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Power Spray Rig – Little Things Cost You Money

Posted by Andrew Greess on Nov 10, 2010

A weed control technician came in and said the Honda engine on his weed control sprayer wasn’t working properly. It turned out the engine contained bad gas and the culprit was quickly identified. The technician had left the cap off the gas can used to fill the Honda engine. It had rained recently and the rain water contaminat […]

Alien Invaders - Cost you Money!

Posted by Andrew Greess on Oct 27, 2010

Quagga mussels are invading AZ waterways. They are related to zebra mussels that have taken over mid-west waterways.The US spends between $500 million to $5 billion to fight this problem. These mussels clog waterways & pipes. They filter food from the water, decreasing the food source for native fish species. By clearing the water, weeds can now gr […]

Invasive Weeds Destroying Southwest Lands - Weed Spray Equipment

Posted by Andrew Greess on Oct 7, 2010

If you are interested in the issue of Invasive Weeds and live in the Southwest United States, please consider attending the Southwest Vegetation Management Association annual conference in Tempe, AZ on Oct 27 & 28. I will be one of the presenters. My topic, "Weed Spray Equipment - You're Not Going to Believe This" is intended to be a […]

Spray Equipment Clean Out - Expensive Lesson

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jul 5, 2010

The Hypro D30 Diaphragm Pump on this Weed Control Sprayer was totally destroyed because the technician did not check the spray equipment filter. Here is a photo of the filter: The clogged filter caused the weed control sprayer pump to run dry and hot. Eventually the diaphragms burst and the oil ran out of the pump. The tech […]

Prevent Pest Control Sprayer Problems

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jun 1, 2010

Some pest control sprayer problems are avoidable. This photo shows an unsecured Birchmeier Backpack in the back of a pest control spray vehicle. This creates a risk that the backpack sprayer could become airborne in the event of an accident, or the backpack strap could get tangled in the spinning engine shaft and seriously damage the p […]

Spray Equipment Filter Cleanout - The Easiest Money You'll Ever Make

Posted by Andrew Greess on Dec 23, 2009

We have had a number of technicians and PCO's stop in the past week. They asked us to service their pumps because they were losing pressure. It turned out all that was needed was to clean their filters. We gave them a lecture, but no invoice, and sent them on their way. Checking and cleaning your spray equipment filter is the best thin […]

Spray Equipment Tanks – Pre-Season Cleanout Worth the Effort

Posted by Andrew Greess on Dec 22, 2009

Would you rather have your pest control spray equipment down for servicing now or in the middle of summer? The high season for pest control is approaching. Now is the time, when business is still a little slow, to get your spray equipment in fighting shape for the long hours and hard use it will undoubtedly endure. Ta […]

Pest Control Spray Equipment - 5 Tips to Reduce Downtime

Posted by Andrew Greess on Oct 16, 2009

A significant number of pest control spray equipment breakdowns are completely avoidable. Do you want to reduce equipment repair expenses, downtime and missed appointments? A few simple concepts can do wonders for your pest control technician productivity. 1. Under Pressure. Pressure is good. Without it, most power a […]

Spray Equipment Cost – Purchase Price is the Tip of the Iceberg

Posted by Andrew Greess on Jul 27, 2009

Have you ever calculated what your pest management spray equipment actually costs? Spray equipment cost is like the iceberg; only a small portion is visible. The rest is hiding, waiting to sink your company ship. Don't assume purchase price is the same as cost. Total pest control spray equipment cost is comprised of the fol […]

Power Sprayers - Poly (Plastic) Tanks - Pros & Cons

Posted by Andrew Greess on Sep 1, 2007

Polyethylene (Poly for short) is the plastic used to make many tanks for power sprayerapplications should as pest control and weed control. Poly tanks are lighter and less expensive than most other types of tanks. They are easy to plumb. Most come with lids and output fittings already installed, which saves time and money. They are usually […]

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