Yes — the gel is applied in tiny dots in hidden spots where food is never placed. Behind stoves, under sinks, inside cabinet hinges, along wall edges. The dots are small, odourless, and placed where children and pets can't access them. Keep gel dots away from food preparation surfaces.

You'll start finding dead cockroaches within 2–3 days. The full colony die-off takes 7–14 days as the chain reaction spreads through the nest. Heavy infestations may need a second application after 2–3 weeks. Patience is key — the delayed kill is what makes it work on the whole colony.

No — don't spray insecticide near the gel dots. Sprays repel cockroaches and drive them away from the bait. The whole point of gel is to attract roaches to it. If you want both, spray in rooms without gel and use gel in the kitchen and bathrooms where the nest is.

Apply the gel in hidden, inaccessible spots — behind appliances, inside cabinet hinges, under sinks, behind switchboards. These are places children and pets don't reach. The small dot size and hidden placement make accidental contact extremely unlikely. For extra caution, use bait stations if you have curious toddlers or pets.