The best time to apply Sevin Concentrate is during morning and evening hours when winds are calm and no rain is forecast for 24 to 48 hours.
We would not advise using Sevin Concentrate to treat for bed bugs as it is not labeled for that use or for any use indoors. We suggest looking at our How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs Guide to provide information on what itmes to use and application instructions for a bed bug treatment.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate is labeled for springtails. Please take a few moments to review our article How To Get Rid of Springtails.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled to be used outdoors only. For ants indoors, we would recommend using something like Phantom Aerosol. This can be sprayed around the baseboards, cracks and crevices, void treatment where pests harbor, nest, trail, run, and/or breed or hide. Treat into voids or to surfaces beneath cabinets, furniture, spaces between equipment, expansion joints, surfaces behind sinks, floor drains (to sewers), lockers, and water pipes.
Sevin Concentrate can be applied either in the morning or in the evening. You just do not want to apply during the heat of the day as this can cause the foliage to burn. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
Yes, you can use Sevin Concentrate as a topical spray on spruce or other ornamentals for sawfly treatment. According to the product label, you should apply 1.5 fl. oz. of product per gallon of water and spray upper and lower leaf surfaces and small trunks, stems and twigs to the point of runoff where pests appear. Repeat applications as necessary up to a total of four times per year for trees and six times per year for ornamental shrubs and flowers, but not more than once every seven days.
We would also recommend using a systemic insecticide in the late Spring or early Summer for these pests, such as Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench.
Sevin Concentrate is safe for pets once the product has completely dried.
Sevin Concentrate can be applied around landscaped areas and flowers. We recommend that you test a small area first and do not treat in the heat of the day to avoid burn/injury.
Sevin Concentrate cannot be used in a fogger. Please check our our Fogging Equipment page for up to date foggers and recommended solutions.
Unfortunately Sevin Concentrate is not labeled to be used on basil. Any basil sprayed with it should be discarded and not eaten. Ferti-lome Triple Action would be a better option, applied in early morning before temperatures get too hot.
Unfortunately, Sevin Concentrate is not labeled to be used on basil. Ferti-lome Triple Action would be a better option, applied in early morning before temperatures get too hot.