Is this sprayer just for liquids or can you use it on diatomaceous earth which is a powder?
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I'm sorry I really have no idea. For I only used it for a liquid used for waterproofing fabric. I would call the company.. Though I am guessing is the powder you are using dissolves in water, it should work.
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i think anything that would dissolve in water would be fine. I love this sprayer.
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Based on my experience, I would say it's meant for liquids. I don't think it will work well as a spreader, as the spray head clogs easily.
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I have never tried it with anything but liquid as the distribution nozzle looks entirely too small to accommodate anything but liquid.
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I don't think it would work for even something that fine. It is designed to spray mist.
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This sprayer is for liquids only. Even wettable powders can clog it.There are a variety of dusters which can be used, both hand-operated and powered for DE.
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Yes, but it depends on what your using and the purpose. I use it to spray insecticide dust in voids. It will spray a cloud of dust.
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Yes, and no! As Hersom states below, it will work if the gnat physically touches the diatomaceous earth powder. Therefore, if the gnat walks on the diatomaceous earth powder, it will kill them. My suggestion for gnats on houseplants- depending on the severity: 1) some gnats may be there due to wet conditions including poor drainage. See if you can withhold watering for a couple of days so that things can dry out a bit. 2) spread a layer of diatomaceous earth on the top of the soil. It does not need to be too thick. If you can get a layer on top of the plant soil and then avoid watering for a couple of days - that can help. 3) Check into the yellow sticky cards/paper and hang them around. I think this will work:
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KidIn the manual it states that the sprayer can be used for folar feeding plants, bug sprays, heavy detergents you should be fine
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I have only used it as a spray. I have no idea if you can use it as you want to do. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer.
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It seems to only spray very liquified solutions. If, there are granules in your mixture, I would advise you to look elsewhere.
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I have not used the Spray Nine for such a job that you asked about so I'm not much help. My opinion is if the surface to be cleaned is really grimy I personally would try a different product that Spray Nine makes called Bio Based Earth Soap concentrate.It is a cleaner/degreaser and works great. Hope this helps!!!!! Kathy
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If it is ants and the area is dry dusting diatomaceous earth (not the swimming pool type) with a powder duster would kill on contact and would be less expensive
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I believe the sprayer only works with most liquid chemicals. The instructions tell you to pump the sprayer 30 times for maximum spraying.
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You can do both. I plan to use it as a foliar spray (plant's leaves) with small applications to the root system with my other blends. I usually use a smaller amount than what is recommended, so if they recommend one teaspoon per gallon water for foliar spray, I'll use 3/4 of a teaspoon first to test it out.
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Hi Laurel, thank you for your question! Yes, you can spray until the orchid soil is just moist (3-4 pumps), and also spray directly onto the leaves (2-3 pumps). Orchids will soak up the minerals through both the soil and on a foliar level. Thank you for your interest in AO OrchidGrow!
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It is safe on grass and flowers but I wouldn't use it the for the general lawn area. It is a particulate suspension which would clog the screen in my hose end sprayer. Also is way expensive for a broad coverage area. This insecticide is meant to be used as about a 3 foot wide barrier spray. It also washes away so I only use for my indoor barrier. For outdoor use you should get a bag of granular insecticide and use a broadcast spreader.
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I have only used it on orchids indoors, and it does a wonderful job. I don't know why it would work outside. You just stick it in the soil and when it registers the water content, you remove it. You don't leave it stuck in the dirt.
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Leland, This is the disclaimer written on my box: "Use for particles such as those from grinding, sanding, sweeping, sawing, bagging, or processing minerals, coal, iron ore, flour, metal, wood, pollen and certain other substances. Liquid or non-oil based particles from sprays that do not also emit oil aerosols or vapors." "Do not use for gases and vapors, oil aerosols, asbestos, arsenic, cadmium, lead, 4,4'-methylene dianiline (MDA) or sandblasting; concentrations that exceed 10 times the PEL/OEL, specific OSHA standards, or applicable government regulations, whichever is lower. This respirator does not supply oxygen." 3M
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For home use, i have found the liquid easy (and safe) to mix. And the persistence of the results seem in line with the product claims. So i have had no reason to try the powder. Also, if the solution dries on the ground, i would wonder if the powder would become airborne. With the liquid, i worried at first that the sprinklers operating on subsequent days would wash away the insecticide, but iI've been spraying the house perimeter and planted areas every 10 weeks and I've had zero bug problems.
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Hi, Unfortunately mixing it with water will make it become more mud-like and the sprayer won't work. My husband just takes his hands and puts it around the lawn and around the plants. There aren't any chemicals in it so you can touch it. Thank you. Wheatgrasskits
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You would have to ask the company. I use Rid-X because the people who pump our septic tank told us to. I do prefer the liquid over the powder but the powder is cheaper. Sorry I couldn't help you more.