Product Showcase: Low-Volume Applicators On Display

With several insecticides labeled for low-volume applications to control psyllids, growers are interested in learning more about mist-application equipment. Below are a few that are now available in Florida.

ADAPCO Guardian LV

Engine: Kawasaki 19 HP, air-cooled 4-stroke, OHV, V-twin cylinder.
Operating Speed: 3550 RPM (max).
Blower: Dresser-Roots URAI-45 UJ, horizontal mount, LH drive.
Nozzle System: Vector Air Atomization 2X4 nozzles.
Tank: 125-gallon capacity with a 15-gallon flush tank system for enhanced capacity.
Particle Size: 90 to 115 microns to reduce drift.
Contact: 800-367-0695; www.myadapco.com

Pioneer Ag Equipment Ag-Mister LV-8

Engine: 20 HP Honda, 4-cycle, 2 cylinder OHV, gasoline powered, equipped with electric starter, alternator, fuel pump, and idle-back.
Operating Speed: 2600-2800 RPM (max)
Blower: Positive displacement. Straight lobe, rotary type, direct drive. cold fogger, low-volume spray applicator.
Nozzle System: Eight air assist Microtec nozzles, boom mounted, cluster type with horizontal adjustment (azimuth). Stainless steel with nickel plating boom, liquid-filled pressure gauge.
Tank: Corrosion resistant, high-density Polyethylene 15-gallon tank with agitation pump that is high volume, stainless steel centrifugal type, and it is remote controlled.
Particle Size: 20-130 microns Volume-Median-Diameter (VMD). Size is adjustable depending on formulation flow rate, viscosity, and boom pressure.
Contact: 317-896-2561; www.dynafog.com

NOTE: Sprayer manufactured by Curtis Dyna-Fog, Ltd.

Chemical Containers: London Fogger 18-20

Engine: 18 HP overhead valve, V-Twin cylinder, electric start and choke.
Operating Speed: Positive displacement of 0-20-onces per minute.
Blower: Rotary, positive displacement, up to 400 CFM.
Nozzle System: Teflon coated aluminum HOOT Nozzle.
Tank: 150 gallon Pco tank.
Particle Size: 100 microns.
Contact: 863-638-1407; www.chemicalcontainers.com

Curtec: P400D Proptec

Engine: 3TNV88 Diesel
Operating Speed: 2000 RPM
Blower: Four 10,000 CFM atomizer Fans
Nozzle System: Rotary Atomizer and the rate controller is Midtech 6100 and Accu-Staltic metering pump for precision application.
Tank: 100 gallon standard
Particle Size: Dv50 97 micron. It can be adjusted by changing atomizer speed without sacrificing overall efficacy.
Contact: 772-778-0056; www.curtecofflorida.com