All About It
Bonide Captain Jack’s™ DeadBug Brew Concentrate is a trusted organic gardening solution designed to protect your plants from a wide range of insect pests without harming beneficial species. Formulated with Spinosad®, a naturally occurring bacteria discovered in soil, this powerful yet environmentally friendly insecticide is approved for use in organic gardening and can be safely applied up to the day of harvest on listed crops.
This concentrated formula is ideal for use on fruits, vegetables, nuts, citrus, berries, grapes, ornamentals, and more. Whether you’re tending to a backyard garden or managing a small farm, Captain Jack’s DeadBug Brew provides effective control against common pests like caterpillars, beetles, borers, spider mites, leaf miners, and thrips—helping keep your plants healthy and productive.
Why You'll Love It
- Organic Gardening Approved: Made with Spinosad®, a natural bacteria-based insecticide widely used in organic agriculture.
- Powerful and Targeted: Effectively controls over a dozen common garden pests, including bagworms, beetles, codling moths, tent caterpillars, and loopers.
- Gentle on Beneficial Insects: Designed to minimize harm to pollinators, predatory mites, spiders, and other helpful garden insects when used as directed.
- Safe Up to Harvest: Can be applied to edible crops right up to the day of harvest without compromising food safety.
- Versatile Use: Works on a wide range of plants—from fruiting and leafy vegetables to ornamentals and woody shrubs.
- Efficient and Economical: Concentrated formula means a small amount goes a long way—just mix and spray for lasting protection.
How to Use It
- Mixing Instructions:
- Dilute 2 ounces of concentrate per gallon of water.
- Stir or shake to ensure even distribution before application.
- Application:
- Apply with a trigger, hand-held, backpack, or hose-end sprayer.
- Thoroughly cover all plant surfaces, including undersides of leaves, for best results.
- Reapply as needed according to label directions, especially after rainfall or heavy pest activity.
- Timing:
- Use outdoors only.
- Apply when insects first appear and repeat at intervals recommended on the label.
- Avoid spraying during peak pollinator activity periods (early morning or late evening is best).
- Safety Note:
- Always follow label instructions carefully.
- Store out of reach of children and pets.
The Specs
- Brand: Bonide
- Product Name: Captain Jack’s™ DeadBug Brew Concentrate
- Size: 16 oz (pint)
- Formulation Type: Liquid Concentrate
- Active Ingredient: Spinosad® (a natural soil-dwelling bacterium)
- Mixing Ratio: 2 oz per gallon of water
- Application Method: Trigger sprayer, hand-held sprayer, backpack sprayer, or hose-end sprayer
- Approved For: Organic gardening
- Safe Use: Up to the day of harvest on listed crops
- Target Pests:
- Bagworms
- Borers
- Beetles
- Caterpillars
- Codling moths
- Gypsy moths
- Leaf miners
- Loopers
- Spider mites
- Tent caterpillars
- Thrips
- And more
Additional Resources
- Ideal Crops & Plants: Use on fruiting vegetables, cole crops, cucurbits, leafy vegetables, tuberous vegetables, stone fruits, bushberries, pome fruits, grapes, nuts, and ornamentals.
- Eco-Friendly Performance: Spinosad-based formulations like Captain Jack’s are used globally in organic agriculture for their selective effectiveness and environmental safety.
- Best Practices: For optimal pest control, monitor your plants regularly and apply at the first signs of insect damage. Rotate with other organic pest control methods as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) plan.
Shipping, Returns, & Guarantees
Free Home Delivery
We offer our own Home Delivery service! Check out the details on our Free Home Delivery page:
https://www.alaskamillandfeed.com/same-day-delivery/
Website Tips and Shipping Information
We also have traditional shipping options available if you need your package to be delivered outside of Alaska. Take a look at the information on our website through the link below:
https://www.alaskamillandfeed.com/shipping-returns/
Return Policy
ALL REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES MUST BE MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT.
- Unopened products may be returned with the original sales receipt
- Opened/Used products are SUBJECT TO MANUFACTURER POLICY (If there is no manufacturer policy, we will be happy to return them as long as they are in like-new condition including all instructions and hardware and accompanied by a receipt)
