Captain Jack's Deadbug Flower & Vegetable Garden Dust, manufactured by Bonide, is a reliable spinosad-based dust that gives organic garden growers the power to easily control various pest infestations as fast as 7 days.
The active ingredient spinosad, which is a naturally derived ingredient that is widely used by organic growers to eliminate pests such as bagworms, gypsy moths, and more. It works by affecting the nervous system of pests, leading to paralysis then death.
Captain Jack's Deadbug Flower & Vegetable Garden Dust is a fast-acting insecticide dust that easily manages outdoor pests without greatly impacting beneficial insects, predatory mites, and spiders.
Tools Needed
For taller (greater than 6 ft. ht.), mature trees, use a handheld pump sprayer, backpack sprayer, or a hose-end sprayer.
Otherwise, all applications can be done from the container itself.
How to Use
- Step 1: Shake to fluff powder. Determine how much Captain Jack's Deadbug Flower & Vegetable Garden Dust to use by measuring the square footage of the treatment area. Find the square footage by measuring the treatment area's length and width in feet, then multiply them together (length X width = square footage). One pound will cover approximately 1,000 sq. ft.
- Step 2: Shake over plants to be treated or crush the sides of the canister in and rapidly squeeze and release in order to get a bellows dusting effect. Make a thorough and complete application (a thin, uniform film) to both the tops and undersides of leaves.
Where to Use
Captain Jack's Deadbug Flower & Vegetable Garden Dust can be used for residential use in home gardens and ornamentals.
When to Use
Apply when listed pests are present on days when the wind is very light or absent, usually early morning or evening will prevent drift and loss of product to adjacent areas.
Safety Information
Captain Jack's Deadbug Flower & Vegetable Garden Dust 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 intervals as stated on the product 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.