We would recommend waiting until the plants have dried after a rain before spraying Sevin Concentrate. The product label also states it is recommended to apply this product in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled for eradicating leafhoppers on fruit trees, ornamentals, vegetable gardens, shrubs, and flowers.
Per the label, you can apply Sevin Concentrate to squash as needed, up to a maximum of 6 times per year.
Sevin Concentrate will kill many types of adult beetles, but it will not treat the larvae or grubs. We would recommend using a systemic product earlier in the season before egg hatch for the best results, such as Merit Insecticide Granules. If you currently are seeing grub/larvae damage, then Dylox is the curative treatment that works right away on these pests.
You will need to mix 1.5 - 3.0 fl oz of Sevin Concentrate per gallon of water for most applications. You can see the Sevin product label for complete usage instructions.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled for mites that infest chickens nor can it be used in poultry coops. Permethrin SFR would be a better option.
We have not heard of this happening with the Sevin Concentrate but would advise you to contact the manufacturer directly for advise. GardenTech can be reached at 866-945-5033.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate is labeled for springtails.
Sevin Concentrate is applied at 4 oz per gallon of water and applied with a Hand Pump or Hose-End Sprayer for chafers.
Unfortunately the Sevin Concentrate is not labeled for hookworms. There is not a product on the market that is labeled or recommended for hookworms. While some insecticides that are labeled for turf or lawn infesting insect may work, there has not been enough research to add hookworms to the product labels. We recommend thatif you have pets, they be moved out of the contaminated area for at least 6 weeks (during warm spring/summer months, longer during cool winter/fall months) and all feces be removed. Keeping the animals out of the contaminated area for at least 6 weeks should help control the infestation pattern. It is also important to remove feces from the new latrine area to avoid another infestation. Another option is to remove the contaminated soil and replace if you cannot keep out for 1 year.
Sevin Concentrate does state it should not be applied to trees larger than 10 feet tall; this is possibly because doing so would not apply an adequent amount of product to the trunk to be effective in killing insects that contact it. When treating for bark beetles, it is recommended to spray up to 15 feet high since generally they do not go much higher than that. You can use a product like Permethrin SFR to do so. Unfortunately, once the borers have already infested the tree there are not any viable treatment options as they would be protected from sprays. In cases of infestation the general recommendation is simply to protect the surrounding trees with preventative sprays with a product labeled for such a use. Infested trees will need to be trimmed and/or completely removed.
You will mix 3.0 fl. oz. of Sevin Concentrate per gallon of water for apple trees. Be sure to spray upper and lower leaf surfaces and between fruit clusters and on small limbs and trunks to the point of runoff where pests appear. Repeat applications as necessary up to a total of eight times per year for tree fruits or five times per year for small fruits, but not more often than once every seven days. NOTE: To avoid undesired apple thinning delay use until at least 30 days after full bloom.
Once Sevin Concentrate has dried completely, it is sale for people and pets to return to treated areas. If the dog ingests grass treated with the product after it has completely dired, it shouldn't pose any harm to the dog.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate is labeled to kill sawflies. We would also recommend our Flies Be Gone Fly Trap for long term control. Flies Be Gone traps appeal strongly to a flies' natural instincts. It provides them with food and a warm place to lay eggs. Once inside the trap, they cannot escape. Flies Be Gone bait is especially appealing to female flies. Up to 85% of flies caught are female, which helps decrease the next generation of flies.
Sevin Concentrate now contains zeta-cypermethrin which is a non-selective insecticide that will leave some residual. You can use a product like PyGanic Gardening if you want a contact kill with minimal residual. PyGanic Gardening can be used on ornamental and edible plants.
Sevin Concentrate is not for use on turf, only for use on ornamentals and listed edibles for adult Japanese Beetles. For grub control in lawns and around ornamental plants, Dominion 2L (liquid) and Merit G (granule) are our most popular products. Tempo SC Ultra can be used for the adult beetles on ornamental plants. We have more great information and tips in our White Grub Guide here.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled for lawn application. Sevin Insecticide Granules can be applied to the lawn.
Sevin Concentrate would be good to apply before pests are an issue or while they are active in the area, it has a residual of up to 3 months.
For best results, you should apply Sevin Concentrate at least 24 hours before you are expecting any rain. After that point, it will be rainfast and you will not need to reapply.
Sevin Concentrate is applied directly to foliage of trees as directed on the product label.
