Sevin Concentrate is used at 4 oz of product per gallon of water when applied with a Hand Pump sprayer or Hose-End sprayer.
Sevin Concentrate is not for use on turf, only for use on ornamentals and listed edibles for adult Japanese Beetles. For grub control in lawns and around ornamental plants, Dominion 2L (liquid) and Merit G (granule) are our most popular products. Tempo SC Ultra can be used for the adult beetles on ornamental plants. We have more great information and tips in our White Grub Guide here.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled for lawn application. Sevin Insecticide Granules can be applied to the lawn.
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.
Sevin Concentrate would be good to apply before pests are an issue or while they are active in the area, it has a residual of up to 3 months.
For best results, you should apply Sevin Concentrate at least 24 hours before you are expecting any rain. After that point, it will be rainfast and you will not need to reapply.
Sevin Concentrate is applied directly to foliage of trees as directed on the product label.
The older formulation of Sevin which contains carbaryl cannot be used on home lawns since this active ingredient is restricted on lawns in residential areas. The newer formulation of Sevin Concentrate contains a different active ingredient, zeta-cypermethrin, which can be applied to lawns. Please be sure that you are reading and following the label for the specific product that you have regarding how and where to apply.
It is recommended to apply Sevin Concentrate when you are not expecting any rain for 24 hours.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled for use in an irrigation system.
Sevin Concentrate should be fine to spray on dichondra, just be sure not to apply during high temperatures.
Sevin Concentrate is for insects only and will not affect diseases. Something like Triple Action can be used for both insects and disease.
Sevin Concentrate is best applied when rain is not expected within 24 hours after application. If it rained sooner than 24 hours after application 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 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.
When using Sevin Concentrate just like any other product has to be used according to the label to prevent any injury. It really would depend on how much was used, if the plant was under stress, and many other factors.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled for several types of maggots including a cabbage maggot but it is not directly labeled for turnip maggots. You will need to contact the manufacturer for more information.
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The normal protocol in the industry when using the same sprayer for multiple chemicals including Sevin Concentrate, is to triple rinse it between each use or use a tank cleaner. You would want to run clean water not only through the tank, but pressurize it to pump clean water through the pump itself, hose, wand and nozzle to clean them. As long as you do a thorough job rinsing it you can swap over to a new chemical right away in the same sprayer.
