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We estimate that as much as 50% of the pest control equipment problems we see in our pest equipment repair shop are related to one simple thing. The Filter.  Clogged filters.  Missing filters screen.  Missing filter gasket.  Improper seal on filter due to damaged gasket. You have heard me say this a hundre […]

The Soft Seat Gasket is a small, but integral part of the B&G sprayer. Hidden within the tip of the sprayer it controls when the spray is released after pulling the trigger and prevents it from leaking. When the trigger is pulled a stopper is pulled back opening space in front of the Seat Gasket and slips back into place when the trigger is […]

Attention to safety can be great insurance for your pest control company. Conversely, inattention to safety can have nasty financial impacts to your business. For instance: - Increased expenses: - Workers compensation claims/expenses       - Chemical Cleanups - Medical Bills - Lawsuits - Equipment repairs - Producti […]

The Cox 1125-4-200E is a beautiful, heavy duty piece of equipment that is a great addition to any lawn and garden or pest control company truck. The E simply means its electric versus the manual model. It has a one-third horse power motor on the side which is just right for this size reel. While a solid piece of equipment that has a two-year […]

Pest control sprayers & pest control equipment requires care and attention so it works well day after day.  A lot of the problems we see in our pest control equipment repair shop are completely avoidable.  Pest control technicians must be trained to identify and report pest control sprayer problems rather than living wi […]

Pest control equipment problems can ruin your day. Missed appointments, repair expenses, overtime, can all result from pest equipment problems. Here is the key technique that if absent, guarantees problems and downtime.Assign responsibility for each piece of pest equipment to one technician and hold them accountable.Anyone with kids will r […]

The  Birchmeier DR-5 Duster is a great way to apply insecticide dust into cracks, crevices, wall voids and other hard to reach areas. It is a five – liter tank that has both a hand pump and a valve to use an air compressor. The long brush application wand stores right on the pump handle and there is a convenient carrying strap. Becaus […]

Every week our pest control equipment repair shop sees equipment that puzzles us. Obvious design flaws that cause pest control companies expensive downtime, repair expense, missed appointments and lost revenue. After seeing the same problems repeatedly, we began to document them so that you can learn from other's mistakes. This is th […]

Weed Control Spray Trailers can be great tools for your landscape / weed control business.Here are some design considerations when planning your weed sprayer trailer.1. Tank should be positioned over the axle, then moved slightly forward. You want the trailer to be tongue heavy, not ass-heavy (like this author). This improves the safety and co […]

What you don’t know, WILL bite you in the …Wallet! Every week our pest control equipment repair shop sees equipment that puzzles us. Obvious design flaws that cause pest control companies expensive downtime, repair expense, missed appointments and lost revenue. After seeing the same problems repeatedly, we began to document them […]