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What is this junk and how did it get into the power sprayer? Technician brought his power sprayer in last week and said it wouldn't spray.  Our power sprayer experts checked all the usually suspects when someone brings in a weed sprayer or pest sprayer with a problem: - Clogged filter - Clogged tip - Air leak, etc. Couldn't fin […]

Pest Control Marketing expert, Hal Coleman, shares this great marketing tip for pest control (or landscape) professionals.Some businesses offer too many choices in the beginning and lose lots of sales and new business because of it.  Too many choices creates a condition known as cognitive dissonance.  The brain becomes confused and it sim […]

Spray equipment is expensive. You rely on it to service your customers and make money to support your family. Take care of it. In addition to using your spray equipment properly and doing required preventative maintenace, it is critical to make sure it is secured in your vehicle. Look at this photo: The backpack is in the bed of the truck, […]

Pest control sprayer problems cost you money. If you have been bored enough to actually read my stuff, you have heard me say over and over again, clean your pest control spray rig filter. Cleaning your filter prevents all kinds of equipment problems: pump damage, clogged spray tips, etc. I used to think this was the most important thing […]

Weed sprayers must stand up to hard use. It is important that you buy a well designed weed control sprayer, built with quality components. Here are some photos of a weed power sprayer that was not well designed and did not use quality components. The client came to us and said she began having problems with this sprayer almost immediately. She […]

B&G sprayers are an invaluable tool for pest control professionals. Your B&G 1 Gallon Sprayer is a well-built piece of equipment, but this reliable sprayer requires maintenance. Since this is a relatively slow time of year for many pest professionals, it is a great time to do your B&G maintenance.Here are some photos that demonstrate ho […]

Spray equipment in Arizona is at risk for freeze damage due to deep freeze warning in affect this weekend.  Take steps to protect your valuable spraying equipment (power sprayers, B&G sprayers, Birchmeier backpacks, etc.). Here are some tips: - Release the pressure on all power sprayers and hand sprayers - Drian water out of lines […]

Your weed sprayer makes you money. If it is running. If your weed control sprayer is down for repairs, it is costing you money. It is important that you are aware of where your downtime risks are on your weed spray rig. This photo of a weed spray trailer is a good example: The mechanic for a local government agency called us to look at a […]

There are a million ways to configure Power Sprayers with multiple tanks. I will share some combinations of power sprayer in this blog post and will expand on pros & cons in future posts. Multiple tanks on your power spray equipment can help boost productivity and improve results by ensuring you have the product you need at a given job. The […]

Cox hose reels can be an important component of your pest control / weed control power sprayers. This photo shows a problem we frequently see on the Cox Reels. There is too much weight hanging off this Cox Hose Reel Swivel. There are a couple of steel fittings and a ball valve. This weight puts too much weight and stress on the orings in the C […]