Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate can only be applied to Home Gardens, Lawns, Ornamentals, Fruit Trees, Citrus Trees, Vegetables and Berries per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate can only be applied with a hand pump, trigger sprayer, hose end applicator or backpack sprayer as directed on the product label.
Yes, Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is labeled for use on ornamentals.
Captain Jacks is not labeled for aphids. We would suggest using something like Monterey Rose and Flower Spray Plus instead.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate should be applied when the pests are present and weather permits. You will apply a maximum of six applications per year (10 days between reapplication) and harvest is 7 days from last application for apples and coddling moth treatments.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is not labeled to control blister beetles. However we do carry a product for blister beetles called Sevin Concentrate. You will need to mix 1.5 - 3.0 fl oz of Sevin per gallon of water for most applications. Apply where insects are expected to appear or when insects or damage are seen. You can see the Sevin product label for complete usage instructions. Product labels are also available on individual product pages on our website in the product description box.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is labeled for grapes at 2 oz per gallon. You should wait 10 days before reapplication and 7 days from last application before harvest. It can only be applied up to 6 applications/year.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is not intended to be used on trees.
One gallon of mixed Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate solution covers about 1500 sq. ft.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is not specifically labeled for use on olives. For a topical spray, you can use Fertilome Triple Action on olive trees up to the day of harvest.
The active ingredient in Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is not specifically listed to treat grasshoppers or snails. We would recommend using Bifen IT for grasshoppers and various other pests. Sluggo Plus is the most popular product for snail control in the lawn and around the home. Please review our Snail and Slug Control Page here for more information.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate does list thrips as a targeted insect on the label. Please refer to the product label for use rates specific to your treatment goals, and for complete application instructions.
The Safety Data Sheet of the Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate states that this product has a "musty" odor. The results you see will depend on your application and which pest you are targeting. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is labeled for use on outdoor lawn ornamentals, and does not specify any restrictions or differences for applications in sunny vs. shady areas. You can refer to the product label for complete application instructions, and use as directed. We would not recommend applying during the high temperatures of the day, above 85
You could consider using Ferti-lome Triple Action, which provides quick and more complete control of insects and fungal diseases. It acts as an “exciter” to release insect pests that are hiding and into contact with spray residues. It is great to use on herbs, spices, flowers & shrubs, fruits, nuts and vegetables & roses. This product has very positive reviews, is also labeled to target Earwigs, and is most effective when applied on a 7 schedule for heavy insect populations. You can refer the product label for complete application instructions.
Yes, Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate can be used to treat borers, Japanese beetle, leafminers, loopers, thrips, and worms (caterpillars) on sugar snap peas. Repeat applications can be done at 5 day intervals with a maximum of 6 applications per calendar year. From the last application, there is a 3 day harvest interval time frame for succulent and 28 day harvest interval for dried.
Please refer to the Mix Rate Chart on page 3 of the product label for your specific application depending on the size sprayer you are using. Mix only what you need per application.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate may be applied with a trigger sprayer, hand-held, backpack or hose-end sprayer (that can be adjusted to a dilution ratio of 2 fl. oz. per gallon), according to the product label, as long as a uniform application has been made to both the upper and lower surfaces of plant foliage.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is not labeled to kill or control silverfish. Please review our products for silverfish here.
Although Box Tree Moths are not listed as a controlled pest on the product label for Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate, the Penn State Extension article here indicates that the active ingredient Spinosad in Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate has been used to control this pest in Europe. Another recommendation for controlling young caterpillars and other caterpillars would be horticultural oil, insecticidal soaps or biopesticides. Adequate coverage can be difficult to achieve as the young caterpillars feed only on the undersides of leaves and older caterpillars are protected by silken retreats.
Non chemical methods when infestations are small, hand-picking caterpillars and disposing of them in soapy water is likely going to be an effective solution. When caterpillars are small, it is possible to knock them off plants with a strong jet of water, which kills many of them as they are unable to climb back up the plant before starving.
For recommendations on treating Box Moths in your county/region, we recommend contacting your Cooperative Extension Office for their advise on treatments that have shown to be successful in your area.
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate is not labeled to be used as a soil drench nor is it labeled for fungus gnat larvae.
Bayer Advanced 3-in-1 Insect Disease & Mite Control Concentrate is labeled for fungus gnat larvae. Click here for the product label.
