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.
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.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate is safe for these listed areas on the product label when used as directed
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
After the application of Sevin Concentrate, allow 24 hours before watering or if any rainfall is expected.
For Lawns, Sevin Concentrate is mixed at 4fl oz per gallon of water per 250 sq ft.
For best results, apply atleast 2 days after mowing as your lawn should not be longer than 3 inches in height at the time of application.
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 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.
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.
We are unfamiliar with apple thinning but we do not see that Sevin Concentrate is labeled for apple thinning.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled to target gall wasps is used as directed, and can be applied as a spot treatment on ornamental trees by spraying up to the point of run-off, making sure to cover all sides of leaves and trunk.
Liquid insecticides would be better than granules for this type of application.
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 "white to off white" according to the manufacturer's SDS.
