Per the Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran product label: “Do not apply this product, by any application method, to linden, basswood or other Tilia species.” Due to the sensitive nature of Linden trees, we recommend speaking with the master gardener at your local cooperative extension office to determine what products can safely be applied.
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.
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.
Yes, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is a concentrate mixed with water as directed on the product label.
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.
Unfortunately there are no products known labeled for lanternfly control, including Safari. Spotted Lantern Fly is an invasive pest only found in certain areas of Pennsylvania right now. Penn State Extension has set up an entire website to help track and control this pest. Please visit this site for information on how to report this pest and non-chemical steps recommended:
Further information for homeowners can be found here:
Some folks are treating trees with dinotefuran, although since these products are not yet labeled for this pest, we cannot be certain as to the efficacy.
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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.
You would use 12 – 24 oz of Safari 20SG per gallon of water. Depending on the bark type and thickness, one gallon of spray solution will typically cover 65-85” of cumulative trunk diameter. So to treat a tree with a 4” diameter, you would use 0.74 – 1.5 oz of Safari.
All products carry some level of toxicity. When used as directed on the product label, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is safe.
Although most manufacturers do not print a time limit for using mixed product on the label, the general rule of thumb is to use or discard insecticides (including Safari) within 24 hours. This is because the active ingredient can start to break down after that time and cause the solution to become less effective. Some insecticides also can damage sprayer parts if left for long periods of time.
If you follow this link and scroll to page 10 of the Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide Product Label , it has a chart and instructions for use in containerized plants. It goes over potted plants by size in inches rather than gallons so you will want to measure your plants and reference the chart for how much solution for your needs. Please let us know if you have any other questions and we would be happy to help.
You can view these instructions on page 8 of the Supplemental Label here. You would 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.
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.
Per the product label for Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran as a soil drench: 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.
The would be diluted in at least 5-10 gallons of water. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is only labeled for use on non-bearing fruit trees. We do carry Bayer Advanced Fruit, Citrus and Vegetable Insect Control. This product provides systemic insect protection with a single application on fruit and nut trees, citrus, and vegetables listed on the label.
We recommend only applying Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran with water as directed on the product label.
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.
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.
Yes Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide is labeled to kill bagworms.
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.
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.
