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Dry Formulation Application Equipment

Dusters: Types and Operational Techniques

Granule Applicators: Calibration and Use

Manual Liquid Sprayers

Compressed Air Sprayers: The Industry Standard

Backpack (Knapsack) Sprayers

Power and Large Scale Liquid Equipment

Motorized and Power Backpack Sprayers

High Pressure and Low Pressure Boom Sprayers

Specialized Application Equipment

Air Blast Sprayers and Mist Blowers

Aerosol Generators and ULV Systems

🎮 Pixel Quest: Application Equipment Challenge

Pumps: The Heart of the System

Roller and Centrifugal Pumps

Piston and Diaphragm Pumps

Components and Nozzles

Tanks, Agitators, and Filters

Pressure Regulators, Gauges, and Control Valves

Sprayer Nozzles: Selection and Maintenance

🎮 Crossword: Equipment Terminology

Equipment Care and Maintenance

Sprayer Cleaning and Long-Term Storage

Care of Granular and Dust Equipment

Quiz

Quiz: Dry and Manual Equipment

Quiz: Power and Specialized Equipment

Quiz: Pumps and Mechanics

Quiz: Components and Nozzles

Quiz: Maintenance and Safety

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Course Survey

Master the safe, efficient, and precise use of pest control application equipment. Pest Control Application Equipment: Operation and Maintenance is a practical, technician-focused course that takes you from hand tools to power rigs. You’ll learn how to select the right equipment for the job, calibrate it for label-accurate delivery, and maintain it to perform day after day. From dusters and granule applicators to compressed air and backpack sprayers, we break down components, controls, and real-world techniques that improve coverage while reducing waste and drift. Explore power systems such as motorized backpacks, truck-mounted sprayers, and specialized air blast, mist blower, and ULV technologies—understanding when and how to deploy each safely. Deepen your mechanical insight with pump fundamentals—roller, centrifugal, piston, and diaphragm—so you can diagnose pressure issues, protect seals and diaphragms, and keep flows consistent. Round out your skills with nozzle selection, filtration, regulators, and best-practice maintenance routines, including cleaning, winterizing, and storage. Interactive challenges and quizzes reinforce key concepts and standards used in professional pest management. Whether you’re preparing for licensing, onboarding new techs, or leveling up a seasoned team, this course gives you the confidence and competence to deliver results with fewer callbacks, lower chemical usage, and higher safety margins.

Chapter 18 - EQUIPMENT

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            <p>Effective pest management relies as much on the precision of the application as it does on the selection of the pesticide. For service professionals, mastering the tools of the trade—ranging from simple hand-held dusters to complex motorized power sprayers—is essential for ensuring target accuracy, minimizing environmental impact, and maximizing chemical efficacy. This course provides a comprehensive deep dive into the mechanical principles and operational techniques required to handle dry formulation equipment, manual liquid sprayers, and high-capacity power systems. By understanding the nuances of gravity-feed versus rotary granule applicators and the relationship between air pressure and spray delivery in compressed air units, technicians can achieve the uniform coverage necessary for successful perimeter barriers and void treatments.</p>

<p>Beyond basic operation, a professional's ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment is critical for reducing downtime and preventing costly field failures. This curriculum explores the "heart" of application systems—the pumps—comparing the durability of roller and centrifugal models against the precision of positive displacement piston and diaphragm pumps. Detailed modules cover the selection of nozzles, the calibration of Ultra Low Volume (ULV) systems, and the vital role of pressure regulators and filtration in maintaining system integrity. Furthermore, the course emphasizes long-term equipment care, including triple-rinse procedures, winterization, and the prevention of moisture-related caking in dry applicators. Equipping yourself with this technical knowledge ensures not only the safety of the applicator but also the longevity and reliability of the professional-grade tools used daily in the field.</p>
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