Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew
For Organic Gardening
Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew contains
Spinosad (spin-OH-sid), a naturally occuring soil dwelling bacterium that was collected on a Caribbean island from an abandoned rum distillery in 1982.
This unique bacterium was defined as a new species when it was discovered, and it has never been found in nature anywhere else in the world. Since being discovered,
Spinosad has become a leading pesticide used by agriculture world wide in the production of organic produce.
Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew kills bagworms, borers, beetles, caterpillars, codling moth, gypsy moth, loopers, leaf miners, spider mites, tent caterpillars, thrips and more!
How to mix:
Add the required amount of this product to the recommended amount of water, mix thoroughly, and apply uniformly to both upper and lower surfaces of plant foliage. It is recommended to mix only as much spray as needed for a single treatment. In vegetable gardens, it is recommended to use not more than 3 gallons of spray for 1000 sq ft of area. Do not use kitchen utensils for measuring. Keep measuring utensils with product and away from children.
Amount of this product to Use per
Pint, Quart or Gallon of Spray
Unit of Measure Per Pint
(16 fl oz)
of Spray Per Quart
(32 fl oz)
of Spray Per Gallon
(128 fl oz)
of Spray
Fluid Ounces (fl oz) 0.25 fl oz 0.5 fl oz 2 fl oz
Mililiters (mL) 7.5 mL 15 mL 60 mL
Tablespoons (Tbs) 1/2 Tbs 1 Tbs 4 Tbs
Teaspoons (tsp) 1 1/2 tsp 3 tsp 12 tsp
Conversion factors: 1 fl oz = 30 mL = 2 tablespoons (Tbs) = 6 teaspoons (tsp) (1 teaspoon = 1/3 tablespoon)
How to apply:
This product may be applied with trigger sprayer, hand-held, backpack, or hose-end sprayers. Use a hose-end sprayer that can be adjusted o provide a dilution ratio of about 2 fl oz of this product (4 Tbs) per gallon of spray