Roundup products are non selective herbicides that kill everything they are applied to so we cannot see any valid reason to mix it with Sevin Concentrate unless you want to kill the plant/grass area you are trying to control the listed insects on. That being said, as long as both product labels are followed you could do so but we would recommend doing a compatibility test.
Sevin Concentrate is safe for pets once the product has completely dried.
Sevin Concentrate cannot be used in a fogger. Please check our our Fogging Equipment page for up to date foggers and recommended solutions.
Unfortunately, Sevin Concentrate is not labeled to be used on basil. Ferti-lome Triple Action would be a better option, applied in early morning before temperatures get too hot.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate is labeled to kill butterflies and caterpillars.
Sevin Concentrate should not be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures. You will want to store in a cool, dry place for the best shelf life from date of purchase (about 3 years). Once mixed with water, the finished solution should be used within 24 hours of mixing.
Sevin Concentrate should not be applied near water has it highly toxic to aquatic organisms. We do offer a product called EcoVia EC that would be great to apply to non-edible areas.
Unfortunately Sevin Concentrate is not labeled to be used on basil. Any basil sprayed with it should be discarded and not eaten. Ferti-lome Triple Action would be a better option, applied in early morning before temperatures get too hot.
Yes, Sevin Concentrate is labeled for springtails. Please take a few moments to review our article How To Get Rid of Springtails.
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.
Yes, you can use Sevin Concentrate as a topical spray on spruce or other ornamentals for sawfly treatment. According to the product label, you should apply 1.5 fl. oz. of product per gallon of water and spray upper and lower leaf surfaces and 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 for trees and six times per year for ornamental shrubs and flowers, but not more than once every seven days.
We would also recommend using a systemic insecticide in the late Spring or early Summer for these pests, such as Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench.
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 safe for ornamental plants/trees if used as directed on the product label.
Sevin Concentrate is applied and then repeat applications are done no sooner than 7 days. It is labeled for many insects including grasshoppers.