According to the Captain Jack Deadbug Brew label: The addition of a non-ionic surfactant at 0.1% v/v has been shown to enhance control in spider mites (follow surfactant manufacturer's label instructions)
For other insects and the benefits of using a surfactant along with Captain Jack Deadbug Brew label, we would recommend contacting Bonide directly at 315-736-8231
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is not labeled for aphid control. We would recommend using Cyonara, Lawn, Yard, and Garden Spray for treating aphids on rose bushes.
No, Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is not labeled to eliminate Japanese beetles in raspberries.
We would recommend using Fertilome Triple Action. This is safe for use over edibles and is an insecticide, fungicide and miticide all in one. This can be applied every 14 days as needed.
No, unfortunatly Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate can not be used on poultry. It is not labeled for use on animals. Please give Martins Horse and Stable Spray a try for an application on chickens for poultry lice.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is not labeled to be used on marijuana but you can reach out to the manufacturer Bonide to see if it can be used. They can be reached at 800-536-8231.
Below is a response and a list of products we carry when we asked an expert what could be used on marijuana plants for insect control and disease control:
Customers will need to make their own decision as to what they consider safe. Some of these products are natural and organic and others aren’t. Some products, like the miticides, probably shouldn't be used when the plants are flowering.
· wettable sulfur for fungus, mites,
· Avid 0.15, Abamectin 0.15, Floramite, Forbid 4F for mites
· D-Earth for root weevils
· Evergreen Pyrethrum Concentrate for mites and weevils (OMRI Listed for organic production)
· Eagle 20EW Specialty Fungicide for fungus
· Neem oil for fungus and mites
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate needs to be used within 24 hours of mixing with water.
You need to be close enough to the tree that the spray is thoroughly covering the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves to the point of run off when applying Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate could harm lady bugs that come in contact with it after it has been sprayed. Since the reapplication time is 7-10 days after the first application, we would recommend waiting at least 10 days after applying to release the lady bugs.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is not labeled for aphids. On edible plants, you could use Monterey Fruit Tree Spray Plus which has neem oil and pyrethrin for a great contact kill/knockdown of insects like aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, cabbageworms, and many more. This can be applied up to the day of harvest, please refer to the product label for your specific edibles to be listed. We generally do not recommend spraying directly on flowering blooms so as not to harm beneficial pollinators. You can view all our products for aphid control here.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate does not list scale insects on the product label. Monterey Take Down Garden Spray is labelled for scale insects and would be recommended to treat your ornamentals and bushes.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate can be used in temperatures up to 85 degrees but we would not recommend applying under direct sunlight in higher temperatures. We suggest applying this product earlier in the morning or later in the evening during the summer months.
We recommend that you treat 25 ft away from any ponds (or other bodies of water) when applying Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate. It should not be applied in water areas or points of runoff as it is toxic to aquatic organisms.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate can be applied for ornamental and greenhouse applications. Please refer to the product label for specific mixing and application instructions.
Although Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is not labeled to control earthworms it could harm them if the contact a treated surface/area. That being said earthworms are pretty protected due to the mucus on their bodies so might not be effected by it.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is not likely to harm plants if mixed/diluted and applied according to the instructions on the product label. If you feel you have done this, we would recommend that you contact the manufacturer directly for assistance. The manufacturer is Bonide and they can be reached at 315-736-8231.
No, Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is not labeled for bananas. We would recommend using Conserve SC. This product is safe for use on bananas and is labeled for various types of insects. Please check out the label for harvest times.
The shelf life of Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is 3-5 years. It should be kept out of extreme temperatures, which are more than 90 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Yes, Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew is labeled for use on thrips and can safely be used on Gladiolus flowers. The mixing rate is 2 fl oz per gallon of water. This can be applied every 14 days as needed.
You will want to wait 6 days for the reapplication of Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate for treatment of leafminers on citrus trees.
Yes, Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is labeled for eradicate Japanese beetles.
Yes, Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate can be used on grapevines and leaves.
