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Client brought in pest control spray rig and reported that the electric hose reel would not rewind.  It had been giving him problems for a couple of weeks and this day it finally quit. This was not the only problem.  The hose reel was a proprietary hose reel built by the company that built the power spray rig. We had never seen this typ […]

Here are some thoughts on selecting a top quality, well-fitting bee suit. Color.  Beekeeping suits should be white or yellow.  Dark colors attract and enrage bees. Fit.  Beekeeper suits should be loose to be worn over street clothes and not restrict your movement at all.  Usually we recommend buying a bee suit a size larg […]

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 […]