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Pest Control Equipment Space is Precious - Don't Waste It

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jan 10, 2017

The space in your pest control vehicle was expensive. You had to buy an entire truck to haul your pest control equipment around so you could do your job, make money, feed your family. If your truck cost you $30,000 and your bed is 6' long, you paid $5000 per linear foot for that bed!!!! When something is expensive, it make […]

B&G Sprayer Wand - Its a Spray Tool Not a Crowbar!

Jan 7, 2017

pest control equipmentWe not only sell Pest Control Equipment, we repair it, which means we see some pretty crazy stuff.Here is one of my favorites. A tech brought in his B&G Sprayer with this spray wand (see photo):The tech didn't realize that his B&G Spray wandis not a crowbar to be used for opening gates, cabinets, etc. […]

Pest Control Equipment - Preflight Checklist. Save Time. Save Money. Save Customers.

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jan 7, 2017

Pest Control Equipment Preflight Checklist – Save Time, Save Money, Serve Customers Every pilot has a checklist and goes through a pre-flight routine BEFORE taking his or her plane into the air. The checklist helps the pilot find problems on the ground, where they can be more easily and safely resolved. I believe Pest Management technicians […]

Year Slow Down? Clean that B&G Sprayer Filter

Dec 27, 2016

Many pest control professionals slow down at year end. This is a great time to take a look at your B&G Sprayer. One item that often gets overlooked is the B&G Sprayer Strainer/Filter. The filter is critical because it keeps debris from getting to and clogging the tip, which will absolutely ruin your day and your […]

Pest Control Sprayer - Squeeze in that 2nd Tank

Posted by Andrew Greess on Dec 23, 2016

Customer requested we add a 2nd tank to his pest control spray rig. Unfortunately, there was absolutely no room for it. Our team found a way. They found a vertical (tall, skinny) 15 gallon tank and found a way to make it fit with the existing pest control sprayer: The tank wouldn't […]

Pest Control Equipment - Plan for Maintenance BEFORE You Buy!

Posted by Andrew Greess on Dec 21, 2016

When selecting pest control equipment, think about maintenance before writing a check. My recent article in Pest Control Technology (PCT) discusses this important topic. What do I mean by think about maintenance before buying pest control equipment ( or weed control equipment)? Some questions: What maintenance is required? […]

Birchmeier Backpack Spray Valve Repair Kit

Posted by Andrew Greess on Dec 13, 2016

Birchmeier Backpack Sprayers are top of the line quality but nothing lasts forever without maintenance. We have pre-assembled kits that help for various areas of the sprayer that need regular care and o-rings that wear out with use and products. This kit contains a number of important items. It contains the strainer, or filte […]

Check that Pest Hose Reel for Safety

Posted by Andrew Greess on Dec 12, 2016

If your pest control equipment or weed spray equipment contains a hose reel, please take 15 seconds before you drive off and check it for safety. Make sure the hose reel is locked and any spray gun or tool is properly secured. I am afraid this is something that too many pest / landscape professionals take for granted and here is […]

Comparing Commercial vs Regular Grade B&G Portable Units

Posted by Andrew Greess on Nov 16, 2016

There are 4 models of the B&G Portable Aerosol Sprayer (PAS). The two main differences in the models are the sprayer wand length – there is a 9" wand that fits conveniently inside the box. The 18" wand does not and must be carried outside of the unit. The other main difference is there is a Regular and Commercial unit, the commerc […]

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 […]

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