Bonide Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew Ready-to-Use Insecticide

Bonide Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew Ready-to-Use is an organic gardening insecticide powered by Spinosad, a naturally derived active ingredient used to control a wide range of listed garden pests. This convenient pre-mixed trigger spray requires no measuring, mixing, or dilution—just shake well and apply directly to affected outdoor plants.

Designed for use on listed vegetables, fruits, berries, citrus, grapes, nuts, flowers, ornamentals, lawns, and garden plants, Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew helps control problem insects such as caterpillars, beetles, bagworms, borers, leaf miners, thrips, spider mites, loopers, tent caterpillars, codling moths, and more. It is a great choice for gardeners looking for easy, organic-approved pest control for outdoor edible and ornamental gardens.

Key Benefits

Ready to Use — No Mixing Required
Pre-mixed in a convenient trigger-spray bottle for fast, simple application directly to outdoor plants.

Powered by Spinosad
Spinosad is derived from a naturally occurring soil bacterium and is widely used in organic produce production.

Controls Common Garden Pests
Kills listed insects including caterpillars, beetles, thrips, spider mites, leaf miners, borers, bagworms, loopers, tent caterpillars, codling moths, gypsy moths, and more.

Approved for Organic Gardening
A dependable option for organic gardening when used according to label directions.

Use on Edibles & Ornamentals
Labeled for use on listed vegetables, fruits, berries, citrus, grapes, nuts, flowers, ornamentals, lawns, and other outdoor plants.

Targeted Pest Control
Controls listed pests while having less impact on many predatory beneficial insects, predatory mites, and spiders when used properly.

How to Use Bonide Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew Ready-to-Use

Shake Well Before Use:
Shake the bottle thoroughly before applying.

Apply When Pests Are Present:
Spray when listed insects are active or when damage is first noticed.

Spray Foliage Thoroughly:
Apply as a fine, uniform mist to the tops and undersides of leaves. Complete coverage is important for best control.

Outdoor Use Only:
Use for outdoor residential applications on labeled garden plants, lawns, and ornamentals.

Best Application Timing:
Apply in calm weather, preferably early morning or evening, to reduce drift and help protect pollinators. Do not apply to blooming, pollen-shedding, or nectar-producing parts of plants when bees may forage during the restricted period listed on the label.

Reapply as Needed:
Repeat applications according to label directions based on the crop, pest, and severity of infestation.

Always read and follow the product label before use, including plant listings, harvest intervals, reapplication timing, and pollinator precautions.