What is the best sprayer for the garden and vegetable garden: Help in choosing from experts
06.11.2016
Pests often spoil fruit trees, grapes, shrubs, potatoes and other crops, so you can’t do without a garden sprayer in the country. But which device should you choose? It all depends on financial capabilities and the expected amount of work.
Main selection criteria
Sprayer manufacturers strive to make equipment as light, reliable and user-friendly as possible. Today models of various volumes and design features are offered. Which sprayer to choose depends on where it will be used. For the treatment of small areas and greenhouse plants, small sprayers are suitable. Devices with a capacity of 20 liters or more are designed to work in large gardens.
There are many options for sprayers. They can be wheeled and knapsack. The former are usually equipped with a capacious tank and are used to process large areas. The second is convenient to wear on the back while working on the site. The latest models are especially attractive to summer residents whose garden size does not exceed the standard 6 acres.
The tree sprayer must be made of materials that are not prone to degradation when exposed to chemicals. Also, when choosing a model, you should pay attention to the following points:
- reliability of connection of nodes;
- the number of nozzles and the complete set of the model;
- convenience during work;
- reliability of fastening of belts;
- the possibility of purchasing consumables in the future;
- maintainability and ease of setup.
Many people think that the best garden sprayer must be branded. In this regard, the models of the German brands Gardena, Solo and Stihl have proven themselves well. These are reliable and expensive models. The Sadko and Zhuk sprayers are much cheaper, although their quality is also on top.
Overview of the main types of sprayers
Assistance in choosing the optimal device will be provided by a consultant in the store. He will tell you how to choose a sprayer that would meet the stated requirements and fit into the existing budget. But before you go to the store, you need to decide which design of the sprayer is required to process the garden.
A plant sprayer, also known as a hand sprayer, is a simple device that is difficult to classify as professional garden pest control equipment. It is indispensable in greenhouses and greenhouses, but it is not enough for large-scale work. Therefore, we will not consider it.
As for typical sprayers for horticultural work, there are traditionally three types of devices:
- pump action,
- rechargeable,
- gasoline.
Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages, which we will consider in more detail.
Pump sprayers
Models with a pump mechanism are suitable for processing fairly large areas. The capacity of the cylinder usually does not exceed 12 liters, and this is enough to process garden trees or a potato plantation of 20-30 acres. The pump-action sprayer is easy to use and makes it possible to spray plants quickly enough. Knapsack models are practical and functional. They do not interfere with the processing of plants and have a small weight, even taking into account the prepared solution. Shoulder models are similar to conventional hand models, but differ in an improved design.
Advantages
The device frees your hands and works efficiently and quickly. A backpack sprayer with a pump mechanism is today considered the most common model. Other advantages of the device include:
- uninterrupted spray function,
- additional pumping without interruption from work using a pump,
- convenient adjustment.
The standard equipment usually includes a one and a half meter hose and a rod with a nozzle.
Flaws
The device itself has no drawbacks. Customer claims relate to models of a specific production, for example, Chinese, where there are products that quickly fail and cannot be repaired. Some consumers are embarrassed by the small volumes of the tank, but a pump-action sprayer is more than enough to process a standard summer cottage.
Battery sprayers
If you need a sprayer for the garden, which does not require effort, then the model with a battery is what you need. The device is charged from a conventional outlet, after which it is used in the garden. You should pay attention to the battery power, otherwise you will often have to recharge the device during operation.
The sprayer with a motor runs on gasoline. If electric models need constant recharging, then you can work with a motor-sprayer in fields and gardens that are far from civilization. Engine power usually ranges from 2-5 liters. With. This is enough to quickly and efficiently process the area with landings.
The device is significantly different from the pump-action in terms of design. The spray range can be up to 15 meters. At the same time, the device itself can be both knapsack and wheeled, which depends on the volume of the tank and the total weight of the sprayer.
Advantages
The device is ideal for processing large areas. A plot of 2-5 hectares is not a problem for a gasoline mechanism. Other advantages of the device include:
- high power,
- the ability to adjust the pressure and method of jet supply,
- the admissibility of the use of liquid and powder formulations.
Flaws
If we talk about the shortcomings of the gasoline apparatus, then it is essentially the same - noisy work. You can also note the high consumption of gasoline, but this applies to vehicles with high power and high speed of fuel consumption.
Expert advice and consumer recommendations will help you decide which sprayer is best. Undoubtedly, the devices of German and Italian production remain the best, but the price for them is very high. The budget options include the mechanisms of Russian, Slovak and Chinese production, where the price-quality balance is fully maintained.