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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, […]

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Cox hose reels are an important part of a pest control sprayer or weed control spray rig. Like other components, some common sense is required when operating your Cox reel. One look at these photos will confirm the old adage that common sense is not too common. The technician was allowing the hose to rub against the vehicle w […]

I am often asked by customers and prospects, what are the drawbacks of an electric power sprayer? Here are my top 5 drawbacks of electric pump sprayers.1. Lower Output - Electric sprayers are generally lower output or volume (as measured in gallons per minute or GPM) than gas-powered sprayers. This means that 12V electric sprayer pumps are generall […]

Avoid Cox Hose Reel Problems with these Real Hose Tips Swivel – The hose reel swivel (on the side of the reel) allows the drum to turn when rolling and unrolling the hose. The swivel contains rubber o-rings that are exposed to heavy use, chemical exposure and temperature extremes. The o-rings will wear out, allowing chemical to leak. […]

How much hose do I need for my pest control sprayer or weed control spray rig? This is a question I am often asked by prospects and customers.I am reminded of the words of Mick Jagger who said, “Too much is never enough”. Certainly he was talking about boring things like sex, drugs and rock and roll, rather than a fascinating topic like spray equ […]

I am often asked by customers and prospects, what are the benefits of a 12 Volt electric power sprayer. Here are my top 5 Benefits of Electric Power Sprayers. 1. Lower Cost – Electric sprayers are generally simpler, have fewer parts and cost significantly less than gas-powered sprayers. Usually the pump and motor is a single unit […]

Power spray rigs for pest control & weed control use pressure to push water through a hose. When pressure is involved, the weakest link fails.Client came in this week with a bad pump. He had ignored maintenance and was paying the price of a new pump. Once the new pump was installed and the system was operating at normal pressure, other things be […]

Termite pretreat rods are critical tool for the termite application. When it comes to termite pretreatment rods, some applicators try to save money by making their own termite tools out of metal or pvc pipe. See photo: Sometimes it's worth trying to save a little money on termite tools sometimes it is not. In this case, it is not. Wi […]