Yes! It is harmful to pets and their humans. It is also harmful to our planet. It is water soluble and leaks into our ground water. Wildlife drink from our streams that sevin has leaked into , and they graze the greens that grow from the soil and water that is polluted from sevin. Then sometimes, we eat the wildlife, or the cows, or the chickens and their eggs. You get my drift.
Yes, the active ingredient in Sevin concentrate bug killer, carbaryl, can be harmful to pets if ingested or exposed to in large amounts. It is important to follow the product instructions carefully, keep pets away from treated areas until they dry, and store the product securely out of reach of pets. If there is accidental exposure, contact a veterinarian immediately.
Well, honey, Sevin is mainly used for killing bugs in the garden, not for those pesky carpenter ants invading your home. You're better off using a product specifically designed to tackle those wood-chewing critters. So, save the Sevin for your roses and get yourself some proper ant killer for those carpenter ants.
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Yes. I have used it several times both on my garden and on my house to kill stink bugs (brown marmorated stinkers). My only concern was my pets and my daughter, which I kept away from the sprayed areas for 2 days after spraying. I always did it at dusk so as to minimize the danger to honey/bumble bees as it will kill them, and most every other insect. read the directions carefully and don't spray too much.
It is not recommended that you use Sevin Dust on animals even though some people do it. It is recommended to powder it in the yard and gardens.
To get rid of sand wasps in your son's sandbox, you can try placing a fake wasp nest nearby to deter them from building their nests, as they are territorial insects. You can also sprinkle diatomaceous earth around the sandbox to discourage them. Finally, keep the sandbox covered when not in use to prevent the wasps from entering.
Yes, Garden Tech Sevin Concentrate bug killer is harmful to humans. The label lists carbaryl as the active ingredient. It mentions "hazards to humans & domestic animals" from absorption, contact, inhalation and swallowing.
at Home Depot you can get 32 Oz. Sevin Bug Killer Concentrate for $13.99 or 1 Lb. Sevin Insecticide 5% Dust Canister for $4.97
The dilution rate for liquid sevin concentrate for lawns is 1 Tablespoon per gallon of water which covers 94 square feet
Sevin bug killer is not a systemic insecticide. It works primarily on contact with the insect pests and is not taken up by the plant's vascular system.
The warnings on the Sevin container say to wear gloves when handling it, and use caution using around people pand pets. So yes, it is likely to be harmful to dogs.
Good old fashione Sevin, from the garden stores. Just about the safest.
To dilute Sevin bug spray, mix 1.5 to 3.0 fluid ounces of Sevin concentrate per gallon of water for most applications. Always refer to the product label for specific dilution instructions as they may vary based on the target pest and application method.
To dilute Sevin, first fill a spray tank halfway with water. Add the appropriate amount of Sevin concentrate based on the specific instructions on the product label. Then, fill the tank with the remainder of the water, close the tank, and shake well to ensure proper mixing before applying.
Diatomaceous earth is a good natural killer for ants in your vegetable garden. It is a powdery substance that works by dehydrating the ants. Sprinkle it in areas where you see ant activity, such as near plants or along ant trails. Additionally, you can create a homemade solution of water and dish soap to spray directly on the ants to help eliminate them.
You can bathe them in dog flea shampoo or dust their undersides with Sevin (the kind you use in the garden).
Sevin dust can typically be found at garden centers, home improvement stores, or online retailers that sell pest control products. It is often used to control a variety of insects in gardens and on ornamental plants.
One-and-one-half (1.5) fluid ounces is the quantity of Sevin concentrate per gallon when spraying for Japanese beetles. The directions on the label must be followed precisely in terms of mixing the concentrate with the water and of spraying on outdoor, not indoor, branches, leaves and stems no more than once every seven days. The treatments need to be conducted away from people and pets.