The invention relates to the provision of a novel gel bait for controlling harmful insects, in particular crawling insects. The invention furthermore relates to the use of such baits, to methods of preparing such baits, and to methods for controlling harmful insects.本發明係有關用於防治有害昆蟲(特定言之爬行昆蟲)之新穎凝膠餌的提供。本發明進一步係有關一種使用此等誘餌之方法,製備此等誘餌之方法,及防治有害昆蟲之方法。