Sprayer Depot Blog

Pesticides are widely used across the industries we serve. They offer protection against pests that transmit diseases which can harm crops, plants, humans and pets. There are many different types of pesticides such as herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides. Each is quite effective at controlling pests when used appropriately. 

Handling pesticides safely can have a huge impact on the efficacy of your application. There are, however, risks involved when using any type of chemicals. The applicator responsible for spraying the solution must be properly trained on how to handle, transport, mix, apply, and store these chemicals.

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension Service has made available a thorough guide on handling pesticides. At Sprayer Depot, we’ve done the homework for you. Read below for our quick recap on Safe Handling of Pesticides.

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Topics: sprayer, pest control, spray tips, Pesticide Applicators, pesticides, PPE, University of Georgia

Spring is the perfect time to get your spray equipment ready for an effective application.

Spring is officially here, which means spray season is finally underway. Investing some time in your sprayer today will yield great results tomorrow. Before you head out to the field, we want to share a few tips that will help you improve the performance of your sprayer this season:

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Topics: sprayers, spray tips, spray drift, Sprayer Spring Tune-up, nozzles

 

Spring is finally here and the warmer temperatures provide welcome relief. However, spring can also bring unpredictable weather. From heavy rains to windy days and even the occasional cold spell, it’s hard to determine the best time for your application. The spraying business doesn’t stop to wait for perfect timing, so as the saying goes, "the show must go on"! 

There are many tips & tricks when it comes to spring spraying but we've gathered 3 tips we feel will have a bigger impact on your application. 

Don't get caught unprepared, get your sprayer ready for an effective application by reading below:

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Topics: sprayers, spray tips, spray drift, spray pattern