Caring for a garden is an interesting and highly responsible business. And the reason is not only that you need to weed, feed and water the plants on time, but in the number of pests that are not at all averse to enjoying the fruits of your labors.
To help the gardener in the difficult task of combating parasites, a sprayer "Beetle" was developed, reviews of which indicate its good quality and effectiveness.
Short description
This is a hydraulic type device. Simply put, the liquid is sprayed due to the fact that a certain amount of compressed air accumulates in the tank, which pushes the mixture out of the water and the active drug through the nozzle. The device is equipped with a telescopic handle, some models are equipped with a handle for pumping air and maintaining the necessary pressure.
It is precisely because of the latter circumstance that the Beetle sprayer is so popular. Reviews note that due to the ability to pump air in time, it is possible to achieve the optimal flow rate of the working mixture. So, when spraying potatoes, you can pour more liquid into the tank, which you can spend completely, without going several times to refuel.
Durability
Most of the parts are made of plastic. But do not think that quality suffers because of this. If you take the device in a specialized store, then the sprayer "Beetle", reviews of which are often positive, can last for many years.
In addition, due to the large number of polymer parts, its weight is small. This is especially admired by elderly gardeners, who even a couple of extra pounds can be a burden.
Negative moments
As usual, everywhere there is a fly in the ointment. In this case, a certain number of negative reviews is due to the fact that the resistance of various kinds of rubber and polypropylene gaskets to the effects of fairly aggressive chemicals is low.
True, far from all cases, the Beetle itself is to blame. Often you hear stories about when, instead of certified drugs for treating the garden from pests, gardeners use various veterinary drugs. They are designed for minimum dosages (the ampoule of some drugs is diluted in two or three buckets), while the “generous” gardeners fill them with almost bottles. Naturally, the Beetle sprayer, reviews of which in this case are far from ideal, quickly fails.
Care Tips
To extend the life of such a wonderful device, you need to follow the simplest tips for caring for it. So, all rubber parts need to be unscrewed from time to time, and then washed in a warm soda solution with an old toothbrush.
The opinion of professionals
Experienced gardeners say this, for whom the Zhuk pneumatic sprayer has long been a loyal assistant in the ongoing battle for the crop. According to them, with proper care, he has been working quietly for a couple of years, practically without the need for maintenance and repair.
And another positive quality is its value. Sprayer "Beetle", the price of which in most stores does not exceed a thousand rubles, will be an excellent choice and a good help in the household.