Sevin Concentrate can leave a residue behind especially if applied heavily.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate is labeled to kill stink bugs and many other insects on a variety of vegetables which include tomatoes and squash.
Sevin Concentrate is best applied directly to the plants you need to treat for Japanese Beetles adults, it is not meant to be used just on soil. Milky Spore would be a better option to treat for the Japanese Beetle grubs in the soil.
Once mixed, Sevin Concentrate should be used within one day of dilution with water.
Sevin Concentrate is only labeled for outdoor use.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled to be applied via soil drench. This product must be sprayed onto the plants. 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.
Unless otherwise noted on either product label and as long as you do a tank mix test, Sevin should be able to applied with fertilizer.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled to be used on banana trees. You could use a product such as Ferti-lome Triple Action for Japanese beetles on fruit trees up to day of harvest.
Sevin Concentrate is not systemic so is not absorbed by the plants. It is labeled to control many varieties and species of caterpillars so would kill any that feed off the plants foliage or areas that have been sprayed.
Sevin Concentrate, containing the active ingredient of Zeta-Cypermethrin, has a residual kill of up to 3 months when used as instructed on the product label. Keep in mind, however, that this product is not labeled for use inside of greenhouses. You can apply this to the exterior of structures and to plants outdoors.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled to control slugs. The product we usually recommend for slugs is Monterey Sluggo Plus Snail & Slug Killer.
Sevin Concentrate cannot be used in any type of fogger. It is best applied in a pump or hose end sprayer
Sevin Concentrate should just be applied until the plants are wet and slightly dripping.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled for outdoor use only. We would recommend our Indoor Flea Kit to treat fleas indoors. We also suggest taking a look at our How To Get Rid of Fleas Treatment Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
Sevin Concentrate is only labeled for white grubs around sunflowers.
You may find our article on grub control helpful for treatment in lawns
Sevin Concentrate cannot be applied indoor plants. We would not recommend consuming any fruits sprayed and would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer for the best advice at 800-767-8658
According to the product label, you will need to use 4fl oz of Sevin Concentrate per gallon of water.
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 not really 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 labeled for use in pastures, hayfields or where there are grazing animals. This product is only for residential use in lawns, .ornamental plants, flowers, shrubs, fruit trees, vegetable gardens and for exterior perimeter of home applications.
We recommend that you speak to your local cooperative extension office or Dept of Ag for insect control on pastures with grazing animals.
