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Weed Control Sprayers - How do you fix this?

Posted by Andrew Greess on Feb 27, 2011

Weed control sprayers must be well designed to support your company's productivity.   You have often heard me discuss how weed control spray rigs must also be designed for ease of maintenance.  Here is a perfect example.  A client brought us this skid mount prayer that had been mounted on his trailer.In order to service thi […]
New Pest Control IPM Product - Win a B&G $300 Value

New Pest Control IPM Product - Win a B&G $300 Value

Posted by Andrew Greess on Feb 21, 2011

Help me name my new Pest Control IPM Product - B&G Carry All product on Facebook. Best name will win the B&G and the carrier - a $300 value. Please visit my  Quality Equipment & Spray FaceBook page. I am very excited about this new product.  It is a carrier that fits over your B&G sprayer so you can carry all your I […]
Weed Control Sprayer - Don't Lift All that Weight

Weed Control Sprayer - Don't Lift All that Weight

Posted by Andrew Greess on Feb 19, 2011

Weed Control Sprayer requested by customer was not a good idea in my mind. Customer requested VALVED QUICK DISCONNECTS on hose end. Quick disconnects are a great idea.  They allow technician to quickly change tools for different jobs and to remove tools for repair, maintenance and storage, and allow the gun to spin preventing hose twistin […]
Spray Equipment - Freeze Damage Costs Big Money

Spray Equipment - Freeze Damage Costs Big Money

Posted by Andrew Greess on Feb 7, 2011

Spray equipment damage resulting from freezing temps were bigger last week than we have seen in a long time.  Here are some photos of some of the damage we saw to pest control sprayer and weed control spray rigs in our spray equipment repair shop last week. UPDATE - Read our article in PCT Magazine about Preventing Freeze Damage […]
Weed Sprayers - Herbicides are Tough

Weed Sprayers - Herbicides are Tough

Posted by Andrew Greess on Feb 2, 2011

Weed control sprayers are the lifeblood of a weed control company.  Proper care and attention are necessary to ensure proper operation, productivity and minimal downtime.  Most companies do a pretty good job maintaining the key components of the weed spray rig.The little parts don't get as much attention, but they also matter.  Here […]

Pest Control Sprayer - Tank Clean Out is Critical

Posted by Andrew Greess on Feb 1, 2011

Pest control sprayer tank full of debris? Bobby Rosales, Owner of Affordable Pest Control asks, I have been using a product called Tank Cleaner at the rate suggested. Now when i use my tank, I can only spray about 5 gallons before my filter and tips clog up. Is there a product that I could use to clean out the tank (besides elbow grease […]
Pest Control Equipment - Freeze Damage is Expensive (part 2)

Pest Control Equipment - Freeze Damage is Expensive (part 2)

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jan 8, 2011

Freeze damage to pest control spray equipment is one of the easiest problems to avoid.  We see freeze damage even in AZ where freezing temperatures rarely occur.  Here is a photo of a B&G Pest Sprayer wand that cracked, because it was left under pressure over night when temperatures dropped.All the pest control spray technician […]
Four Bumblebee Species Declining in North America

Four Bumblebee Species Declining in North America

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jan 5, 2011

Bumblebees, specifically 4 species, are found by scientists to be declining. The decline in bumblebees has not been as dramatic as the colony collapse disorder affecting honeybees. Whether you are in the bee-related industries or not, declines in these important pollinators is bad news for you. You can read the articles at our website  […]
Pest Control Pump Destroyed – Not a Great Christmas Present!

Pest Control Pump Destroyed – Not a Great Christmas Present!

Posted by Andrew Greess on Dec 26, 2010

Pest control technician came in just before the holidays and said the Hypro roller pump on his pest control spray rig had just started leaking. We removed and opened the pump and were surprised at what we found. The pump was a total loss. The shaft had been worn down like it had but turned on a lathe. See photo of damaged rolle […]

Weed Sprayer - Unique Design for Productivity

Posted by Andrew Greess on Dec 8, 2010

300 Gallon Weed Spray Trailer, one of a set recently delivered to a local municipality.  Client was very pleased with our work.  There are some really cool features on these weed spray rigs.  I have tried to highlight  a few of these unique items in the video below.The hose reel is set on a swivel which allows the user […]