Popular Pesticide Passes Government Review (NAPSA)—The Federal government has completed its review of a popular insecticide and approved the re-registration of its active ingredient. The ingredient, carbaryl, is one of the most widely used pesticides in agriculture and is found in the insecticide Sevin. Because of the recent removal by EPA of Dursban and diazinon from the pesticide market, many consumersare looking for alternatives, like Sevin, that are efficient andeffective. The EPAreview did result in a few label changes for Sevin. These include: * Minimizing consumer exposure and handling; * Removal of hand applications; * Removal of dust uses on pets; and * Amount of concentrate applied at one time to lawns. However, no changes to current delivery methods were recommended by reviewers. According to Dr. Gary Bennett, a professor of entomology at Purdue (Ind.) University, carbamates offer a smart alternative to Dursban and diazinon products, while maintaining the samelevel of control. “Carbamatesare a good substitute for many outdoor pesticide products,” says Bennett. “It’s a broad spectrum pesticide that’s little less toxic than organophosphates, but it’s very effective.” Sevin is one of the most widely tested and researched insecticides on the market. In fact, more than Carbamates are a broad spectrum pesticide that work on just about all the occasional invaders, such as Japanese beetles. 10,000 studies conducted indicate Sevin has the broadest spectrum of control compared to other leading multi-insect killers. “Sevin works on just about all the occasional invaders,” says Bennett. “It controls Japanese beetles, ticks, crickets, millipedes, beetles, sowbugs, or carpenter ants—just about any beetle or bug that’s a nuisance.” Along with a proven track record for effectiveness, Sevin is approved for use on a wide variety of sites, including ornamental shrubs, trees, flowers, lawns, fruits and vegetables. It is available in several delivery options, including liquid concentrates, ready-to-use liquids, dust, and granular formulations. As with all insecticides, please read and follow the use instructions on the package. The label supplies application information that is critical for getting the best performance and desired results. To learn more, visit the Web site at www.gardentech.com.
