Valent Safari 20SG Insecticide for Professionals

Safari Insecticide is a super-systemic insecticide that offers quick uptake and knockdown, controlling a broad spectrum of ferocious and invasive pests. This versatile product is effective against a range of problematic insects, including Q- and B-biotype whitefly, hemlock woolly adelgid, emerald ash borer, mealybug, leafminer, fungus gnat, black vine weevil, glassy-winged sharpshooter, armored and soft scale, and lacebug—some of the most costly pests affecting high-value greenhouse and nursery crops such as poinsettia and hibiscus, as well as trees, shrubs, and herbaceous ornamentals in the lawn and landscape market.

Dinotefuran, the active ingredient in Safari Insecticide, and its degradate, MNG, possess characteristics that are associated with chemicals detected in groundwater. The high water solubility and very high mobility of dinotefuran and MNG, coupled with their resistance to biodegradation, indicate a strong potential for these compounds to leach into the subsurface under certain conditions as a result of label use. Consequently, the use of this chemical in areas with permeable soils, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in groundwater contamination. Periodic monitoring of shallow groundwater in the use area is recommended to ensure the responsible and sustainable use of this product.

Safari Insecticide is labeled for the control of a wide range of target pests, including adelgids, aphids, flatheaded borers (such as the flatheaded appletree borer), sharpshooters, lacebugs, leaf beetles, leafhoppers, leafminers, mealybugs, psyllids, root weevils, roundheaded borers, scales (armored and soft), thrips (suppression), whiteflies, and white grubs.

The recommended application rate for Safari Insecticide varies depending on the crop and the pest being treated. As an example, the product can be applied at a rate of four to eight ounces per 100 gallons as a spray, or 12 to 24 ounces per 100 gallons as a drench. The actual yield may vary depending on the specific conditions and requirements of the treatment area.

In summary, Safari Insecticide is a versatile and effective insecticide that offers rapid knockdown and systemic control of a wide range of problematic pests, making it a valuable tool for greenhouse, nursery, and landscape professionals. However, the potential for groundwater contamination must be carefully considered, and the responsible use of this product, including periodic groundwater monitoring, is essential to ensure the long-term sustainability of agricultural practices.

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