Portable backpack sprayers are growing in popularity in several industries due to the benefits they provide in both portability and productivity. Pest control is a major industry where backpack sprayer innovations have made an immense difference to the operations of many pest control service providers. Having a comfortable, electric, and rechargeable backpack sprayer allows a pest control technician to complete numerous applications in a working day. Backpack users can reach the hard-to-get areas you would only be able to get into with a portable backpack sprayer. There are several important factors to consider when making selection for a backpack sprayer for your pest control business or general pest control needs. Here is a list of what we would consider before making a purchase:
Comfort
A good consideration is comfort when selecting a backpack sprayer. Many service providers will spend hours or even all day wearing a backpack sprayer. Back pain and strain are all too common in the industry, and a comfortable backpack sprayer could help to minimize this negative effect. Systems Environmental Products has built its “TIDAL” series of backpack sprayers with all day comfort in mind with a variety of tank sizes, cushy back padding, and straps.
Manual VS Motorized
Backpack sprayers have a pump that pushes liquid from the tank and out through the nozzle of the sprayer. Historically, backpack sprayers were built with manual pumps which came with several downsides. One of the biggest issues of a manual pump is that the user must pause their spraying to build up enough pressure to continue. Manual pumping is also a repetitive motion that can cause a pest control service provider to experience fatigue, tennis elbow or other physical challenges over time. This is where electric pumps make an incredible difference. An electric pump allows the operator to get a consistent amount of pressure and flow with the pull of a trigger. Users will be able to do more, in a shorter amount of time, without the agony of manually pumping which will increase the overall productivity of your applications.
Pressure
One of the most critical points to consider when selecting a backpack sprayer is the pressure that the backpack can offer. Too little pressure could result in an inconsistent spray pattern or missed treatment areas, such as eavestroughs or around windows. Missing elevated areas can cause several issues for a pest control provider especially when you are trying to build a pest free environment around the home. For pest control applications, we recommend a sprayer with at least a rating of 35 to 100 PSI. 35 PSI is the ideal pressure for treating areas that are close to the ground without getting chemical splash back. 50 to 100 PSI is perfect when the treating area is 15 to 30 feet higher than from where you are standing. TIDAL Backpack Sprayers allows the user to seamlessly switch between low- and high-pressure settings using the two-stage switch that comes on each backpack sprayer.
Flow
Like pressure, flow is another point to think about when purchasing a backpack sprayer for your pest control application. The flow rate is dictated by the pump on the backpack sprayer. Depending on the application, you usually require a flow rate between .33 GPM and 1 GPM. TIDAL Backpack Sprayer has options within that range to cover all the types of pest control treatments that you might be doing. Additionally, using the two-stage switch on our backpack sprayers, you can quickly switch between low and high flow without having to take the sprayer off your back. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible flow for whatever situation you may find yourself in as a pest control service provider.
Tank Capacity
One question a pest control operator will want to consider is how much liquid a backpack sprayer can hold. Depending on the job size or how many jobs the operator needs to get done on any given day will determine how much liquid the backpack will need to hold. Some operators will want to hold less weight on their backs, while others will want to hold more and refill less often throughout the day. The size of tank you need for your pest control operators will help to determine which backpack sprayer you decide to purchase.
Possible Accessories
An operator may require different tips and elbows for their backpack sprayer depending on what type of application they are completing. The three tips (25-degree fan, pin stream and adjustable cone) that come with TIDAL Backpack products are appropriate for most of the types of applications your business might complete. However, if your business does more specialized work, such as borate for termites, you might want the TIDAL-BORATEKIT for wider fan tips that are interchangeable. You will want to consider this before making a purchase as you will want to make sure that all parts that you need to get the job done are available.
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The company that makes and distributes the backpack sprayer is one of the most important things you must consider when making an equipment purchasing decision for your business. You want to ensure you are purchasing quality equipment from a reputable company that has respect in the industry and great customer service. The last thing you want to do is invest money with a company that's going to leave you high and dry with mediocre products that don't work and will hurt your business more than help it.
With SYSTEMS Environmental Products, you can rest assured knowing that our products are top of the line and built with the best possible quality in mind. Our company is in Grimsby, Ontario, and our products are built by industry professionals. Our sprayers are shipped all over North America, Cambodia and Vietnam. Our products are designed with the end-user in mind, and we are always seeking to solve more industry challenges through our innovation. We also pride ourselves on our industry-leading customer service, which allows you to have peace of mind knowing that when you choose to purchase one of our products, we will take care of you and help you with any questions that you might have.
When considering all the above factors for selecting a backpack sprayer for pest control, we suggest selecting a backpack sprayer from our TIDAL brand of backpack sprayers. These backpack sprayers offer the right pressure, flow, capacity and are built with all-day comfort in mind. TIDAL Backpack Sprayers offers options that are both light and durable, allowing you to have confidence in choosing it as the tool to get the job done. This backpack sprayer series was truly made for industry professionals by professionals.