Yes it was used years ago but so were other deadly pesticides like ddt.
Sevin dust fleas indoors.
I would never use sevin dust.
When applying sevin to a garden and outdoor areas remember that it not.
We have over 100 birds on the ground and use sevin at least ever 6 months to help control the fleas and flies.
Sevin dust 5 is not labeled for fleas only flea beetles and would not be recommended to use.
Sevin dust is the brand name for carbaryl an insecticide that kills fleas along with more than 65 other outdoor pests.
My dog brings fleas into the house about twice a year usually in the summer months.
Sevin ready to use 5 dust isn t meant to only be used outdoors so one probably shouldn t use it on carpets or anything else indoors.
For treating fleas inside and outside the home we recommend our indoor outdoor flea kit along with topical flea treatment such as martins prefurred plus for dogs.
We just sprinkle it all over the ground and then lightly rake it in.
I understand your problem and sevin is deadly on fleas.
Never had a problem from it.
Good luck finding the best solution.
Exposure to carbaryl could cause dizziness weakness slurred speech nausea and vomiting.
There are flea bombs your vet sells and flea products that work and are safe.
A thin even dusting from the ready to use shaker container kills more than 65 insect pests on ornamentals flowers vegetables fruits and lawns.
For plants above chest height turn to liquid sevin insect killer products.
As for the fleas themselves you should recommend your friend our article about getting rid of them.
Much better than poisoning yourself and your cat.
If used indoors sevin dust powder could be accidentally inhaled by people or pets.
We recommend using the indoor flea kit.
With sevin 5 ready to use 5 dust there s no measuring mixing or water necessary.
Sevin dust containing carbaryl is a pest control product that has been used by gardeners for years to control insects in gardens.
Sevin is only labeled for outdoor use so would not be used inside.
The indoor flea kit with alpine aerosol and cimexa dust treats over 2000 sq.
Both onslaught and martins igr will have instructions on the bottle that you need to read before use.
Jan brown september 12 2019.
We also heavily dust our dog chow newfoundland mix with it and has never bothered him either.
I have been using sevin for over thirty 30 years.
Carbaryl is a common chemical known as naphthyl methylcarbamate used to control a variety of pests including moths beetles fleas ants mosquitos and bed bugs.
Sevin is deadly to both humans and cats and should never ever be used indoors.