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.
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.
The rate for Safari 20SG Systemic 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.
No the only PPE requirements on the Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran label are that all applicators and other handlers must wear: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants and Shoes plus socks.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is labeled to treat Wooly Adelgids on Hemlock Trees as a soil drench application. Since the trees vary in DBH measurements, it would be best to treat each tree individually to ensure each tree gets the recommended amount of active ingredient to the root zone. Per the product label, use 1.25 tsp to 5 tsp per inch of trunk diameter in a sufficient amount of water to thoroughly and evenly distribute the mixed solution around the base of the tree to the root zone. 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.
For example, a hemlock tree that is 11 inches at DBH, you would use 1-4 pints of mixed solution and apply for a 1ft (12 inch) radius around the base of the tree to the root zone.
If you are using Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran as a foliar spray a second application can be done 14-21 days after the initial one. When its used as a drench it would usually just be done once a year. Please be sure to rad the product label for specific application instructions.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran should be applied before pest are an issue as it takes time to absorbed and translocated throughout. You may contact your local cooperative extension office to determine the correct timing of the application as this will vary greatly from region to region.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is not labeled for ticks at all and would not be recommended for control of them.
We would recommend treating the outdoors with something like Cyzmic CS and Archer IGR, the IGR will help to disrupt the life cycle of ticks, in this case. We do recommend re-treating every 30 days throughout the season to ensure a continued residual that will continue to kill ticks that come in contact with the treated surfaces. We also recommend to review our article on How to Get Rid of Ticks for further tips and information.
For soil drench applications to treat Adelgids, the product label advises on pages 12 – 13, for trees (24” diameter or greater at breast height) Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is applied at 2.5-5 level teaspoons per inch of trunk diameter and for multi stem trees, apply at the rate of 2.1 – 4.2 oz per 10 inches of trunk diameter at breast height (DBH). The base rate is on cumulative inches of diameter of all stems at breast height.
Yes, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is labeled for spotted lanternflies. Be sure to follow the new supplemental label for the treatment of spotted lantern fly.
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.
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
No, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is a super-systemic insecticide, and is not labeled as organic or OMRI listed, by the manufacturer.
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.
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.
Please view the full product label for more infromation.
