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On the Record - Advice from John Cotton, B&G Expert

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jan 15, 2018

This month Qspray.com is pleased to interview John Cotton of B&G Equipment. John is a 40 year industry expert who has forgotten more about B&G Sprayers than any 10 people have ever known. Here is our interview:Tell us a little about your background and your career?I was born in the Midwest and began my sales career in 1975 working for […]

B&G Sprayers - Clean That Filter for Productivity & Profit

Posted by Andrew Greess on Feb 6, 2013

The B&G Sprayer is the lifeblood of most pest control professionals. We use our B&Gs every day to service our clients. We rely on it as much as we rely on our truck. It is critical to treat the B&G 1 Gallon Sprayer like the important piece of equipment that it is. One of the most important things a pest professional can do to ensure great […]

B&G Sprayer Maintenance - Do It Now When Slow

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jan 12, 2013

B&G sprayers are an invaluable tool for pest control professionals. Your B&G 1 Gallon Sprayer is a well-built piece of equipment, but this reliable sprayer requires maintenance. Since this is a relatively slow time of year for many pest professionals, it is a great time to do your B&G maintenance.Here are some photos that demonstrate ho […]

B&Gs and Backpack Sprayers – Tips for Long Life

Posted by Andrew Greess on Sep 11, 2012

Many pest control professionals use some type of manual hand sprayer or backpack sprayers for general pest control, IPM and cleanouts. Are you doing everything possible to ensure you and your employees are getting the maximum results and value from your B&G sprayer / Birchmeier Backpack? Here are some suggestions to optimize your backp […]

B&G Sprayers – Don’t Shoot Yourself in the Foot!

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jun 16, 2012

When it comes to B&G Pest Control Sprayers, I have shared my two cents worth of advice: - Clean it out - Don’t overpressurize it - Release the pressure after each stop - Keep it well lubricated - Perform preventative maintenance. These are still good ideas. Unfortunately we see lots of damage to B&G from neg […]

B&G Sprayers - Clean it Out or Pay Up!

Posted by Andrew Greess on May 29, 2011

B&G Sprayers are standard issue pest control equipment. B&G 1 Gallon Sprayers can provide years of reliable service if properly serviced and maintained. Like all spray equipment, you must clean the filter. This photo shows a badly clogged B&G Sprayer filter. This debris prevented the tech from completing his route. It i […]

B & G Sprayers - A Math Lesson

Posted by Andrew Greess on Nov 6, 2010

Last month I posted a comment that the tip on your B&G Sprayer wears out, increasing your chemical cost 10% per year. My suggestion to be aware of this hidden cost was met with scorn by one reader. A certain Mr. RT Garrett thought my advice insignificant. Here is his comment: " Funny it goes up 10% when the average inside spra […]

B&G Sprayers - Watch your Chemical Costs!

Posted by Andrew Greess on Oct 21, 2010

Just read an interesting article on B&G Sprayers (see attribution below). B&G equipment experts report that the brass spray tip on the B&G 1 gallon sprayer experiences 10% nozzle wear each year. This means after 1 year, your B&G sprayer is putting out 10% MORE CHEMICAL than it did the year before. What do […]

B&G Sprayers - Get Maximum Results While Protecting your Investment

Posted by Andrew Greess on Sep 20, 2009

Many Parks & Recreation Departments use some type of manual B&G Sprayers for weed control, pest control, decreasing, or other maintenance activities. Are you doing everything possible to ensure you and your employees are getting maximum results and value from your Department’s B&G 1 gallon sprayer investment? Here are some suggestion […]

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