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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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.
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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.
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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.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is applied at 0.5 to 1 tsp per gallon of water for foliar spray applications to small treatment areas. For soil drench applications to the root zone, the recommended rate is 3 to 6 grams (1.25 - 2.5 level teaspoons) per foot of shrub height in 16 to 64 ounces of water per foot of shrub height.
Water volume is determined by the soil conditions and how much water is needed to evenly cover the root zone from the trunk to the canopy.
Per the product label, you should use higher labeled rates of Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran for broadleaf evergreens with dense foliage (ex. hollies), on very large trees or if controlling insects on woody plants more than on herbaceous plants.
For Pine Needle Scale, apply at the rate of 3g to 12g (1.25 tsp to 5 tsp) per inch of trunk diameter at D.B.H in 1-4 pints of water per inch of trunk diameter at D.B.H. One (1) level teaspoon contains 2.4 grams, and 1 cup (8 fl oz) contains 4.0 oz by weight
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide is not labeled to control bark beetles, instead you can use Permethrin SFR 36.8% as a foliar spray to help prevent the infestation of trees and woody ornamentals. Infested trees would need to be pruned and dispose of bark beetle-infested limbs. If the main trunk is extensively attacked by bark beetles, the entire tree or shrub should be removed.
Please review the following article by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources for more information.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is labeled for fungus gnats outdoors but is not labeled for fungus gnats indoors on houseplants. Refer to the section Ornamental Plants – Indoors on page 9 of the product label for a full list of insects Safari can be used on indoors.
The easiest control for them is to allow the soil to dry out completely between the times you are watering them, which may actually be the best thing for the plants anyhow.
Bonide Systemic Houseplant Insect Control would be recommended to treat the fungus gnat larvae in the soil and using Talstar P for a foliar spray application. Spray houseplants outdoors and allow to dry before taking them back into the house. View the full product label for each for more information.
The mixing ratio of Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide is 1.5 - 2.0 fl. oz. per inch of the trunk diameter. This needs to be mixed in at least 5-10 gallons of water. Remember, the important thing about using this product is that the water is a carrier. The amount of product is what is important.
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Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran does not include slugs on labeled list of target insect pests.
You could instead consider using Niban Granular Bait or Monterey Sluggo Plus Snail & Slug Killer as alternative options, which are both labeled for control of slugs.
No, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is a super-systemic insecticide, and is not labeled as organic or OMRI listed, by the manufacturer.
When soil drenching using Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran, it is important to use enough water to thoroughly saturate the roots from the trunk out to the end of the tree line. Water is the carrier so using too little amounts of water will not thoroughly disperse the active ingredient like it's intended to do.
Per the Soil Drench Remarks on page 12 of the product label, it is advised to adjust drench volume based on soil type, soil moisture and thickness of mulch so that product is moved into root zone
Yes, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is highly toxic to bees exposed to residues for more than 38 hours following treatment. Do not apply this product to blooming, pollen-shedding or nectar-producing parts of plants if bees may forage on the plants. Soil drenches would be a less direct affect on bees but could still pose a risk.
