Captain Jack’s BFF Protection

Figology

Figology

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Product: Captain Jack’s Dead Bug Brew Concentrate.

Method: I dip my finger in the undiluted product and apply a small amount to the ostioles of blueberry sized figs. I found that I could do 4-5 figs before my finger dried. Anyone could wear a glove or use a sponge for similar results.

Result:

The product creates a dark spot on the ostiole. The BFF appears to not like the damaged/dark ostioles. During frequent observations, I did not witness any oviposit attempts on the treated figs and I had no BFF damage on the treated figs. The untreated figs suffered an estimated 20% loss.

The Fig Wasp was still able to pollinate as normal. I might attempt to add a fungicide to the mixture to decrease any chances of endosepsis next year.
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Figology when I first joined figfanatic, and I read in one of your threads that you were applying Captain dead bug in this fashion, and you were getting results that nobody else was. Just by doing this simple application I was utterly amazed. I've read everything that was written in BFF posts in the old house (OF). I thought you were a genius when I first read this simple technique. It's utterly amazing that you ever thought to do this simple application, but it's even more incredible that it actually works. We're extremely lucky to have you here at FF with us.
 

I've certainly experimented. I used to scratch the ostioles with my finger nail to damage the scales where the BFF lays it's eggs. The result was physical damage and sealing of the area with dried sap. I've even tried lip balm and IV organics to seal the ostioles which is only temporary.
 
I can't even get Spinosad here. Thank goodness I have friends who will send me Dead Bug Brew..... It's an outstanding product that's safe and it works. 

I've never rubbed it on an ostiole.... (Why does that sound rude? )
 
So I'm assuming you just slice the bottom off when eating the fig....or, have you grown an immunity to it? :D
 

"Spinosad is considered practically non-toxic to wildlife, including birds and mammals."

You can rinse them if you want, but by the time the fig is ready, the damage to the skin is done and most of the poison is inert. Spinosad's half-life on leaves is 2 to 16 days.
 
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