Sprayers FAQ
What types of sprayers are available?
Common types include handheld, backpack, and powered or tow-behind sprayers, scaled to the application. Handheld units suit spot work, backpacks cover routes on foot, and powered and tow-behind sprayers handle large areas. Match the sprayer to your typical volume, area, and reach, since an undersized sprayer slows large jobs and an oversized one is impractical for spot treatment.
What is the difference between a commercial and consumer sprayer?
Commercial sprayers use heavier construction, better pumps and seals, and the durability for daily professional use, where consumer sprayers wear and fail under heavy workloads. For crews spraying daily, a commercial sprayer delivers consistent pressure and lasts, which means uniform application and fewer replacements. The build quality justifies the cost for professional use.
Why should I dedicate a sprayer to herbicides?
Herbicide residue is nearly impossible to fully remove from a tank, hoses, and pump, and trace amounts can injure ornamentals on a later insecticide or fungicide pass. Dedicating and clearly marking a herbicide-only sprayer prevents this. Running separate, color-coded units by chemical class is standard professional practice that protects the plants you treat from cross-contamination.
How do I choose nozzles for a sprayer?
Match the nozzle to the task: flat fan for uniform broadcast coverage, cone for penetrating foliage, and adjustable tips for varied spot work. Nozzle choice controls droplet size, which affects both coverage and drift. Selecting the right nozzle for the application is as important as the sprayer itself, since it determines how the product lands on the target.
How do I clean and maintain a sprayer?
Triple-rinse the tank and flush clean water through the pump, hose, and nozzle, not just the tank, after each use, and protect pumps from freezing. Inspect and replace worn seals and nozzles. Proper flushing prevents cross-contamination and clogging, while freeze protection saves the pump. Consistent cleaning is what keeps a sprayer accurate and reliable over its life.
Can sprayers be ordered for an operation?
Yes. Sprayers are stocked in handheld, backpack, and powered types with volume pricing by quote, along with parts and nozzles. Operations handling liquid applications benefit from matching sprayer types to their work and maintaining dedicated units for herbicides to prevent the cross-contamination that injures plants.
