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charging in electrostatic spraying, including the liq- “Our units utilize a high-velocity air technology sys-
uid, air and the 12-volt power source, are on board tem that enhances coverage while using 90% less
and separately enclosed. chemical and 50% less water. The two-way volute

Getting All Misty: gets pumped through nozzles into the created air
A1 Mist Sprayers stream, creating a fine mist solution specifically
designed to allow the operator to reach the pre-
Mist sprayers are another option for vineyard ferred target areas on each side of the sprayer in
owners. Versatile enough to apply insecticides, one simultaneous action.”
herbicides and fungicides throughout the growing
process, misting sprayers send your spray applica- A1 Mist Sprayers can work with the equipment
tions to the target, both on top and underneath the that a vineyard already utilizes, including tractors,
leaf structure. Foliar feeding is beneficial for several trucks, ATVs and side-by-sides, so finding a unit to
reasons, including when insufficient fertilizer exists, fit your needs is never an issue.
rapid or accelerated growth is wanted, the nutri-
ents are locked in the soil or soil temperatures are Kulzer told The Grapevine Magazine that any
not conducive to using the applied fertilizer. Foliar grower needs access to a cost-effective, versatile
feeding gets absorbed and utilized quickly, starting and user-friendly sprayer in today’s market. A1
within minutes of application and completed, with Mist Sprayers feature powder-coated frames for
most nutrients, within one to two days. chemical resistance and easy calibration systems,
with the ability to spray from 100 to 800 micros
“A1 Mist Sprayers enable you to create spray and reach an 18-foot vertical pattern. Additional
barriers to help not only your vineyard crops, but options include a backflush feature available on
also your livestock and feedlots, and truck farming some units, making switching between applications
crops,” said Jon Kulzer, A1 Mist Division Manager. quick and easy.

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