Most gardens suffer from at least one instance of pest infestation or weed overgrowth during their time. For gardeners and farmers, it is important to be prepared to employ a garden sprayer to address the problem and minimize damages. Garden sprayers are a key tool that allow users to precisely spray target areas (including hard-to-reach spots like the underside of leaves, where most insects and fungal growth can be found) without wasting resources or time. 

Why Might I Need a Garden Sprayer?

You probably need a garden sprayer if your crops are suffering from pest infestation, weed overgrowth, or a fungal disease. Garden sprayers are affordable devices used to safely apply pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to your crops. You should own at least one garden sprayer if you plan on using any kind of garden chemical on your crops this season or in any future seasons. 

Choosing a Garden Sprayer

First, identify the problem. While all sprayers can handle a variety of chemical products like herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, some are designed to better suit the secure distribution of a particular chemical. You should also consider the area in need of treatment. Garden sprayer tanks can vary in size from 1 quart to 4 gallons. Large gardens or fields will likely require the largest-available capacity sprayer, whereas singular-infested plants may be spot-treated using just a small amount of the pesticide.

Garden Sprayer Safety

You should own one sprayer per chemical that you plan on applying, and label all of your sprayers accordingly. This principle is supported by many factors. Firstly, the residue from herbicides often remains on the inside of the sprayer tank. Farmers may not realize that the leftover herbicide residue is responsible for plant damage when cross-using their herbicide sprayer for the application of a different chemical. Furthermore, many pesticides and herbicides have adverse chemical reactions when mixed with each other. For your own safety, the health of your crops, and the longevity of your garden sprayer, it is imperative to follow these guidelines.

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