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| Active Ingredient: | Spinosad .5% |
| Target pests: | Codling Moth, Leafminers, Leafrollers, Oriental fruit moth, Tufted apple budmoth, Asparagus beetles, Armyworms, Fireworms, Fruitfly, Fruitworms, Loopers, Thrips, Katydids, Caterpillar Worms, Cabbage Looper, Diamondback moth, Imported cabbage worm, Colorado potato beetle, Berry moth worms, Borers, Fruit flies, Earworm, Husk Fly, Navel orangeworms, Peach twig borer, Shuckworms, Webworms, Corn borers, Sod webworm, Cat fleas suppression, Emerald ash borer, Gall midges, Leaf feeding beetles, Sawfly larvae, Spider Mites, Gypsy moth, Tent Caterpillars, Bagworms, Fire ants |
| For use in: | Residential areas such as home gardens, lawns, ornamentals, fruit trees, citrus trees, vegetables, crops, berries |
| Pet safe: | Yes, when used as directed on the product label. |
| Yield: | Up to 8 gals |
| NOT FOR SALE TO: | AK, DC, HI |
| Manufactured By: | Bonide |
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The active ingredient in Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew is Spinosad, that is a naturally occuring soil dwelling bacterium. This unique bacterium was collected on a Caribbean island from an abadoned run disterlly in 1982 and has never been found anywhere else in the world. Spinosad Kills bagworms, borers, codling moths, spider mites and more. See product label for complete list.
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13 of 13 people found this review helpful:
spinostad
By Jim on November 2, 2011I've used this insectacide before and it works great on citrus. The price is right if you buy a large amount.
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8 of 8 people found this review helpful:
Excellent organic control
By Linda on September 24, 2012I was having a recurrent yearly problem with whitefly, spider mites and leaf miners in my Savannah GA autumn vegetable garden. The eggplant, tomatoes and bell peppers were most affected. Capt Jack's Deadbug Brew Concentrate, containing Spinosad is an excellent control. I found that adding 4 tbsp Capt Jack's and 2 cups of milk to a gallon jug, filling it with water then spraying the entire plant with this mixture controlled the pests AND the fungal/mildew problems that are normal in humid deep south gardens. Happy Harvesting!
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June 17, 2011Dot asked:
QHow soon after spraying squash can they be harvested?
It has rained since we sprayed.
AAccording to page 6 of the Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew product label you should wait at least 3 days after the last application to harvest the squash.
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July 10, 2011Brad asked:
QDoes Spinosad, the active ingredient in Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate kill moth larvae?
AYes, Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate does kill foliage feeding caterpillars (moth larvae).
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May 2, 2012Johnmark from Dunnellon, Fl asked:
QWill Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate control pickleworms?
Our winter wasn't very strong and the heat has set in early. I have a bad infestation of pickleworms in my cucumber plants! My local agricultural division of the local college, University of Florida recommended a farm pesticide called Entrust, which has the same active ingredient Spinosad, and said it is OMRI listed, and I am trying to grow as organically as possible. Is this safe to use and popularly effective?
ACaptain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is not labeled for pickleworms specifically but it is labeled for worms in general on cucumbers. This is a fairly new product for us so we do not have any feedback on efficacy for pickleworms but you can contact the manufacturer, Bonide, directly to see if they have found their product to be effective for pickleworms. You can reach Bonide at 800-424-9300.
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May 16, 2012Joseph from Coral Springs, Fl asked:
QCan this product be used on cilantro? It doesnt list cilantro specifically.
It doesnt list cilantro specifically but under herbs it says "no limited to".
AYes, you can use Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew on your Cilantro. Use the same mixing instructions listed for leafy vegetables and herbs on the product label.
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October 20, 2011Naomi from Vail, Arizona asked:
QI am looking for a general treatment for spiders and other normal household bugs that I can spray once a month.
I just purchased a new home and do not want to have hire a pest control company to spray monthly. I live in Arizona where we have a tendency for scorpions, spiders, black widows, ants, etc. What is a good general chemical that I could spray around the outside of the house once a month that would help to prevent pests from entering into the house? I am not sure what the pros use when they spray.
ADemon WP would be a great choice for all of the pests you mentioned and is one of the top choices for professionals when those hard to kill insects are the target. The only downside to Demon WP is that it could potentially leave a white powdery residue on dark surfaces. If this is a concern for you, another top contender is Cy-Kick CS. You should not solely rely on pesticides to keep insects at bay. You should also do your part by making your property less favorable to spiders and scorpions. Please take a few minutes to read our article Integrated Pest Management to learn more.
