Read our Q&A for added details about how to use Vanecto Cockroach. If you have additional questions, please contact your Syngenta territory manager.
Why was Vanecto Cockroach granted reduced-risk status by the EPA?
Reduced-risk is an EPA-designated registration status that accelerates the process for registration of certain new pest control products. Vanecto Cockroach received reduced-risk status by the EPA based on its unique mode of action, no signal word and favorable environmental profile, as compared to other insecticides currently on the market.
How does the mode of action in Vanecto Cockroach work?
The active ingredient affects the nervous system of cockroaches by binding at the GABA receptor and inhibiting the flow of chloride ions through the channel. This means muscles can only contract and not relax, leading to exhaustion and death. Watch this video to see how the mode of action works.
How do I apply Vanecto Cockroach?
Vanecto Cockroach is labeled for spot, crack-and-crevice and void applications. For light-to-moderate infestations, apply 10-30 spots or five to 15 beads per 100 square feet of treated area. For heavy infestations, apply 30-40 spots or 15-20 beads per 100 square feet of treated area. Reapply every seven days if needed.
How quickly does Vanecto Cockroach work?
When used at label-directed, assessment-based application rates, Vanecto Cockroach results in individual cockroach death within 24 to 48 hours, and population-level control within two to 10 days. View trial data here.
How should Vanecto Cockroach be used with other Syngenta products like Advion Cockroach or Optigard Cockroach?
Vanecto Cockroach is a go-to product for new accounts, or for accounts with high or consistent cockroach pressure. As part of a cockroach management plan, Vanecto Cockroach fits into a rotational strategy with other cockroach gel baits that have different active ingredients (such as Advion® Cockroach, Advion Evolution or Advion Trio cockroach gel baits) or food matrices (such as Optigard Cockroach gel bait).
What is the shelf life of Vanecto Cockroach?
The shelf life of any product is largely dependent upon storage conditions. Ideal storage conditions are indoors with minimal temperature and humidity fluctuations. Syngenta gel baits are tested to maintain active ingredient stability for between two to three years under these conditions.
Will PLINAZOLIN technology be available in other formulation types?
PLINAZOLIN technology represents a breakthrough in pest control chemistry, with ongoing development extending beyond gel bait formulations. This novel active ingredient marks the Syngenta commitment to delivering innovative chemistries that set new industry standards. The Syngenta team continues to explore the potential of PLINAZOLIN technology across multiple formulation types, establishing a robust foundation for next-generation pest control solutions that will help shape the future of the industry. Syngenta is not just looking for what's new — but also for what's next. Learn more about PLINAZOLIN technology here.
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