At a glance
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- Accurate weed spraying starts with dose control, calibration and the right nozzle and flow rate.
- Match handheld, backpack or high-pressure equipment to the task.
- Use suitable booms and lances to improve reach and working efficiency.
- Choose appropriate fan or cone nozzles, and consider weed shields and wind conditions when keeping spray on target.
- Look for filtration, leak resistance, smooth operation and a comfortable fit when comparing sprayers.
Watch our guide to effective weed spraying using your backpack or handheld sprayer.
We look at 5 top tips for ensuring you are getting your weed-killing products where they need to go.
Learn how to:
1. Avoid overspraying
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- Dosing
- Flow control
- Nozzle selection
- Calibrate
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2. Select the right sprayer type
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- Hand-held sprayers
- Compression sprayers
- Backpack sprayer
- High-pressure sprayers
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3. Use accessories to save time
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- Booms
- Lances
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4. Keep it accurate
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- Right nozzles flat fan verse cone
- Weed shields
- Wind factors
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5. Select a quality sprayer
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- Reduce leaks
- Improve accuracy
- Less blockage (filtration)
- Easier to operate (smoother action)
- More comfortable