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Pros & Cons of Gas Powered Sprayer Motor

Posted by Andrew Greess on Feb 12, 2015

And now to the pros and cons of gas power sprayer motors. Pros of a gas motor: • Volume. Gas sprayers generally can generate significantly more volume than electric-powered sprayers. This is helpful for applications where you need to put down a lot of product and you don’t want it to take all day. Example are: Termite pretreats • Weed pr […]

Sprayer Hose Reels

Posted by Andrew Greess on Feb 3, 2015

Selection Buy a quality, name-brand reel. Be sure replacement parts are readily available. It’s much easier to buy replacement parts on standard color reels. An electric rewind reel will increase cost because of purchase price, electrical components and additional installation requirements. Many companies believe the additional cost is more […]

With Spray Hoses: Too Much Is Not Enough

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jan 29, 2015

Considerations for power sprayer hose selection are: Diameter Most common weed and pest spray applications include 3/8 inch or ½ inch inside diameter (ID) spray hoses on 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 technicia […]

With Power Sprayer Components - Start With The Tank

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jan 27, 2015

Tank size is critical. The first component of a power spray rig is the tank. Once tank size is determined, every other component can be selected. Tank size should be the largest one needed to support the average or expected daily workload. Select a tank large enough so a technician isn’t constantly refilling, which kills productivity and can […]

Top Spray Equipment and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Best Practices

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jan 20, 2015

It is important to discuss how Integrated Pest Management or IPM affects equipment. IPM doesn’t mean doing the same with a natural product in your spray tank. Converting to a green pest control program requires a reevaluation of the spray equipment strategy to make sure it supports your IPM strategy. IPM relies heavily on the principles of […]

If Equipment Standardization Works for Southwest Airlines; It Will Work For You

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jan 16, 2015

Have you noticed Southwest Airlines makes money year after? It makes money regardless of how the economy is. It makes money even when its competitors lose money. So how does Southwest Airlines do it? There are a number of reasons for their success, including great management and culture and the use of a point-to-point system of flight scheduling […]

Start Here for Spray Equipment Selection

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jan 12, 2015

One of the first and most critical decisions when purchasing spray equipment is selecting a vendor. It’s important to work with a company you trust. Select a vendor that has been around for awhile, that has all the equipment your company needs. Too many companies spread their purchases around shopping for the lowest price. It’s better to focus p […]

Your Spray Tips Can Cost You Big Money

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jan 9, 2015

The spray tip on your pest sprayer (B&G sprayer, Birchmeier backpack sprayer, pest control power sprayer) isn’t one of the more expensive components, but it can have a significant impact on your pest management outcome, productivity and profitability. The spray tip helps determine flow rate (GPM - gallons per minute), pressure (PSI - pounds pe […]

Purchase Price is the Tip of the Iceberg

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jan 5, 2015

Many companies never calculate what pest control or weed control spray equipment costs their company. Many managers equate spray equipment cost with the purchase price. Unfortunately, purchase price is only one component of cost. Purchase price is only the tip of the iceberg. The majority of spray equipment cost is like the bulk of the iceberg […]

10 Pest Control Hose Hints — Discover More Today

Posted by Andrew Greess on Dec 29, 2014

Here are some tips to keep your pest control sprayer hose in great shape: Operations:1. When rolling your power spray hose back onto the hose reel, run the pest control hose through a rag to remove debris that could damage the hose. 2. Inspect your hose (or train your technicians to) regularly for damage, excessive wear, leaks, etc. 3. […]

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