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Beneficial nematodes: the good bugs. Beneficial nematodes rank with ladybugs, earthworms, and other insects you want in your garden. These microscopic, unsegmented roundworms prey on more than 200 species of insects. Spraying beneficial nematodes on your lawn and garden is a natural and effective way to combat the harmful insects that wreak havoc with your landscape. While these are roundworms, there is no evidence to support the idea that beneficial nematodes harm humans, pets, or other animals. Three main beneficial nematodes species: Steinernema Carpocapsae, Steinernema Feltiae, Heterohabditis Bacteriophora. Chapin's G362D Hose End Sprayer makes application easy. Soil temperature ranges from...

USING YOUR SPRAYER FOR DISINFECTING Cleaning regularly is essential to keep viruses at bay. Here are some tips when using a sprayer for disinfection and sanitation. DEEP CLEAN FIRSTClean all surfaces and areas first to remove dirt, dust, and debris. It may seem counterintuitive, but this first step ensures maximum effectiveness of the disinfectant once applied. If you’re not using a specific bleach or industrial sprayer, you can use disinfectant mixtures but be aware of the composition of the sprayer seals as certain materials will degrade over time. Some seals are indicated as more chemically resistant than others. CONSISTENT SPRAYA...

Great article from Matt Ship on Battery-powered backpack sprayers posted on Total Landscape Care. For the total article goto:  http://www.totallandscapecare.com/backpack-sprayer-reviews/In this article Matt reviews 3 backpack sprayers, Hudson Model 13854Solo Model 417Chapin Model 63985After a full assessment of each model based on specifications, weight, ease of use, and operating ease he concludes that the "Chapin Model 63985 is more similar in appearance, weight and functionality to traditional backpack sprayers but without the fatigue of pumping. The extra-wide, 6-inch opening in the tank is a bonus.There is a definite benefit in the reduced weight of the lithium ion battery found in Chapin over...