The mixing ratio for Safari is 1.25 - 5.0 level teaspoons per inch of the trunk diameter at breast height. For your tree, you will use 12.5-50 level teaspoons. This needs to be mixed in between 10-15 gallons of water to ensure that the product gets into the roots of your tree.
The Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide product label recommends using 1.0 - 2.1 ounces per 10 feet of height. When applied to the soil, Safari 20 SG Insecticide is taken up by actively growing trees and shrubs. Speed of control will be dependent on plant size, plant health, environmental conditions and how actively pests are feeding. In actively growing plants, control may be evident within 1 - 3 weeks after application depending on plant size. Time applications to coincide with when most vulnerable pest life stage is present on plants. Control may be less effective when applied to dry, saturated, or frozen soil, or at times when plants are not actively taking up water from soil. If possible, irrigate dry soils 1 - 3 days before application, or apply irrigation within 3 days after application. Heavy rainfall or inadequate irrigation immediately following application may decrease performance. Use higher labeled rates for broadleaf evergreens with dense foliage (ex. hollies), and with very large trees. 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) or inch of trunk diameter (trees). Adjust drench volume based on soil type, soil moisture and thickness of mulch so that product is moved into root zone. To enhance soil penetration in heavy soils and sloping terrain, dig shallow holes around tree or shrub, and apply drench solution in holes. Lower drench volumes may be less effective in dry soils or when applied over heavy mulch unless there is adequate rainfall or irrigation after application to move product into root zone. Please be sure to read the full Product Label for complete use instructions.
Safari Insecticide, a super-systemic insecticide with quick uptake and knockdown, controls a broad spectrum of ferocious and invasive pests, including scale. The dilution rate for a foliar spray would be 1.0 tsp per gallon of water to cover 200 sq ft. You do not need to trim infested branches unless they are so badly damaged that they cannot recover. 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
Per page 9 of the Safari 20SG supplemental 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.
This article from the Penn State Extension has excellent tips and information about the life cycle of this complex pest. We recommend contacting your County Extension Office for specific timing recommendations.
Unfortunately, there isn't much research out there done on this type of issue with palm trees, and Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is not labeled to treat for skeletizer. They are considered leafminers, and it is labeled to treat for that. If an imidacloprid product did not work you could certainly try the Safari to see if it might however, we can't guarantee the results. All that we have read states to cut back the leaves, but nothing regarding an active ingredient that truly combats this issue. You can learn more about this pest here. We recommend contacting your local extension for assistance treating this pest.
The amount of Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran and water that is used will depend on the pot diameter as directed on the product label. Generally, the mixing ratio is 0.11 to 0.22 g of product per 4 fl. oz. of water.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is not labeled for White Fir Engraver Beetles. We would recommend that you contact your local county extension office for treatment recommendations.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is labeled to control white flies when used as directed on the product label.
Per page 9 of the Safari 20SG supplemental 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.
Yes, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran can be used in commercial greenhouses. You will use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per gallon of water per 1000 sq. ft.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran can be applied to ornamental plugs as directed on page 9 of the product label. Do not apply media drench until roots from transplanted plugs or liners have extended at least half way to the edge of pots.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran can be applied as a basal trunk spray (instructions on page 14) but is not specifically labeled for spotted lantern flies. We recommend that you consult with your local cooperative extension office for additional options.
To eliminate scale on cacti, it is best to remove the scale using cotton swabs dipped in alcohol to remove as many as possible. This article from the Missouri Botanical Garden has great tips on this and on general cactus and succulent care. They recommend using neem or pyrethrin as a contact spray, so we would recommend Triple Action for this application. The rate for Safari 20 SG for containerized plants as a soil media drench is 1.5 – 3 tsp per gallon of water and 2 lf oz of solution per 4 inches of pot diameter. You can see these details on page 10 of the product label. Since the Safari product label does not list cacti or succulents as tested plants and we do not have experience treating these plants, we recommend consulting with a cacti specialist and/or testing a few plants before treating a large area.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran may not completely kill the Red Oak Borer Larvae once they have bored into the the vein system of the tree. The tree may need to taken down and chipped. We recommend to consult your Master Gardner in your area as well.
Dilution ratios for Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran are normally 1:100 to 1:200, depending on the system. Apply this product only through microirrigation (individual spaghetti tube), drip irrigation, overhead irrigation, or motorized calibrat- ed irrigation equipment per the product label. This is not a method we are familiar with so apologize but would recommend contacting the manufacturer Valent directly at 800-682-5368 or the manufacturer of the system you are using for further advice.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is not labeled for mosqutoes. We suggest using Talstar instead. You will use it at a rate of 1 oz per gallon of water, to treat 1,000 sq feet.
We recommend only applying Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran with water as directed on the product label.
All products carry some level of toxicity. When used as directed on the product label, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is safe.
Safari 20SG insecticide can be applied to treat a variety of soft and armored scale insects, such as European Elm scale, however this application is best done in spring after leaves have expanded. For the crawling stage, it is best to apply a foliar spray of an oil product or a pyrethroid such as Talstar P. This article has more details about the life cycle of this insect.
The rates of Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran will depend on what specific pest you’re treating for. You can view individual pests and their application rates on pages 8-15 of the product label.
