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Hello. I just finished my presentation, Preflight Checklist: Save time, save money, serve customers at National Pest Management Association Pest World Conference. The session went well, and attendees were favorable in their reviews. Download the preflight checklist at www.qspray.com It will save you time, money and customers.

My presentation to the National Pest Management Association Pest World Annual Conference will be on Thursday October 23, at 2:30 pm in the National Harbor Room 10. The topic is "Preflight Checklist: Save Time, Save Money, Serve Customers". I hope you can attend. If not, download a copy of the checklist from our website: www.qspray.com This i […]

Great News. I have been invited by National Pest Management Association to speak at their annual Pest Worldconference in Washington DC in October 2008. I will be presenting a session entitled "Preflight Checklist - Save Money, Save Time, Serve Customers". More details to follow. Hope to see you in DC. Andrew Greess Pest Control Spra […]

Birchmeier makes the best backpack sprayer in the business. It is backed by a 2 year warranty. In my experience, if properly maintained and serviced, it can provide many years of service.There are a number of easy steps you can take to extend the life of your backpack.Tip #1 - Always take the pressure off your Birchmeier backpack. Never store the s […]

Pest control spray rigs are in your truck - they need to stay there. How long has it been since you inspected the bolts holding your pest control sprayer in your truck. Nuts can come loose, truck beds can rust, etc.  You don't want your rig flying out in the event of an accident. Check your bolts! Here is a photo of bolts […]

Bee Careful!  Honey bee safety requires the use of a professional bee suit.Just published an article on honey bee safety on ezinearticles.com. The editors there liked it so much they named me an expert author!  Be sure to wear your beesuit. […]

Power Spray Equipment - Safety Hint - 2nd in a series.Examine your power spray rig.  Are the power sprayer water tank straps snug?  Intact?   Secure?  Any signs of wear?  Do a thorough inspection periodically.  You do not want a tank flying off your truck, becoming a water-filled projectile. […]

Pest control equipment - is your toolbox - storage or flying lawsuit? The first in a series of articles on pest control & weed control equipment safety. The costs of lack of safety can be big: injured employees, medical expenses, clean up expenses, increased insurance (auto, workers comp, liability) expenses, customer impacts, costs of hiring […]

Our customers have been asking for poly tanks water baffles to reduce water surge and improve safety. Until recently, we had no way of providing a solution. As pest control operators go with smaller trucks to save on gas, the issue of tank baffles and vehicle control is even more important. SurgeBusters is an instant tank baffling system that […]

Want to get more life, and have fewer problems, with your pest control sprayers (or weed control sprayer, etc)? Clean it out. Periodically, rinse out your equipment with clean water and run the clean water through the entire system. Whether it is your big power sprayer or your 4 gallon backpack sprayer - clean it out. Cleaning  out pest c […]