Sevin Concentrate is safe for ornamental plants/trees if used as directed on the product label.
It is possible that the bottle of Sevin Concentrate you have could be old. If you shake the bottle and the contents do not mix, this is a good indication that you have old product. If the product was allowed to freeze or if is over 5 years old, we recommend that you purchase fresh product.
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.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate is labeled to control aphids when used as directed on the product label.
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.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled to be applied to asparagus. There is a one day Pre Harvest Interval. Be sure tp thoroughly rinse veggies, before using. Sevin Concentrate is not labeled for Herbs. Please contact Gardentech 866-945-5033 for instructions on how to proceed.
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.
Seven Concentrate should be reapplied if insects return, but not more than once every seven days and according to pre-harvest interval.
Yes Sevin Concentrate is also safe for pets as long as it is applied according to the label. Be sure to keep your pets off the lawn during application and until the treated area has dried.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate is labelled for Viburnum Leaf Beetles.
Applying more product than the Sevin Concentrate label directs could cause damage such as burning on your desirable plants. If you have just made the application, then you can water the plants well to remove excess product. Otherwise, be sure you water the plants regularly and check the mix rate next time you mix the product.
Sevin Concentrate is best applied when temperatures are below 80. Spray in the early morning before the heat of the day if the daytime temp will be higher.
Sevin Concentrate should only be applied to vegetables, fruit, and ornamentals and not on lawns/pastures. We do carry products that can be applied in the lawn for the treatment of armyworms.
Yes, you can water your garden prior to Sevin Concentrate application. We do recommend to wait a couple hours before applying Sevin Concentrate after watering.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled to control aphids on cucumbers. Instead we would recommend using a systemic product like the Monterey Fruit Tree and Vegetable Systemic Soil Drench for future protection and the Fertilome Triple Action for active aphids.