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I am pleased to introduce CoxHoseReels.com - to make it easy for pest control & weed control professionals to find hose reels for their power sprayers. We have a large inventory of the most commonly used hose reels, hose reel swivels and roller guides. We will add large termite pretreat reels and hose reel parts in the near […]

Tips to save money on your B&G 1 Gallon Sprayer: -     Tip Cleaning – Follow manufacturer directions for cleaning tips. This usually includes using a soft bristle brush and mild cleaner. Wire brushes, pins, pocketknives, etc. will destroy tips. -     Tip Wear – One study reported that brass tips wear out at abou […]

Pest control sprayer brought in for service. We noticed some obvious problems: 1. Hose into pest control spray rig filter is kinked. This restricts flow to the pump, which will eventually cause problems. 2. Fittings are plastic. Plastic fittings don't hold up to heat, cold or time. This is particularly a problem on the input and […]

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Pest control ladder was carelessly tossed into truck on top of pest control equipment. The pest control sprayer was just one good bump in the road away from an expensive problem. Some Suggestions: 1. Train pest control (or weed) technicians to do a quick check of their load before driving off. Ensure equipment is secure to protect equipme […]

When it comes to pest control sprayers, some of our clients are skilled enough to buy the components from us and do the assembly themselves. We are happy to do this. It saves the client money and allows us to make a little money. Like anything else however, it is critical to know one's limitations. This photo shows a pest control spr […]

When it comes to B&G Pest Control Sprayers, I have shared my two cents worth of advice: - Clean it out - Don’t overpressurize it - Release the pressure after each stop - Keep it well lubricated - Perform preventative maintenance. These are still good ideas. Unfortunately we see lots of damage to B&G from neg […]

When using pest control spray equipment or weed control sprayers to apply chemicals, the law says you must use personal protective equipment. I believe most spray techs use PPE when spraying. The issue I see is all the other time. Anytime you are in contact with your sprayer equipment, you should be using PPE. I don't think this is what is […]

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I used to chase every job. I have finally learned my lesson that some work is not worth having. We were recently asked to quote a weed control sprayer. Because the specs were not tight, I wrote the prospect declining to quote. I thought he would be pissed. He was not. Here is the communication (names and product names changed or deleted):Joe,Th […]