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Termite Equipment for Termite Professionals

Posted by Andrew Greess on Sep 25, 2011

You can now get hard to find repair parts for all your B&G Termite Rods and termite equipment . Your termite rods are too expensive to sit in the storage room. Now you can get repair parts for your: B&G Versagun Termite Rod B&G Versatool Termite Rod B&G QCG Termite Rod B&G Sub Slab Injector Termite Rod. Pa […]
Pest Control Sprayer - Carelessness Costs Big Bucks

Pest Control Sprayer - Carelessness Costs Big Bucks

Posted by Andrew Greess on Sep 22, 2011

Pest control sprayer and vehicle were a total loss due to fire damage.Check out the extensive fire damage to the pest control rig in this vehicle. Fortunately no one was injured. The center of the pest sprayer vehicle once held two 100 gallon plastic tanks filled with termiticide. The tanks just melted, spilling chemical. The pump, […]
Power Spray Equipment - Waste $100s in 1 Easy Step

Power Spray Equipment - Waste $100s in 1 Easy Step

Posted by Andrew Greess on Sep 12, 2011

Power spray equipment don't waste money unnecessarily. Running a pest control or weed control business is hard enough without shooting yourself in the foot. That is exactly what happened here. The operations supervisor asked a spray technician to remove a Shurflo 12 Volt pump for service. It appears that the only tool available to the tech w […]
Spray Equipment - Failure to Inspect Causes Expensive Problem

Spray Equipment - Failure to Inspect Causes Expensive Problem

Posted by Andrew Greess on Sep 11, 2011

Technicians MUST check their spray equipment, including Pest Control spray equipment & weed control sprayers before getting into their vehicle and driving off. This photo shows what can happen if this check is not performed. This Green Garde Spray Gun was dragged behind the vehicle because the technician did NOT set the hose reel loc […]
Great New IPM Tool for Pest Control Professionals – Less Walking

Great New IPM Tool for Pest Control Professionals – Less Walking

Posted by Andrew Greess on Aug 30, 2011

New & Improved IPM Pack Mule Tool for Pest Control Professionals The IPM Pack Mule ™ tool kit is a new IPM tool designed by Quality Equipment & Spray specifically for Pest Professionals practicing Integrated Pest Management. The IPM Pack Mule holds all your tools, glue boards, baits and aerosols needed to do your job with the most p […]
Power Sprayers - Know What You're Getting

Power Sprayers - Know What You're Getting

Posted by Andrew Greess on Aug 22, 2011

When purchasing power sprayers, it is critical that you know who you are dealing with and what you are getting. One pest control company found out the hard way. They bought this gas power sprayer new and were shocked. See photo. Inset shows rig. Blowup shows how poorly designed power spray rig frame prevents access to the electri […]
Brass Gear pumps - Is It Trashed?

Brass Gear pumps - Is It Trashed?

Posted by Andrew Greess on Aug 17, 2011

Brass gear pumps are commonly used for pest control applications and weed control spraying. Our favorite brands are Continental Belton & Oberdorfer Pumps. Properly used and maintained, these pumps can provide long-term, effective service. They can be rebuilt to extend pump life. The photo on the right shows a Continental Belton Gear […]
Birchmeier Backpack Sprayer - Small Problem Causes Downtime

Birchmeier Backpack Sprayer - Small Problem Causes Downtime

Posted by Andrew Greess on Aug 14, 2011

Birchmeier Backpack Sprayer brought in by technician stating it won't build pressure. Usually this means a Birchmeier check valve problem. We removed the check valve and found a piece of glass (see photo) that was preventing the check valve from operating properly. The repair charge was not much, but the technician had to leave his job s […]

Dual Tank Sprayers - Here's One Problem to Avoid

Posted by Andrew Greess on Aug 12, 2011

My first video blog on Spray Equipment Problems.  Dual tank sprayers can be great tools for pest control sprayers and weed control sprayers.  If material leaks from 1 tank to the other, it could be the 3-way ball valve.  This is one problem you can avoid. […]
Pest Control Sprayers - Easy Problem to Avoid

Pest Control Sprayers - Easy Problem to Avoid

Posted by Andrew Greess on Aug 8, 2011

When it comes to pest control sprayersand weed control sprayers some problems are so easy to prevent that they should never occur. For gas powered sprayers, a worn engine belt is just such an issue. Worn belts slip, preventing the engine from driving the pump, or simply break. In either case: downtime, missed appointments, repair expe […]