Product Information
Tree/Ornamental Insects:
- Aphids
- Beetles
- Borers
- Caterpillars
- Gall insects
- Grasshoppers
- Leafhoppers
- Leafminers
- Mites
- Scale insects
- Weevils
Turfgrass Insects:
- Armyworms
- Billbugs
- Chinch bugs
- Cutworms
- Earwigs
- European crane fly
- Millipedes
- Mole crickets
- Sod webworms
- Spittle bugs
- White grubs
Nuisance Insects:
- Ants
- Bees
- Centipedes
- Chiggers
- Cockroaches
- Crickets
- Fleas
- Mosquitoes
- Spiders
- Ticks
- Wasps
How it Works
Carbaryl, the active ingredient in Sevin, is in the carbamate class of chemistry. Carbamates inhibit cholinesterase, which affects the central nervous system of insects. Sevin works by contact and ingestion. Contact activity provides quick knockdown, while ingestive activity ensures complete pest control. Sevin also provides residual activity up to 14 days. Plus, Sevin is compatible with a broad range of insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and adjuvants to allow for efficient and timely pest management.
FAQ
Q: Is Sevin a good replacement for OPs (organophosphates)?
A: With many regularly used products (such as Dursban) no longer available, more people are turning to Sevin as an effective replacement as it provides control of a broad spectrum of
insects economically. Sevin was first introduced in 1956. Two distinct qualities have made it the most popular carbamate: its very low mammalian oral and dermal toxicity and an exceptionally broad spectrum of insect control. Because of these qualities and many other benefits, Sevin is an excellent choice for OP replacement.
Q: Does Sevin provide better control at certain times during the year?
A: No. Sevin can be applied curatively anytime during the year and provides consistent control. Sevin is unaffected by temperature, unlike some synthetic pyrethroids, so it works under a variety of weather conditions. Very often Sevin provides at least 2 weeks residual insect control from a single application. Because it is not adversely affected by external weather conditions, Sevin can stand up to extreme situations and still provide effective insect control.
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