Optigard Cockroach Gel Bait - 4 x 30 Gram Syringes

Optigard Cockroach Gel Bait | Emamectin Benzoate Control German, American, Oriental, brown-banded, smoky brown, and other cockroaches with Optigard Cockroach Gel Bait, a ready-to-use professional roach bait for cracks, crevices, and voids. Optigard Cockroach Gel Bait is a high-performance roach bait designed for targeted cockroach control in residential, commercial and institutional environments. Formulated with emamectin benzoate 0.1%, this ready-to-use gel bait provides a different active ingredient option for cockroach management programs and is especially valuable for rotation strategies. The syringe format allows precise placement in cracks, crevices, wall voids, corners, baseboards, plumbing areas, equipment gaps and other cockroach harborages. Optigard can be used indoors and outdoors in approved areas, including homes, apartments, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, supermarkets, warehouses, food-processing plants and transportation equipment. For best results, apply multiple small bait spots near known cockroach activity. Smaller, well-distributed placements help cockroaches find the bait faster and can improve control, particularly in German cockroach infestations. Optigard Cockroach Gel Bait is also a strong partner in rotational baiting programs with products such as Advion Evolution or Advion Cockroach Gel Bait, helping reduce repeated reliance on a single insecticide group. Optigard Cockroach Gel Bait is a professional-grade, ready-to-use roach bait formulated to control cockroaches in residential, commercial, institutional, agricultural and industrial settings. Powered by emamectin benzoate 0.1%, this advanced gel bait affects cockroaches through the nervous and muscular systems, helping deliver fast, targeted control in areas where roaches hide, feed and travel. Designed for crack-and-crevice and void-space applications, Optigard is ideal for treating kitchens, apartments, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, food-handling facilities, warehouses, transportation equipment and other areas where cockroach activity is present. Its Group 6 insecticide chemistry makes it a valuable option for cockroach bait rotation programs, especially when alternating with products from different insecticide groups to help support long-term resistance management. Each box contains 4 syringes, with 30 grams of gel bait per syringe, giving pest management professionals and trained users a convenient, precise application format for small spot placements and targeted baiting. Key Benefits Benefit Why It Matters Professional cockroach control Targets common pest cockroach species in homes, businesses and sensitive commercial environments. Unique active ingredient Contains emamectin benzoate, a Group 6 insecticide that provides a different chemistry for rotation programs. Ready-to-use gel bait No mixing or dilution required; apply directly with the syringe applicator or bait injector. Crack-and-crevice precision Places bait where cockroaches hide, reducing unnecessary product exposure in open areas. Strong rotation option Works well as part of a cockroach bait rotation strategy with products from different insecticide groups. Indoor and outdoor use Labeled for indoor and outdoor cockroach control when applied according to directions. Supports difficult infestations Useful for German cockroach programs and other challenging roach infestations where targeted baiting is needed. Product Specifications Feature Details Product Name Optigard Cockroach Gel Bait Active Ingredient Emamectin benzoate 0.1% Insecticide Group Group 6 Insecticide Formulation Ready-to-use gel bait Application Type Crack-and-crevice or void-space treatment Package Size 4 syringes per box; 30 grams per syringe Total Product per Box 120 grams Target Pests German, American, Australian, Oriental, brown-banded, smoky brown and brown cockroaches Use Sites Residential, commercial, institutional, agricultural and industrial areas Pet Safety Safe for use around pets only when applied strictly according to label directions and kept out of reach Manufacturer Syngenta Manufacturer Number 61597 EPA Registration 100-1290 Approx. Shipping Weight 0.52 lb Target Cockroaches Cockroach Species Controlled by Optigard German Cockroaches Yes American Cockroaches Yes Australian Cockroaches Yes Oriental Cockroaches Yes Brown-Banded Cockroaches Yes Smoky Brown Cockroaches Yes Brown Cockroaches Yes Where to Use Optigard Cockroach Gel Bait Use Area Examples Residential Homes, apartments, multi-family housing, kitchens, basements, garages and utility areas Commercial Restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, motels, warehouses and office buildings Institutional Schools, hospitals, nursing homes, laboratories and computer facilities Food/Feed Areas Food-processing plants, receiving areas, storage areas and enclosed processing systems, when used only as directed Transportation Aircraft, buses, boats, ships and trains Agricultural/Animal Areas Poultry houses, livestock facilities, stables, dog kennels, pet shops and zoos, where permitted by label directions Application Rate Chart Infestation Level Recommended Placement Light Infestation Apply 1–2 bait spots per 9 linear feet of treatment area. Heavy Infestation or Larger Roaches Apply 2–4 bait spots per 9 linear feet of treatment area. Spot Size Each bait spot should be about 0.25–0.50 grams. Small Spot Guide A spot about 1/8 inch / 3 mm in diameter equals about 0.25 grams. Large Spot Guide A spot about 1/4 inch / 6 mm in diameter equals about 0.50 grams. Bead Application May be applied as a bead about 1/8 inch thick and 2 inches long. Bait Stations Refillable stations may hold 0.5–5 grams per station, not exceeding 5 grams. Best Placement Areas Placement Zone Suggested Locations Kitchen & Food Areas Behind and under refrigerators, sinks, cabinets, stoves and equipment legs Moisture Areas Pipe chases, plumbing openings, drain areas and under sinks Harborage Areas Cracks, crevices, wall voids, corners, baseboards and equipment gaps Waste Areas In or under trash containers and garbage-holding areas Exterior Adjacent Areas Around doors, windows, porches, eaves, patios, garages, crawl spaces and sewer areas For faster control, use multiple smaller placements rather than a few large deposits, especially when treating German cockroach infestations. How Optigard Cockroach Gel Bait Works Step Action 1. Cockroaches locate the bait The gel is placed in areas where cockroaches commonly forage or hide. 2. Roaches feed on the bait The active ingredient is ingested through normal feeding behavior. 3. Active ingredient takes effect Emamectin benzoate affects nerve and muscle function in cockroaches. 4. Infestation pressure is reduced Treated cockroaches die, helping reduce activity in the treated area. 5. Rotation support Group 6 chemistry helps provide another tool for resistance-management programs. Use Tips for Better Results Do Avoid Apply small bait spots directly into cracks, crevices and voids. Do not place bait where children, pets or livestock can access it. Focus on areas where cockroaches hide, travel or feed. Do not apply directly to food-preparation surfaces. Reinspect bait placements during follow-up visits. Do not contaminate food, utensils or processing surfaces. Reapply when bait is no longer visible. Do not spray repellent insecticide directly over bait. Allow non-repellent sprays to dry before applying bait nearby. Do not apply in or around electrical equipment. Rotate with cockroach products from different insecticide groups. Do not rely on one active ingredient repeatedly in the same account. FAQ What is Optigard Cockroach Gel Bait used for? Optigard Cockroach Gel Bait is used to control cockroach pest species, including German, American, Australian, Oriental, brown-banded, smoky brown and brown cockroaches. What is the active ingredient in Optigard Cockroach Gel Bait? The active ingredient is emamectin benzoate 0.1%, classified as a Group 6 insecticide. Can Optigard Cockroach Gel Bait be used indoors? Yes. It is labeled for indoor crack-and-crevice and void-space treatments when applied according to directions and placed in areas inaccessible to children and pets. Can it be used outdoors? Yes. It may be used around structures in approved exterior areas such as cracks, crevices, porches, eaves, patios, garages, crawl spaces and other cockroach harborages. How much Optigard should I apply? For light infestations, apply 1–2 spots per 9 linear feet. For heavy infestations or larger cockroaches, apply 2–4 spots per 9 linear feet. Each spot should be about 0.25–0.50 grams. Is Optigard Cockroach Gel Bait pet safe? It can be used in areas where pets are present only when applied exactly as directed. Do not place bait where pets, children or livestock can reach it. Can Optigard be rotated with Advion? Yes. Optigard is a Group 6 insecticide, while Advion Evolution and Advion Cockroach Gel Bait contain indoxacarb, a Group 22 insecticide, making them useful options in a rotation program when all label directions are followed.