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
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.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate is labeled to control sawflies. You should start applications before or as soon as you see activity, and you can reapply every seven days as needed.
You could rotate Sevin Concentrate every 7-14 days as long as you do not go over the maximum number of applications per year you can apply as listed on each product label.
Sevin Concentrate is "white to off white" according to the manufacturer's SDS.
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.
According to the product label, you will need to use 4fl oz of Sevin Concentrate per gallon of water.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer advice for products to any customers with any type of medical issues. We recommend having your mom contact her physician before applying Sevin Concentrate.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled to control slugs. The product we usually recommend for slugs is Monterey Sluggo Plus Snail & Slug Killer.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled to treat bark beetles. The label states it should not be applied to trees larger than 10 feet tall; this is possibly because doing so would not apply an adequate amount of product to the trunk to be effective in killing insects that contact it. When treating for bark beetles, it is recommended to spray up to 15 feet high since generally they do not go much higher than that. You can use a product like Permethrin SFR to do so. Unfortunately, once the borers have already infested the tree there are not any viable treatment options as they would be protected from sprays. In cases of infestation, the general recommendation is simply to protect the surrounding trees with preventative sprays with a product labeled for such a use. Infested trees will need to be trimmed and/or completely removed.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled to control Treehoppers such as Thorn Bugs.
Sevin Concentrate cannot be applied indoor plants. We would not recommend consuming any fruits sprayed and would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer for the best advice at 800-767-8658
Seven Concentrate should be reapplied if insects return, but not more than once every seven days and according to pre-harvest interval.
Sevin Concentrate lists on the product label there is a 1 day pre-harvest interval when using on/around turnip greens. You would have to wait 24 hours after applying to harvest and wash well.
Sevin Concentrate is a liquid concentrate that you dilute with water. It is not labeled for drenching or for use on houseplants or other containerized plants. If you need a product for containerized plants to treat insects like aphids, mealybugs, etc., then you can use Bonide Systemic Granules instead.
Per the product label for Sevin Concentrate: Reapply if insects return, but not more than once every seven days and according to pre-harvest interval.
Since neem oil products already act as a contact insecticide, we are not sure why you would want to mix another insecticide such as Sevin Concentrate with it. Usually it is better to use these products in rotation rather than mixing them together so that you can help prevent insect resistance.
Sevin Concentrate insecticide now kills over 500 listed insects and protects over 250 listed fruits and vegetables. The new active ingredient of Zeta-Cypermethrin allows it to kill upon contact and provide visible results within minutes, while having a residual kill of up to 3 months.
