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.
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.
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 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.
You could potentially mix Safari 20SG Insecticide with another product such as a bifenthrin insecticide if you are applying it as a foliar spray. However, usually if a systemic product like Safari is used with another product, the Safari would be applied as a soil drench or bark banding treatment. Then you could apply the bifenthrin product as a foliar spray so you are using 2 different treatment methods.
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 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.
You will use 2.1-4.2 ounces of Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran 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. Apply in enough water to wet the lower 12” of trunk and surrounding soil surface. 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.
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.
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.
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
Yes, for a basal trunk spray, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran can be used at a rate of 12 oz per gallon of water.
Per the product label, you can mix Safari 20SG with a surfactant, but it may not be very helpful for woolly adelgids for example since they are mostly controlled by ingesting the active ingredient rather than by contact: Tank mixing with a surfactant may improve control of pests such as whitefly, mealybug and scale. Confirm plant safety of tank mix in small area before using on a commercial scale.
Since Safari 20SG is not labeled for use on maple trees that are tapped for syrup, we would not recommend this application. Usually you will need to wait at least one year from treatment to harvest edibles that have been treated with a systemic insecticide. We recommend contacting Valent directly at 800-898-2536.
Yes, you can use an imidicloprid product such as Dominion 2L insecticide as a soil drench around the root system of the tree while the tree is actively growing. This is typically done in the late winter/ early spring. You would use 0.1 – 0.4 oz of Dominion 2L per inch of trunk diameter at breast height diluted in water in a bucket or watering can and poured around the base of each tree. We generally recommend that you pair a soil drench with a topical spray such as a horticultural oil or a pyrethroid such as Talstar P. The contact sprays are most effective when applied to the crawlers that have emerged and are active in mid to late summer. You can also then spray the trunk with Safari.
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.
Per the product label for Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran when using as a basal trunk spray to treat Hemlock Wooly Adelgids: You use12-24 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. When sprayed on the trunk, Safari 20 SG Insecticide will be absorbed through the bark and into the vascular system, and then transported throughout the tree. Speed of control will be dependent on tree size, tree health, environmental conditions and how actively pests are feeding. In actively transpiring trees, control may be evident within 1-3 weeks after application. Spray bark on root flare (buttress roots) and on trunk between soil surface and 4-5 feet above the soil surface. Adjust nozzle to uniformly distribute spray over the entire circumference of the tree trunk and buttress roots. Wet bark just to the point of saturation and run off onto soil. Apply ONLY with a low volume sprayer operated at less than 20 PSI to prevent tree damage, bounce back and drift of spray droplets. Time applications to coincide with when most vulnerable pest life stage is present on plants. Do not apply to wet bark, during rainfall or if rain is expected within 12 hours. Control may be less effective in trees with thick bark, and at times when trees are not actively growing or transpiring.
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.
