Sevin Concentrate is safe for ornamental plants/trees if used as directed on the product label.
Sevin Concentrate should only be applied to vegetables, fruit, and ornamentals and not on lawns/pastures. We do carry products that can be applied in the lawn for the treatment of armyworms.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate is labeled for spiders. Please take a moment to review our article on Spider Control for more information on treating and preventing spiders.
We are not sure which type of Sevin you are referring to. The Sevin Insecticide comes in a granular and liquid form. The clarification for both is listed below. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Since the Sevin Insecticide Granules are activated by being watered in, we would recommend watering them as soon as you can. Failure to water in the granules can lead to treatment failure because the chemical cannot be released from the granule and will not be available to the pests.
The Sevin Concentrate is mixed at a rate of 1.5 oz - 3.0 oz per gallon of water and applied using a hand pump sprayer or a hose end sprayer. For this type of appication, the product need 24 hours without rain for enough time to dry.
You can harvest raspberries 7 days after application of Sevin Concentrate and a good rinse per the product label instructions.
It is possible that the bottle of Sevin Concentrate you have could be old. If you shake the bottle and the contents do not mix, this is a good indication that you have old product. If the product was allowed to freeze or if is over 5 years old, we recommend that you purchase fresh product.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled to control aphids on cucumbers. Instead we would recommend using a systemic product like the Monterey Fruit Tree and Vegetable Systemic Soil Drench for future protection and the Fertilome Triple Action for active aphids.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled to be applied to asparagus. There is a one day Pre Harvest Interval. Be sure tp thoroughly rinse veggies, before using. Sevin Concentrate is not labeled for Herbs. Please contact Gardentech 866-945-5033 for instructions on how to proceed.
Sevin Concentrate is applied and then repeat applications are done no sooner than 7 days. It is labeled for many insects including grasshoppers.
Seven Concentrate should be reapplied if insects return, but not more than once every seven days and according to pre-harvest interval.
Yes Sevin Concentrate is also safe for pets as long as it is applied according to the label. Be sure to keep your pets off the lawn during application and until the treated area has dried.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled for treating leafcutting bees and other listed bee species. Keep in mind that Sevin is only a contact kill and will not offer residual protection. Repeat applications are necessary only if there are signs of renewed insect activity. "This product is also 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.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate can be applied at 1.5 fl oz to treat spruce budworms.