Congrats to AZ Pest Prof Org.  1st annual State Pest Control Conf a huge success. My presentations went well; lots of folks to our booth.

At AZ Pest Prof. Org trade show in AM, speaking on pest control spray equipment productivity in PM.  Tues in Chandler, Weds in Tucson.

If you are having trouble sleeping, I wll be doing CEU training for AZ Office Pest Mgmt Friday am.  Topic - Top 10 Spray Equipment Problems.

SW Veg Board Mtg.  We are publishing calendar on invasive weeds in AZ. I will be writing copy/photos for month Feb - spray eqpt maintenance

Great news! Pest Management Mag picked up press release on new IPM Pack Mule. Included in industry-wide email & on web http://bit.ly/hJmgzS

Don't Miss It.  AZ Pest Mgmt Conference & Expo.  This will be a great session AND you get CEU's!  Register now http://bit.ly/gBu4PX

Don't Miss It.  AZ Pest Mgmt Conference & Expo.  This will be a great session AND you get CEU's!  Register now http://bit.ly/gBu4PX

Press Release - New IPM  / Bed Bug management tool. IPM Pack Mule - holds all your tools and leaves your hand free.  http://blog.qspray.com/

Don't Miss It.  AZ Pest Mgmt Conference & Expo.  This will be a great session AND you get CEU's!  Register now http://bit.ly/gBu4PX

5 Pump Problems You Can Avoid. Check my new article - Parks & Rec Business Mag. http://bit.ly/i9AI5u  Tips also true for pest / weed control

IPM Pack Mule - winning entry in contest to name our newest product.  Designed to hold all your IPM / Bedbug tools  http://on.fb.me/h0qNWO

Birchmeier Backpack Sprayers - Don't Forget the Service

Birchmeier backpacks are the best backpack sprayers on the market.  Just because you buy a quality piece of equipment, doesn't mean you can ignore service and maintenance.  You have heard me say that backpack sprayers, like all spray equipment, can be long-lasting if you follow a few simple rules: 
- Clean it out
- Don't overpressurize it
- Let the pressure off after each use
- Perform preventative maintenance.
  

Birchmeier backpack sprayers have an additional requirement.  Birchmeiers must be lubricated to ensure proper operation.  The backpacks contain a piston that must be tightened to apply grease to keep the pump mechanism lubricated.  The grease is stored in a reservoir.  Right - photo of the grease reservior.  Give the grease piston a quarter turn once a week to apply lubrication.  More if used frequently, less if not.

Birchmeier sells a grease designed specifically for its backpacks.  You can buy grease, and all Birchmeier replacement parts on our website.

With proper care, your Birchmeier should last many years.

Last chance to name new IPM prodct & win $300 B&G  http://on.fb.me/h0qNWO  Sunday nite I will sit down with a glass of scotch, & pick winner