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Weed Control Equipment | Pest Spray Equipment Have you ever lost an important computer file that you really needed right now? I bet that each of us has experienced this situation. Hopefully we learn from our mistake and start backing up our critical files. Spray professionals have the same issue with their pest/weed spray equipment. We re […]

Pest equipment fails when you are using it. This is when you can least afford downtime. This is also the time when your customer’s pest pressure is greatest so they may be less willing to tolerate delays. Demand for repair services is greatest – there may be a delay in getting a replacement. What do we do about creating a backup plan? Iden […]

Is the Vehicle Load stable? Load stability is becoming a bigger concern as PMP’s switch to smaller vehicles and technicians have more distractions (e.g., texting).   Ensure the vehicle is not overloaded and that any load is properly balanced.  Pay particular attention to the power sprayer water tank, which can often be […]

Have you ever lost an important computer file that you really needed right now? I bet that each of us has experienced this situation. Hopefully we learn from our mistake and start backing up our critical files. Pest professionals have the same issue with their pest spray equipment. We rely heavily on our equipment, yet in many cases we hav […]

Pest control sprayer tanks often experience a buildup of chemical residue caused by pesticides falling out of suspension and accumulating on the bottom of the tank. This causes a variety of problems. The buildup can affect the concentration of the material you are applying. For example, if the water in the tank is low and some of the residue […]

If you live in the NY Metro area, check out the Bug Off Pest Control New York Pest Expo! This great event is organized by my friend and colleague Andy Linares, President of Bug Off Pest Control Center. Get smart.  Get credits! The New York Pest Expo has become the most important one-day event in pest management. The Expo continues […]

Every day our shop repairs pest control sprayers. By far the single largest cause of avoidable problems is filtration. Interestingly, most of our pest control clients insist their technicians regularly check their filters, yet we continue to see problems in this area. The filtration problems we see can be categorized into 2 main groups: […]

Here are some ideas for your pest control power sprayer to help reduce expensive downtime: Line Strainer/Filter: Your filter is the source of quite a bit of trouble, so this is probably the most important part of your emergency repair kit. Be sure to include the filter o-ring as well as the steel screen. Spray Guns: Some commonly used pes […]

Pest control spray equipment breakdowns can wreak havoc on your schedule, impact your customers and hurt company profitability. Yet with a little planning some downtime can be avoided. Here is one simple tip. Keep easy-to-replace parts in each truck so that minor repairs can be completed in the field. A repair in the field allows technician […]

The hose reel on your pest control power sprayer will make your job easier as long as it is in good working order. Here are some tips to ensure your pest control spray rig hose reel is in tip top shape. Swivel – The swivel on the side of your hose reel allows the drum to turn when rolling and unrolling the hose. The swivel contains rubber o […]