Safari 20SG Insecticide with Dinotefuran, Safari 20 SG by Valent, Safari Insecti

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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.

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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

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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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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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39 of 41 people found this review helpful
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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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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Safari

By Anonymous on 07/30/2013

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

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29 of 30 people found this review helpful
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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Questions & Answers

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There does not seem to be any instructions for use of Safari as a basal truck spray. ie. Hemlock Wooly Adelgid

Safari can be applied as a basal trunk spray. It is part of a product label that is distributed by the manufacturer.

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Can Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide be used on citrus trees?

I need a good systemic for whitflies, aphids, leaf miner to be used on large citrus trees.

Safari 20SG is only labeled for use on non-bearing fruit trees. We do carry Bayer Advanced Fruit, Citrus Vegetable Concentrate that is labeled for use on citrus trees for whiteflies.

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Can Safari 20SG be used as a basal spray on palm trees for white fly?

Safari is listed to be used in a basal system to control whiteflies on palms. Please read the product label for complete usage instructions.

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To control spidermites on a tropical plant in a home should I Safari systemic granules or foliar spray?

Safari 20SG cannot be used indoors and it is not labeled for spider-mite control. We are unaware of any systemic product that is labeled for indoor use for spider-mite control. Instead we would recommend a foliage spray product such as Talstar P which is labeled for use on ornamental plants indoors and is also labeled for spider-mites.

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Will Safari 20SG kill carpenter worms?

I'm arborist and own a tree service; I've come across a Red Oak that has a number of problems, besides the borers for which I recommended a systemic insecticide {safari or Bayer landscape} , the tree also has misltoe, Hypoxylon canker which are being removed if the damage is to great. However the other day I found a couple carpenterworms in the tree and am concerned that there is a bigger infestation in the tree and was concerned that the systemic insecticides would not affect the carpenterworm.

Safari is not labeled for carpenter worm control and would likely only help provide control of the insects if they are sprayed directly before they bored beneath the bark. Systemic insecticides in general will not work for this pest because they live just beneath the bark. Unfortunately control is usually limited to only mechanical control by probing the tunnels with a wire to kill pupa, larva and eggs and then sealing the holes or destroying heavily infested trees.

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I understand that Safari will control bagworms. What's the best application for 30 foot pine trees?

Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran can be used for bagworms at the following rates:

Field Grown (In-Ground) Trees (Less than 24” diameter at breast height) 3-12 grams (1.25-5.0 level teaspoons) per inch of trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) 1.05-4.2 ounces per 10 inches of trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) For multi-stem trees, base rate on cumulative inches of diameter of all stems at breast height.

Field Grown (In-Ground) Trees (24” diameter or greater at breast height) 6-12 grams (2.5-5.0 level teaspoons) per inch of trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) 2.1-4.2 ounces per 10 inches of trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) For multi-stem trees, base rate on cumulative inches of diameter of all stems at breast height.

Apply in enough water to wet the lower 12” of trunk and surrounding soil sur- face. Apply in a one foot wide band over base of trunk and soil down cen- ter of hedgerow. To improve performance, rake back mulch before application.

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How much Safari 20SG do I add to 1 gallon water?

The usage rate will depend on what you are using the product for. Please let us know what you will be using Safari for so we can better help you determine the correct usage rate for your needs.

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I bought Safari 20SG to spray cotton wood tress for scales-directions confusing

Can you provide clearer instructions on how much Safari 20SG spray power to mix in a gallon of water to control scales on my cotton wood and apspen trees. The directions with the spray were very confusing for a spray tank sprayer. My Order NO.11615820 Thanks

For a foliar spray you can use 1.0 tsp per gallon of water to cover 200 sq ft.

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Treatment for Benjamin and Spiraling Whitefly

Safari 20SG is labeled for whitefly. If it isn't too much trouble, I have 3 questions pertaining to this product as I have both Spiraling and Benjamin whitefly: 1) the spiraling whitefly is so much LARGER than other whitefly varieties, should the dosage be adjusted for a larger bodied insect? 2) looking at the label directions for trees/large hedges on their site (link below), soil drench instructions indicate by grams or ounces but do not indicate the amount of "finished solution" to be applied as they do for containers. Are the directions provided meant as grams/ounces per 100 gallons which would require a finished product equivalent like their potted plants or is this application rate per tree? 3) is it preferable to use trunk diameter or hedge height since hedges are merely shaped trees and could potentially have a larger trunk than would be supported by the height of the hedge? This information would be helpful in determining the amount I will need to purchase. LINK: http://www.valenttrainingmodules.com/safari/index.cfm?page=15 Many thanks in advance for your assistance with this! Please feel free to edit as necessary if you choose to place on the Q&A section of the Safari website. Mark

Safari is a fairly complicated product to use and we want to make sure you are getting the correct usage information so we are recommending that you contact Valent directly. You can reach Valent by calling 800-682-6368.

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How far will a 3 lb jug go on pine scale? Drench or spray.

I am getting a lot of trees with pine scale. When is the optimum time to treat them?

The best time to treat is once in mid-April and then about 10 days later so that you get the crawlers when they hatch, which can occur over 2-4 week period. Once you've knocked the population back, you shouldn't have to retreat it every year. It may take two years, though, to get it under control.The length Safari 20SG will treat all depends on how large the diameter of the trees are. Please refer to the application charts on the product label.

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What is the half-life of this product with respect to the level of water PH when mixed?

We are trying to see how long it takes the product to start to degrade and lose its effectiveness.

If kep out of the heat Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran will last between 3-5 years. The mixed solution needs to be used within 24 hours of mixing.

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Does this kill bumblebees, honeybees or ladybugs?

Yes, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is highly toxic to bees and may harm other beneficials.

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Should I use Safari again for my myoporum tree?

The product used was Safari. I would like to treat it again. Your recommendation?

Yes, Safari is a terrific product if applied correctly and we could recommend that for you again. If you have any further questions, please contact us at 866-581-7378 and we would be more than happy to further assist you.

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Can Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran be used to treat Euonymus scale?

Yes, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran can be used to treat for Euonymus scale. Please follow the product label link for specific mixing and application instructions.

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Will Safari 20SG be effective on infested trees with pine bark beetles or used for prevention only?

Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide is not specifically labeled for pine bark beetles. The biggest key with this insect is timing to ensure the infestation doesn't get out of hand. Once the tree is infested there isnt much you can do other than chop down the tree and burn it to try and prevent the current live ones from getting into any neighboring trees.

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