Sevin Concentrate will kill the adult termites that are sprayed with the product. It will not replace a termite soil treatment around the perimeter of the structure. There are products that you can use to treat in the tree directly. Just keep in mind that termites are there because the tree is already dead or dying, so be sure to take down dead trees before they cause other damage. You could use Alpine Ant and Termite Foam to spot treat exactly where the galleries are in the tree. This product has a foaming agent to help coat the inside of any voids. Alternatively, you could use Dominion 2L as a spray, again treating inside the galleries directly. We would recommend using a termiticide like Taurus SC against the foundation in a trench or drilled holes (where there is concrete). You can find more information on doing a complete treatment for termites in our Termite Control Guide.
Sevin Concentrate can take time to kill insects, depending on the age and health, how long they spend on the treated area and how soon after application they contact it. It can take a few hours up to 24 or more for insects to die. You will just need to monitor the treated plants for any more signs of insects.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate can be applied to shrubs when used as directed on the product label.
Once Sevin Concentrate has been mixed with water, the solution needs to be used with in 24 hours. After that it will start to break down and lose effectiveness.
The Sevin Concentrate mix rate is 4 oz. per gallon of water.
Sevin Concentrate is not listed to be used on pets. Please visit our Pet Flea Control page for products safe to use on pets.