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Power Sprayer - Tank Agitation

Posted by Andrew Greess on Mar 30, 2026

Key Takeaways: Jet agitators in sprayers work for most spray applications and cost less to install and maintain. Mechanical agitation adds $500-1,000 but handles heavy granular materials better. For spray tank agitators, most liquid materials need 8% of tank volume for agitation. Granular or non-soluble materials need 12%. A 3X booster cuts the […]

Prevent power spray equipment from freezing

Posted by Andrew Greess on Dec 26, 2025

Power spray equipment freeze damage is expensive in repair expense, downtime & missed appointments. That’s why winterizing sprayers matters. With winter comes additional risk for PMPs and the need for cold weather safety methods. Deep freeze conditions can cause considerable damage to power sprayers. Some of the most expensive power spray […]

Power Sprayer Tanks - Fiberglass

Posted by Andrew Greess on Nov 16, 2021

Fiberglass tanks for power sprayers are manufactured by applying fiberglass and resin around a mold. These tanks are sturdy and long-lasting, and do particularly well in extreme temperatures. They often have a baffle to reduce side to side sloshing. Because the sides are usually flat, fiberglass tanks can also be a good place for additional sign […]

Learn Why Pest Control Equipment Standardization Will Work for You

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jun 21, 2021

Would you like to reduce downtime, reduce repair expenses, reduce ticked off customers, reduce problems and headaches? If so, then we have 4 words for you Pest Control Equipment Standardization. Standardizing equipment has enabled Southwest Airlines to be successful every year. Southwest only uses one type of airline - a 737 - and because o […]

Pest / Landscape Equipment – Top 10 Training Tips

Posted by Andrew Greess on Nov 12, 2020

Many pest and landscape companies, large and small, have terrific training programs for dealing with specific pests, plants, product labels, etc. We don’t see many organizations that spend enough time training on their pest and landscape spray equipment. How do we know this? By the types and numbers of avoidable problems […]

12 Volt Power Sprayer Design Errors To Avoid

Posted by Andrew Greess on Nov 25, 2019

12 Volt Power Sprayers are a very popular sprayer, but before you buy one, it is important to know what design problems you need to avoid before making your purchase. The first and probably most important thing to ensure is that your sprayer is built from quality components. Ensure the hoses are for chemical use, if they are not designed for t […]

Anticipating and Preventing Power Sprayers Problems

Posted by Andrew Greess on Sep 4, 2019

One of the best ways to avoid costly downtime with your pest and landscaping business is to prevent accidents and problems before they happen. In this blog/video we will point out a few problems we have seen over the years and give you some ideas of things to look for with your equipment. I’m going to start with some problems on trucks. The fi […]

Common Power Sprayer Hose Reel Swivel Issues

Posted by Andrew Greess on Aug 27, 2019

This video will address some common issues associated with power sprayer hose reels and hose reel swivels. We hope that from this video you might be able to identify and address any issues you have before they become a problem causing you and your company downtime, money and repair expenses. The most common problem we see with the swivel is to […]

Keep Your Spray Equipment Clean or Ready FIRE

Posted by Andrew Greess on May 16, 2019

In our latest Stupid Shit Techs Do video, we are going to focus on the importance of keeping your vehicle clean and safe. Here are a couple examples of chemical covered equipment – a termite rig covered in termiticide & a weed sprayer covered in pre-emergent. Yuck! So why is it so important to keep your vehicle clean? Besides the o […]

The Stupid Sh*t Techs Have Done With Spray Wands

Posted by Andrew Greess on Mar 21, 2019

In the second installment of our series Stupid Sh*t Techs Do, we are going to talk about spray wands. Most of my examples are B&G spray wands as these are the most popular sprayer wands for pest control techs. The first, and most common example, shows an exploded wand. The pest tech of course "had no idea" what happened to it, but we […]

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