Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Karl from Monroeville Nj
    04/10/2013
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    I understand that Safari will control bagworms. What's the best application for 30 foot pine trees?
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    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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  • Asked by Mose from Pembroke
    11/15/2017
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    How long will it take to see results after an application of Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran?
    Hopefully this should be pretty easily answered... I had a small amount of scale and a very small amount of mealybugs on my succulents and orchids. I've already separated and sprayed with the correct dosage of Safari, so how long until I may see results?? Thanks!!
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    After applying Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran, you will generally see results within 1-2 weeks depending on how severe the disease is/was.

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  • Asked by Lonnie from Fort Collins, Co
    08/21/2013
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    Can Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran be used to treat Euonymus scale?
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    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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  • Asked by Tom from Newport, Va
    04/02/2017
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    How many ounces in the Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran 3 lb jug?
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    The 3-lb. jug of Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran contains 48 ounces of product. 

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  • Asked by Mary from Los Angeles, Ca
    09/12/2019
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    Can Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran be used as a basal bark spray to treat Magnolia scale?
    My magnolia is infested with scale. I've used imidocloprid twice but read that soft scale don't feed deeply enough for that to work well. Just wondering the best product to save this poor tree from scale.
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    Yes Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran can be used as a basal bark treatment for certain soft scale insects. According to page 13 of the product label: 12-24 oz per gallon 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.

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  • Asked by Johnny from Tyler, Tx
    04/06/2020
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    Will 12oz Safari 20SG only make 1 gallon basal trunk spray??
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    Yes, for a basal trunk spray, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran can be used at a rate of 12 oz per gallon of water.

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  • Asked by Jacob from Stockton, Ca
    02/26/2018
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    What is the Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran rate for rose plants soil drench?
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    Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran would be applied at the rate 1.25 - 2.5 level teaspoons) per foot of height when applying as a soil drench.  Mix required dose in water and uniformly apply to soil around base of shrub or tree. Pull back mulch before drenching. Apply 1 - 4 pints of drench solution per foot of height (shrubs).

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  • Asked by Gary from Green River, Wyoming
    04/28/2013
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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
    A
    For a foliar spray you can use 1.0 tsp per gallon of water to cover 200 sq ft.
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  • Asked by Kevin
    06/20/2014
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    What to use to rid scales on sago palms?
    Each time I cut back the leaves on my sego palm, the scales infest all the leaves and into the crown of the plant. Tried malathion, volck oil, systemic granuals, etc. but nothing seems to work.
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    We would recommend applying Safari for the treatment of scale. Please refer to the product label for mixing and application instructions..
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  • Asked by Jill from Ohio
    03/05/2019
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    How long would it take for Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran to be out of a plants system after doing a soil drench?
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    Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran will typically last between 6 months to 1 year. Please keep in mind that there are many variables that can influence how long a systemic is still active in the target plant such as soil condition, rainfall, and health of the plant.

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  • Asked by Dinah from Texas
    11/26/2013
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    How much do I need to treat a sago palm for cycade scale?
    What are the proportions to dilute Safari? How much Safari product do I need to treat the palm 5-6 times? Will Safari kill the existing scale (so that I don't have to cut off the infested leaves), or do I still need to cut all infested leaves (which is almost all the leaves) and only treat whatever will be left of the palm with Safari?
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    The dilution rate for a foliar spray would be 1.0 tsp per gallon of water to cover 200 sq ft. We recommend that you speak with the manufacturer of Safari so they can provide additional treatment options and times using their product. Valent Corp 800.682.5368
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  • Asked by Edge from Central , Nj
    05/08/2015
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    Can Safari 20SG be used to treat bronze birch borer in birch tees?
    I have a white birch with borer holes on the trunk and foliage thinning on the top 1/3 of the canopy. What is the best method to apply? How does the effectiveness compare to other systemic insecticides?
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    Safari 20SG  is not labeled to treat Bornze Birch Borer. Bronze Birch Borer can be difficult to treat. You can try Merit 75.You will dilute the 1.6 oz pack in at least 10 gallons of water and pour the dilution around the base of the tree. You will need to use 1.6 oz (1 packet) MERIT 75 WSP per 24 to 48 inches of trunk diameter.
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  • Asked by Steve from Johns Island, Sc
    03/23/2018
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    What is the soil drench application rate of Safari for tea scale on Camellias?
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    When doing a soil drench with Safari 20SG or any other systemic insecticide, the exact amount of water is not as important as using the correct amount of product. Your water is a carrier for the active ingredient, so you just need to use a sufficient volume of water to mix and apply the insecticide. To treat shrubs, you would use 3 to 6 grams (1.25 - 2.5 level teaspoons) of Safari 20SG per foot of shrub height, using 1-4 pints of water per foot of shrub height or per inch of trunk diameter for trees.

     

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  • Asked by Earl from /
    08/25/2013
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    Will Safari 20SG be effective on infested trees with pine bark beetles or used for prevention only?
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    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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  • Asked by Mrs from Navarre, Fl
    09/23/2016
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    What is the best method to apply Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran to Sago Palms that are infested with scale?
    It is September in Florida, what is the best time of day to apply?
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    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.

    For Armored and Soft Scale and treatment of small areas: Mix 1/2 - 1.0 tsp per gallon. You will want to apply this product when wind drifts are minimal.

    Make first application just before pest populations reach an economic threshold. If necessary, make a second application after 14 - 21 days. Tank mixing with a surfactant may improve control of pests such as whitefly, mealybug and scale. Confirm plant safety of tank mix in small area before using on a commercial scale.

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  • Asked by Wayne from Hamburg
    02/13/2020
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    Use of a penetrant
    this is one of the products Penn State Extension spotted lanternfly website recemmonds as a systemic/contact spray. For the bark spray does the solution need a penetrant such as Pentra-Bark to be effective in entering the tree.
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    Per the product label, you can mix Safari 20SG with a surfactant, but it may not be very helpful for woolly adelgids for example since they are mostly controlled by ingesting the active ingredient rather than by contact: Tank mixing with a surfactant may improve control of pests such as whitefly, mealybug and scale. Confirm plant safety of tank mix in small area before using on a commercial scale.

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  • Asked by Dean from Terre Haute, Indiana
    03/30/2017
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    How should I mix Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran so spray for aphids and whiteflies in annuals in hanging baskets?
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    You will need 1 tsp. of Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticde with Dinotefuran per gallon of water to treat for aphids and whitefiles.  However, this product is not labeled for use on residential house plants.  If you have residential outdoor house plants, you would can use a product like Dominion 2L . You would use 0.45 mL per gallon of water for a foliar spray. You can also use Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control, which is labeled for all houseplants, both indoors and outdoors. You will need to use 2.5 tbsp. per gallon of water.

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  • Asked by Gary from Fort Myers Beach Fl
    02/11/2013
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    Can Safari 20SG be used as a basal spray on palm trees for white fly?
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    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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  • Asked by Mark from Florida
    05/25/2013
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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
    A
    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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  • Asked by Jeff from Nashville, Tn
    04/02/2016
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    What is the best application method for control of boxwood leafminer using Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran?
    We have a huge boxwood leafminer problem here and Imidacloprid works ok. Timing the flying insects with so many clients is difficult. Can I control the larvae inside of the leaf with Safari? Can it be used as a foliar spray for this application or would I have to mix it as a basal drench? Thanks.
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    Yes, you can use Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran as a foliar spray and systemic drench. As a drench you can use 0.2 to 0.4 oz per 1,000 sq ft, as a systemic drench you can use 3 to 6 grams per foot of height with sufficient water; please follow the label instructions. We also recommend using two different products, you could use Safari 20SG for your systemic drench application and something like Talstar P for a foliar application using 0.5 to 1 oz per 1,000 sq.ft.

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