back pack blower/sprayer

[Alpine Naturescapes]

Anyone ever gotten one of these? Are they too heavy? I've heard they make spraying a snap. The one I saw was $600. Anything cheaper? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks:-)

[Lawngodfather]

You mean like the misting or dusting attachment?

[saw man]

have seen people use them for spraying for mosquitos and also spraying some powder down after pouring concrete
Maruyama and Stihl has some that are about the same price
i really like the Maruyama unit though

[Alpine Naturescapes]

Sorry I didn't make that clear LGF - I was talking about a back pack blower with about a 3 gallon tank on it, which allows you to do a mist spray.

Hey thanks, I'll check out the Stihl.

[bbugged1]

Sprayer

I own the still type it weights 24 empty and add 3 gallons pf water at 8lbs each makes 48 but really handles great and blows Both dry and liqud (ya..spelling sucks thats why I do what I do) about 40 feet on a calm wind day.

[jasmine]

spray equipment....

I am glad to find a thread where people are know their stuff about spray equipment. I am expanding past just mowing this year. I have a client with a sever mite problem in her evergreens, so I am investing in the equipment. Can you guys tell me if you have any experience with shurflo products. Thanks.