If you have pest problems, then you are going to want to use a spray to kill them. Unfortunately, no one enjoys lugging around a heavy tank of insecticide in one hand while trying to spray with the other. This becomes even more unpleasant and dangerous if you are trying to spray a spot that requires a ladder to get to, since you’ll be using both hands to pump and spray and none to help you climb and steady the ladder. Fortunately, knapsack sprayers offer a solution. The tank of pesticide rests comfortable on your back so that you can safely spray the pesticide.

Knapsack sprayers are a relatively modern invention. They were invented in the early 1950s as motor driven mistblowers which were the first of their type that could be operated by a single person. As their reputation grew, more and more people wanted them. Eventually, sprayers were made fully out of plastic which made them more accessible to a wider customer base. As the demand for knapsack sprayers increased among home owners and other noncommercial consumers, the modern knapsack sprayer was invented with an easy to use pump handle and a spray wand so that you can safely and easily eradicate insects.

A very good knapsack sprayer is the Stanley Professional four gallon model, considered one of the best in its price range. It has comfortable shoulder straps so you don’t get sore before the job is done. Another very nice feature is that you can put the pump handle on either side of the tank so that you can choose which hand works best instead of trying to make do with a sub-optimal setup. The nozzle allows for adjustable pressure and spray patterns so that you have more choice of how far to spray and where the spray goes so that you can get the job done quicker and more accurately so that you save time and costs. The only possible downside is a weak clamp where the hose connects to the tank, but a cheap metal hose clamp will fix that and make this one of the best knapsack sprayers you can find.

The four gallon Tahoe knapsack sprayer is another excellent choice. It is built with a high quality, high volume pump so that you can pressurize the tank faster than with other sprayers, which means less time spent pumping and more time getting the job done. It has a handle on the top if you just need to do a quick job and don’t want to put on the full getup. The large fill mouth includes an integrated strainer so that you don’t get particulates clogging up your sprayer. One of the most attractive aspects of this sprayer is the cost. It is very inexpensive yet fulfills the needs of many homeowners just as well as a more expensive knapsack sprayer. It also allows for right or left handed operation so that you can set it up in the way that is most comfortable for you. The only thing to watch out for is that the back straps can be weak, but that is only a problem for prolonged, heavy-duty use.

There’s no reason to work harder than you have to when a solution to make your job easier is readily available. A knapsack sprayer can be exactly what you need to keep your property pest free.