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Scott's Lawn Maintenance · #1 01-18-2008, 01:22 PM

Is anyone using their Pg or synergy sprayers for anything other
then post emergent herbicides, such as pre-m's, insecticides or
fungicides? If you are what kind of results have you received.

thomsoutdoor · #2 01-18-2008, 09:22 PM

I think with what little volume you have you can't do anything else.

rcreech · #3 01-18-2008, 09:57 PM

The PG is only good for Pre Crab and Post Broadleaf control.

As stated the volume of product will not give you the needed coverage.

This is definitly where the Z-Spray has an edge on the PG.

Scott's Lawn Maintenance · #4 01-19-2008, 09:05 AM

What pre-m products are you using with your Perma
Green and the rate of the product?

ted putnam · #5 01-19-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rcreech

The PG is only good for Pre Crab and Post Broadleaf control.

As stated the volume of product will not give you the needed coverage.

This is definitly where the Z-Spray has an edge on the PG.

I've gotten excellent control of crabgrass post emergently. In fact this is where I think it really shines for me as far as spraying goes.I have not used it for spraying insecticides and fungicides. I have used granular insecticides in it for Fire Ants an sub-surface feeding insects. Rodney is right I think you would need the penetration of higher volumes of liquid for surface feeding insects in turf. You can use liquid Pre-M in it, but I would advise against it. A huge mess. Agitation becomes an issue with WP's and WDG's. It is illegal to use Lesco Three-way in your machine but legal to use Trimec 992, so be sure to read your labels before using certain products.

rcreech · #6 01-19-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ted putnam

I've gotten excellent control of crabgrass post emergently. In fact this is where I think it really shines for me as far as spraying goes.I have not used it for spraying insecticides and fungicides. I have used granular insecticides in it for Fire Ants an sub-surface feeding insects. Rodney is right I think you would need the penetration of higher volumes of liquid for surface feeding insects in turf. You can use liquid Pre-M in it, but I would advise against it. A huge mess. Agitation becomes an issue with WP's and WDG's. It is illegal to use Lesco Three-way in your machine but legal to use Trimec 992, so be sure to read your labels before using certain products.

It's illegal to run Lesco's Three Way with a PG?

ted putnam · #7 01-20-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rcreech

It's illegal to run Lesco's Three Way with a PG?

The label recommends that it be applied in 40-80 gals of water per acre. As you read further it says it can be applied in 1-5 gals /1000. I can't speak for the PG magnum as my PG is an Ultra. Mine has an 8 gal tank that sprays 32k or 4k/gal. I believe the magnum is about the same...not sure. At the beginning of the label it states "It is against Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with it's labeling." Therefore, technically making it illegal to spray out of a PG...at least my PG Ultra. It sucks because Trimec 992 has the same % active ingredients and has no such stipulations on the volume of water used. I just use the Trimec 992. It makes absolutely no sense at all to me, but I guess if someone wanted to nail you to a cross for it, they could!