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Technician brought his Landscape Sprayer in yesterday and said we wasn't getting any pressure.  One look at his Diaphragm Pump and we could see it was leaking oil from the oil reservoir.  He had tried to stop the leak by putting a plastic bag under the cap. The cap to the oil reservoir was cracked.  Once we replaced the cap […]

A technician brought in a B&G Pest Control Hand Sprayer and asked us to repair it.  He said it wouldn't spray.  A quick look revealed the sprayer had never been properly cleaned.  The filter screen was completely clogged.  Here is a photo the screen along with what a new one should look like. As you have read in this bl […]

Returned from a week in Las Vegas at the National Pest Management Association Pest World trade show. We had a successful show and were able to introduce our  pest control sprayersto hundreds of pest control operators who weren't familiar with us. We were effective by showing attendees how our spray rigs were constructed then asking t […]

Choosing the wrong truck for your power spray equipment can impact profitability and productivity. Be sure to consider some of the following factors when buying a truck to install your  power sprayers. Many new trucks have features that can impact installation and use of power spray equipment. Payload Capacity – The truck must […]

A significant number of  pest control spray equipment breakdowns are completely avoidable. Do you want to reduce equipment repair expenses, downtime and missed appointments? A few simple concepts can do wonders for your pest control technician productivity. 1. Under Pressure. Pressure is good. Without it, most power a […]

Now, here are some ideas to consider when evaluating new PMP equipment. 1. Can the benefits of the new pest control spray rig equipment be financially quantified? - Will sales increase from: Add on sales to existing customers Acquisition of new customers Ability to raise prices - Will expenses by reduced by: […]

Many Parks & Recreation Departments use some type of manual B&G Sprayers for weed control, pest control, decreasing, or other maintenance activities. Are you doing everything possible to ensure you and your employees are getting maximum results and value from your Department’s B&G 1 gallon sprayer investment? Here are some suggestion […]

DEARBORN, Mich - Ford has introduced the new Transit Connect, developed for small business owners such as pest control operators. “Transit Connect was developed to bring small-business owners a new vehicle choice, offering significantly improved fuel economy, generous and accessible cargo space with the agility and maneuverability to deliver t […]

Harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures, long operating hours and less-then-gentle handling by technicians, age and wear will eventually take their toll on your gear. A good preventative maintenance (PM) program will reduce pest control spray equipment expenses and employee downtime. General guidelines: 1. Consult pest control sprayers e […]

When it comes to pest control sprayers, safety is not just a good idea, it's a great investment.  Inattention to safety has huge financial implications: increased expenses (workers comp, clean ups, medical bills, lawsuits, repairs, etc.), lost productivity, employee turnover, customer impacts, bad publicity, etc.This month we will discuss vehi […]