I understand your problem and sevin is deadly on fleas.
Sevin dust fleas indoors.
Yes it was used years ago but so were other deadly pesticides like ddt.
Sevin dust 5 is not labeled for fleas only flea beetles and would not be recommended to use.
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.
The indoor flea kit with alpine aerosol and cimexa dust treats over 2000 sq.
Sevin dust is the brand name for carbaryl an insecticide that kills fleas along with more than 65 other outdoor pests.
We recommend using the indoor flea kit.
For plants above chest height turn to liquid sevin insect killer products.
If used indoors sevin dust powder could be accidentally inhaled by people or pets.
When applying sevin to a garden and outdoor areas remember that it not.
Never had a problem from it.
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.
I have been using sevin for over thirty 30 years.
Sevin dust containing carbaryl is a pest control product that has been used by gardeners for years to control insects in gardens.
As for the fleas themselves you should recommend your friend our article about getting rid of them.
Follow all precautions when using this product and use personal protection gear to keep it off your skin.
Good luck finding the best solution.
We just sprinkle it all over the ground and then lightly rake it in.
Using sevin indoors is not illegal but the makers of sevin do not recommend using indoor.
We also heavily dust our dog chow newfoundland mix with it and has never bothered him either.
Sevin is deadly to both humans and cats and should never ever be used indoors.
Both onslaught and martins igr will have instructions on the bottle that you need to read before use.
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.
Of space and is an excellent combination for long lasting flea control.
I would never use sevin dust.
There are flea bombs your vet sells and flea products that work and are safe.
My dog brings fleas into the house about twice a year usually in the summer months.
Sevin is only labeled for outdoor use so would not be used inside.
We have over 100 birds on the ground and use sevin at least ever 6 months to help control the fleas and flies.
With sevin 5 ready to use 5 dust there s no measuring mixing or water necessary.
Much better than poisoning yourself and your cat.