What is Sevin insecticide?
Sevin is the trade name for a widely used synthetic insecticide containing the active ingredient carbaryl. Carbaryl belongs to the chemical class called carbamates. As insecticides go Sevin is only moderately toxic to mammals and is still widely used in gardens and landscapes. It is, however, highly toxic to honey bees and many other beneficial insects and mites. Sevin is sold as a powder (dust), granule, and liquid concentrate. Uses include vegetable gardens, landscape plants, lawns, tree fruits and small fruits. The target pest list is generally broad and includes many common insect and mite pests. While Sevin insecticide can be used safely we believe there are safer alternatives that also avoid the harmful effects that broad spectrum chemicals, like carbaryl, can have on benefical species.
