Bonide Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew Flower & Vegetable Garden Dust Insect Control
Best organic-based pest control for home vegetable and flower gardeners.
Safeguard your garden with Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew, a potent dust insecticide designed for flowers and vegetables. This formula harnesses the power of Spinosad, a naturally derived active ingredient, to effectively combat a wide array of common garden pests. It targets troublesome insects like caterpillars, beetles, and mites, ensuring healthier plants. Available in convenient 16 oz and 32 oz sizes, this brew offers a reliable, broad-spectrum solution for pest control in your outdoor garden spaces.
$12.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
355
/ 1667
#355 in Pesticides
Price vs Category Average
-71%
Below average
Active Ingredient
Spinosad
/ Spinosad
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a potent, naturally derived pest solution
- Home growers harvesting produce for immediate consumption
- Busy gardeners needing a fast, no-mix application method
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working in open, windy outdoor environments
- People living in areas with frequent rain or overhead irrigation
- Eco-conscious gardeners prioritizing pollinator and bee safety
Performance breakdown
Pest Efficacy
Spinosad provides a high-impact knockdown for caterpillars and stubborn garden beetles.
Application Ease
The dust formula allows for quick, targeted coverage on foliage surfaces.
Natural Formulation
Derived from soil bacteria, it offers a responsible choice for gardeners.
Broad Spectrum Control
Reliably manages a wide variety of common outdoor plant-damaging insects.
Safety Profile
Requires careful handling due to lack of child and pet safety.
Versatility
Highly effective across vegetable patches and ornamental flower garden beds.
Key Specs
Active Ingredient
Spinosad
Available Sizes
16 oz and 32 oz
Product Form
Dust
Application Location
Outdoor, Lawn and Garden, Vegetable Plants
Indoor/Outdoor Use
Outdoor
Pet Safe
false
Child Safe
false
Natural/Organic
true
Features
- Kills a broad spectrum of garden pests
- Contains effective Spinosad active ingredient
- Controls caterpillars, beetles, and mites
- Naturally derived compound
- Easy-to-apply dust formula
- Suitable for vegetable plants
- For outdoor use
- Available in multiple sizes
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this product's exceptional reliability and effectiveness against persistent garden pests. Its dust formulation is trusted for delivering powerful results, especially in organic vegetable and flower gardens. While careful application is noted, users confirm it performs exactly as expected. This makes it a highly valued and essential part of their pest management strategy, proving its worth time and again.
Know before you buy
This product uses Spinosad, a naturally derived compound that is effective at controlling a wide range of garden pests.
No, this product is not formulated to be safe for pets or children. You should keep them away from the treated area until the dust has fully settled and the application is complete.
Yes, it is specifically designed for use on vegetable plants. Always check the label for specific pre-harvest intervals to ensure you are waiting the appropriate amount of time before consuming your produce.
It is effective against a broad spectrum of common garden invaders, including caterpillars, beetles, mites, ants, roaches, and ticks.
No, this formula is strictly for outdoor use in lawn and garden spaces. It should not be applied to indoor plants.
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