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When a customer wants a pest control sprayer that doesn't make sense, what should I do? Should I tell him that doesn't make sense? Should I sell him what he asks for? What if he is unhappy with it? This recently happened to me. A customer called and asked for a 100 gallon pest control spray rig with a 12-volt Shurflo pump. I advised him […]

Pest Control Equipment - here is a quick and easy safety tip. Before you get in your vehicle and drive off, do a quick visual inspection of your pest control spray equipment to ensure it is secure. Be sure to consider if the pest control sprayer will be secure in the event of a problem (e.g., accident, sudden stop, sudden lane change, etc.) […]

When it comes to your spray equipment, a quick inspection for risks can save pain, injuries, repairs and downtime. Here is an example of a pest control sprayer risk that is often overlooked. In this photo, the weed spray equipment hose reel is hanging over the side of the truck. This usually occurs when the company owner does the work hi […]

When it comes to your pest control equipment: just because its in the vehicle, doesn't mean it is secure. Need proof? Look at this photo of a tool box in a pest control vehicle. The bottom of the toolbox is rusted out. Is this toolbox really attached to the vehicle? Do you want to find out? My guess is that the toolbox, which is an im […]

This is a special guest post by Connie Kadansky, Sales Call Reluctance Coach. I hope my pest control & weed control readers find it helpful. Connie's contact info is at bottom of post. What would your profit and loss report look like if you had a proactive prospecting plan that you followed consistently? What if you did some homework, iden […]

If you have ever read my blog, you may think that I am trying to get you to fix ever single problem on your pest control sprayer or your weed sprayer immediately. That is not the case. I think serious spray equipment problems need to be dealt with promptly to reduce downtime, injuries, chemical spills and repair expense. Minor equipment probl […]

If you use power spray equipment, I recommend you inspect it periodically for hazards that could injure you or your spray techs.  We see lots of risky situations on the pest control equipment & weed sprayers that come in for service. Here are some things to look for: Is it hot? Is it sharp? Is it rusted? Is […]

We continue to be amazed at how filthy many pest control sprayer and weed control sprayer trucks are. I am not talking about cleaning tanks and internal components. That is the subject of numerous other posts. Here is my list of:Top 7 Reasons to Clean Your Power Sprayer. 7. Show you have pride in your work. (unlike this guy). If you don't wan […]

This power sprayer was damaged because of poor design and technician carelessness. The technician tossed the spray gun into the truck bed. Because of poor design, the plastic fitting cracked, and 50 gallons pesticides spilled. See photo below. This problem could have been prevented. Here are key points: 1. Technicians […]