According to the SDS, the color of Sevin Concentrate is white to off white.
On the bottle of Sevin Concentrate there should be a series of letters and/or numbers either on the bottom or top of bottle named LOT numbers. You can contact the manufacturer with that information and they can advise how old it is.
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Sevin Concentrate, containing the active ingredient of Zeta-Cypermethrin, has a residual kill of up to 3 months when used as instructed on the product label. Keep in mind, however, that this product is not labeled for use inside of greenhouses. You can apply this to the exterior of structures and to plants outdoors.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate can be used on ornamentals such as Crepe myrtle trees as long as under 10 feet per the product label
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.
Sevin Concentrate is not systemic so is not absorbed by the plants. It is labeled to control many varieties and species of caterpillars so would kill any that feed off the plants foliage or areas that have been sprayed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GardenTech can be reached at 866-945-5033.
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.
