Maxforce Platin is a high-performance professional cockroach gel bait specifically formulated for rapid control and long-lasting residual activity against German (Blattella germanica), American (Periplaneta americana), and Oriental (Blatta orientalis) cockroaches. It contains the powerful active ingredient Clothianidin 1.0%, formulated with Bayer’s BlueBead® technology to enhance palatability, bait acceptance, and residual effectiveness. It is designed for use in sensitive environments, including food processing and preparation areas, where traditional sprays are unsuitable.
Chemical Details
- Active Ingredient: Clothianidin 1.0% (10 g/kg)
- Chemical Group: Neonicotinoid (IRAC Group 4A)
- Mode of Action: Acts on the insect’s nervous system by binding to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, causing paralysis and death. Enables secondary transmission (“Domino Effect”), killing cockroaches that come into contact with or consume contaminated individuals or faeces.
- Formulation: Ready-to-use bait gel
- Colour: Beige to brown translucent gel with BlueBead microcapsules
- Odour: Mild, non-repellent formulation with attractant odour
- Shelf Life: Approximately 2 years under recommended storage conditions
Key Features
- BlueBead® Technology: Microencapsulated complex carbohydrates and phytolipids enhance bait attractiveness, ensuring cockroaches feed even in the presence of alternative food sources.
- Fast-acting and long residual effect: Provides control within hours and maintains effectiveness for up to 12 weeks after application.
- Temperature stability: Maintains palatability and gel integrity in extreme temperatures ranging from sub-zero to 50°C.
- Non-repellent formulation: Cockroaches do not detect or avoid treated areas, ensuring maximum ingestion.
- Allergen-free and HACCP compliant: Safe for use in food manufacturing, processing, and preparation areas with no “Big 14” allergens present in the formulation.
- Reduced risk of bait aversion: Ideal for resistance management and rotational strategies with other bait classes.
Applications
Target Pests:
- German cockroach (Blattella germanica)
- American cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
- Oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis)
Application Sites:
- Domestic kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas
- Commercial food premises, restaurants, and food stores
- Hospitals, schools, offices, and institutional buildings
- Warehouses and storage facilities
- Electrical appliances, server rooms, switch boxes, and electronic equipment where sprays are unsuitable
Method of Application:
- Apply using a professional gel bait applicator gun.
- Place small spots (0.25 g each) or small ribbons (approx. 0.5 g each) near cockroach harbourages such as:
- Cracks and crevices
- Behind or under appliances (fridges, ovens, dishwashers)
- Inside cabinets, drawers, and cupboards
- Along plumbing lines and electrical conduits
- Inside electrical control panels (ensure power safety protocols are followed)
Recommended Dosage:
- Low to moderate infestations: 0.25 g spots, 10–20 spots per 10 m²
- High infestations: Increase to 0.5 g spots or ribbons, ensuring sufficient bait availability
- Monitor weekly, replacing bait if consumed or contaminated by dust or moisture.
Benefits
- Provides rapid knockdown and colony elimination through ingestion and secondary transfer.
- Controls cockroaches in hard-to-reach areas where sprays cannot penetrate.
- Reduces reapplication frequency due to extended residual action.
- Ideal for integrated pest management (IPM) programs in sensitive environments.
- Minimal disruption to operations; does not require evacuation of treated premises.
How to Use
- Inspection: Identify infestation sites, harbourages, and movement pathways.
- Preparation: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from strong-smelling cleaning agents or insecticides that may repel cockroaches.
Application:
- Load gel cartridge into applicator gun.
- Attach appropriate nozzle tip for precision placement.
- Apply bait as small spots or thin lines near cockroach activity areas.
Post-Application:
- Do not disturb bait placements.
- Avoid cleaning treated areas for at least 48 hours post-application to ensure maximum uptake.
Monitoring & Reapplication:
- Check bait placements weekly.
- Reapply in areas where bait has been fully consumed or removed by cleaning.
- Rotate with other bait formulations to reduce resistance development.
Safety & Precautions
- Hazard Classification: Harmful if swallowed.
- Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wear gloves during application.
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
- Do not apply to surfaces used for food preparation, storage, or direct contact.
- Keep out of reach of children, pets, and non-target animals.
- Dispose of empty cartridges and used applicator tips safely as per local regulations.
- Store in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed, away from direct sunlight and incompatible chemicals.
