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EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1-gallon or 2-gallon sprayer and authorized insecticide,
respirator, gloves, nonvented goggles, and other personal protective equipment, as appropriate.
NOTE
Only personnel certified as DOD Pesticide Applicator may apply pesticides.
Uncertified persons may apply pesticides if they are properly trained by and
under the direct supervision of a certified pesticide applicator.
STEPS OF PERFORMANCE:
STEP 1: Determine the job to be done (pest, area to be treated, and pesticide type).
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STEP 2: Assemble the compressed air sprayer. Select
the correct nozzle and attach to the end of the
wand, fill the tank half full of clean water, and
pressurize the tank to ensure that the tank and
nozzle are operational. Pressurize to
approximately 40 to 60 pounds per square inch
(psi) of pressure. If the sprayer does not have a
gauge, approximately 30 to 35 pump strokes
will usually be sufficient. Squeeze the handle
on the wand to check nozzle performance. If
the sprayer is operational, release pressure from
tank. If the sprayer leaks, replace the gaskets
or tighten the connections on the hose, wand,
and nozzle.
STEP 3: Read the insecticide label.
- Always read the label before doing anything.
- Always follow all instructions on the label. The label is the law.
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CAUTION
Wear chemical resistant gloves during mixing and spraying. Gloves,
Chemical and Oil Protective, NSN 8415-01-012-9294 (size 9) or NSN
8415-01-013-7832 (size 10) are recommended. Wear an approved
pesticide respirator, if required by the label. DO NOT use the NBC
protective mask when applying pesticides. Avoid skin contact with
insecticide.
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STEP 4: Add pesticide to the clean water in the sprayer tank. Finish filling the
sprayer with clean water to the appropriate level. DO NOT fill the
sprayer to the top. Leave space for pumping air
pressure into the tank. Put the pump assembly into
the sprayer and tighten.
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STEP 5: Pump the sprayer.
- Pump the sprayer 30 to 35 times to achieve 40 to 60 psi
pressure.
- There should be a slight resistance to pumping when this
pressure is achieved. DO NOT over pump.
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STEP 6: Spray insecticide.
- Point nozzle at area to be sprayed and squeeze the
handle on the wand.
- Continue spraying until area is covered.
NOTE
Record all pesticide applications. The record should
include location of application, name of pesticide used,
and amount of pesticide used. Pesticide applications
must be reported to higher echelon command, using
Department of Defense Form 1532-1 as required by
DOD Instruction 4150.7.
STEP 7: Clean the sprayer.
- Clean the sprayer with soap and water, then flush the tank at least 3 times with
clear water.
- Rinse all parts in clear water.
- Reassemble and spray clear water through nozzle. If the sprayer is not cleaned
after use, vital parts will corrode.
STEP 8: Store cleaned sprayer.
- Turn the sprayer tank upside down with pump assembly separated to keep
tank dry.
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CAUTION
Always wash your hands and chemical resistant gloves, respirator,
goggles, and other personal protective equipment with soap and water
after spraying. Store personal protective equipment away from
pesticides and applicator.
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