Sevin Insecticide Granules can be used for a variety of turf and crawling pests that may be found around flowers and other ornamentals as listed on the product label. It is important to keep in mind that Sevin is a very short-acting insecticide and should not be relied on for long-term control. This formulation is a granule that is applied to the ground and then watered in to active the product. We are happy to assist you with a recommendation if you know of any specific pests that you need to treat. You can also reach our Customer Service staff by phone at 866-581-7378 M-F 9a-5p EST.
Sevin Insecticie Granules need to be watered in after they are applied to the lawn using a granular spreader. Please refer to the product label for your specific pest's application rate
Yes, Sevin Insecticide Granules is labeled to water in immediately after application to release the chemicals from the granules.
Sevin Insecticide Granules can be watered in by rain. Please keep in mind that failure to water in the granules can lead to treatment failure because the chemical cannot be released fron the granule and will not be available to the pests. The dry granules usually fall into the thatch layer of the grass, and will largely not be available to pets and people walking over the surface so they should not pose any danger to you or your pets. Everyone should stay off of the grass until the area has had a chance to dry.
Yes, you may perform a perimeter treatment with Sevin Insecticide Granules. Apply at a rate of 2.25 lbs - 5 lbs per 1,000 sq ft using a ground or hand spreader for ant control.
Sevin Granules are not labeled to treat noseeums. We do carry products that will be effective for outdoor applications for eradication. Please let us know if you need anything else.
Sevin can be applied 4 times per year as needed for the target pest. (For instance you may only need to use it in the Spring/Summer and may apply 4 times during that period vs applying every 3 months). After spreading the granules across your lawn they would need to be watered in to activate the ingredients. Once they have been watered in and the water dries, your pup will be safe to play/chew to its hearts content. Normally a safe time frame to wait after watering is 1-2 hours.
Sevin Granules is extremely toxic to fish and other aquatic life. Do not apply directly to water or allow drift to water areas.
Yes, Sevin Insecticide Granules can be used with any broadcast spreader.
Sevin Insecticide Granules should not harm hummingbirds or other wildlife when applied as directed on the product label.
Sevin Insecticide Granules are only labeled for outdoor use. To treat fleas indoors, we recommend that you use our Indoor Flea Kit, so that you will have everything you need for a complete treatment. You may also want to take a look at our Flea Treatment Guide for more tips and information.
Sevin Insecticide Granules need to be watered in immediately after application to activate the granules. While it might be ok for rain a few days later, to get the most effectiveness we would recommend applying right before it rains. Pets should be kept out of treated areas after watering in until dry. If there are any dry granules on the ground for the dog to pick up, it would be recommend to keep your dog out of that area until the rain.
Sevin Insecticide Granules can be used around lime trees, but for grubs, we recommend another product called Milky Spore. Sevin will not penetrate to the thatch layer to treat the grubs.
Sevin Insecticide Granules must be watered in immediately after application to be activated per the product label.
Sevin Insecticide Granules are safe for chickens if used as directed. Chickens (and other animals) should be kept out of the area while the product is being applied and watered in. They can return as soon as everything is dry.
Sevin Insecticide Granules should dissolve with good amounts of water. Even a good rain should help.
Sevin Insecticide Granules are not labeled to kill earthworms but do work for white grubs, which are another food source of moles. There are no products on the market in the USA that are labeled for earthworms as they are largely beneficial creatures. There are a few known control methods that include cutting back on irrigation so that the worms will go deeper into the soil for the moisture they require to survive or fertilizing your lawn after a heavy rainfall which will eliminate some of the population.
The exact setting you will use to apply Sevin Lawn Insecticide Granules depends on the target pest and the specific model spreader you have. The product label does list a few Edgeguard spreaders.
Per the Sevin Lawn Insecticide Granules: Treat ant mounds by applying ½ cup of this product per mound. Water with sufficient force to break its apex and allow the insecticide to flow into the ant tunnels, but not sufficient to significantly damage the mound that may lead to relocation. For best results, apply in cool weather (65 to 80?F) or in early morning or late evening hours. Treat new mounds as they appear. This product will provide control of ant mounds within four hours
Treatment should be done as long as you are seeing new activity and may require both mound treatments and broadcasting the product in the yard.