Sevin Concentrate

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Sevin Concentrate
Sevin Concentrate
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4 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.2

33 Reviews | 506 Q&A

Product Overview

NOTE: Sevin has transitioned to a new active agredient, Zeta-Cypermethrin.

Sevin Concentrate insecticide 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 see visible results within minutes, while having a residual kill of up to 3 months. It may be use in fruit and vegetable gardens, ornamental plants and shrubs, flowers and ground covers, around structures and lawns. Sevin kills imported cabbageworm, cutworms, flea beetles, stink bugs, whiteflies, aphids, armyworms, cicadas, thrips, ants, and other listed lawn and garden insects. One gallon treats 8,000 sq. ft. of lawn and to use applied 4 fl. oz. of Sevin Concentrate per gallon of water.

When applying this outdoors, all applications must be limited to crack-and-crevice or spot treatment only. Exceptions are for treatment to soil and vegetables around structure, applications to lawn, turf and other vegetation and applications to building foundations up to 3 feet.

Features and Specs

Active Ingredient Zeta-Cypermethrin - 0.35%
Target pests Alfalfa Caterpillar, Armyworm, Cucumber Beetles, Cutworms, Cicadas, Flea Beetles, Green Cloverworm, Japanese Beetle, Lace Bugs, Leafhoppers, Squash Bugs, Sweet Potato Weevil, Thrips, Tomato Hornworm, Tomato Pinworm, Tortoise Beetles, Ticks, Ants (except pharaoh, harvester, and carpenter ants), Azalea Leafminer, Blister Beetle, Brown Tail Moth, Elm Leaf Aphid, Fall Armyworm, Fuller Rose Beetle, Plant Bugs, Scale Insects, Tent Caterpillars and many more pests
* See label for complete list
For use in Residential: Fruit Trees, Lawns, Ornamental Plants, Vegetable Gardens, Flowers, Shrubs, and Outdoor Perimeter of House
Application Mix 4 oz per gallon of water and apply with a Hand Pump or Hose-End Sprayer
* See Label for complete application instructions
Pet safe Yes, when used as directed on Label
Yield 4 to 32 Gallons of Solution
Coverage Area Lawns - 250 sq. ft. (4 oz. per gallon of water)
Shipping Weight 1.37 lbs
Manufacturer GardenTech
UPC 613499010148
EPA Registration 279-3347-71004

Details

FOR OUTDOOR USES

All outdoor applications must be limited to spot or crack-and-crevice treatments only, except for the following permitted uses:

  1. Treatment to soil or vegetation around structures.
  2. Applications to lawns, turf, and other vegetation.
  3. Applications to building foundations, up to a maximum height of 3 feet.

Other than applications to building foundations, all outdoor applications to impervious surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways, patios, porches and structural surfaces (such as windows, doors, and eaves) are limited to spot and crack-and-crevice applications, only.

Sevin Insect Killer Concentrate

  • 1 oz. to 1 Quart (32 oz.) of Water
  • 2 oz. to 1/2 Gallon (64 oz.) of Water
  • 4 oz. to 1 Gallon (128 oz.) of Water
  • 6 oz. to 1 1/2 Gallon (192 oz.) of Water
  • 8 oz. to 2 Gallon (256 oz.) of Water

Application Instructions

  • Apply where insects are expected to appear or when insects or damage are seen. Repeat as necessary according to site-specific directions.
  • Apply in calm weather.
  • Begin spraying at the farthest point of the treatment area and work backward to avoid contact with wet treated surfaces.
  • Spray thoroughly to wet plant surfaces up to the point of runoff.
  • Sprays must be dry in treated areas before people or pets re-enter.
  • Do not apply to trees taller than 10 feet.
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  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Treating Bagworms

    By Anonymous on 07/29/2013

    I was beside myself with 100s of bagworms all over my evergreen trees and shrubs, killing them. I used ecosmart insect killer, killed many but still had a bunch left. I tried Sevin and no more bagworms! Love this product! It works and not too expensive!!

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    54 of 62 people found this review helpful

  • 4 of 5 Stars

    kill oleander caterpillars

    By Tom on 04/04/2012

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    mixed concentrate in sprayer ....haven't saw any more for 3 weeks now...it must be working

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    43 of 45 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Works for me! Sevin Ready Mix Spray

    By Jmc on 07/12/2012

    I sprayed it on herbs, broccoli, zucchini and spaghetti squash. It took care of the leaf eating bugs. All plants showed no ill effects. JMC

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    41 of 45 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Good stuff

    By Ai on 07/05/2012

    This is very good to kill my peach borer in August

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    30 of 32 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Worked better than other insecticides

    By Mic on 08/28/2012

    I spray for cucumber beetles and sucker bugs. Sevin is safest and works the best. Sucker bugs will kill a plant in hours if not treated in time.

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    30 of 36 people found this review helpful

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Will Sevin Concentrate work on stalk borer caterpillars on bee balm plants as a soil drench?
A

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. 

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Will Sevin Concentrate control fleas and ticks in my lawn?
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Sevin Concentrate is not labeled for use on lawns. You can use Sevin Granules on lawns for ticks and fleas. For fleas, you would use 4-9 lbs per 1,000 square feet. Apply up to 3 times a year with at least 7 days between applications.

Keep in mind that Sevin is just a contact kill, so it will not have residual effect for fleas, ticks, or other listed pests. For a residual granule to use instead, you could use Talstar XTRA Granules every 30-60 days.

Please see our Flea Treatment Guide and Tick Treatment Guide for more tips on eradicating these pests.

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Can you spray Sevin for fleas inside
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Sevin is only labeled for outdoor use so would not be used inside.

We recommend using the Indoor Flea Kit. The Indoor Flea Kit with Alpine Aerosol and CimeXa dust treats over 2000 sq. ft. of space and is an excellent combination for long-lasting flea control. The kit contains two cans of Alpine Aerosol which is one of the safest professional grade flea sprays for use indoors and was recently classified as a reduced risk product by the EPA. It provides excellent control of fleas and contains an IGR as well, which prevents adult fleas from being able to lay eggs, eventually halting the flea reproductive cycle.  You'll also get two bottles of CimeXa Dust which is a safe, odorless, non-staining dust that is perfect for spreading on carpets, floor coverings, in cabinets, under furniture cushions, and other areas where fleas tend to harbor.  As fleas come into contact with CimeXa, the dust literally dries the fleas out causing eventual death.  These two products together create a powerful double punch providing excellent, safe and lasting indoor flea control.

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Will Sevin eliminate or control scaling insect on magnolia trees?
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Sevin Concentrate is not labeled to be used on trees with a height of 10 feet or more. Adonis 2F Insecticide/Termiticide which conains Imidacloprid would be a better product to use.  You would use .1 to .2 oz per inch of trunk diameter.  It can take up to 8 weeks for the product to completely translocate through the tree so timing is key.  Application timing of systemics is very important and it varies from region to region. We recommend you contact your local cooperative extension office and speak to the master gardener on staff as he or she will be able to give you the most accurate information in regards to application timing.

For foliar sprays now Talstar P would be a good product to use.

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what if i spread sevin in a seed spreader and forgot to water it, can I go back two days later?
A

We are not sure which type of Sevin you are referring to. The Sevin Insecticide comes in a granular and liquid form. The clarification for both is listed below. Please let us know if you have any further questions. 

Since the Sevin Insecticide Granules are activated by being watered in, we would recommend watering them as soon as you can. Failure to water in the granules can lead to treatment failure because the chemical cannot be released from the granule and will not be available to the pests. 

The Sevin Concentrate is mixed at a rate of 1.5 oz - 3.0 oz per gallon of water and applied using a hand pump sprayer or a hose end sprayer. For this type of appication, the product need 24 hours without rain for enough time to dry. 

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How often do I use Sevin to kill fleas and will the fleas come back
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You did not mention what Sevin product you are referring to but the Sevin Concentrate product must make direct contact on the fleas for product to be effective per the product label so you would be making applications anytime fleas are present outdoors.

If you are looking to treat inside and outside for fleas, you should definitely get our Indoor/Outdoor Flea Kit.  It comes with an excellent product called Onslaught, which is great for both outdoors and indoors.  It is also very safe around pets and has a long residual.  Also in the kit is an IGR called Martins IGR.  It is photo-stable up to 14 days which is about as long as you will find for an IGR that will be outside.  Of course you should mix both together in the same tank and apply at the same time both outside and inside.  

You must vacuum indoors prior to the first treatment and then vacuum daily for 14 days to help eliminate some of the flea eggs and flea debris that the pupae feed on. Outdoors you should concentrate on moist, shady areas and areas where the animals spend time resting. After 14 days a retreatment may be needed to eliminate any left over fleas (the kit comes with enough product for repeat applications).

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Can I use Sevin on my house to get rid of wasps or yellow jackets?

I have wasps or yellow jackets that have taken up residence in my house.

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Sevin Concentrate can be applied to fruit trees, ornamentals, vegetable gardens, shrubs, flowers, outdoor insect perimeter control in residential areas. Mix 1.5 oz - 3.0 oz per gallon of water and applied using a hand pump sprayer or a hose end sprayer. It is not labeled for treating yellow jackets or wasp nests.  Nests in ceiling areas  are best treated by drilling into the infested void and injecting the nest with Tempo 1% Dust. 

1) Locate the nest. If you are not sure exactly where the nest is located, use a listening device to hone in as close as possible to the exact location.

2) Drill small holes directly into the nest from inside of the structure. If it is not possible to drill from the inside, the drilling can be done outside. If you do this, be sure to leave any outside entrance holes open until the beginning of fall when hatching is sure to be completed. Then the entrance may be sealed to prevent further nest establishment.

3) Apply Tempo 1% Dust liberally using a Centrobulb Duster (for easier application)

4) Seal any inside holes.

5) Repeat in 3 to 4 months to control for newly hatched yellow jackets.

The ?Onslaught that comes in the Yellow Jacket kit will kill just about any type of wasp if they make contact with the product. The idea behind this kit is that you mix the Onslaught with a food item and wasps take the food item back to their nest and share it with the other wasps, killing the colony. If you have a type of wasp that does not take bait, then the kit would not be very effective. You can set out a few different food items to see if the wasps are attracted to them. If the wasps are attracted then you can use the kit successfully. If the wasps are not attracted to the food, then you should consider just spraying an insecticide such as Onslaught topically to areas where there has been wasp activity. Here are a few recommended baits: raw chicken pieces, raw fish, canned tuna, cat food, or fruit juice. Raw chicken pieces or tuna tend to work the best. 

Yellow Jacket Control Article

Wasp Control Article

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