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Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew RTU
Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew RTU is an organic insect killer that controls foliage-feeding pests in residential lawns, gardens, and ornamentals.
11/04/25
Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew RTU, manufactured by Bonide, is an easy-to-use spinosad-based insecticide that easily controls a wide range of pests on vegetables, ornamentals, and other residential plants.
It's primary active ingredient spinosad, makes this product effective against pests like caterpillars, thrips, and spider mites. This naturally-occurring ingredient works by targeting the nervous systems of insects, leading to paralysis and death after ingestion or contact.
Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew RTU is perfect for residential organic gardeners looking for a traditional yet effective way to control common foliage-feeding pests.
Tools Needed
No additional tools are needed.
How to Use
- Step 1: Shake well before spraying.
- Step 2: Make a thorough and complete application (a thin, uniform film) to both the tops and undersides of leaves.
- Step 3: Repeat applications may be made as indicated in the Home Gardens section of the product label.
Where to Use
Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew RTU is for residential use in home gardens, lawns, and ornamentals.
When to Use
Apply when wind is very light or absent, usually early morning or evening will prevent drift and loss of product to adjacent areas. Make applications when listed pests are present.
Safety Information
Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew RTU is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling and applying this product.
Follow the harvest interval as stated on the label.
Special Considerations
In the state of Georgia, do not apply this product to: Broccoli Raab, Chinese Cabbage (Bok Choy), Collards, Kale, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Mustard Spinach, Rape Greens.
| Availability | Online |
| Restricted Use | No |
| Shipping Restrictions * = not registered** = restricted use | 32 Ounce: SD* |
| Brand | BONIDE |
| Keith's Pro Tips | "Uniform coverage of both upper and lower leaf surfaces is critical. Be sure to adjust your sprayer nozzle to a coarse spray pattern to help spray better." |
| Product Drawbacks | This product is toxic to bees exposed to treatment for 3 hours following treatment. |
| Target Pests | ARMYWORM, ASPARAGUS BEETLE, BAGWORM, BORERS, CABBAGE LOOPER, CATERPILLARS, CODLING MOTH, COLORADO POTATO BEETLE, DIAMONDBACK MOTH, DROSOPHILA, EARWORM, FIREWORMS, FRUITWORMS, GALL MIDGES, GRAPE BERRY MOTH, GYPSY MOTH, HICKORY SHUCKWORM, IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM, JAPANESE BEETLE, KATYDIDS, LEAF FEEDING BEETLES, LEAFMINERS, LEAFROLLERS, LOOPERS, NAVEL ORANGEWORM, ORIENTAL FRUIT MOTH, PEACH TWIG BORER, SAWFLIES (LARVAE), SPIDER MITES, TENT CATERPILLARS, THRIPS, TUFTED APPLE BUD MOTH, WALNUT HUSK FLY, WEBWORMS, and WORMS (CATERPILLARS). |
| Application Equipment | Gloves |
| Application Methods | Spot Treatment |
| Active Ingredient | Spinosad 0.001% |
| Product Type | Insecticide |
| Formulation | Ready-To-Use |
| Shelf Life | Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew RTU will last for 3 years when stored in a dry, clean area. |
| Yield | Coverage with Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew RTU will vary. |
| Use Sites | Outdoors |
| Time to Kill | Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew RTU will control pests within 7-10 days. |
| Comparable Products | Captain Jack's Deadbug Flower & Vegetable Garden Dust |
| EPA Registration # | 4-472 |
| Restricted Use | No |
|---|---|
| Shipping Restrictions | SD |
| Availability | Online |
| Keith's Pro Tip | "Uniform coverage of both upper and lower leaf surfaces is critical. Be sure to adjust your sprayer nozzle to a coarse spray pattern to help spray better." |
| Time to Kill | Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew RTU will control pests within 7-10 days. |
| Chemical Type | Insecticide |
| Formulation | Ready-To-Use |
| Application Methods | Spot Treatment |
| Product Drawbacks | This product is toxic to bees exposed to treatment for 3 hours following treatment. |
| Active Ingredient | Spinosad 0.001% |
| Application Equipment | Gloves |
| Use Sites | Outdoors |
| Yield | Coverage with Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew RTU will vary. |
| EPA Registration No. | 4-472 |
| Shelf Life | Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew RTU will last for 3 years when stored in a dry, clean area. |
| Comparable Products | Captain Jack's Deadbug Flower & Vegetable Garden Dust |
| Children or pets? | No |
| Property Characteristics | None |
*Price does not include freight. We guarantee our rate plus shipping will be less than anyone else's price.




