The features you need in a backpack sprayer

If you’re looking to apply spray to a small area or an area that is particularly difficult to get to with a larger and heavier spraying unit then a solo backpack sprayer (or as they are sometimes called a knapsack sprayer) is what you need.

Also back pack sprayers are the ideal solution when you are looking to spot spray specific areas quickly and easily. The great thing about backpack sprayers is that you have two hands to do what you have to do as the spray is contained in a tank on your back.

Effective and cheap a backpack or knapsack sprayer us perfect for applying herbicides, fertilizers and pest sprays and any other substances that are in fluid form. They are simple to operate and comprise of a tank with a gauge to show the pressure, a pump to pressurize the tank, a hand spray "gun" or wand and a nozzle head.

And most backpack sprayers will have a variety of detachable nozzles so you can alter the spray. This gives you spraying flexibility based on your specific spraying requirements.

And some units will even have a mixer so you can mix and dissolve powdered chemicals to spray.

So if you are looking at purchasing a back pack style sprayer make sure you check out some of the above mentioned features.