Bonide® Captain Jack's™ Deadbug Brew Garden Dust
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Description
An effective dust for organic gardening. Contains spinosad, which is derived from a naturally occurring soil-dwelling bacterium that was collected from an abandoned rum distillery on a Caribbean island in 1982. Controls bagworms, borers, beetles, caterpillars, codling moths, gypsy moths, loopers, leaf miners, spider mites, thrips and more. For use on foliage of vegetables, melons, cole crops, leafy vegetables, tuberous vegetables, stone fruits, apple and other pome fruits, bushberries, caneberries, as listed on label.
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Why did you choose this?
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Gary on Rusted Garden on YouTube recommended it.
Donna B
on Jan 28, 2021
going organic
Roger r
on May 30, 2020
Gary on Rusted Garden on YouTube recommended it.
Donna B
on Jan 28, 2021
Stocking up for spring, only thing that really works against South Carolina bugs for organic
Frances G
on Nov 13, 2020
How do you apply it?
BEST ANSWER: I purchased a powder applicator-on you squeeze and the powder "puffs" out.
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- Rae J on Mar 16, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2016
Is this effective on cucumber beetles?
BEST ANSWER: It worked on mine. I spread the dust according to the package directions and the cucumber beetles stopped eating within hours. By the next day they were gone.
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- Michelle G on May 27, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 21, 2018
Does this stop slugs as well?
BEST ANSWER: Yes the Captain Jacks does work well. Ofcourse, if it rains washes it away & a new application has to be applied. If your into truly organic, try Diatomaceous Earth. (Fossil Shell Flour). This is totally organic & won't hurt you if eaten by bee's or people or aquatic life. This does dehidrate bugs or slugs & they die. Google it & read up on it. This is what i use on my berry plants, tomatoes, fruit, ect...
Best Regards,
Gregory Baker
Best Regards,
Gregory Baker
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- Gregory B on May 28, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 27, 2019
Is it safe for blackberry bushes?
BEST ANSWER: Yes, I used it on my blackberry bushes last year with good results.
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- Janet G on Jul 21, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2018
I bought a bag of Captain Jack's dust, but I'm having trouble finding a plant duster to apply it. What can I use to apply it?
BEST ANSWER: Dr. Killigan's Insect Buster | Bulb Duster, Insecticide Applicator, Dispenser for Diatomaceous Earth and Other Powdered Insecticides and Pesticides. AMZ
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- Steven W on May 13, 2020
- Purchased on May 7, 2019
when is the time to use captain jacks garden dust for codling moths?
BEST ANSWER: I have included the label link so you can read the directions and when to apply for this product. https://www.bonide.com/assets/Products/Labels/l257.pdf
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- TiffanyF Staff on Oct 7, 2020
I have the 1.5 lb dust. can i mix it with water and use it as a spray?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. I do not believe so, you would need to follow the directions on the label to insure maximum results.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on Jun 26, 2020
How would I put this on my fruit trees and is it safe because I have a pond nearby? Thank you.
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. There are instructions for application on the bag itself. You will need to follow those as recommended.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on May 29, 2020
Is this OMRI listed?
BEST ANSWER: Yes is organic & works well. Discovered in a rum distillery in Jamaica in 88. Us it at night throwing a dust cloud that ingulfs the trees. Not like 7 dust with chemicals in it. This is great organic stuff.
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- Gregory B on Apr 23, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 27, 2019
Bonide?? Captain Jack's??? Deadbug Brew Garden Dust is it safe with bees?
BEST ANSWER: I think so. Just follow instructions.
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- MARINA S on Feb 26, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 30, 2019
will this work for cherry slugs? If not, what do you recommend?
BEST ANSWER: This works very well on sawfly larvae (cherry slugs). You could also use Sevin dust, but Captain Jack's is for organic gardening and you don't have to worry about it being toxic to children or pets.
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- LeAnn Staff on Sep 19, 2017
Will this prevent the vine borer from getting into my squash here in the southeast?
BEST ANSWER: The label says that Bonide?? Captain Jack's??? Deadbug Brew Garden Dust can be used to treat borers. Here is a link to the label: //www.bonide.com/assets/Products/Labels/l257.pdf
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- LeAnn Staff on Feb 18, 2017
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works well on chewing insects
I have used the liquid before but this was my first year with the powder. Works well on flea beelles, squash bugs, etc.
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