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
While Sevin Concentrate is labeled for a variety of different scales, it is not labeled for bark scale. It would be best to drench with an imidacloprid product such as Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F Select T/I. Some extension office actually recommend avoiding Seven for scale
https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7408.html
It looks like the product Sevin XLR Plus Insecticide has the active ingredient Carbaryl, which was the previous active for Sevin Concentrate. Sevin Concentrate has since changes it's active ingredient to Zeta-Cypermethrin
Yes, the Sevin Concentrate is labeled for plum curculio.
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 does not list specific ornamentals it can be used on to kill the listed insects on the product label but should be safe for applications to elephant ear plants. You can test on a small area for any issues before covering the plants completely.
Please view page 7 in the section on Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, flowers and ground cover for more information.
