Celebrating 10 Years of Sprayers101

On May 29, 2015, we launched www.sprayers101.com. Actually, that date is practically correct, but not technically correct. To celebrate our anniversary, I thought I’d share the history of how of we got to where we are today. 2013 On December 21, 2013, I launched www.sprayers101.com… sort of. Back then, the website was different. I’d just […]

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Stan and Blade’s Drone Emporium

In this parody of SCTV’s Tex and Edna Boil we have some tongue-in-cheek fun while reminding people to maintain a healthy skepticism when reading RPAS marketing materials. Always be sure to ask questions and see the data before you believe what might be too good to be true. Special thanks to Jason Strove for his […]

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Think before adding adjuvants

Spreader/Surfactant penetrating wax paper to get to water-sensitive paper.

It’s odd to begin an article by suggesting the reader consult another, but Dr. Tom Wolf wrote a great summary about adjuvants for SaskPulse in 2023 and you can and should download it here. While I’m at it, also grab this article by Rich Zollinger, Emeritus Extension Weed Scientist, North Dakota State University. OK, back […]

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Fungicides with a Custom Applicator: Drive-Along Diaries #4

In this fourth installment of the Drive-Along Diaries, we’ll shift our focus a little. I’ll continue to share observations about real world spraying practices, but we’ll also dip a toe into the business side of custom application. Every contractor’s situation is different, but perhaps you’ll be able to relate to some of these experiences. 4:30 […]

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Pre Emerge Spraying with a Custom Applicator: Drive-Along Diaries #3

Clean Field Services It was May 16th, and I was standing at the front counter of Clean Field Services (CFS) in Drayton, Ontario, looking forward to an interesting day in the buddy seat. While I was waiting on the sprayer operator to check and fill the sprayer, I asked Todd Frey, Customer Service Rep, to […]

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