Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is only labeled for non-bearing nut trees. We would not recommend consuming any pecans for at least a year after application.
Since Safari 20SG is a systemic product, you should allow anywhere from several days to several weeks for the product to translocate through the plants, depending on the size and growing stage of the treated plants.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is not labeled for application to orchids.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is not labeled to be used on anything edible. Please inform if you are not consuming berries or not for an alternate recommendation or application rate. Thank you!
The rate for Safari 20SG Systemtic Insecticide is 1.5 - 2.0 fl. oz. per inch of the trunk diameter 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.
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.
All products carry some level of toxicity. When used as directed on the product label, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is safe.
Yes, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is a concentrate mixed with water as directed on the product label.
Safari 20SG is only labeled for non-bearing fruit trees. We do carry Bayer Advanced Fruit, Citrus Vegetable Concentrate that is labeled for mango trees.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran usually only needs to be applied once a year as a soil drench but it can be applied more often if needed as long as you do not go over the max rate per year listed on the product label. Systemic products applied to the soil usually do not need to be applied more than 1-2 times per year though. 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. Also be sure to bring the plants outside before treating until the soil dries, typically 4-6 hours
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran will typically last between 6 months to 1 year and is best applied before pests are an issue, the label does state to make the first application just before pest populations reach an economic threshold. If necessary, make a second application after 14-21 days. 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. Most people only apply once per year but no more than twice.
Please review the product label for application instructions for foliar, broadcast and soil denching to treat Hemlock Woolly Adelgid beginning on page 8 of the product label and ending on page 15.
Safari 20SG is not labeled for spider-mite control. We are unaware of any systemic product that is labeled for use for spider-mite control. Instead we would recommend a foliage spray product such as Bifen IT which is labeled for use on ornamental plants (no edible crops) and is also labeled for spider-mites.
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.
We do have various products that are labeled for thrips that can go to California. ImidaPro 4SC is a very good product that can be used as a basal trunk treatment. It is also labeled for certain edibles as well. If you would like another product that contains the active ingredient Dinotefuran, Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide would be a good choice and is labeled for thrips. Be sure to check the product label to be sure that it is labeled for your needs. It also comes in a soluble granule formulation, Zylam 20SG Systemic Turf Insecticide.
Per the product label for Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran on ornamental shrubs/ground covers for Euonymus scale,you would use 3 - 6 grams (1.25 - 2.5 level teaspoons) per foot of height and apply 1 - 4 pints of drench solution per foot of height. Pull back mulch before drenching.. Adjust drench volume based on soil type, soil moisture and thickness of mulch so that product is moved into root zone. Please refer page 11 of the product label for complete instructions.
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.
You can apply Safari 20SG as a drench or as a basal trunk spray for woolly adelgids. Most folks will use the trunk spray for ease of application and quick uptake. You can view these instructions on page 8 of the Supplemental Label here. 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. Here is a link to an application video with Safari from the manufacturer that we recommend watching: http://www.valent.com/professional/products/safari/video.cfm
For foliar spray, you would use 1 tsp per gallon of water to cover about 200 square feet.
For the best application timing in your area, we would suggest contacting a Master Gardener.
Yes, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran, 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
