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Spray Equipment - Preventing Problems is Key

Posted by Andrew Greess on Apr 22, 2012

Pest control spray equipment & weed control spray rig problems happen every day. Many of these problems are completely preventable. If they weren't I wouldn't have anything to blog about. What can you do to prevent problems? Here is a photo of a recent weed spray rig we built for a large Western US landscaper. The spray head is remov […]

Weed control spray rig - 5 problems to avoid when purchasing

Posted by Andrew Greess on Apr 8, 2012

This weed control sprayer was brought in by a new client who complained the spray never worked the way she needed it to work. She bought a low cost power sprayer to save money and it shows. When buying a pest control sprayer or weed control rig it is critical that you know what you are getting. When looking at this sprayer from a distance it […]

What is the best Pest Control Equipment Storage Method?

Posted by Andrew Greess on Mar 26, 2012

Pest Control equipment Storage is a function of vehicle, pest control methodology, tools, employee training (e.g., specialized vs. universal technician, etc.). There may be a best solution for a particular company, but I don’t believe there is a best solution for the industry. That said, here are a couple of considerations: Put the most com […]

Weed Control Sprayers - More Problems to Avoid

Posted by Andrew Greess on Mar 13, 2012

Weed Control Sprayers - don't make this mistake when buying your sprayer. The manufacturer of this 12 volt electric spray rig used a cheap plastic fitting at the suction point of the tank. They did not use a shut off valve. If (when) the fitting breaks after exposure to extreme temperatures, temperatures variations, bumpy road conditio […]

Power Spray Equipment - don't live with problems

Posted by Andrew Greess on Mar 10, 2012

Power sprayer users sometimes put up with problems that ought to be repaired. Here are some truisms when it comes to pest control sprayers & weed control spray rigs: 1. Spray equipment problems always get worse 2. The longer you wait to fix a spray equipment problem the more money & time it will cost 3. Water anywhere it […]

Pest Control Sprayers - Problems to Avoid When Buying

Posted by Andrew Greess on Mar 9, 2012

Pest control sprayers - here are several problems we saw on a rig brought in for service. Be sure to look for these types of issues BEFORE buying your pest control spray rig. Some of the spray equipment problems we found (click photo to enlarge): 1a. Pumps mounted upside down. When the pumps began to leak, the water continually dripped […]

Pest control spray equipment – how to know what you are getting

Posted by Andrew Greess on Mar 6, 2012

A new customer brought his Pest Control Sprayer in and told us his Shurflo pump needed service. He had bought his rig sight unseen and wasn’t familiar with it. The pump was fine; there were lots of other problems. 1. His friend had done the wiring. There was no fuse in the line. Customer was lucky the pump was not fried. A section […]

Actisol Machines - Great Pest Control Equipment - with Proper Maintenance

Posted by Andrew Greess on Feb 28, 2012

Actisol machines are a great pest control tool, if properly mainained. Here are some tips: - Don't mix oil-based and water-based products in the Actisol. They can form a gummy residue that clogs hoses, tips, etc. If you want to switch from one to the other, thoroughly clean the system first. - If you use the unit infre […]

Power Sprayer Emergency Repair Kits - Save Time, Save Money

Posted by Andrew Greess on Feb 22, 2012

Customer was in to refill his Weed Control Sprayer Emergency Repair kit. This is one of the best kits I have seen. Keeping critical pest control sprayer parts in the vehicle, reduces downtime & missed appointments and saves trips to the repair shop. Emergency repair kits are great for power sprayers and manual sp […]

Pest Control Sprayers - Lift Weights at Gym; Not at Work!

Posted by Andrew Greess on Feb 20, 2012

Pest Control Sprayer requested by customer was not a good idea in my mind. Customer requested VALVED QUICK DISCONNECTS on hose end. Quick disconnects are a great idea. They allow technician to quickly change tools for different jobs and to remove tools for repair, maintenance and storage, and allow the gun to spin preventing hose […]

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