Valent Safari 20SG Insecticide – 20% Dinotefuran, 12 oz Bottle

Overview

Valent USA presents Safari 20SG, a highly systemic insecticide designed for rapid plant uptake and fast knockdown. This product moves within the plant to help protect a range of high value crops found in greenhouses, nurseries, and landscape settings. Safari 20SG is formulated with 20% dinotefuran, offering a broad reach against feeding pests while supporting plant health and aesthetic quality.

What it targets

• Controls a broad spectrum of pests, including adelgids, aphids, flatheaded borers (such as the flatheaded appletree borer), sharpshooters, lacebugs, leafhoppers, leafminers, mealybugs, psyllids, root weevils, and both armored and soft scales.
• Also provides suppression against thrips and effective action against whiteflies, including Q- and B-biotype populations, and white grubs where labeled.

Ideal uses and benefits

• Designed for greenhouse crops, nursery ornamentals (poinsettia, hibiscus), and landscape plants such as trees, shrubs, and herbaceous ornamentals that require systemic protection.
• The systemic uptake can help reach pests that feed inside plant tissue, offering broader coverage in dense canopies.

Application guidance and yield expectations

Yield and performance depend on crop type and pest pressure. As a general reference from the label:

• Spray applications: four to eight ounces per 100 gallons of water.
• Drench applications: twelve to twenty-four ounces per 100 gallons of water.

Important considerations

• Dinotefuran and its degradate (MNG) are highly water soluble and have notable mobility in some soils. This can affect movement toward subsurface water under certain conditions.
• In permeable soils or areas with shallow water tables, there is potential for groundwater movement. Periodic monitoring of shallow groundwater in the use area is recommended.
• Always follow the label directions and local regulations when applying Safari 20SG.

Valent Safari 20SG is positioned as a practical option for growers seeking broad pest coverage with a systemic mode of action. Use as part of an integrated pest management approach, balancing the potential benefits with site-specific considerations. It is designed to offer possibilities for pest control within labeled use scenarios, rather than guaranteeing outcomes.