North American Pesticide Applicator Certification &

Safety Education Workshop - 2007

Turf & Ornamental Application Equipment Technology

Tom Shotzbarger

Tomlinson BombergerLawn Care - Landscape – Pest ControlLancaster, PA

Z-Spray Max – L.T. Rich Co.

Z-Spray Intermediate

Z-Spray Junior

Z-Spray SpecificationsChassis Engine: 15 hp Kawasaki V-Twin Transmission: Hydro Gear BDP-10L

variable displacement pumps Weight:

Z-Max 720 lbs Inter. 680 lbs Junior 640 lbs

Performance: Forward - 8 mph Reverse - 4.5 mph

Z-Spray SpecificationsSpray System Boom: Stainless steel, 3 section

Z-Max = 10 ft. Inter. and Junior = 8 ft. Separate direct-o-valve for each section

Boom Tips: Air Injection, low drift, tips with 5 psi. shut-offs for no drip

Rate: 1/3 g. (42.6 oz.) per 1000 sq. ft. Coverage:

150,000 sq. ft. for Z-Max (50 g) 54,000 sq. ft. for Inter. and Junior (18 g)

Z-Spray SpecificationsSpray System

Spot Spray: 50' hose reel mounted Tank Capacity:

Z-Max = (2) 25 gallon tanks. Each tank has independent by-pass agitation Inter. and Junior (1) 18 gallon tank

Pump: Delavan diaphragm, 5 GPM electric pump.

Agitation: By-pass

Z-Spray SpecificationsFertilizer System Fertilizer Spreader

All hydraulic with proportional valve to adjust impeller speed

Pattern from 3 to 25 feet wide

Capacity: Z-Max & Inter. = 220 lbs. hopper Junior = 120 lbs. hopper (2) fertilizer trays that carry 50 lbs. each are

standard on all units.

Z-Spray Costs – L.T. Rich Co.

Z-Max - $8,995

Intermediate - $8,095

Junior - $7,395

Handheld Data Collection DeviceTORQ N100

TORQ N100Specifications

Capacity: 48.24 MB memory Operating System: MS Windows Mobile 5.0 GPS: Tom Tom Software Cost: $500 Upload/Download Time: 30 seconds Accuracy: 99.99%

TORQ N100Data Collection Meets requirements for Pennsylvania

Department of Agriculture Pesticide Application recordkeeping.

Date of application Name and address of client Location of treatment Brand name of pesticides used (coded) Formulation used (coded)

TORQ N100Data Collection

Amount of pesticide used Dosage or mix rate

(standard rate per label) Applicator’s name and DOA license number Target host and target pest are stored in

the client’s record in the office computer. “Inspect & Treat” records can be captured

in the TORQ but are typically hand written on the invoice to capture the data.

TORQ N100Available Data All pertinent client information

Name – address – contact info All approved services Dates of last services

Mapping of entire route for efficiency Sequence to perform invoices Time of treatment Length of stop Deviations from the route

Kioritz Soil Injector

Kioritz Soil Injector For delivery of systemic insecticides

(Imidacloprid – Merit)

Capacity: 3 Liters (101 oz.) Application Rate:

Adjustable from 0 to 1/6 oz per pump Depth: up to 10 inches Cost: $450

Kioritz Soil InjectorMeasure the trunk DBH

Kioritz Soil Injector to apply MeritBenefits Easily transported Translocates throughout the tree or shrub Long-term control – up to two years Fewer visits to control insects Reduces pesticide exposure Eliminates spray treatments Controls most sucking insects Has a broad host range Low mix rate (1.6 oz per 45 oz water)

HTI 2000 Soil InjectorSOLO 433 Backpack Sprayer

HTI 2000 Soil InjectorSOLO 433 Backpack Sprayer Accuracy: 98% Weight:

SOLO 433 = 44 lbs with water HTI 2000 = 11 lbs

The soil injection system can be used to apply tree health products where accuracy is critical.

Cost = $1,400 SOLO 433 = $580