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How to Use a Backpack Sprayer

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jan 2, 2026

Key Takeaways: Gearing up in proper PPE and mixing chemicals per label before slowly filling the tank keeps spills at bay and you safe. Pump that handle every five seconds for steady pressure; pull the trigger smooth to cover spots evenly with no skips. Rinse your tank with clean water after jobs, check filters often, and lubricate parts. Thi […]

Backpack Sprayers: Increase Productivity & Longevity

Posted by Andrew Greess on Oct 2, 2024

Here are some quick tips to help you select, use and maintain your backpack sprayer for maximum productivity.1. Start with Quality Equipment. Ask questions before you buy so you are not surprised later.What is the warranty? Good equipment has good warranties. Professional grade backpacks should have minimum 1-year warranties.What service […]

Cut Out Design Flaws and Down Time with Better Spray Equipment Design

Posted by Andrew Greess on Oct 22, 2018

Let's talk about how you can potentially design your problems away. American graphic designer, Milton Glaser, once said “There are three responses to a piece of design – Yes, no and WOW!” We sure have seen our share of WOW designs. Most of the time our WOW’s are followed by “why would you do that?” In our industry we need to be able to reach our […]

5 Critical Year-End Pest Control Equipment Tips

Posted by Andrew Greess on Dec 24, 2017

Pest control professionals should use this slower time at the end of the year to ensure their pest control equipment is in tip-top shape for the coming year. These tasks are all things that need to be done anyway. You might as well do them when you are slow and when they will not negatively impact your customers and your schedule.1. Clean it Out Em […]

Birchmeier Backpack Rebuild Valve Repair Kit

Posted by Andrew Greess on Sep 21, 2016

There are important parts to your Birchmeier backpack sprayer and changing them out once a year to prolong the life of your pest control or lawn care sprayer. We advocate this as best practice to our clients. There are four replacement kits that can be found at QSpray.com. The four parts are: valve repair kit, pump repair kit, check valve […]

Selection: Start with the Right Equipment

Posted by Andrew Greess on Apr 28, 2015

Backpacks and compressed air manual sprayers are important tools in the spray tech’s arsenal.If all your backpacks and manual sprayers are the same, everything is easier: training, operation, maintenance and parts inventory. Standardization is one reason Southwest Airlines, which flies only 737s, makes money when other airlines lose money. Se […]

Strategic Questions To Consider When Evaluating New Spray Equipment

Posted by Andrew Greess on Dec 16, 2014

Very soon, 2015 will be here. And with the start of a new business year there are some important questions to be answered such as 'can the benefits of the new spray equipment be financially quantified?' * Will sales increase from: - add-on sales to customers; - acquisition of new customers, or - ability to raise prices? […]

Quality Equipment and Spray – The Only Name To Know In Spray Equipment Customer Service

Posted by Andrew Greess on Aug 28, 2014

While many companies today will tout the importance of customer service today, there are very few that actually do. Instead, you get a promise of service without real help to back it up. Quality Equipment and Spray, though, is a completely different company. Take a look at our process. Contact Us: When you contact us to find the perfect equ […]

Backpack Sprayers: Selection, Use & Maintenance for Profitability

Posted by Andrew Greess on Sep 12, 2013

Backpack sprayers can be an important tool to get the job done and keep your business profitable. How do you know what to buy and how to maintain it? Here are some quick tips to help. Note: these tips are for those of you that buy quality equipment and take care of it. If this does not describe you, buy something cheap and replace it in a few mo […]

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