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I discussed Pest Control Sprayer safety in a prior post.  One of the key points about your Pest Control Equipment was "just because its in your truck, doesn't mean its attached, secured or safe. Today I have great pictures to prove my point. These 3 nasty, old, rusted, corroded bolts were the only thing attaching a 25 gallon pest […]

If you own a company that uses Pest Control Sprayers or Weed Control Sprayers, this is a question you should be asking. Look at this photo of a truck that came in for service this week. While it came in for other issues, our skilled technicians noticed that the power sprayer Honda motor mount was not well secured.  It was attac […]

What are the advantages of putting your pest control or weed control sprayer on a spray trailer rather than in a truck? -    Flexibility.  When your sprayer is in a truck, you have no flexibility.  If the truck needs service or is in an accident, the sprayer is unavailable.  If the sprayer is in a trailer, it c […]

Weed control spray trailer was rolled by technician.  Technician was obviously driving too fast and took the turn without slowing.  Technician claimned he wasn't going to fast and didn't know how it happened.  He actually said this with a straight face. Here are photos of trailer sprayer: Here are the closeups of the whe […]

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required by law when Pest Control & Weed professionals are using power spray equipment or backpack sprayers. My experience is that most professionals use PPE when spraying chemicals.  What worries me is that many do not use PPE at other times when they might still be exposed to pesticides and herbici […]

B&G Portable Aerosol system (PAS) is a great alternative to the higher priced Actisol Machine. The PAS provides : -  Deep wall void penetration -  Crack & crevice application -  Localized fogging The B&G Portable Aerosol System is currently available in 4 configurations. Regular Model – for moderate use. Pr […]

I am often asked by customers and prospects, what are the benefits of a gas powered sprayer for pest control & weed control.   Here are my top 5 Benefits of Gas Power Sprayers. Volume – Gas Sprayers generally can put out quite a bit more volume than electric-powered sprayers.  This is very helpful for applications where you n […]

Short answer – use the smallest power sprayer hose (as measured by inside diameter, ID) which will let you get the job done. Most pest control spray rigs & weed control sprayers use either a 3/8” or ½” spray hose. The main benefit of a ½” hose is that it can put down a lot more chemical. The main benefit of a 3/8” hose is that it is lighter […]

Many pest control professionals use some type of manual hand sprayer or backpack sprayers for general pest control, IPM and cleanouts.  Are you doing everything possible to ensure you and your employees are getting the maximum results and value from your B&G sprayer / Birchmeier Backpack? Here are some suggestions to optimize your backp […]

Electric Power Spray Rig used for weeds was brought in. Client reports Shurflo pump won’t spray. We took the pump apart and decided that was not the problem. Photo shows the blue sludge that found at the bottom of the tank, clogging everything. Some chemicals, in this case herbicides, don’t combine well. Potential problems: down time, […]