Per the product label for Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew Concentrate, it is best to apply when weather is cool, 65 to 85°F, or in the early morning or late evening.
Yes, you can use Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate to control thrips on roses. Per the product label, you will use 2 oz. per gallon of water, (or 0.5 oz per quart, or 0.25 oz per pint) and spray to the point of runoff. Be sure to cover upper and lower leaf surfaces.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is only labeled to be used on succulent and dried beans listed on the product label. It is not labeled to be used on green beans so would not be recommended at all.
According to the Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate product label the minimum days to wait from last application to harvest for tomatoes is 1 day.
The shelf life of Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is 3-5 years if stored at room temperature.
When target pests ingest or simply come into contact with the active ingredient in Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate, Spinosad, it causes rapid excitation of that insect's nervous system. It will then die within one to two days. Spinosad is valued as an active ingredient in part because it has little effect on non-target predatory pests.
No, according to the manufacturer, Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate will not harm birds.
Areas that have been treated with Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate are pet safe once dry. You want to make sure pets are not in the area during treatment.
No, Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is not labeled for aphids.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is safe around dogs when used as directed. Pets should be out of the treatment area until dry.
The maximum number of applications per year for products such as Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is determined by the manufacturer and testing regarding what is safe and most effective for application for the listed plants. Using more applications could be ineffective due to a buildup of insect resistance, or it could be unsafe. We always recommend to follow the exact instructions on the product label since this has been tested and approved as the best use.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew is labeled to be used on outdoor ornamentals. Mix the amount of this product specified per pint, quart or gallon of spray and uniformly spray foliage to point of runoff. Uniform coverage of upper and lower leaf surfaces is essential for effective insect control. See table below or on page 3 of the product label.
16 oz of Spray Solution - 0.25 fl oz of Capt Jacks Deadbug Brew
32 oz of Spray Solution - 0.5 fl oz of Capt Jacks Deadbug Brew
1 Gallon of Spray Solution: 2 fl oz of Capt Jacks Deadbug Brew
While the product is rainfast after 6 hours, tt is best to apply products like Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate when rain is not expected within 24 hours after application. The number of applications vary based on what you’re spraying it on, please refer to the product label for further clarification.
Captain 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 800-536-8231.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate can be used in temperatures up to 85 degrees. We suggest applying this product earlier in the morning or later in the evening during the summer months.
Once Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew Concentrate has been mixed into solution, it must be used or discarded within 24 hours. Concentrated insecticides will begin to break down and separate over time, which can cause a sprayer to clog or otherwise damage the sprayer. We recommend mixing a gallon at a time and discarding left over solution by pouring the solution on the ground next to the foundation of the house.
