Sevin Concentrate is labeled for many beetles. It does not specifically list asian lily beetles. Please provide details on the treatment area for an alternate recommendation.
Once Sevin Concentrate has dried completely, it is sale for people and pets to return to treated areas. If the dog ingests grass treated with the product after it has completely dired, it shouldn't pose any harm to the dog.
Sevin Concentrate can be used on ornamental trees such as red buds. If the tree is flowering, then we do not recommend applying to trees or other plants while in bloom. Or, you would want to test a small area for possible sensitivity before treating a whole tree or many trees in an area. You would use 4 oz per gallon of water and spray up to the point of runoff making sure to cover all sides of leaves and trunk. Do not apply more than once per seven days. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
Sevin Concentrate can be mixed with an herbicide as long as the products mix in the tank. Please keep in mind that these two products have two mix and app rates and the rates may not be as specific when mixed and applied together.
Yes, Sevin is labeled to treat for chiggers. Please follow the product label for application.
Swiss chard can be sprayed with Sevin Concentrate within 1 day of harvest.
You will mix 3.0 fl. oz. of Sevin Concentrate per gallon of water for apple trees. Be sure to spray upper and lower leaf surfaces and between fruit clusters and on small limbs and trunks to the point of runoff where pests 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. NOTE: To avoid undesired apple thinning delay use until at least 30 days after full bloom.
Sevin Concentrate is only labeled for outdoor use. We suggest using our Roach Control Kits for roaches. You can also use PT Ultracide for fleas. Please take a look at our Roach and Flea control guides for more information.
Sevin Concentrate will kill wasps that are sprayed. We recommend reviewing our Wasp Treatment Article for tips on treating nests.
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.
Sevin Concentrate is not a bird repellent so it is not intended for this use. It is listed for insect control as directed.
It would not be recommended to apply Sevin Concentrate in high temperatures. It is best to apply in the early morning or in temperatures below 85 to prevent burning the plant.
We recommend using Sevin Concentrate as directed. If tank mixing with other products, it should be tested first. We are not sure about homemade solutions as ingredients vary.
Sevin Concentrate does not require the use of a surfactant.
The pre harvest interval for asparagus is one day per the Sevin Concentrate product label.
Sevin Concentrate does state it should not be applied to trees larger than 10 feet tall; this is possibly because doing so would not apply an adequent amount of product to the trunk to be effective in killing insects that contact it. When treating for bark beetles, it is recommended to spray up to 15 feet high since generally they do not go much higher than that. You can use a product like Permethrin SFR to do so. Unfortunately, once the borers have already infested the tree there are not any viable treatment options as they would be protected from sprays. In cases of infestation the general recommendation is simply to protect the surrounding trees with preventative sprays with a product labeled for such a use. Infested trees will need to be trimmed and/or completely removed.
Sevin Concentrate can be applied as directed on the product label after watering. Keep in mind that certain plants such as annuals may be sensitive to the final spray solution. A limited area should be treated and observed for one week prior to application to the entire planting.
It is best to wait 24 hours after an applcation Sevin Concentrate to water.
Sevin Concentrate is best used to protect healthy trees from the listed borers on the label. Unfortunately there is no easy solution when it comes to pine borers. Infected trees should be cut down (before the newly hatched beetles fly out of the trees in the spring/summer) and the wood burned or chipped, while other still healthy trees should be sprayed annually to protect them. Because of the natural boring behavior of the beetle they are protected from topically applied insecticides and systemic insecticides (those injected into the tree or applied as a root drench) have proven ineffective for pine beetle infestations. Healthy trees can be protected before the beetles attack by topically spraying them with a synthetic pyrethroid like the Sevin. The tree should be sprayed from the ground to 15 ft up the trunk to prevent future infestations.
