B&G Pest Control Sprayers

B&G Pest Control Sprayers, here is my advice:
-          Clean it out
-          Don’t overpressurize it
-          Release the pressure after each stop
-          Keep it well lubricated
-          Perform preventative maintenance.

These are still good ideas.  Unfortunately we see lots of damage to B&G from negligence.   Here are some key points:

1. B&G Sprayer wand is NOT a crowbar.  Don’t use it to open gates, cabinet doors, etc.  
2. Store your B&G Sprayer securely in your vehicle.  Just because it’s in the truck, doesn’t mean it’s secure.  Lots of damage occurs from B&G Sprayers rolling around the back of the vehicle.
3. Don’t clean the tip with your knife, a nail, a pin, etc. These will damage the tip and pattern and cost you more in chemical usage.   Use an old toothbrush and gentle soap.  If you can’t clean it out this way, get a new tip.
4. Don’t expose the sprayer to freezing temperatures. 
5. If you are the boss, inspect your tech’s B&G’s to make sure they are complying with your maintenance guidelines.
6. Keep spare parts readily available so you don’t have expensive downtime because of a $3 part.
7. Your B&G spray tip wears out.  Every year it puts out about 10% more chemical then the year before.  A new tip is cheaper than 10% more chemical. Replace tips annually.  If you don't use all of the 4 options on the B&G 4-way tip, you can replace it with a much cheaper Spraying Systems tip.