If you plan on mowing your lawn, we would recommend doing this prior to the application of the Sevin Insecticide Granules about 1-2 days prior. You can they apply the product with your spreader and water in.
Yes, you can apply Sevin Lawn Insecticide Granules along with a lawn fertilizer, as long as the watering-in rates for each are the same. As long as you apply each product separately (apply one and then the other - do not mix them together in your spreader), the order does not matter.
You will need to actually do a light watering with a sprinkler system or hose to water the Sevin Insecticide Granules in and activate them to release the chemical and start working. A morning dew will not be enough to activate the granules.
When using Sevin Insecticide Granules you can do either since you will be watering in the product after your application. Some people prefer to mow first so that when the product settles it stay where you put it for the longest time possible.
Once Sevin Granules have been applied and watered in and the area has dried completely, it is safe for pets and animals to return to the area.
All animals need to be out of the area while you are doing the application and they can safely return after the treated area has dried. When spraying outdoors the area you are treating should be dry at the time of the application and for 24 hours after the application. After 24 hours the products will be rain safe. Conquer and Archer IGR can be applied. On upholstered furniture you could use a product that is labeled for this type of application such as Ultracide. Most infestations require a second treatment and severe infestation may even require a third treatment. Treatments should be applied at two week intervals. Infested areas indoors should be thoroughly vacuumed prior to product applications to help remove as much flea eggs, larvae and debris as possible, and also to help stimulate larvae to change stages and come into contact with the product. You should continue to vacuum at least every other day for the next two weeks. Pets should be treated for fleas as well as the areas they spend a lot of time such as pet bed, kennels, carriers, couches, and moist shady areas where they spend time outside.
If you still want to use Sevin we recommend Sevin granules.
Any animals would need to be kept out of the area while Sevin Insecticide Granules are being applied and watered in, and until everything is completely dry. The residual of the product is completely safe.
Sevin Insecticide Granules can be used in yards with a well, be sure to keep applications at least 15 feet away.
The chances are slim, however if the honey bees were to come in contact with the Sevin Insecticide Granules even after they were watered in on the grass it is possible that they could be harmed by the residual of the active ingredient.
No, Sevin Insecticide Granules are not labeled for flying insects, such as wasps, yellow jackets and hornets. We would recommend using Deltagard Granules. This is labeled for digger wasps and can be applied directly to the soil. The rate is 1-2 teaspoons on each nest opening. Be sure to apply when the wasps are not active. We generally recommend using a liquid for flying insects. Cyonara 9.7 is a great option that can be used around your yard as well.
Sevin Insecticide Granules will not harm growing grass. There are a number of factors that could cause this discoloration. We recommend to contact your Master Gardner for assistance with possible disease and/or insect identification. There could also be a lack of nutrients.
Since the Sevin Insecticide Granules do not have any herbicidal properties, you could apply grass seed anytime after applying the insecticide granules. We would just recommend that if you are going to aerate or do other soil modification, you probably will want to do that before applying your insecticide or wait until several days after so that you do not disturb the application.
Unfortunately we are not exactly sure what setting to place that exact model spreader on to apply Sevin Insecticide Granules, but typically there is not a specific setting since it all depends on how fast you walk, etc…
The label calls for 3 to 7 pounds per 1000 square feet. If your spreader settings go from 1 to 10 (1 letting out the least and 10 letting out the most) you typically want to be around a 3 setting. If your spreader goes from 1 to 20, you should probably be around a 6 or 7 setting. The goal is to just run out of product when you are done walking the 1000 square feet. One person may walk faster than someone else, so they may place It on a higher setting than someone that walks slower.
Almost all fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, etc have treatments in amounts of so much product per 1000 square feet. So if you can figure out what your walking speed is then you know anytime you apply any product that calls for so much of it per 1000 square feet, you always set your spreader on this setting. You can calibrate this by marking off a 1000 square foot (10 x 100) area and placing 4 ounces of any type of product of similar granule size, or of the extinguish in the spreader. Start with a low setting and start walking your marked off area at a normal pace. You can adjust as you go and find the basic setting for you to apply the product over a 1000 square feet.
Sevin Insecticide Granules will not kill flies or any other flying insect. For outside fly control we would recommend the Flies Be Gone Fly Trap placed in areas away from those you want to protect to draw the away.