Sevin Ready to Spray Bug Killer is labeled and kills on contact and has a residual kill of up to 3 months to continue to kill.
Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees are foraging the treatment area. For specific timelines on residual bee killing properties after spraying your cantaloupe blossoms, you may wish to reach out to the manufacturer directly by calling 866-945-5033, or by visiting their website's contact page here.
Both Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer and Sevin Dust work in the same way as insects cross the treated foliage or area and picked up on the bodies. Neither of these products use a mode of action where the insect must consume the active ingredient to be affected.
The product label for Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer states, "Reapply if pests return but repeat applications should be limited to no more than once per seven days."
The product label for Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer states, "Skin contact (vapor or powder) may be followed by transient tingling or numbness, usually of the face, but this subsides without treatment."
We recommend wearing long sleeves and chemical resistant gloves during application to avoid the product getting on your skin.
The Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer is a non-refillable container. You could purchase a new Ready to Spray bottle, or you could purchase the concentrate and use it in your own tank sprayer or hose-end sprayer.
Ideally, you would want to apply Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer when temperatures are between 40F and 85F. best to apply in the early morning or later in the evening.
The Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer does not use batteries to operate. This is a hose end sprayer that attaches to a garden hose and when turned to the “ON” position uses the water pressure from the hose to spray the product. We would recommend contacting the manufacturer directly of the product you are experiencing issues with for troubleshooting. If this is a Garden Tech product, you can Garden Tech by calling 1-866-945-5033.
Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer has the same active ingredient as the concentrate but can be easily connected to a hose to spray. It should be just as effective as the concentrate.
Ideally, you would want to apply Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer when temperatures are between 40F and 85F.
We recommend waiting at least 48 hours after rainfall to apply Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer.
Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer can be applied during growing season as directed for rose bushes under 80 degrees.
You can use Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer on ornamental plants, including flowering plants. It can be used on eggplant and squash as well. You do not need to drench the plants, and you can water regularly 24 hours after application.
Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer can be applied up to 1 day before harvest per the product label on tomatoes.
Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer should not be sprayed on any animal. Please see our Animal Flea Control page for products that can be used on your pet for flea control.
Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer can be used on tomoatoes up to 3 days before harvest per the product label.
The Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer knob should be turned to the ON position. The tab should be removed prior to use.
Ideally, you would want to apply Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer when temperatures are between 40F and 85F.
Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer is applied by taking the following steps:
Shake bottle well before use.
• Attach a garden hose to spray nozzle.
• Turn on the water supply.
• Push the safety tab and turn the control knob to ”Water” position.
• Point sprayer nozzle toward targeted plants and turn the control knob to
“On”. Product will automatically mix with water.
• Start spraying at the farthest corner of the treatment area and work backward to avoid contact with wet surfaces.
• Spray upper and lower leaf surfaces thoroughly.
• Allow spray to dry in treated areas before reentering.
The safety tab on the Sevin Ready to Spray Insect Killer is located above the control knob that allows you to turn the dial to the water position.