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Do you currently manage an orchard, vineyard, or a nursery? Now is the perfect time to spray dormant oil to protect your trees from pests. Timing, spray solution and spray equipment all have an impact on the effectiveness of your application.

Don't forget to take a look at our tall tree spray guns that can output high pressures to ensure proper coverage even on the highest fruit trees. A sprayer such as the Kings Sprayers 50 Gallon 4-Wheel Sprayer, can be pulled by hand and offers great maneuverability making it easy for you to use in tight spaces. Ready to learn more?

Read the article below for tips on applying dormant oil effectively this spring. 

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Topics: 4-Wheel Sprayer, Sprayer Depot, Kings Sprayers, Tall Tree Guns, Pesticide spraying, spraying trees, dormant oil, fruit tree sprayers

Working around chemicals or heavy machinery is no joke and should never be taken lightly. At the expense of sounding like the safety police, we want to remind you of the importance of creating a culture of safety at the workplace. Holding yourself and your staff to high standards of safety will prevent many unnecessary injuries. We can never be too careful around hazardous materials and like the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Here are our top three tips on staying safe while spraying:

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Topics: Sprayer Depot, spray tips, Pesticide spraying, Chemical Sprayers, sprayer safety, spraying, protective gear, product label

Recently Corn and Soybean Digest reported on a newly released smartphone app called Sprayer Calibration Calculator that is designed to assist spray applicators with calibrating a pesticide sprayer. The app was developed by the University of Illinois Extension and is available free to those with Apple and Android phones. As we’ve shared in previous posts, the cost of wasted chemicals can be high when your best tool isn’t set up right.

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