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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient
Sevin SL — Tessenderlo Kerley — liquid concentrate
Sevin Ready-to-Spray — consumer RTU
Sevin Granules — consumer granular lawn
Sevin Dust — consumer dust — 5% carbaryl
🎯 What It Kills
✓ Japanese Beetles✓ Caterpillars✓ Aphids✓ Thrips✓ Fire Ants✓ Grubs✓ Crickets✓ Earwigs✓ Leafhoppers
⚙️ How It Works
Carbaryl is a carbamate insecticide and one of the most widely used broad-spectrum garden insecticides. Kills on contact with short residual.
⚗️ Mixing & Application
Sevin SL: 1.5–3 fl oz per gallon. Sevin Dust: apply directly to plants. Do not apply to blooming plants. Check PHI before applying to edibles.
Example
0.5 oz
per gallon
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⚠️ Safety
- ⚠ Highly toxic to bees, parasitic wasps, and beneficial insects
- ⚠ Do not apply to plants in bloom
- ⚠ Check PHI before applying to edibles
- ⚠ Can cause spider mite outbreaks by killing natural enemies
🐛 Pests This Treats — Learn More
Click any pest to view its full identification guide, biology, and treatment options.
🌿 Environmental & Ecological Impact
⏱️ Residual & Re-entry Timeline
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Follow label mixing and application rates
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Re-entry: 12 hours
Keep people and pets out of treated area
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Effective period: 7–14 days
Active residual — killing or repelling target pests
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Reapply
Re-treat when pest activity returns or residual expires
🔄 Alternatives & Related Products
Same chemical class or different approaches to the same pests.
↔️Pyrethrin
Different approach: Botanical Pyrethrin
↔️Different approach: Botanical Pyrethrin
Boric Acid
Different approach: Inorganic
Different approach: Inorganic
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is carbaryl safe for pets?
Follow the product label. Keep pets out of treated areas until completely dried (2–4 hours for sprays). Once dry, treated surfaces pose minimal risk to dogs and cats.
Q: Can I use carbaryl indoors?
Check the specific product label — formulations vary. Baits and dusts often have indoor labeling; concentrates and granulars are typically outdoor.
Q: How long does carbaryl last after application?
Residual varies by formulation, surface type, weather, and UV exposure. Indoor applications last longer than outdoor. Check the product label for re-application intervals.
Q: What should I do if exposed?
Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water. For eye contact, rinse 15–20 minutes. For ingestion or severe symptoms, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Have the product label available.
📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Sevin SL — Safety Data Sheet
View the official SDS document for this product directly on the CDMS label database.
📚 Sources: EPA Pesticide Labels · NPIC Pesticide Info
Published: Jan 1, 2025 · Updated: Apr 7, 2026
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Reviewed by Derek GiordanoContent reviewed by a licensed pest management professional and cross-referenced against EPA, university extension, and manufacturer technical data. Last reviewed: April 2026.