel is quite effective and safe. The product has a bitter taste.
The validity period of this gel against cockroaches is 2 months. The product is available in the form of a 30 ml syringe, as well as an 85 ml tube.
The active ingredient is fipronil, a broad-spectrum contact and intestinal poison. The insecticide causes death of the insect from paralysis 8-10 hours after exposure.
It should be noted that this gel quickly becomes addictive to cockroaches, so it is not recommended to use it for a long time.
Medilis-Anti-cockroach
This is an effective and budget-friendly product from a Russian manufacturer. The gel is sold in syringes with a volume of 30 ml. Syringes are simple and easy to use, they are well suited for household needs.
The active ingredient of the product is zeta-cypermethrin 0.1%. It does not cause allergic reactions because it is non-toxic. Due to its safe composition, the gel is often used in pest control in areas where there are children and animals, as well as food production.
The gel is effective on cockroaches for 2 months. The product does not have any odor.
Clean house
The product is available in syringes, the volume of which can be different (20 ml or 35 ml). The effect of the gel lasts for 1 month. 20 ml of product is enough for a room of 30-40 square meters.
The active ingredient is chlorpyrifos. The drug is considered quite safe for pets. The product is suitable for use both at home and in various garden outbuildings, on terraces and verandas.
The gel has a contact type of action, it helps quickly reduce the number of insects. But keep in mind that there is a possibility of rapid addiction from pests.
Legion
The gel is yellow in color, presented in the form of tubes of 20 ml, 30 ml, 125 g and a cartridge (1 kg).
Active ingredients of the gel: diflubenzuron (0.1%) and delta-methrin (0.05%). The product extremely quickly has a detrimental effect on cockroaches and rarely causes addiction in them.
An important advantage is that the gel is considered low-hazard for people and animals. It belongs to class IV of low-hazard insecticides. The product is suitable for killing cockroaches in various premises, including food, medical and children's premises.
The only drawback is the strict limitation in the amount of product used.
a great warrior
The product is available in the form of a 30 ml syringe. It is a highly effective product, but can be addictive. The validity period is one month. During this period, the drug does not dry out or deteriorate.
The gel contains two active ingredients that enhance each other’s effects, so the insecticide copes with its functions perfectly. It is capable of destroying an entire colony of cockroaches in just 2-3 days.
The gel does not have an unpleasant odor and does not emit harmful substances into the air, so it is suitable for use in rooms where there are people with allergies and asthma. In addition, the drug stands out for its low cost.
The product can be easily washed off when exposed to water.
Dohlox
A high-quality remedy for cockroaches made in Russia, not inferior to imported analogues.
It is a syringe with a volume of 20 ml; the manufacturer also offers a bottle with a volume of 100 ml. The product kills insects within two months. The consumption of the gel depends on the number of cockroaches in the room: if there are few of them, then one package will be enough for 20 square meters, if there are many, and the insects appeared a long time ago, then the product will be enough for only 2 square meters.
It is considered one of the least toxic, belongs to toxicity class IV, so it is often used in children's premises. The drug has a low cost.
An important advantage is that this product is not addictive to insects.
Boric gel “Get lost!”
An effective remedy for cockroaches from the famous Russian one, which has long proven itself in the market. By the way, from this one described above, but the boron gel has a strengthened formula.
Gel “Get lost!” Sold both in the form of tubes (100 ml) and syringes (20 ml). Syringes are more convenient to use, and tubes are more economical.
The active ingredients of the gel are diazonin and boric acid. The product is excellent for exterminating large concentrations of cockroaches in city apartments and private houses.
The drug has a fairly low cost.
Attack
The gel contains a new generation active ingredient (lambda-cyhalothrin) and aromatic additives to attract insects.
The product is ideal for treating large spaces. It kills cockroaches efficiently and quickly, and the effect lasts up to 8 months. An insect that interacts with the gel dies and becomes a source of infection for other cockroaches in the colokia.
Gel “Attack” not only quickly destroys insects, but also does not cause addiction to them. Also, the cost of the drug is quite low.
The volume of the syringe is 75 ml.
However, this product also has a disadvantage - it does not affect the larvae.
Maxforce
French gel from the famous manufacturer Bayer. The active ingredient of this drug is imidacloprid.
The product helps to quickly get rid of cockroaches: the effect is noticeable 24 hours after use. The gel acts on cockroaches for 1.5-2 months. The drug does not have any odor, it does not leave marks on the furniture. Has high resistance to drying.
The drug is resistant to moisture and high temperature, so the gel can be used in restaurants, bars and cafes. It belongs to hazard class IV according to GOST, so the gel is also suitable for children's premises.
Adamant
The active ingredients are thiamethoxam and alpha-cypermethrin. Thanks to the presence of two strong components, the gel is highly effective, which allows you to quickly and efficiently get rid of cockroaches. The product also contains food additives that attract insects.
The effect of the insecticide appears already on the first day, and on the third all pests will be destroyed.
This drug belongs to low-toxic and low-hazard class IV substances. Validity period – 2 months.
The gel is available in different volumes (the most common are 75 ml tubes). The product has a low price.
Arsenal
This insecticide is quite effective. Its active ingredient is fipronil 0.25%. An important advantage of the gel is that, thanks to its unique formula, insects do not develop immunity to it.
It has a thick consistency, which makes the gel more convenient to apply to vertical surfaces. But this also has its drawback: the product is difficult to wash off, so it is better to apply it to inconspicuous places.
The gel is sold in 20 ml syringes. The validity period is 1 month. The drug is additionally distinguished by the fact that it can be stored for 5 years.
The product has a fairly low price and does not have an unpleasant odor.
Cleanbait
High-quality and effective gel against cockroaches from a Korean manufacturer. The active ingredient of this drug is hydramethylnon (2%). The product causes the death of insects within 4-7 days, the residual effect of the gel lasts for 1.5-2 months.
Release form - tube with a volume of 10, 20, 35 or 250 g. The drug is quite economical to use: 10 ml of gel is enough to treat a room with an area of 15-20 square meters.
The product is characterized by low toxicity and belongs to class IV of low-hazard products. It can be used to process objects of different categories: industrial and residential premises, shops, warehouses, medical, food and children's institutions, catering establishments.
Advion Cockroach
The active ingredient is the patented component “indoxacarb”. It instantly paralyzes the muscle activity of insects and prevents the development of immunity
The product is not addictive to pests and contributes to the rapid destruction of the population. However, it can be dangerous for children and pets.
Cockroaches that have tasted this gel do not infect each other, i.e., only those insects that came into contact with the drug die. The gel must be renewed after the first application after 3-4 days.
This drug is produced by the famous Dupont corporation. It is quite difficult to obtain such a product in Russia. In addition, the drug has a high cost.
Goliath
It has a strong luring effect: it can attract hungry cockroaches from a distance of up to 1-2 meters.
The active ingredient is fipronil. The product belongs to the intestinal-type gels. The residual effect lasts for 3 months. A distinctive feature of this drug is that it begins to act the very next day after application. Irreversible death of the cockroach occurs 8 hours after the product enters the insect’s intestines.
The drug has low toxicity and belongs to class IV hazardous substances.
This gel is not addictive to cockroaches, so it remains just as effective over time.
Taiga
The active ingredient is chlorpyrifos (0.5%). The gel has low toxicity, since the content of the active substance is extremely low. However, the drug is very effective: it quickly destroys cockroaches (within 1-3 days) and lasts for 2-3 months.
The product is suitable for treating large spaces and, thanks to its safe composition, can be used in children's and medical institutions.
The gel can be bought in different packages: 20 ml and 100 ml. The product has a thick consistency, so it will not spread after application. One 20 ml cartridge is enough to treat a room of up to 70 square meters.
Blockbuster XXI
The product is available in the form of syringes with a volume of 30 ml and 45 ml. It is considered an economical and affordable option.
The active ingredients of this gel are thiamethoxam (0.2%), alpha-cypermethrin (0.05%). Two active components enhance the effect, which allows you to destroy even insects that are resistant to many chemicals.
The drug causes complete death of cockroaches in 1-2 days, the residual effect lasts for 1.5-2 months.
The likelihood of addiction is low. The drug is considered safe for children and animals, because the gel does not have an unpleasant odor and does not cause allergic reactions. There is a bitter additive to reduce pets' interest in the poison.
Bullitt
Refers to intestinal-type gels. The active substance is finpronil (0.05%). The special composition of the gel prevents cockroaches from getting used to the product, so it will always be effective against these insects.
The product combines high performance and long life. Available in syringes of different sizes. The drug begins to act after 12 hours: it causes paralysis of nerve cells in parasites, which ultimately leads to their death.
The gel is harmless to people and pets, it belongs to slightly hazardous substances (class IV), and has no odor after application.
Cucaracha
The active ingredients are cypermethrin and malathion. The first substance has a detrimental effect on the nervous system of insects and causes paralysis. The second substance poisons cockroaches through the respiratory tract. Thanks to this composition, the drug has a combined type of effect, which increases the effectiveness of the product.
Cockroaches begin to die within half an hour after contact with the insecticide. The drug retains its properties for up to a month.
The gel is economical to use: a 50 ml bottle is enough to treat a two-room apartment.
The downside of the product is the strong unpleasant odor.
Zondex
Zondex gel is another good and effective remedy for cockroaches from a domestic manufacturer. The gel is sold in syringe form. The dosage of the product can be different: 20 ml and 75 ml.
The active ingredient is lambda-cyhalothrin (0.1%). Thanks to the convenient shape of the spout, the tube is economical to use. To treat a room of 15 square meters, 10-15 g of gel is enough. The product remains effective for a period of 2-6 months, depending on the size of the population.
An important advantage of this drug is its fairly low cost.
How to use gel against cockroaches?
Unlike aerosols, gels are only dangerous for adults. It is recommended to repeat the gel treatment 2-3 times so that the new generation dies before it has time to lay eggs. There are two ways to use gels.
First way. Small drops of gel are squeezed out of a syringe in the habitats of cockroaches - behind cabinets, under the sink and bathtub, on the back walls of furniture, near baseboards, in the ventilation area. Recommended intervals between drops are 5-10 cm. Drop diameter is no more than 5 mm.
Second way. Cut a piece of paper into strips, drip gel onto them, and then place the strips in places where cockroaches are likely to gather. The more cockroaches there are in your home, the more gel you need to use.
Methods of application
Let us highlight two main methods of using the gel:
- Directly applied to the surface of the baseboard, cabinet, back wall of the refrigerator, etc. A dotted line is made with dots every 1 - 2 cm on the intended habitats or trails of insects. Or in lines of 1 cm every 1 - 2 cm in the same places.
- If you have established a place where insects are hiding or from where they appear, then take a substrate made of cardboard or a sheet of paper and apply the gel there in dotted lines or in lines. And we install the gel next to those places. We check places every 3-4 days and update where they are eaten.
As soon as the parasites are no longer visible and the bait is in place, wash off the remains with a damp cloth. The most vulnerable places for insect penetration are the openings of ventilation shafts, places where water and heating pipes pass through the walls. We treat them around the perimeter and leave them as a preventive measure, renewing the gel from time to time.
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Security measures
Although manufacturers claim that their anti-cockroach gels only act on insects, you should not completely trust such statements. Any toxic substances require careful handling, and no insecticide is absolutely safe.
Take basic precautions:
- apply the gel only in places inaccessible to children and animals;
- When spreading the product around the room, work with rubber gloves;
- if the product accidentally gets on the skin, it must be washed off as soon as possible with running water and soap;
- If the gel gets into your mouth, rinse it with water and drink activated charcoal.
Where to buy a syringe for cockroaches?
It is recommended to purchase gels and syringes with gel against cockroaches only from reliable sellers who have proven themselves in the market for insecticides and other toxic substances.
You can buy poison against cockroaches both in stationary stores that sell goods for gardeners and fishermen, and on various online platforms - here you can order gels against cockroaches anywhere in the country.
Many gels are offered by the manufacturer in two forms - tubes and syringes. Both options are convenient, but the second one is still more practical, since it is possible to squeeze out the gel to a drop from the syringe. And no matter how hard you try, some part of the substance always remains in the tube.
Possibilities of the drug Killer
According to certain data, Killer gel in the form of a syringe contains a proportion of the active substance with an insecticide called “chloronidisalone” (0.9%). Upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this substance is not entirely familiar to chemists. This is just a calculated invention by marketers in order to keep the composition of the drug secret.
This product produced in Russia is a good poison and at the same time is in no way inferior to gels.
The “Killer” product is sold in syringes with a volume of 20 ml. This is enough to treat a large apartment at the same time with 2-3 syringes.
Review
After moving, we encountered such a nuisance as cockroaches. I remember when my mother poisoned them as a child, but now it was new to me. We received Tigard gel as a gift from relatives in the form of life-saving drops. They were placed in the kitchen and on the balcony, where possible. A little time passed, and the cockroaches hatched as if they had never existed. Not long ago we were looking for exactly the same tube on sale and, not finding it, bought Antius gel. We can only hope that the result will be no worse. Suitable for use as a spare, has no smell.”
Marina, Kharkov
Why doesn't the remedy work?
Lack of results can be observed when using both cheap and expensive gels. There are several reasons why the use of gel poison does not lead to the death of cockroaches.
Reasons for lack of effect:
- Insufficient concentration of poison. The recommended poison content in the gel is no more than 2%. However, manufacturers use their discretion and can reduce the amount of poison. There are gels that contain no more than 0.1% of the active substance.
- Immunity. Typically, gels contain only one insecticide. And if local cockroaches have developed resistance to this poison, then the efforts will be in vain. That is why it is better to take products that contain at least two toxic substances. These are expensive, but more reliable.
- The expiration date has expired. If the gel is expired, the effect may not be observed. Moreover, there are drugs that become super toxic over time and cannot be used in residential areas.
- Violation of the rules of application. For example, you cannot combine gels with aerosols. The latter will simply scare away the insects, and they will not approach the bait. Each product has its own instructions, which must be followed strictly.
- The cause of the problem remains. If the ventilation or garbage disposal is open, cockroaches will come again and again. It is necessary to reliably block the main causes of the influx of insects.
Sometimes there is no result because the poison has not yet had time to take effect. There are products that cause the death of insects in a couple of hours, and those that lead to results in a few weeks or months. The reason is that the gels do not kill the eggs, so you have to wait until all the newly hatched individuals die off.
The concentration of poisons in anti-cockroach gels may vary. It depends on the specific toxic substance. For example, the “Clean House” gel contains about 0.1% poison (lambda-cyhalothrin), but its effectiveness does not decrease at all.
The gel is a convenient and effective remedy for cockroaches, which can be safely used in apartment buildings. The gel-like poison will not cause harm to household members if you follow the instructions for use. Almost all products are characterized by a long-term effect and can be used not only to combat insects, but also for prevention purposes.
Reviews
Many people have already used drugs of this type and are now ready to share their impressions about them; some of the opinions are given below:
- Alina: “After insect traps showed their inconsistency and did not help solve the problem with cockroaches, I purchased Raptor brand gel. I treated the entire apartment as indicated in the instructions. Five days have passed, cockroaches are still found, although not in such large numbers and they have become more lethargic and slower, it is clear that they have been poisoned by the product. At the same time, every day when cleaning I sweep away dead insects from under the cabinets, which means that the Raptor really does kill them. I hope that soon there will be no traces of the unwanted neighborhood at all.”
- Galina: “We tried unsuccessfully to exterminate the cockroaches living in the apartment with karbofos, but the insects still remained. After that, I turned to one of the Internet forums for advice, where I was recommended to use a gel or aerosol. We used the first option and purchased the Absolut brand product, but without much hope for a positive result. 1.5 months have already passed, the problem with cockroaches was practically forgotten, in two weeks after treatment their numbers first decreased significantly, and then they disappeared completely.”
- Anna: “My grandmother uses various homemade traps for cockroaches at home, which catch them, but this measure does not solve the problem of their presence in the apartment. I decided to help her with this, but since she is an ideological opponent of the aerosol, the choice fell on the gel, since I don’t particularly trust traps. I bought the drug “Globol” and treated my grandmother’s entire apartment with it. The first week there was no result, so I decided that the product was overrated and did not work at all, but then the cockroaches suddenly disappeared. Apparently, it took some time to completely destroy the population. For some time, out of habit, my grandmother kept jars of kefir in the corners of the kitchen, but no one was caught in them anymore, the insects disappeared.”
