Sevin Concentrate insecticide kills over 500 listed insects and protects over 250 listed fruits and vegetables. Please see the Label for a complete list. It is not labeled for bedbugs or fleas. Please take a look at our Bed bug kits. and Outdoor Flea and Tick Kit.
Sevin Concentrate will kill many types of adult insects, but it will not treat the larvae. Depending on the insect you are treating for please look at our IGR’s labeled for your specific needs.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled for lawn application. Sevin Insecticide Granules can be applied to the lawn.
Sevin Concentrate is best applied when rain is not expected within 24 hours after application. If it rained sooner than 24 hours after application, for apples, the product label states the product can be reapplied no more than once every 7 days and not within 14 days of harvest.
Sevin Concentrate can be applied and dried safely when the hummingbirds (or other birds) are not present.
Per the product label, you will mix 1.5 fl. oz. of Sevin Concentrate per gallon of water and apply product in adequate volume to effectively cover both the upper and lower surfaces of the plant.
Sevin Concentrate does not have to be sprayed directly on bugs to be effective but is only labeled to be used for chinch bugs around sweet potatoes.
If tank mixing Sevin Concentrate with other products, it should be tested first. Sometimes, mixing Insecticides with Fungicides can cause a burn on plants. Please contact Contech 800-767-8658 the maker of Sevin to help you with your specific applications.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate is labeled to control aphids when used as directed on the product label.
No, Sevin Concentrate is an insecticide that can be sprayed on ornamental trees. It does not have any herbicidal properties to it and would not harm trees if applied according to the instructions on the product label.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate is labeled for use on asparagus. Be sure to follow the instructions on the product label.
Sevin Concentrate is mixed at 4 oz per gallon of water.
Sevin Concentrate is not for use on turf nor labeled for grubs. It is only for use on ornamentals and listed edibles for adult Japanese beetles. Sevin Granules are labeled for grubs in lawns and would be a better option. You do want to water in after application. It can take a few hours for pests to die after contact. You can also find our full line of grub products on our Grub Control Page.
Use Sevin Concentrate as a spot treatment, spraying to the point of run-off and making sure to cover all sides of leaves and trunk. Reapply if pests return but repeat applications should be limited to no more than once per seven days
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.
We would recommend using a product like Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Drench. This product is labeled for boring weevils in Pecan trees.
Sevin Concentrate can be applied when the dew dries in the morning. If it was applied yesterday and dried prior to this morning’s dew, the application should be fine and should not need to be repeated.
Sevin Concentrate will not harm birds or other wildlife when applied as directed on the product label. There is only a very small amount of pesticide over any given area, only enough to kill insects. It best applied when animals are not in the area until the application is dry.
Unfortunately, per the manufacturer the Sevin Concentrate can't be used for this purpose. It is not labeled to be used for any pasture or free range animal use, only for residential use.
Unfortunately, per the manufacturer the Sevin Concentrate can't be used for this purpose. It is not labeled to be used for any pasture or free range animal use, only for residential use.
