Pest Management Professional, March 2014
that amount to apply during the day but the finished concentration in the tank will be higher than the label recommendations It might take a little extra effort but get into the habit of filling the tank correctly or using a premeasured gallon container to add water The seam is for structural support Appreciate it but dont use it 3Keep your mesh strainer clean Many sprayers have a stainless steel mesh strainer in the back of the spraying wands valve Its positioned where the hose from the tank connects to the valve to prevent debris in the water from reaching the nozzle The 50 mesh screen filters large and small particles that could clog or damage the extension and nozzle For the strainer to continue to protect the sprayer it has to be cleaned regularly Fine particles reaching the valve mechanism or the extension can be abrasive and parts can wear or become permanently damaged Service technicians might not be aware of this strainer until theres a problem The mesh can become blocked to the point of limiting or preventing liquid from entering the valve When the tank seems to have pressure and the valve seems like its working but theres no spray the problem might be the screen filter This problem can occur even more frequently if wettable powders WPs are used and the tank isnt cleaned regularly Cleaning your sprayer at least once a month should be a standard operating procedure SOP Use a long handle nylon brush to reach the bottom edge of the tank where deposits can collect and move equipment 90 March 2014 Pest Management Professional YOUR BUSINESS IS UNIQUE 2014 Syngenta Important Always read and follow label instructions Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties Please check with your state or local extension service to ensure registration status Altriset For Life Uninterrupted the Alliance frame the Purpose icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company Syngenta Customer Center 1 866 SYNGENT A 796 4368 MW 1LGP3062 PMP 01 14 Continued from page 88 Always fill a tank as directed Cleaning your sprayer and mesh strainer is important maintenance
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