Gentrol Point Source IGR
Gentrol Point Source IGR
Gentrol Point Source IGR discs, manufactured by Zoecon, are an easy to use insect growth regulator for long term control of cockroaches and some pantry pests. Gentrol Point Source comes in disc form rather than in a spray, allowing for easy "set and forget" treatments of high activity areas.
Gentrol Point Source plastic disks do not require roaches and pantry pests to come into contact with it. Instead, the IGR is released and slowly translocated in an area of up to a 75 square feet, making this a great option for treating areas where spraying insecticide is not approved or convenient.
Gentrol Point Source discs contain hydroprene which is a synthetic juvenile hormone imitator used to disrupt the target pest's (namely cockroaches) normal growth pattern so that they're unable to mature into adults. This will also sterilize adult cockroaches so that they can no longer reproduce. If you begin to see cockroaches with crinkled wings after applying Gentrol Point Source, then you will know it is working.
When used in a full cockroach control program, Gentrol Point Source helps stop the endless cycle of reproduction that makes a cockroach infestation so hard to beat.
Tools Needed
To apply Gentrol Point Source IGR discs, you do not need any additional tools as they come ready to use right out of the package.
How to Use
- Step 1: To use Gentrol Point Source, first determine how many Gentrol Point Source disks you need by measuring the square footage of your target areas. To do this, measure and multiply the length and width of the area you wish to treat (length x width = square footage). Gentrol Point Source can cover a range of 75 sq. ft. so depending on the areas and different rooms, you may need multiple.
- Step 2: Gentrol Point Source features a cotton pad housed within a plastic encasement with a small capsule on the side of the disc. This capsule holds the chemical. To activate it, press firmly between the thumb and forefinger on the capsule until a snapping sound is heard. Once you hear a snap, the contents of the Gentrol Point Source capsule have been released into the cotton pad to then be released into the localized treatment area.
- Step 3: The Gentrol Insect Growth Regulator Discs can be placed vertically or horizontally in areas you have seen pest activity, such as in pantries, cabinets, drawers, and around voids. Make sure not to place in areas accessible to children or pets.
Where to Use
Gentrol Point Source IGR discs can be used anywhere, even in sensitive areas where food is stored, including food handling establishments. However, the disk must not be placed on food serving surfaces and should be kept at least 3 feet away from exposed food.
It has a sticky back end when can be placed on walls and in drawers and cabinets and other hard to reach and hard to treat areas.
When to Use
Gentrol Point Source should be used when you have a cockroach infestation in the home. Cockroaches breed and make eggs at an alarming rate so Gentrol Point Source helps to prevent eggs from hatching and a new generation from developing and adding to the infestation. It also helps to make the adults sterile so they can't reproduce.
Safety Information
Gentrol Point Source is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label. Make sure to wear gloves before applying Gentrol Point Source. Be sure to keep this at a minimum distance of 3 feet from exposed food.
Special Considerations
Gentrol Point Source is sold in increments of 20. It may take a couple of weeks before you begin to see the initial effects of the Gentrol. It is recommended to use Gentrol Point Source alongside an adulticide for faster and more effective control.
Availability | Online |
Restricted Use | No |
Shipping Restrictions | AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Brand | ZOECON |
Keith's Pro Tips | "As helpful as Gentrol Point Source is, using it alone is not enough to tackle an infestation. Use it as a supplementary tool in a pest control program that addresses adult insects as well (using insecticide concentrates and traps)." |
Product Drawbacks | Because Gentrol Point Source only an insect growth regulator, it does not do well controlling heavy infestations on its own. You will also need an adulticide to get total control. |
Target Pests | Gentrol Point Source is labeled to control roaches and stored product pests (red flour beetle, confused flour beetle, merchant beetles). |
Application Equipment | Gloves |
Application Methods | Installation |
Active Ingredient | Hydroprene 90.6% |
Product Type | Insect Growth Regulator |
Formulation | Ready-To-Use |
Application Rate | Gentrol Point Source is ready to use without mixing. |
Shelf Life | Gentrol Point Source discs can last for up to two years when unused and stored in a cool, dry place. |
Yield | Each disc of Gentrol Point Source will treat 75 square feet so an entire box will treat 1,500 square feet. Generally, 2-3 in a kitchen or 1-2 in a bathroom is plenty if spaced properly. |
Use Sites | Indoors |
Time to Kill | Gentrol Point Source IGR does not kill the insect. It acts like birth control for bugs by interrupting the development cycle of the insect. Insects that are born from a treated adult will have deformed reproductive organs and not be able to reproduce. It is best to combine Gentrol Point Source with a adulticide for immediate control. |
Comparable Products | Gentrol Aerosol |
EPA Registration # | 2724-469 |
Restricted Use | No |
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Shipping Restrictions | AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Availability | Online |
Keith's Pro Tip | "As helpful as Gentrol Point Source is, using it alone is not enough to tackle an infestation. Use it as a supplementary tool in a pest control program that addresses adult insects as well (using insecticide concentrates and traps)." |
Target Pests Multi | Cockroaches, Confused Flour Beetles, Merchant Grain Beetles, Red Flour Beetles |
Time to Kill | Gentrol Point Source IGR does not kill the insect. It acts like birth control for bugs by interrupting the development cycle of the insect. Insects that are born from a treated adult will have deformed reproductive organs and not be able to reproduce. It is best to combine Gentrol Point Source with a adulticide for immediate control. |
Chemical Type | Insect Growth Regulator |
Formulation | Ready-To-Use |
Application Methods | Installation |
Product Drawbacks | Because Gentrol Point Source only an insect growth regulator, it does not do well controlling heavy infestations on its own. You will also need an adulticide to get total control. |
Active Ingredient | Hydroprene 90.6% |
Application Equipment | Gloves |
Mix Rate | Gentrol Point Source is ready to use without mixing. |
Low Use Rate | 13 traps/1,000 sq. ft. |
High Use Rate | 13 traps/1,000 sq. ft. |
Use Sites | Indoors |
Yield | Each disc of Gentrol Point Source will treat 75 square feet so an entire box will treat 1,500 square feet. Generally, 2-3 in a kitchen or 1-2 in a bathroom is plenty if spaced properly. |
EPA Registration No. | 2724-469 |
Shelf Life | Gentrol Point Source discs can last for up to two years when unused and stored in a cool, dry place. |
Comparable Products | Gentrol Aerosol |
Children or pets? | No |
Property Characteristics | None |
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Q:Do roaches eat Gentrol?11/26/23A:Roaches will not eat Gentrol Point Source IGR, but they will be effected when this product releases microscopic particles that fly through the air. It will not kill roaches, but stop them from growing into adults. We recommend using roach sprays like Novacide Flea & Tick Killer and roach baits like Apex Cockroach Gel Bait along with this product. https://www.solutionsstores.com/apex-cockroach-gel-bait https://www.solutionsstores.com/novacide-flea-tick-killer-spray
Amanda Chavez
11/27/23Certified Buyer -
Q:What is expiry date?8/25/22A:Gentrol Point Source IGR can last for up to two years when unused and stored in a cool, dry place. Once opened they last for up to 3 months before needing to be replaced.
Amanda Chavez
8/25/22Certified Buyer -
Q:Can this be purchased in one of your store locations in Houston Texas?2/22/22A:Gentrol Point Source IGR can be purchased in-store at one of our store locations or online.
Amanda Chavez
2/22/22Certified Buyer -
Q:The box says “Labeled for Use in Food Handling Establishments”, and “It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.” But the directions includes “homes” among permitted sites of application. Additionally, a rep from Zoecon, on the phone, refused to answer questions because the product is “not intended for consumers, only professionals.” Yet, so many people on this site and also amazon rave about it. Are they all breaking the law? I really want to use this product. Very confused and apprehensive.2/21/22A:Zoecon prefers users to be PMP (Pest Management Professionals), but non-professionals can use it. You can reach out to our online support team and they can help you safely use the product and help you understand the benefits of it. 713.955.2000 opt 1
Amanda Chavez
2/22/22Certified Buyer -
Q:Would Gentrol Point Source be effective is placed on floors throughout apartment?2/10/22A:Gentrol Point Source IGR is intended to be stuck horizontally or vertically in and around cabinets, closets, pantries, drawers, refuse areas, electrical boxes, equipment, and false ceilings. Also, place around doors, expansion joints, pipe chases, dressers, windows, heating and air conditioning ducts, refrigerators, and voids where pests are active.
Amanda Chavez
2/10/22Certified Buyer -
Q:The box looks like it could hold more than one disk. How many is in the box? Is the 1.70 for the entire box or for one disk?9/28/21A:This price is for one single Gentrol Point Source IGR. The image shown is for a box of 20, if you want this then you will need to enter a quantity of 20.
Amanda Chavez
9/28/21Certified Buyer -
Q:Can you purchase in California?9/2/21A:At this time, we cannot ship to California. You may want to find a pest control operator in your state and see if they can't help you.
Jason Baker
9/7/21Certified Buyer -
Q:Do Gentrol discs work for clothes moths?6/19/21
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Q:How soon after apex gel should I put these down?1/18/21A:Right away
Danny Kirkpatrick
1/18/21Certified Buyer -
Q:Is the solution or item wet or dry I bought this product on Amazon but never understood if it was dry like it dried the substance out or like old and not working ?11/2/20A:It is a space treatment meaning it permeates the air through airflow with growth regulator. So you squeeze the bottom to release the chemical and place it under a cabinet by sticking it too a wall and it seeps into the pad.
Robert Ference
11/2/20Certified Buyer