Animals can return to an area that has been treated with Sevin Lawn Insecticide Granules as soon as everything is fully dry.
We don't have the exact spreader setting for your model spreader. The easiest way to determine the correct setting to apply Sevin Lawn Insecticide Granules is as follows:
If you need to use 1.15 lbs of product per 1,000 sq ft, then you would add 1.15 lb of product to spreader, start with a medium setting, then apply product to a 20 x 50 ft area (1,000 sq ft). If you have product left, your setting is too low. If you run out of product, your setting is too high
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled for lawn applications. If Sevin Lawn Insecticide Granules are used as directed on the product label, the product is safe for the lawn. We recommend that you mow a couple of days prior to application.
Sevin Insecticide Granules will kill insects that come into contact with an area where they have been applied. This product is not a bait. We would recommend Dylox Granules for the best contact kill for grubs.
Sevin Lawn Insecticide Granules are safe to use around tomatoes and other listed vegetables as directed on the product label.
Apply Sevin Lawn Insecticide Granules at a rate of 1 to 4 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. using a ground or hand spreader. Please refer to the product label for detailed application instructions.
According to the Sevin Lawn Insecticide Granules label, the area is pet safe once the product has had enough time to dry.
Sevin Insecticide Granules should not harm birds or other wildlife when applied as directed on the product label.
Yes, Sevin Lawn Insecticide Granules can be applied in a garden after planting. Here is a link to the product instructions: https://www.domyown.com/msds/Sevin_Insect_Killer_Granules_Label.pdf
Sevin Insecticide Granules are not labeled to killl earthworms. There are no products on the market in the USA that are labeled for earthworms as they are largely beneficial creatures. Most insecticides will not get deep enough into the soil to affect worms.
For maximum effectiveness, Sevin Lawn Insecticide Granules should be stored at room temperature. Extreme temperatures may cause the product to lose effectiveness.
As long as you water in the Sevin Insecticide Granules they will break down in the soil and disperse as they are designed to. The only thing not watering immediately would do is prevent the insecticide from working until you applied the irrigation.