Selecting the Right Pest Control Spray Hose

Selecting the right Pest Control Spray Hose will boost your productivity, prevent or reduce problems and reduce downtime.

Spray Hose Diameter:

Most pest professionals use either 3/8" or 1/2" (inside diameter) pest spray hose on their pest control power spray rigs.

A larger diameter hose delivers more volume. Larger hose costs more and is heavier to pull out and wind up. The weight can be a factor for the technician at the end of a long day.

Smaller diameter hose results in more pressure loss due to increased friction of the water moving through the hose. If you require significant pressure, consider larger hose.

High volume projects like termite pretreats may require larger diameter spray hose.

Spray Hose Length:

I don't like to use words like always or never. They often get you in trouble. When it comes to pest spray hose, it is ALWAYS better to have too much rather than too little.

If you have 1 foot too little hose, you can't do your job. Longer hose enables you to spray hard to reach places.

With a longer hose, when hose end becomes damaged, it can be cut off without having to purchase new hose.

The additional upfront cost of the extra hose is well worth the investment. If you only need longer hose on rare occasions, put the extra hose on quick disconnects and attach it when needed.

Spray Hose Pressure Rating:

Be sure the spray hose has a burst pressure that significantly exceeds the maximum pressure rating of the spray pump you are using.

Spray Hose Cost & Quality:

Hose prices have increased in recent years because spray hose is made from petroleum products and because transportation is a significant component of hose cost. There are huge variations in hose quality and cost, so generalizations are difficult.

Some hose remains flexible in cold weather. Some hose lasts longer despite being pulled across rocks or around the corner of a building. When you find a hose you like, stick with it. Cheap hose that doesn’t last, will cost more in the long run.