Which is an advantage of mist blower sprayers?

• A. Saves time and labor because less water is handled than with airblast sprayers.
• B. Require more water than airblast sprayers.
• C. Have worse coverage than airblast sprayers.
• D. Are limited to small areas.

Answer: (A)

Mist blower sprayers are advantageous because they deliver the spray in a fine mist using much less water than a traditional airblast sprayer. That lower water volume means you can mix, load, transport, and apply more quickly, reducing time and labor spent on the operation. The fine droplets carried by the airflow allow adequate canopy coverage without needing large quantities of water, which also helps minimize runoff and waste. The idea that they require more water is not true, and with proper calibration they can provide good coverage rather than worse coverage. They are also not limited to small areas; they’re used to treat large orchard blocks as well.