Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran

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Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran
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4.5 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.7

27 Reviews | 158 Q&A

Product Overview

Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is a super-systemic insecticide with quick uptake and knockdown, and controls a broad spectrum of ferocious and invasive pests, including Q- and B-biotype whitefly, hemlock woolly adelgid, emerald ash borer, mealybug, leafminer, fungus gnat, black vine weevil, glassy-winged sharpshooter, armored and soft scale and lacebugs some of the most costly pests that affect high value greenhouse and nursery crops such as poinsettia and hibiscus, as well as trees, shrubs and herbaceous ornamentals in the lawn and landscape market.

Features and Specs

Active Ingredient Dinotefuran 20%
Target pests Adelgids, Aphids, Flatheaded Appletree Borer, Sharpshooters, Lace-bugs, Leaf Beetles, Leaf-hoppers, Leaf-miners, Mealybugs, Psyllids, Root Weevils, Round-headed Borers, Scales (Armored & Soft), Thrips (suppression), White-flies, White Grubs
* See label for complete list
For use in Commercial: Greenhouses, Nurseries, Inter-Plantscapes & Outdoor Landscaping Only
Foliar & Systemic Insect Control in Ornamental Plants & Vegetable Transplants
Application 4 - 8 oz. per 100 gallons of water for Spraying
12 - 24 oz. per 100 gallons of water for Drench
* See label for complete application instructions
Pet safe Yes, if used as directed on label
Formulation Professional Product
Group 4A Insecticide
NOT FOR SALE TO CA
AZ, CO, CT, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NV, NY, RI, VT (Restricted To Licensed Applicators Only)
Shipping Weight 0.92 lbs
Manufacturer Valent Usa Corp
EPA Registration 86203-11-59639

Details

Application to Ornamental Plants:

  • Safari 20 SG Insecticide can be applied as a foliar spray, a broadcast spray, a soil drench, soil injection and via chemigation for insect control in ornamental plants in greenhouses, nurseries, outdoor landscapes and interior plantscapes.
  • Safari 20 SG Insecticide is a systemic product and will be taken up by the root system and translocated upward throughout the plant. When applied as a foliar spray, the product offers translaminar and locally systemic control of foliar pests.
  • When applied to the soil, Safari 20 SG Insecticide will be translocated more quickly in herbaceous plants than in woody shrubs and trees. Speed of insect control will range from as little as one day for small herbaceous plants in containers, to several weeks in large trees growing in the landscape.

Application to Vegetable Transplants:

  • Safari 20 SG Insecticide can be applied as a foliar spray or a broadcast spray for insect control in vegetable transplants.

Applications to Ornamental Plants, and Vegetable Transplants:

Safari 20 SG Insecticide can be applied using many different types of application equipment. Apply in sufficient water to ensure good coverage of ornamental plants. Tank mixing with a surfactant will produce better coverage when making applications to plants with hard to wet foliage such as holly or pine. If concentrate or mist type spray equipment is used, apply the same amount of Safari 20SG on the sprayed area as would be used in a dilute solution. To assure optimum effectiveness, Safari 20SG must be placed where the growing portion of the target plant can absorb the active ingredient. Applications can be made to foliage or as a soil drench.

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  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Killing Spotted Lanternflies in Eastern PA

    By James on 08/16/2019

    used product to kill infestation of Spotted Lanternflies in Lancaster County, PA. Used Safari 20SG (recommended by PA Department of Agriculture) as a root drench on a pair of "Tree of Heaven" to create trap trees. Was done about 4 weeks ago. Trees or now covered with Lanternflies and the ground is covered with dead Lanternflies. I am very pleased, hopefully it will continue to kill Lanternflies until winter comes. Can send pics if you want them

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    42 of 44 people found this review helpful

  • 1 of 5 Stars

    White flies on coconut trees

    By Doug on 04/27/2013

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    I followed directions and applied four times over a three week period. It didn't have any effect on white flies on coconut trees in SW Florida. I used Dominion 2L and it worked with one treatment in three weeks. Only cost $75 for three bottles to do 20 trees. Spent over $500 on Safari. Very disapointed. DMOPC was excellent to deal with on both products.

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    38 of 45 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Great product! Directions for use on palms would be helpful

    By Cheryl on 09/05/2016

    We just got around to using this product a few weeks ago. We used it to treat our sago palms for Cycad Aulacaspis scale. This product was what our County Extension recommended. There were no specific directions for what amount to use for sago palms, so we guessed at what strength to try. We used one teaspoon per gallon of water and used a hand pump sprayer to apply it. Within just a few days we noticed a big improvement in our palms. The scale became powdery and fell off when brushed, so we used a garden hose on high pressure to blast a lot of it off. We followed up the initial treatment with Safari a couple of weeks later, and the scale is nearly all gone from the palms now. We will treat a third time in a few more weeks, and I fully expect the Safari to eradicate the scale after that.

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    34 of 34 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Safari

    By Anonymous on 07/30/2013

    Worked great on my Sago Palm Scale and the scale on my crotons.

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    30 of 31 people found this review helpful

  • 4 of 5 Stars

    Safari 20SG

    By Jeff on 05/28/2014

    I bought two 3 pound bottles to tree my hemlock trees in Fannin County, GA. I recommend that you find a clean container to hold your water and this chemical. Mix thoroughly in it first and then transfer to your sprayer.

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Why is this so much more expensive than Alpine WSG which contains twice the amount of dinotefuran?

I was going to purchase safari for use in my IPM along with spinosad and Thiamethoxam but the Alpine WSG seems to be a better buy.

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While Alpine WSG contains the same active ingredient as other products, like Safari, the formulation is not designed to be used in systemic applications and is only for use as a surface application for the listed pests

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Drench and Spray application timing with Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran

I applied Safari as a drench and need to know how long before I can foliar spray the same tree. How many days between a drench and a spray? Thank you.

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Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran you can do both methods at the same time, so long you are following all label instructions. Find the label here

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What is the dosage for cedar mite control on 10-foot-tall arborvitaes (systemic)?
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Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is not labeled for spider mites or "cedar mites". 
 
Talstar P would be recommended for the treatment of Spider mites. Apply at the rate of 0.5 fl oz to 1.0 fl oz per gallon of water to the base, trunk, branches, limbs, and foliage. 
 
Per the product label, best results are achieved when treatments are applied during spring to mid-summer, and the addition of a surfactant or horticultural oil may increase the effectiveness of Talstar P for treating Spider Mites. 

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How much water to chemical do I need for a 1 gallon EZ-ject soil injector.
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Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran states to use 3-12 grams (1.25-5.0 level teaspoons) per inch of trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) if less than 24" or 6-12 grams (2.5-5.0 level teaspoons) per inch of trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) if greater than 24". Pertaining to the water it states, 1:100, which equals 1 part injector tank solution: 100 parts irrigation water). If further assistance is needed we would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer or an arborist. 

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Does safari come in 1pound container?
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Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide is only available in a 12 oz bottle and a 3 lbs jug.

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Will I need to lower the dosage(soil injection) if other trees are in close proximity to each other?

I am treating a row of elm trees that are spaced 15 feet on center. Will I overdose them if the roots from neighboring trees are in the same area as the tree I am treating?

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You will not need to lower the dosage when using Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran as long as you drench around each induvial tree based on the DBH, it will not be too much product. 

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Thrips on indoor (Giant sized) split leaf philodendrons

I get recurring thrips , sucking on leaves. they start when bringing the big plants inside in Fall, by December the bugs are damaging. What do you recommend other than the standard sprays at nurseries. I just bought Dinotefuran...should I use it? (I can move the plants to the garage to spray) I realize it is not recommended for indoor plants but seems like many people are doing that.

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Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran can be applied to commercial greenhouses, nurseries etc. It is not for use on house plants grown inside private residences.

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Can I use Safari to treat scale on a 15 foot tall fishtail palm in a 22 inch self-watering pot?

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Yes, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran  is able to be used on containerized ornamental plants. 

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How much Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is needed to make 1 gallon of mixed solution to spray 1 hemlock tree?

I measured the Hemlock tree and it is 71" in circumference. If my calculations are correct this breaks down to 22.6" in diameter. How much Safari is required for one gallon of water?

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Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran would be mixed at 0.5 to 1 tsp per gallon of water. 

Please view the product label for more information. 

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How much Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is needed for treating hemlock woolly adelgids on a hemlock with a 27 inch circumference?

The hemlock is severely infested. How much do I measure using the plastic measuring cup that came with Safari and how much water for bark spraying?

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The rate for Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is 12-24 oz per gallon depending on bark type and thickness. 1 gallon of spray solution will typically cover 65-85" of cumulative trunk diameter (1.5-2.0 fl oz per inch of trunk diameter) when applied to trunk between soil surface and 4-5 feet above soil surface. 

A hemlock measuring 27 inches in circumference would be a DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) of 8.5 inches. 

Please view the product label for more information. 

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Can Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran be applied using a hose end sprayer for soil drenching to control Hemlock woolly adelgid?
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Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran cannot be applied with a hose-end sprayer as it will not give you the treatment or coverage that you need. It needs to be applied with a low-volume sprayer or you can mix it in a bucket and pour it around the base of the trees. 

Please view the product label for more information. 

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How much Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran for 38
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To perform a bark spray application with Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran, you will want to use 12-24 oz of Safari 20SG per gallon of water. Depending on bark type and thickness, one gallon of spray solution will typically cover 65-85” of cumulative trunk diameter (1.5-2.0 fl oz per inch of trunk diameter) when applied to the trunk between soil surface and 4-5 feet when applied above soil surface.

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Basal spray advice: what ratio for 2 Trees of Heaven, one 40 ft and one 50ft?

Diameter is about 10" and 14". I am using a one-gallon tank. I want to understand exactly how Safari to water ratio

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Per page 15 of the Safari 20SG product label for basal trunk spray the rate will vary depending on your dilution rate.  You would use 12 – 24 oz per gallon of water.  Depending on bark type and thickness, one gallon of spray solution will typically cover 65-85" of cumulative trunk diameter.

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what concentration to use for trunk spray emerald ash borer?

Product label says mix "12-24 oz/gal depending on bark." But which one is for thicker bark, the more dilute 12 oz/gal or the more conc 24 oz/gal? Label doesn't say.

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Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide is labeled to be used as a basal bark spray on trunks of trees for borer control and the label states: "Depending on bark type and thickness, one gallon of spray solution will typically cover 65-85" of cumulative trunk diameter (1.5-2.0 fl oz per inch of trunk diameter) when applied to trunk between soil surface and 4-5 feet above soil surface." Typically the thicker the bark and more active the infestation, the higher use rate would be recommended. 

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Can I mix Safari 20SG with Immunox and spray both together in a pump tank sprayer as a foliar spray?
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Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran can be mixed with other herbicdes. You should refer to both product labels for tank mixing restrictions.  If there are no specified restrictions, we suggest making a small jar test to ensure compatibility before mixing a full tank.

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