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Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew Ready-to-Use Spray, 32 oz. Outdoor Insecticide and Mite Killer for Organic Gardening

$11.98
  • Active ingredient Spinosad works as an effective pesticide
  • Spray nozzle allows for easy and even spraying
  • Applicable for aphids, bagworms, beetles and such other pests
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Kill insects and pests in your garden with Captain Jack's deadbug brew ready-to-use spray. Apply to a variety of plants in your lawn and garden including fruits, vegetables, berries, citrus, grapes, nuts and ornamentals to prevent pests from feeding on foliage. The active ingredient, spinosad, acts as an effective insecticide intended for the control of listed insects. Listed insects include bagworms, borers, beetles, caterpillars, moths, spider mites, thrips and many more. This product arrives conveniently ready-to-use in a trigger sprayer bottle. To use, shake well and thoroughly apply to tops and undersides of leaves on affected plants. Apply when pests are present and reapply as needed. Intended for outdoor residential use only. For best results, please see full use instructions on product label.
  • Captain Jack's deadbug brew ready-to-use spray controls bagworms, borers, beetles, caterpillars, codling moth, gypsy moth, spider mites, loopers, leaf miners, tent caterpillars, thrips and more
  • Protects a wide variety of plants including fruiting vegetables, cucurbits, cole crops, leafy vegetables, tuberous vegetables, stone fruits, bushberries, and pome fruits
  • Product is intended for control of listed insects, but it does not significantly impact predatory beneficial insects, predatory mites, and spiders while controlling target pests
  • Active ingredient in deadbug brew is a naturally occurring bacteria called spinosad; spinosad is a leading pesticide used worldwide in the production of organic produce; this product is approved for organic gardening
  • Product is conveniently ready to use when it arrives; the spray nozzle makes this product easy to deploy; please see product label for full use instructions
  • Product is applicable for the following pest types: aphids, bagworms, beetles, caterpillars, codling moths, gypsy moths, leaf miners and tip moths, spider mites, tent caterpillars, thrips
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Q:budworms are attacking my geraniums. does this product work for budworms? how often to i have to apply and also do i need to re-apply after it rains? Thank you in advance for anyone who responds! :)
by|Jun 15, 2023
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A:  Yes it will be effective on budworms, you can make applications every 10 days and allow it to dry for 3-4 hours before any rainfall.

by|Jul 12, 2023
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    Q:Is Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew effective against olive fruit fly on olive trees?
    by|May 21, 2022
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    A:  Olive trees are not a listed plant that this product can be applied to.

    by|Jan 12, 2023
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      Q:will this prevent worms in apples
      by|Apr 23, 2022
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      A:  This product will not be effective on worms in your apples. Try using Fruit Tree & Plant Guard!

      by|May 10, 2022
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        Q:Is captain jacks effective against white flies
        by|Oct 7, 2021
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        A:  I don't know. I believe I received a bottle that had no insecticide in it at all. Just water. I think it was a bad batch or something?

        by|May 7, 2023

          A:  White flies are not a listed insect that this product can help control. However, https://bonide.com/product/neem-oil-rtu/ can!

          by|Oct 18, 2021
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            I was sent water
            The liquid inside the bottle I received was colorless and odorless. According to the manufacturer website (screenshot attached) the color is supposed to be light brown with a slight musty odor. I also PH tested it and the PH came out to ~6.5, while the manufacturer states it's supposed to be 9.19. Yeah, I was sent water. Thanks a lot.
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            Response from Team BonideMay 24, 2022
            Sorry to hear that the product didn't meet expectations, please feel free to give our consumer service department a call at 315 736-8231. Basic
              does not work!!!
              Bought this ready-to-use at Home Depot, sprayed on the vege-plants. Worms (1/4" greenish hairy worms) still are active. I sprayed directly on and soaked the bug, it still alive after awhile.
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              Response from Team BonideJul 1, 2021
              Nguyen, We are sorry our product did not meet your expectations. If we can be of assistance, please contact us at sales@bonide.com. We appreciate your consideration. Basic
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                I purchased this to try to get rid of constant beetle invading and destroying my flowers. It’s al...
                I purchased this to try to get rid of constant beetle invading and destroying my flowers. It’s almost like they loved they flavor of this stuff. Even spraying it directly on these beetle clusters that invade my roses, they remain there feeding. I purchased this product because it’s one of the few I saw available that specifically said it works for beetles and is safe for plants so very disappointed that the beetles almost drink it like water. I have added a photo taken about an hour after spraying the beetles. It’s very frustrating to have your plants destroyed by these beetle terrorists so I will need to search for something that works
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                Response from The Bonide FamilyJul 16, 2020
                We are sorry our product did not meet your expectations. If we can be of assistance, please contact us at sales@bonide.com. We appreciate your consideration. Basic
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                I’ve been using this product for a few years now, I highly recommend it. I have quite the collec...
                I’ve been using this product for a few years now, I highly recommend it. I have quite the collection of house plants and potted flowers on my front porch that attract especially beetles, caterpillars, and many other critters I’m not too familiar with. I don’t always follow the recommended application I spray my plants at minimum every 10-12 days and/or depending on the weather and/or how frequent I may see critters hanging around, it keeps all bugs away. The warmer the weather the more present the bugs are. I have poinsettias from 4 years ago and the caterpillars were eating the leaves at a rapid rate so much I couldn’t save a few of them that’s how aggressive the infestation was. Once I started using Captain Jacks the critters were no where to be found and now all my plants and flowers are thriving.
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                Response from The Bonide FamilyJun 22, 2020
                We are so happy our product met your expectations. Thank you for your review and continued patronage. Basic
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                Bagworms were destroying my abervitae.It instantly killed them and i didnt even need to use the w...
                Bagworms were destroying my abervitae.It instantly killed them and i didnt even need to use the whole bottle.
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                Response from The Bonide FamilySep 4, 2018
                Kayla, We are so happy to hear Captain Jack's worked so well for you. We appreciate your review and patronage. Basic
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                Capn Jack's deadbug brew
                100% effective. would buy again in a second!!
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                fast ship , good product for my plants...
                fast ship , good product for my plants
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                Response from Team BonideNov 15, 2022
                We are so happy our product met your expectations! Thank you for your review and patronage. Basic
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                Worked great for me, so glad I took a chance...
                Worked great for me, so glad I took a chance and gave this a try. Have geraniums in window boxes that suddenly stopped blooming this summer. After closer inspection noticed little “worms” that were eating all the blooms. I’m not one for spraying any kind of pesticides on my plants, so when I saw that this product was approved for organic gardening I decided to try it. A few days after spraying my geraniums just one time they started forming buds again and now ( about 3 weeks later ) they are looking really good and full of blooms ! I would buy this again and recommend to others to give it a try.
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                Response from Team BonideNov 15, 2022
                We are so happy our product met your expectations! Thank you for your review and patronage. Basic
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                the spray bottle is terrible. More than half the liquid...
                the spray bottle is terrible. More than half the liquid dribbles out onto your hand when you squeeze the trigger. I don't know how effective it is because I can't get much liquid on the plants. I need to buy a separate spray bottle.
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                Response from Team BonideAug 9, 2022
                Sorry to hear that the product didn't meet expectations, please feel free to give our consumer service department a call at 315 736-8231. Basic
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                Killed my established vinca and lobelia
                this product WILL kill your flowering plants....my husband of 27 years recently passed away due to covid....he loved gardening/landscaping, and my two granddaughters picked out flowers with their papa and loved watching them grow. unfortunately, after using this spray, their patch of flowers turned brown and died....the lilac bush he bought me also turned brown. I do not recommend. followed directions and plants still died.
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                Response from Team BonideJul 8, 2022
                Sorry to hear that the product didn't meet expectations, please feel free to give our consumer service department a call at 315 736-8231. Basic
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                  Pest Common NameAphid, Beetle, Caterpillar, Moth, Spider MiteFly, Fruit Fly, Mosquito, RoachAphid, Beetle, Caterpillar, Fly, MothBed Bug
                  LocationGardenIndoors, PerimeterGardenIndoors
                  Spray Application TypeTriggerTriggerConcentrateTrigger
                  Application TypeSpraySpraySpraySpray
                  Concentrated or Ready to UseReady to useReady to useConcentratedReady to use
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                  Safe for EdiblesYesNoNoNo
                  Pack Size1111
                  THD SO SKU252895
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