sevin dust?

EmileeMc

anyone use this??  I have something eating my roses and the leaves off of them, someone told me to try this??  any other suggestions??

strangebird

Sevin Dust is quite effective and safe enough, according to its label, to be used on cats and dogs for flea and mite prevention. Don't put it on plants that young children might touch, but otherwise, it is very safe.

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strangebird:

Sevin Dust is quite effective and safe enough, according to its label, to be used on cats and dogs for flea and mite prevention. Don't put it on plants that young children might touch, but otherwise, it is very safe.

NO!

If it is not safe for children to touch, it is not safe to put on pets! Does it really say that on the label??!

I wouldn't call Sevin "very safe", "safe", or even "safe enough". It is a serious chemical and highly toxic. Be very careful when using it.

Please read this carefully:

http://www.greenbook.net/docs/MSDS/M4772.PDF

I'm SURE you are confusing Sevin with Merit, or Bayer Advanced Garden Rose & Flower Insect Killer, which is Imidacloprid. Same chemical as flea spot treatments. And I would call Imidacloprid safe!

Mrs.GinTN

I wouldn't call Sevin safe at all, but I would call it effective.  I know they have stopped selling the 10% Sevin because it can be a little too effective if you know what I mean.  You can still get the 5% Sevin if you really want it though.  My mother uses water and a little bit of dish washing liquid mixed together.

skiergrl

Sevin is really toxic.  There is no way I would use that on my plants.  I would really try to figure out what is eating your roses and then treat accordingly versus killing everything.   

A lot of pests can be deterred by spraying the leaves with some soap and water here is a recipe -                                                                         Mix 2 tablespoons of liquid soap or dish washing liquid with 1 quart water, and pour into a spray bottle. Most indoor household plants tolerate this natural pesticide well. Spray leaves, stem and topsoil to deter insects from coming back.

Aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies and mites are all affected by this soap remedy.

If you need a stronger soap formula, try this:

4 garlic cloves (segments) finely chopped
1 small onion finely chopped
1 tblsp. cayenne (red) pepper
2 tblsps. liquid soap
1 quart water
Mix well and let set 1 hour. Strain and pour into a spray bottle or other container. Refrigerated, this natural insecticide will last up to two weeks.

I got these off eHow, but there are similar formulas on most garden sites.  I've never needed to try the stronger formula.  Good luck.