The primary way we DIYers can achieve precision in spraying is by using a pump/air sprayer or “hand can” that allows us to utilize tips that output product in a more precise way.
By using different size tips, you can control your output. If you feel you have to run to spray your entire lawn, by switching out your tip you can give you slower output and take more time in the lawn. This would work for those of you who like to double-walk your area and cover it in two passes. You go north and south and then east and west.
One big advantage of a pump/air sprayer is that you have much more flexibility. You can of course apply your bio-stimulants and liquid fertilizers, but you can also apply all of your “ides” with a pump sprayer. These are pesticides like:
- Herbicides - kill plants
- Fungicides - stop fungus
- Insecticides - kill bugs
The majority of pesticides should not be applied via a hose-end sprayer because it is not precise enough. Remember, if you are working with an “ide” and there is no mixing instruction for hose-end sprayers on the label, you should not use one to apply.
This is why reading the label is so important when it comes to the “ides” because there are exceptions. Allyn utilizes a few different insecticides in this video and he shows us one that does allow a hose-end sprayer - however, those are rare.
Link to video: https://youtu.be/nhxJjiStW-s
We highly recommend you invest in a battery-powered sprayer. This is because a battery or pump-driven sprayer is going to give you a consistent output throughout your application. If you have a “hand pump” air sprayer, you can still get the job done, but you will need to pump and air it up often during your application. If you are spraying more than about 2,500 sq ft, this constant pumping can become annoying and frustrating.
If you want more details regarding this topic (including the math behind tip output), check out this blog:
https://thelawncarenut.com/blogs/news/how-teejet-tips-make-spraying-lawn-products-better
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