Sevin Concentrate easily has a shelf life of 3 to 5 years, from the date of purchase, as long as it is stored in a dry, cool place. If you would like to get the date it was manufactured, and if the product includes a lot number, you can call the manufacturer. GardenTech can be reached at 1-866-945-5033.
Be sure to wait at least 14 days between the last application of Sevin Concentrate and harvesting the apples per the product label.
Sevin Concentrate is mixed with water in a hand pump sprayer or hose end applicator as directed on the label. Most hose end applicators have indicators or you can see the liquid amount.
Most insecticide concentrates will not last more than 1-2 months on the surface with each spray. If ticks are a heavy problem on your property, or you have lots of animal activity such as deer entering the area and reintroducing ticks to the environment, then regular retreatments will be needed on your part. You can review our Tick Control Guide to see tips for tick control in the yard and how best to prevent more in the future. Using an IGR mixed with your residual inseticide to help stop the reproductive cycle of existing tick populations will help reduce the amount you are contending with in the future as well.
You will mix 3 fl. oz. of Sevin Concentrate per gallon of water to use on apple trees for listed insects. Check the label to make sure of when to stop spraying before harvest.
You will need to mix 1.5 - 3.0 fl oz of Sevin per gallon of water for most applications on ornamentals. You can see the Sevin product label for complete usage instructions by clicking on this link: PRODUCT LABEL. Product labels are also available on individual product pages on our website in the product description box.
Sevin Concentrate can be used on Residential: Fruit Trees, Lawns, Ornamental Plants, Vegetable Gardens, Flowers, Shrubs, and Outdoor Perimeter of House as directed on label. We do recommend avoiding spraying any blooms.
Unfortunately Sevin Concentrate is not specifically labeled for passion fruit so we are unable to advise on timing.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled to control Treehoppers such as Thorn Bugs.
We would recommend contacting the manufacturer Garden Tech directly for their recommendations on the best way to remove the spilled liquid or dust from the truck. Garden Tech can be reached via their website's contact page here.
We do carry Spill Kits and Chemical Absorbtion products like Absorb Plus Water-Based Chemical Absorbent that can also be used.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled for both aphids and scale on ornamentals.
Yes, Locust Borers are listed on Sevin Concentrate manufacturers label, found on page 9.
Sevin Concentrate is used at 4 oz of product per gallon of water when applied with a Hand Pump sprayer or Hose-End sprayer. Spray thoroughly to wet plant surfaces up to the point of runoff. Complete instructions on the label.
Sevin Concentrate like other insecticides has the possibility of freezing when stored in freezing temperatures. We would recommend storing it out of extreme temperatures. Generally when shipping a product it would not freeze the facilities are climate controlled to a certain degree & are not on trucks long enough. However, we would recommend bringing it inside as soon as possible once delivered
Yes, as long as it has been 4 weeks or more after treating with Bifenthrin, you can use Sevin Concentrate to treat the tea olive bushes. Please review the product label for more information.
According to the SDS, the color of Sevin Concentrate is white to off white.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled to be used on houseplants, it is only for outside use. Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control would be good to use for aphids and other listed insects on houseplants.
Sevin Concentrate is mixed at the rate of 4 oz per gallon of water. This can also be applied rotated with applications of BT but would not be used at the same time.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate is labeled for cicadas and can be applied to Fruit Trees, Lawns, Ornamental Plants, Vegetable Gardens, Flowers, Shrubs, and Outdoor Perimeter of House. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
