Spraying plants for medicinal and prophylactic purposes is the best way to combat dangerous diseases and pests. Spraying can be done from a homemade spray gun, but it is better to purchase industrial equipment. The device called "Beetle" is very popular among domestic summer residents. It is easy to use and inexpensive.

Description and design features

The garden sprayer "Zhuk" has a simple and easy-to-use design.

This device is used for:

  • spraying insecticides, repellents, fungicides on the leaves of potatoes, fruit trees and berry bushes;
  • applying liquid fertilizers;
  • uniform watering;
  • prevention of powdery mildew and other serious diseases.

Sprayer "Beetle"

Liquid is poured into the reservoir of the device. When the compressor starts to work, liquid under high pressure flows from the reservoir to the sprayer, and then comes out in uniform portions. The head can be adjusted, depending on the needs of a particular crop for moisture or feeding.

The insecticide solution is supplied under a powerful pressure, the jet knocks insects off the bushes, and the beetles die, as the toxic substances penetrate deep into the soil. Most importantly, not only beetles die, but also their larvae - the main pests of potatoes, tomatoes and other crops of the Solanaceae family. Also, many summer residents have adapted to use this technique for watering roses and undersized berry bushes.

Attention! Reviews of summer residents indicate that this particular sprayer is most effective in the fight against the main "scourge" of potatoes - the Colorado potato beetle.

The principle of operation of the garden sprayer "Beetle"

The Beetle pump sprayer is sold with an operating manual. The owner of the appliance should carefully study the instructions before spraying.

Pump sprayer

The device works on the same principle as the technology traditionally used to extinguish fires. The high-quality aluminum hose nozzle ensures efficient spraying of plants up to and including 700 mm in height.

Work with the sprayer is carried out as follows:

  1. Liquid (insecticide solution, water or liquid fertilizer) is poured into the removable tank. For the dosage of the liquid to be accurate, you should use the measuring scale printed on the walls of the tank.
  2. The reservoir is tightly closed.
  3. The user adjusts the head and presses the start button.
  4. The jet leaving the spray is directed to the desired location.

Note! If the pressure is higher than the permissible, the device will not break. In this case, the safety valve will operate.

The liquid can be sprayed both with a powerful jet and in the form of a mist (as in a medical inhaler-nebulizer). The second option is used for watering, the first option is for therapeutic and prophylactic spraying.

Important! Please note that not all models have a safety valve. The cheapest sprayer models with a small tank volume do not have this part.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Zhuk sprayer

Trailed sprayer

Sprayer "Zhuk" has many advantages over other similar devices. You can easily purchase spare parts for it at any agricultural equipment store.On some models (eg a 12 liter sprayer) they are included in the kit.

Also of the main advantages it should be noted:

  • the device is inexpensive (about 600 - 700 rubles *);
  • models with tanks of various sizes are available, from 5 to 12 liters, a convenient measuring scale is applied to the tank;
  • it is very easy to regulate the pressure of the jet;
  • The sprayer is suitable for various types of liquid fertilizers.

Among the disadvantages, it should be noted that the removable tank is inconvenient to wash. Also, the sprayer often fails the compressor. In some cases, such breakdowns can be eliminated, but sometimes they lead to the final failure of equipment.

* - the price is indicated for October 2018.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Zhuk sprayer

The composition of the repair kit for the sprayer "Zhuk"

The knapsack sprayer "Zhuk", like any other pneumatic equipment, breaks down quite often, and it is not always possible to repair it at home. To repair the device yourself, you will need a repair kit for the sprayer. You also need to have a diagram of the device before your eyes. The kit can be ordered on the official website of the manufacturer.

Garden sprinkler

As a rule, a standard repair kit is a compression ring complete with related accessories in a sealed, sealed package. Depending on the cost of the repair kit, the kit may additionally include:

  • hose;
  • spray;
  • fasteners;
  • safety valve.

Important! Before installing the compression ring, you must first lubricate it, then it will not stick. This is done so that the material from which the ring is made does not deform. Do not store the repair kit in the sun or on a sunny window.

How to repair a Beetle sprayer with your own hands

Many gardeners reasonably believe that a manual sprayer of the "Beetle" type can be repaired at home with your own hands. Especially if the breakdown is not difficult. It is quite easy to do this if the malfunction is diagnosed correctly and in time.

The most common problem is poor pump performance. In this case, the spray arm cannot operate at full power and produces a weak stream of liquid. The use of a ready-made repair kit will help to solve the problem, namely, the installation of a compression ring.

There is another problem - a clogged sprayer. In this case, it is necessary to disassemble the device and clean the sprayer mechanically.

Experts say that starting any repair to a sprayer is necessary with a thorough cleaning of its body. Next, it is worth looking at the condition of the compression ring. If it is stretched and deformed, an urgent replacement is required. If it is in good condition, you can simply grease it with grease for prevention.

DIY repair

If the reservoir tank is leaking, it must be replaced. Also, sometimes a spring rots inside the safety valve, in this case, it is also necessary to install a new part to replace the old one. This must be done as quickly as possible, because if the safety valve is damaged, an increased pressure can build up inside the tank.

Using the Beetle device will help solve various problems. Among them are the fight against harmful insects, as well as the treatment and prevention of fungal and viral infections in crops. The main thing is to use the device following the instruction manual. If the user is not sure that he will be able to eliminate the breakdown on his own, it is better to seek advice from a service center for the repair of agricultural machinery.