Sevin Concentrate

4 out of 5 stars 33 Reviews | 528 Q&A

Sevin Concentrate
Sevin Concentrate
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4 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.2

33 Reviews | 528 Q&A

Product Overview

NOTE: Sevin has transitioned to a new active agredient, Zeta-Cypermethrin.

Sevin Concentrate insecticide kills over 500 listed insects and protects over 250 listed fruits and vegetables. The new active ingredient of Zeta-Cypermethrin allows it to kill upon contact and see visible results within minutes, while having a residual kill of up to 3 months. It may be use in fruit and vegetable gardens, ornamental plants and shrubs, flowers and ground covers, around structures and lawns. Sevin kills imported cabbageworm, cutworms, flea beetles, stink bugs, whiteflies, aphids, armyworms, cicadas, thrips, ants, and other listed lawn and garden insects. One gallon treats 8,000 sq. ft. of lawn and to use applied 4 fl. oz. of Sevin Concentrate per gallon of water.

When applying this outdoors, all applications must be limited to crack-and-crevice or spot treatment only. Exceptions are for treatment to soil and vegetables around structure, applications to lawn, turf and other vegetation and applications to building foundations up to 3 feet.

Features and Specs

Active Ingredient Zeta-Cypermethrin - 0.35%
Target pests Alfalfa Caterpillar, Armyworm, Cucumber Beetles, Cutworms, Cicadas, Flea Beetles, Green Cloverworm, Japanese Beetle, Lace Bugs, Leafhoppers, Squash Bugs, Sweet Potato Weevil, Thrips, Tomato Hornworm, Tomato Pinworm, Tortoise Beetles, Ticks, Ants (except pharaoh, harvester, and carpenter ants), Azalea Leafminer, Blister Beetle, Brown Tail Moth, Elm Leaf Aphid, Fall Armyworm, Fuller Rose Beetle, Plant Bugs, Scale Insects, Tent Caterpillars and many more pests
* See label for complete list
For use in Residential: Fruit Trees, Lawns, Ornamental Plants, Vegetable Gardens, Flowers, Shrubs, and Outdoor Perimeter of House
Application Mix 4 oz per gallon of water and apply with a Hand Pump or Hose-End Sprayer
* See Label for complete application instructions
Pet safe Yes, when used as directed on Label
Yield 4 to 32 Gallons of Solution
Coverage Area Lawns - 250 sq. ft. (4 oz. per gallon of water)
Shipping Weight 1.37 lbs
Manufacturer GardenTech
UPC 613499010148
EPA Registration 279-3347-71004

Details

FOR OUTDOOR USES

All outdoor applications must be limited to spot or crack-and-crevice treatments only, except for the following permitted uses:

  1. Treatment to soil or vegetation around structures.
  2. Applications to lawns, turf, and other vegetation.
  3. Applications to building foundations, up to a maximum height of 3 feet.

Other than applications to building foundations, all outdoor applications to impervious surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways, patios, porches and structural surfaces (such as windows, doors, and eaves) are limited to spot and crack-and-crevice applications, only.

Sevin Insect Killer Concentrate

  • 1 oz. to 1 Quart (32 oz.) of Water
  • 2 oz. to 1/2 Gallon (64 oz.) of Water
  • 4 oz. to 1 Gallon (128 oz.) of Water
  • 6 oz. to 1 1/2 Gallon (192 oz.) of Water
  • 8 oz. to 2 Gallon (256 oz.) of Water

Application Instructions

  • Apply where insects are expected to appear or when insects or damage are seen. Repeat as necessary according to site-specific directions.
  • Apply in calm weather.
  • Begin spraying at the farthest point of the treatment area and work backward to avoid contact with wet treated surfaces.
  • Spray thoroughly to wet plant surfaces up to the point of runoff.
  • Sprays must be dry in treated areas before people or pets re-enter.
  • Do not apply to trees taller than 10 feet.
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  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Treating Bagworms

    By Anonymous on 07/29/2013

    I was beside myself with 100s of bagworms all over my evergreen trees and shrubs, killing them. I used ecosmart insect killer, killed many but still had a bunch left. I tried Sevin and no more bagworms! Love this product! It works and not too expensive!!

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    56 of 64 people found this review helpful

  • 4 of 5 Stars

    kill oleander caterpillars

    By Tom on 04/04/2012

    Verified Purchase

    mixed concentrate in sprayer ....haven't saw any more for 3 weeks now...it must be working

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    43 of 46 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Works for me! Sevin Ready Mix Spray

    By Jmc on 07/12/2012

    I sprayed it on herbs, broccoli, zucchini and spaghetti squash. It took care of the leaf eating bugs. All plants showed no ill effects. JMC

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    42 of 46 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Worked better than other insecticides

    By Mic on 08/28/2012

    I spray for cucumber beetles and sucker bugs. Sevin is safest and works the best. Sucker bugs will kill a plant in hours if not treated in time.

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    31 of 37 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Good stuff

    By Ai on 07/05/2012

    This is very good to kill my peach borer in August

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    30 of 33 people found this review helpful

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How much Sevin Concentrate do I need to use per gallon of water for tomatoes?

What concentration for tomatoes? And bi-weekly maybe but not more than 5 times per season?

A
You will need to use 1.5 oz of Sevin Concentrate per gallon of water. The maximum applications of Sevin concentrate for tomatoes per season is 7, applied as necessary. The last application of Sevin concentrate must be at least 3 days before harvest.

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How soon can I harvest after using Sevin concentrate bug killer?
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The pre harvest interval days will depend on the vegetation being treated. Sevin concentrate has a PHI of 3-21 days depending on the plant. Please read pages 5-8 of the product label to find the correct PHI for the plants you are treating.

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How and when should I use Sevin Concentrate on strawberries?
A
Sevin Liquid concentrate should be used when pests first appear. According to page 7 of the product label "Mix 3.0 fl. oz. of product per gallon of water and spray upper and lower leaf surfaces and between fruit clusters and on small limbs and trunks to the point of runoff where pest appear. Repeat applications as necessary up to a total of eight times per year for tree fruits or five times per year for small fruits, but not more often than once every seven days....Carbaryl insecticide may injure early dawn and
sunrise strawberry varieties on the Delmarva Peninsula"

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How much concentrate Sevin do I use for cherry trees and roses? In a hose sprayer
A

According to the Sevin product label:

Cherry Trees: Mix 3.0 fl. oz. of product per gallon of water and spray upper and lower leaf surfaces and between fruit clusters and on small limbs and trunks to the point of runoff where pest appear. Repeat applications as necessary up to a total of eight times per year for tree fruits or five times per year for small fruits, but not more often than once every seven days.

For Roses:Mix 1.5 fl. oz. of product per gallon of water and spray upper and lower leaf surfaces and small trunks, stems and twigs to the point of runoff where pests appear. Repeat applications as necessary up to a total of four times per year for trees and six times per year for ornamental shrubs and flowers, but not more often than once every seven days

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How do I spray for squash bugs and how many oz per gal?
A
According to the Sevin Concentrate product label, which is always available on our website, "To effectively kill the vegetable pests listed below, mix 1.5 fl. oz. of product per gallon of water and apply product in adequate volume to effectively cover both the upper and lower surfaces of the plant." You did not indicate the vegetable you were spraying but we assume that it is squash. The pre-harvest interval is 3 days for squash and you can spray a maximum of 6 times per year.

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What is the shelf life of Sevin Concentrate?

How many years can you keep Sevin Concentrate?

A
Sevin concentrate, like all of our concentrates, can easily last up to 5 years on the shelf as long as you keep the lid on tight and keep the bottle out of direct sunlight.  It also helps to shake the bottle every few months if you have not used it in a while.

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Is it safe (for honey bees) to use Sevin in my area (Central Florida) on my Grapefruit and Lime Trees?
A
According to the Sevin Concentrate product label "This product is highly toxic to honeybees and other bees. Do not apply to plants in bloom." Almost all insecticides are toxic to bees as they are non-selective. You can help limit any effect to bees by being careful not to apply the insecticides when bees are actively foraging in the area.

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Can I use Sevin on my couch and carpet?

I was told that I could use Sevin-5 in home on couch, carpet, and that it would kill everything. Me or my pet, was told just to wait no longer than 2 days before sweeping up, also told that people were using it on pets instead of Frontline or other. Is this true?

A
Sevin (at least the Sevin product that we carry) is not labeled for use on couches or carpets, and it is not labeled for use on pets.  So we cannot comment on the validity of those statements. We can only make recommendations based on the instructions on the product.

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How long do you need to wait to harvest head cabbage after spraying sevin for worms?

the package mentions collards, chinese cabbage and kale

A
You should wait 3 days before you harvest cabbage after treating it with Sevin according to the product label on the Sevin concentrate and the Sevin Dust.

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Does the Sevin concentrate wash off in the rain? We are spraying pine trees
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As long as the Sevin application has had about 24 hours to dry before rain fall occurs the application should not wash off of the treated area.

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What is the ratio to kill carpenter ants with Sevin concentrate bug killer?
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The Sevin concentrate product label specifically states that Sevin should not be used for carpenter ants. Please let us know where you plan to treat for carpenter ants and we will be happy to make a product recommendation for you.

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What are the mixing instructions for Sevin Concentrate?
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You will need to mix 1.5 - 3.0 fl oz of Sevin per gallon of water for most applications. You can see the Sevin product label for complete usage instructions by clicking on this link: PRODUCT LABEL. Product labels are also available on individual product pages on our website in the product description box.

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There are no directions for the use I need. I have the Sevin Concentrate and want to get rid of orange aphids on my

Hoya plant I have a inseticide spray bottle and want to make only about 18 0z. How much concentrate do I need to use. Thank you.

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You will need to use .21 fl oz of Sevin diluted into 18 oz of water to make the recommended usage rate as indicated on the Sevin product label.

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I'm concerned about using Sevin to spray my grape vines to rid them of Japanese beetles

I'm worried about the mist contaminating the surrounding ground for my dogs. I use the grape vines to cover a pergola, I don't eat the grapes, as the birds get the first. What mix ratio should I use?

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To avoid any issues you should keep your pets out of the area while you are applying Sevin and you can allow them back in the area after the application has dried. As long as you follow the product label instructions there is only a very small amount of pesticide over any given area, only enough to kill insects not enough to harm a mammal.  According to the Sevin product label: Mix 3.0 fl. oz. of product per gallon of water and spray upper and lower leaf surfaces and between fruit clusters and on small limbs and trunks to the point of runoff where pest appear. Repeat applications as necessary up to a total of eight times per year for tree fruits or five times per year for small fruits, but not more often than once every seven days.

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Basil is not listed on the label. Can I still use Sevin and how long before I can harvest?

How about parsley (italian)...when can I harvest after treating?

A
We do not recommend using Sevin for any plant that is not listed on the product label. You can contact the manufacturer of Sevin to see if they think it is permissible to use the product on basil. You can reach Garden Tech by calling 866-945-5033

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Sevin Concentrate 4 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.2 (33 Reviews / 528 Q&A)

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