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.
According to the SDS, the color of Sevin Concentrate is white to off white.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled to be used on both pecan and walnut trees. Please refer to the product label for mix rates and instructions.
Per the product label: Mix 3.0 fl. oz. of Sevin Concentrate per gallon of water and spray upper and lower leaf surfaces and between fruit clusters and on small limbs and trunks to the point of runoff where pest appear. Repeat applications as necessary up to a total of eight times per year for tree fruits or five times per year for small fruits, but not more often than once every seven days. To avoid undesired apple thinning delay use until at least 30 days after full bloom
Yes, Sevin Concentrate is safe for these listed areas on the product label when used as directed
Please refer to the specific crops listed on the product label for recommended wait times before harvesting, after applying Sevin Concentrate. For specific product questions not addressed on the label, the manufacturer Garden Tech can be reached by calling (866) 945-5033, or via their website's contact page here.
Sevin Concentrate is white or beige in color and when mixed according to label instructions should form a clear solution that will also be clear when it dries. Any mixed solution should be used within 24 hours and the shelf life of the concentrate in it’s original container is 3-5 years when stored out of extreme temperatures.
We are unfamiliar with apple thinning but we do not see that Sevin Concentrate is labeled for apple thinning.
The amount of active ingredient in Sevin Concentrate that would kill a small insect like hornworms would be a very minimal amount of the insecticide to a larger size animal like a dog and should not cause issues for a dog that does not have other health concerns.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled to control Treehoppers such as Thorn Bugs.
Sevin Concentrate can be reapplied as insect activity occurs but retreatments cannot be be applied more than once every 7 days and according to the pre-harvest interval advised on the product label.
You can view the current Safety Data Sheet for Sevin Concentrate which includes directions for accidental contact or ingestion here. Please call 1-800-420-9347 or your local Poison Control for medical assistance.
Sevin Concentrate can provide up to a 3 month residual on lawns and repeat applciations are only needed if renewed insect activity occurs. For lawns, apply 4fl oz per galllon of water per 250 sq ft of lawn.
For best results, apply when no rainfall is expected within 24 hours of the application and when the turf is no taller than 3 inches.
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.
The active ingredient Zeta-Cypermethrin contained in Sevin Concentrate could potentially harm beneficial nematodes, so we would not recommend applying at the same time. According to the product label for application to berries, Sevin Concentrate should be applied as a spot treatment for pest infestations on the berries. Apply spray mixture to upper and lower leaves, around fruit clusters, and on branches and trunks up to the point of runoff. Reapply if insects return, but not more than once every seven days and according to pre-harvest intervals.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled for use on lawns. You can use Sevin Granules on lawns for ticks and fleas. For fleas, you would use 4-9 lbs per 1,000 square feet. Apply up to 3 times a year with at least 7 days between applications.
Keep in mind that Sevin is just a contact kill, so it will not have residual effect for fleas, ticks, or other listed pests. For a residual granule to use instead, you could use Talstar XTRA Granules every 30-60 days.
Please see our Flea Treatment Guide and Tick Treatment Guide for more tips on eradicating these pests.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled for use on many different types of fruit trees, but pomegranate trees are not included. We suggest reaching out to the manufacturer for clarification either calling (866) 945-5033, or visiting their website's contact page here.
Sevin Concentrate is "white to off white" according to the manufacturer's SDS.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled to be used on cannibas. We recommend that you contact your state pesticide board for what is approved for use on cannabis plants in your state since very few products are labeled for this use.
The Sevin Concentrate should kill any stalk borer that comes into contact with it, that being said, its not a systemic product so its not one that will get taken up by the plant. Common stalk borer caterpillars can be difficult to manage because caterpillars that tunnel into stalks are very well protected. Cultural control for common stalk borer includes any weed management plan that limits or eliminates grasses near field margins. We do not have an effective control for borers that are inside of the stem. Per the Iowa State Extension research article on stalk borers: Plants can sometimes be saved by slicing open the stem and removing the borers by hand. Wilted plants should be considered as a source of additional borer problems and these should be removed and destroyed. The best suggestion is to keep weeds and tall grasses controlled and mowed around gardens and flowers, especially in the fall. This will help eliminate sites that are attractive to the adult moths and the young borers.
