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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 […]

Want to get more life from your weed control sprayers?  Don't push your equipment to its limits.  Our experience is that techs run weed control power spray rigs at high speeds to get done quickly, and tend to overpressurize B&Gs and backpacks.  All of these actions will reduce sprayer life. Your power spray rig can run at ex […]

Want to get more life from your pest control spray equipment? Take the pressure off!  When you are done spraying, relieve the pressure.  Squeeze the handle of your gun to release the pressure.  If you must, spray the material back into the tank.  We don't want to create a spill or violate any labels. Releasing the […]

The biggest secret in spray equipment is "check your filter". There is nothing you can do with your spray equipment that will save you more money than this simple activity.  We repair and replace more pest control spray equipment (and weed control spray equipment) because of clogged filters than for any other reason.  We tell the boss tha […]

Power sprayer tank agitation can be either jet or mechanical. It’s important to understand the two different types of spray tank agitators. Jet agitation utilizes a portion of the pump’s output to stir up the tank. Mechanical agitation utilizes paddles (usually of stainless steel) on a shaft that is turned by belts and pulleys connected with the en […]

I am often asked by my customers, which type of pump should I use for pest control / weed control power spray rig, a gas or electric sprayer pump?There is no right answer to this question. The answer depends on your company strategy, service strategy, budget, and technician preferences.Here are some things to consider:Gas-Powered Sprayer Pumps:Pros […]

We have serviced thousands weed control sprayers over many years in business.  There are 3 things we have seen that will reduce problems in the field and extend the life of your weed control spray rig (or pest control, golf course sprayer, etc.).  This is true whether you are talking about a power spray rig, a B&G or a backpack spraye […]

Polyethylene (Poly for short) is the plastic used to make many tanks for power sprayerapplications should as pest control and weed control. Poly tanks are lighter and less expensive than most other types of tanks. They are easy to plumb. Most come with lids and output fittings already installed, which saves time and money. They are usually […]

I just read an article about a FLA Pest Control Company with an overturned truck, a chemical drum flying through the truck roof and traveling 100 feet, and a chemical spill. This example demonstrates how critical is it to properly secure your pest control power sprayer tank and equipment. Had the container that flew 100 feet landed on anyo […]