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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient
Maxforce FC Magnum — Bayer — high bait load cockroach gel
Maxforce FC Select — Bayer — German cockroach bait
Maxforce Impact — Bayer — broad-spectrum cockroach
Maxforce Ant Bait Gel — Bayer — ant control
🎯 What It Kills
✓ German Cockroaches✓ American Cockroaches✓ Oriental Cockroaches✓ Ants
⚙️ How It Works
Maxforce uses fipronil at 0.01% — extremely low concentration with high transfer effect. Cockroaches carry fipronil back to harborage, transferring to others through contact and feeding on dead roaches. Colony-level kill.
⚗️ Mixing & Application
Match-head size placements every 12–18 inches in harborage. Do not spray near bait. Replace monthly. Rotate with Advion (indoxacarb) for resistance management.
Example
0.5 oz
per gallon
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⚠️ Safety
- ⚠ Never spray insecticide where gel bait is applied
- ⚠ Rotate with Advion for resistance management
- ⚠ Keep out of reach of children and pets — place in inaccessible crevices
🐛 Pests This Treats — Learn More
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🌿 Environmental & Ecological Impact
⏱️ Residual & Re-entry Timeline
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Follow label mixing and application rates
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Re-entry: 2–4 hours
Keep people and pets out of treated area
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Effective period: Up to 12 months sealed
Active residual — killing or repelling target pests
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Reapply
Re-treat when pest activity returns or residual expires
🔄 Alternatives & Related Products
Same chemical class or different approaches to the same pests.
↔️Pyrethrin
Different approach: Botanical Pyrethrin
↔️Different approach: Botanical Pyrethrin
Boric Acid
Different approach: Inorganic
Different approach: Inorganic
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is fipronil safe for pets?
Follow the product label. Keep pets out of treated areas until completely dried (2–4 hours for sprays). Once dry, treated surfaces pose minimal risk to dogs and cats.
Q: Can I use fipronil indoors?
Check the specific product label — formulations vary. Baits and dusts often have indoor labeling; concentrates and granulars are typically outdoor.
Q: How long does fipronil last after application?
Residual varies by formulation, surface type, weather, and UV exposure. Indoor applications last longer than outdoor. Check the product label for re-application intervals.
Q: What should I do if exposed?
Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water. For eye contact, rinse 15–20 minutes. For ingestion or severe symptoms, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Have the product label available.
📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Maxforce FC Magnum — Safety Data Sheet
View the official SDS document for this product directly on the CDMS label database.
📚 Sources: EPA Pesticide Labels · NPIC Pesticide Info
Published: Jan 1, 2025 · Updated: Apr 7, 2026
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Reviewed by Derek GiordanoContent reviewed by a licensed pest management professional and cross-referenced against EPA, university extension, and manufacturer technical data. Last reviewed: April 2026.