# Would Spinosad be the best and safe method for black aphids? **URL:** \ **Category:** Pests\ **Tags:** outdoor-grow\ **Created:** [January 17, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/would-spinosad-be-the-best-and-safe-method-for-black-aphids/107958 "2024-01-17T17:51:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![madhatter1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/madhatter1/32/1149026_2.png) [@madhatter1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/madhatter1)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/would-spinosad-be-the-best-and-safe-method-for-black-aphids/107958/1 "2024-01-17T17:51:40Z")
I had these little pricks on my leaves a few weeks ago. I cut off the leaves and now there on my small sugar leaves at the buds. I read that spraying with water works but they will be back after the eggs hatch. I got a few more weeks before harvest and want to get this under control. I appreciate your help if anyone has dealt with these little sob’s ---
**Author:** ![MidwestGuy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/midwestguy/32/914277_2.png) [@MidwestGuy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/MidwestGuy)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/would-spinosad-be-the-best-and-safe-method-for-black-aphids/107958/2 "2024-01-17T17:53:48Z")
It is. Capt Jacks Deadbug is a spinosad product that is very effective and is safe for use during flowering. ---
**Author:** ![madhatter1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/madhatter1/32/1149026_2.png) [@madhatter1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/madhatter1)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 6:14pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/would-spinosad-be-the-best-and-safe-method-for-black-aphids/107958/3 "2024-01-17T18:14:47Z")
> [@MidwestGuy](#): > > Capt Jacks Deadbug Great! Walmarts carries near me. Thanks @MidwestGuy 👍 ![20240117_130853](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/a/5/a/a5a627f68f0d05f83222cf3afe48ad54dbc58a87.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Storm](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/storm/32/1066086_2.png) [@Storm](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Storm)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 6:50pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/would-spinosad-be-the-best-and-safe-method-for-black-aphids/107958/4 "2024-01-17T18:50:59Z")
This product here is a 3way. Sample bottle makes 1 gallon. Free ship. Works great for me. I use it as a preventative but it destroys gnats very well. 1 of its properties. ![Screenshot_20231102_144742_Chrome](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/6/0/f/60f9ab6d320c7b49ed171f3ec5414dadd988ab9e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Myfriendis410](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/myfriendis410/32/556067_2.png) [@Myfriendis410](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Myfriendis410)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/would-spinosad-be-the-best-and-safe-method-for-black-aphids/107958/5 "2024-01-17T19:02:41Z")
When fighting pests I like to alternate between Captain Jack’s and Safer. That covers two different bacterial strains (spinosad and BtK). That covers the bases nicely. ---
**Author:** ![madhatter1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/madhatter1/32/1149026_2.png) [@madhatter1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/madhatter1)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/would-spinosad-be-the-best-and-safe-method-for-black-aphids/107958/6 "2024-01-17T22:01:05Z")
Sounds good + works for powdery mildew. I don’t have it locally but lowe’s has Earth’s Ally that has the same ingredients and % of oils as Growers Ally. I’ll probably grab some of that too. Since I don’t smoke like I used to I’m starting to think it would be a lot cheaper to just buy some bud. But it is fun to grow. 🕶 ---
**Author:** ![madhatter1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/madhatter1/32/1149026_2.png) [@madhatter1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/madhatter1)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/would-spinosad-be-the-best-and-safe-method-for-black-aphids/107958/7 "2024-01-17T22:10:06Z")
> [@Myfriendis410](#): > > Safer Thanks, Lowe’s has a Safer 3 in 1 spray. There are quite a few different ones out there. Is there a particular one you were talking about? @Myfriendis410 ---
**Author:** ![Myfriendis410](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/myfriendis410/32/556067_2.png) [@Myfriendis410](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Myfriendis410)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/would-spinosad-be-the-best-and-safe-method-for-black-aphids/107958/8 "2024-01-17T22:24:02Z")
‘Safer Caterpillar Killer’ is the product I’m talking about. I would buy the concentrate and mix. ---
**Author:** ![madhatter1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/madhatter1/32/1149026_2.png) [@madhatter1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/madhatter1)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/would-spinosad-be-the-best-and-safe-method-for-black-aphids/107958/9 "2024-01-17T23:29:14Z")
> [@Myfriendis410](#): > > Safer Caterpillar Killer Couldn’t find that one locally. Amazon has it though. So Looks like another one to had to my cart. 😆