There should be no issue with spraying Sevin Concentrate after planting a shrub.
If Sevin Concentrate is used as directed, the product should not kill your garden. Be sure to check the label for the specific mixing ratios, as well as the harvest times for each edible.
Sevin Concentrate could be used on apricot trees for prevention and early treatment. Per the product label: Do not use on large trees or where pest populations are generally inaccessible to spray deposits, as inadequate performance will result.
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 to simply protect the surrounding trees with preventative sprays with a product labeled for such a use. There is a great read here by University of CA.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled for eradicating whiteflies. Please let us know what you are treating for an alternative product recommendation.
Unfortunately, per the manufacturer the Sevin Concentrate can't be used for this purpose. It is not labeled to be used for any pasture or free range animal use, only for residential use.
Sevin Concentrate should only be applied to vegetables, fruit, and ornamentals and not on lawns/pastures.
Sevin Concentrate is used in gardens, fruit trees and ornamental trees as a foliar spray. We do carry products that can be used systemically. Please let us know what you are treating and we will be happy to assist you with a product recommendation. Thank you! 866-581-7378 M-F 9-5PM EST
Sevin Concentrate would be diluted at approx. 2oz per gallon water.
The product label for Sevin Concentrate states not to use on succulent beans so we would not advise that you use it on green beans at all.
We would recommend using soap and water to get the white residue from Sevin Concentrate off of your gutters. It should come right off that way.
While Sevin Concentrate is labeled for armyworms and cutworms, it will not work for grubs. It is important to know exactly what type of worm you are dealing with to be able to confirm if it will work for them. If you are able to get a picture of the worm and email it to us at support@domyownpestcontrol.com , we can try to assist in identifying the pest. We will say that Sevin is a not a systemic so it is not absorbed by grass for those pests that feed on the roots.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled for grubs nor for use in lawns. Sevin Insecticide Granules would be the better option.
You may apply Sevin Concentrate safely and effectively in temperatures between 40 degrees and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. It would not be recommended to apply to plants during the heat of the day to prevent burning. Apply early morning or in the evening to prevent harm.
Sevin Concentrate is not labeled to be applied to lawns but may be used as a perimeter treatment to kill listed nuisance pests. People (including pregnant women) should be kept away from the treated area during application, but can return as soon as everything is fully dry.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled for application to ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers for sowbugs. You will mix 1.5 fl. oz. of product per gallon of water and spray upper and lower leaf surfaces as well as small trunks, stems and twigs to the point of runoff where pests appear. Repeat applications as necessary up to a total of four times per year.
Neither Sevin Concentrate or any other insecticide product should ever be used on firewood or any material that is intended to be burned. You can treat the ground under and around where you plan to have the firewood stacked for any insects that may be in the area.
Sevin Concentrate could leave an oily residue and is not directly designed to be applied to structures. We recommend to apply a product like Cy Kick CS along with dusting in any bored holes with Delta Dust.
It is recommended that you wait at least 7-14 days after applying Sevin Concentrate to use lacewings. Orcon Ladybug and Lacewing need to be used within 2-3 days of receipt since their body fat has been depleted.
Sevin Concentrate is labeled for applications on fruit trees, ornamentals, vegetable gardens, shrubs, flowers, outdoor insect perimeter control in residential areas. A Canada Chokecherry Tree is not specifically listed on the product label.
