Bonide Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew, 32oz - Concentrate

Spinosad Concentrate for Caterpillars, Borers & More

A pest list that spans caterpillars, borers, beetles, and spider mites usually means reaching for more than one product, but Spinosad's broad activity covers a lot of that ground in one concentrate. Bonide Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew contains Spinosad and kills a wide range of chewing and rasping pests.

Sold as a 32oz concentrate.

Key Features & Benefits

• Active ingredient: Spinosad — a broad-activity insecticide derived from naturally occurring soil bacteria.
• Kills bagworms, borers, and beetles — targets several of the most damaging chewing pests.
• Kills caterpillars, loopers, and leaf miners — covers common foliage-feeding larval pests.
• Kills codling moth, gypsy moth, and tent caterpillars — extends control to orchard and shade-tree pests.
• Kills spider mites and thrips — adds mite and thrips control alongside the insect pest list.

Who Should Use Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew

This fits growers dealing with a broad mix of chewing and rasping pests — from caterpillars and beetles to spider mites and thrips — who want one concentrate covering multiple pest categories.

About Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew

Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew is a Spinosad concentrate built to control a broad range of chewing and rasping pests, sold as a 32oz concentrate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What pests does Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew control?

The label lists bagworms, borers, beetles, caterpillars, codling moth, gypsy moth, loopers, leaf miners, spider mites, tent caterpillars, thrips, and more. That range covers many of the most common chewing and rasping garden pests in a single concentrate.

What is the active ingredient?

Spinosad, which is derived from naturally occurring soil bacteria and provides broad activity against the pest list on the label. It's a common choice for growers looking to rotate away from purely synthetic chemistries.

What size does this concentrate come in?

This listing is the 32oz concentrate size. Dilute per the label rate before applying.

How do I apply Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew?

Dilute the 32oz concentrate per the label's mixing rate and apply as a spray to target the pests listed on the label. Follow the label's timing and reapplication guidance for your specific crop and pest pressure.