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Is there a different concentration requirement for a fogger vs a standard sprayer?I assume not because the amount that stays on the leaf should be the same.Does anyone have experience with this?
Getting me a stihl 450 duster / mistblower for the inaccessible spots.What do you think?mist blowers are very efficient!
SR430 I will definitely check it out.I see the pump also provides agitation! stihl has act togetherThanks for info
I use the same rate in my fogger as is recommended for sprayers. Main difference is that the fogger can be an order of magnitude more efficient in terms of total amount of liquid needed. So rather than losing a large percent of liquid to run off, there is basically zero waste. Switched from sprayer to fogger several years ago (based on a recommendation of a hawaiian here on the forum), and never looked back :-).
Quote from: Cookie Monster on April 16, 2020, 01:48:51 PMI use the same rate in my fogger as is recommended for sprayers. Main difference is that the fogger can be an order of magnitude more efficient in terms of total amount of liquid needed. So rather than losing a large percent of liquid to run off, there is basically zero waste. Switched from sprayer to fogger several years ago (based on a recommendation of a hawaiian here on the forum), and never looked back :-).That’s very good to know. I was skeptical about fogger after seeing the leaves barely wet after application. I switched back to regular sprayer. Guess I will go back to using the fogger. I use ryobi fogger since I already had several batteries. What is the recommended interval for foliar feeding for tropicals, i.e., mango, lychees etc.
Quote from: hawkfish007 on April 16, 2020, 11:52:13 PMQuote from: Cookie Monster on April 16, 2020, 01:48:51 PMI use the same rate in my fogger as is recommended for sprayers. Main difference is that the fogger can be an order of magnitude more efficient in terms of total amount of liquid needed. So rather than losing a large percent of liquid to run off, there is basically zero waste. Switched from sprayer to fogger several years ago (based on a recommendation of a hawaiian here on the forum), and never looked back :-).That’s very good to know. I was skeptical about fogger after seeing the leaves barely wet after application. I switched back to regular sprayer. Guess I will go back to using the fogger. I use ryobi fogger since I already had several batteries. What is the recommended interval for foliar feeding for tropicals, i.e., mango, lychees etc.O nice I was planning on getting the Ryobi one. How do you like it. Does it shoot high enough for 15 ft trees?
Quote from: shot on April 16, 2020, 03:18:20 PMGetting me a stihl 450 duster / mistblower for the inaccessible spots.What do you think?mist blowers are very efficient!I have an older mistblower the weight of that tank especially up high is a real backbreaker. I have to ease into mine by backing into it while it is on a table. They do lift leaves up well into a large tree. I see the stihl 450 is 28 pounds without 14 liter tank and water weighs 2 pounds/liter, woops 28+28= 56 pounds! Pretty much the same as my Solo 423 better eat planty of oatmeal for breakfast, it will eat your lunch for you.I imagine it would wear on anyone for extended use.I would just use it for spots,inaccessible to large equipment.
Quote from: shot on April 16, 2020, 03:18:20 PMGetting me a stihl 450 duster / mistblower for the inaccessible spots.What do you think?mist blowers are very efficient!I have an older mistblower the weight of that tank especially up high is a real backbreaker. I have to ease into mine by backing into it while it is on a table. They do lift leaves up well into a large tree. I see the stihl 450 is 28 pounds without 14 liter tank and water weighs 2 pounds/liter, woops 28+28= 56 pounds! Pretty much the same as my Solo 423 better eat planty of oatmeal for breakfast, it will eat your lunch for you.