According to the Sevin Concentrate product label "This product is highly toxic to honeybees and other bees. Do not apply to plants in bloom." Almost all insecticides are toxic to bees as they are not really selective. You can help limit any effect to bees by being careful not to apply the insecticides when bees are actively foraging in the area.
Sevin Concentrate cannot be applied indoor plants. We would not recommend consuming any fruits sprayed and would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer for the best advice at 800-767-8658
Once mixed, Sevin Concentrate should be used within one day of dilution with water.
You can view the current Safety Data Sheet for Sevin Concentrate which includes directions for accidental contact or ingestion here. Please call 1-800-420-9347 or your local Poison Control for medical assistance.
Sevin Concentrate is white or beige in color and when mixed according to label instructions should form a clear solution that will also be clear when it dries. Any mixed solution should be used within 24 hours and the shelf life of the concentrate in it’s original container is 3-5 years when stored out of extreme temperatures.
Yes, the Sevin Concentrate is labeled for plum curculio.
After the application of Sevin Concentrate, allow 24 hours before watering or if any rainfall is expected.
For Lawns, Sevin Concentrate is mixed at 4fl oz per gallon of water per 250 sq ft.
For best results, apply atleast 2 days after mowing as your lawn should not be longer than 3 inches in height at the time of application.
Sevin Concentrate can be reapplied as insect activity occurs but retreatments cannot be be applied more than once every 7 days and according to the pre-harvest interval advised on the product label.
It looks like the product Sevin XLR Plus Insecticide has the active ingredient Carbaryl, which was the previous active for Sevin Concentrate. Sevin Concentrate has since changes it's active ingredient to Zeta-Cypermethrin
Sevin Concentrate can provide up to a 3 month residual on lawns and repeat applciations are only needed if renewed insect activity occurs. For lawns, apply 4fl oz per galllon of water per 250 sq ft of lawn.
For best results, apply when no rainfall is expected within 24 hours of the application and when the turf is no taller than 3 inches.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled for use in pastures, hayfields or where there are grazing animals. This product is only for residential use in lawns, .ornamental plants, flowers, shrubs, fruit trees, vegetable gardens and for exterior perimeter of home applications.
We recommend that you speak to your local cooperative extension office or Dept of Ag for insect control on pastures with grazing animals.
The active ingredient Zeta-Cypermethrin contained in Sevin Concentrate could potentially harm beneficial nematodes, so we would not recommend applying at the same time. According to the product label for application to berries, Sevin Concentrate should be applied as a spot treatment for pest infestations on the berries. Apply spray mixture to upper and lower leaves, around fruit clusters, and on branches and trunks up to the point of runoff. Reapply if insects return, but not more than once every seven days and according to pre-harvest intervals.
While Sevin Concentrate is labeled for a variety of different scales, it is not labeled for bark scale. It would be best to drench with an imidacloprid product such as Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F Select T/I. Some extension office actually recommend avoiding Seven for scale
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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.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled for use on many different types of fruit trees, but pomegranate trees are not included. We suggest reaching out to the manufacturer for clarification either calling (866) 945-5033, or visiting their website's contact page here.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled to be used on cannibas. We recommend that you contact your state pesticide board for what is approved for use on cannabis plants in your state since very few products are labeled for this use.
Sevin Concentrate can be applied to peaches 14 days prior to harvest if used as directed.
Sevin Concentrate like other insecticides has the possibility of freezing when stored in freezing temperatures. We would recommend storing it out of extreme temperatures. Generally when shipping a product it would not freeze the facilities are climate controlled to a certain degree & are not on trucks long enough. However, we would recommend bringing it inside as soon as possible once delivered
The smallest rate on the label would be to use 1 oz of Sevin Concentrate in 32 oz of water. You can also possibly divide that in half to use .5 oz in 16 oz of water. Be sure only to use approved pump or back sprayers, not a trigger sprayer.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled to control Treehoppers such as Thorn Bugs.
