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Last month I presented to the AZ Pest Control Conference. My presentation was about the "Top 10 Power Spray Rigs Productivity Boosters". The goal of my presentation was to help you reduce problems and downtime with pest control sprayers and weed control spray rigs.  Number 9 on the list has to do with technician training & beh […]

Last month I presented to the AZ Pest Control Conference. My presentation was about the "Top 10 Spray Equipment Productivity Boosters".  Number 4 on the list has to do with pressure.  The misuse of pressure can impact your power spray rigs or hand sprayers through damage, downtime and high repair bills.  The following is […]

A technician brought his power spray rig in yesterday and said his Honda engine wasn't running properly.It turns out that someone had forgotten to put the lid back on the gas can in the back of the truck.  When it rained, water got in the gas can.  When the gas can was used to fill the Honda engine, water contaminated the engine.To r […]

Installing quick disconnects on your pest control sprayers hose can save time and money.  Quick disconnects (QDs) are spring-loaded couplings that allow the technician to quickly remove the spray gun from the end of the hose.   This offers a number of advantages over the alternative, which is to hard plumb the gun direct […]

Mike Masterson, pest control industry leader and host of the Discovery Channel's great show, "The Verminators", addressed the Arizona Saguaro Pest Control Conference in Carefree in September.Mike eloquently and graciously shared many of his experiences from the show and described the incredible amount of work that goes on behind the scenes to make […]

If you are interested in the issue of Invasive Weeds and live in the Southwest United States, please consider attending the Southwest Vegetation Management Association annual conference in Tempe, AZ on Oct 27 & 28.Download SW Veg Conference Flyer 2010I will be one of the presenters.  My topic, "Weed Spray Equipment - You're Not Going to Be […]

Want your Birchmeier Backpack to last?  Keep it well lubricated.  There is a grease reservoir that holds the grease and a grease cap (piston) that applies the grease to the pump unit.  Turn the grease cap a half turn once a week or so to keep the Birchmeier lubricated.  Failure to do so will damage the backpack.&nbs […]

The Green Garde spray gun is one of the more popular pest control spray guns. It is sometimes referred to as the JD9 Spray Gun. This pest control spray gun is popular because is it well built, reliable, adjustable from cone to pin stream and rebuildable. Here are some hints for servicing your Green Garde Spray Gun. When it sta […]

The Southwest Vegetation Management Association's mission is to: "To conserve and protect Arizona's natural resources by providing a state-level organization that emphasizes an integrated management approach to address invasive or pest plants." The Southwest Vegetation Managment Association (SWVMA) was organized in 1997 to increase awareness […]

This pest control technician attempted to use Duct Tape to fix his pest control sprayers. It didn't work and just cost him more time. He should have gotten it fixed right the first time. If your pest control spray rig need service, don't delay. […]