Anyone use a Stihl backpack fogger?

[BC Buck]

Need to kill prickly ash and way to high stems count for basal application. Stem 1/4 to 1/2" dia every 18"= 1 million per acre. Going to buy new Birchmeier backpack sprayer after returning my Stihl last fall. Dealer could not keep it from leaking when full. Kicking around idea of also buying the gas powered fogger. Looks like could cover more ground but weight might wear me out faster. Have any of you ever used one for herbicide?

 

[Brian662]

An acquaintance has one and he brought it to my place to do buckthorn with. It covers ground fairly quickly but the kill success was not high. Assuming it was misting more leafs than coating them? I think the battery powered backpack sprayers are a better option, IMO

 

[gjs4]

I have some italian brand; gas- best they make- its pretty awesome.

Decent success on invasives and grasses. Its easy to adjust but knowing your concentration is not as simples as one would like

 

[Tangler]

Interesting, never seen this before. Will investigate.

 

[gjs4]

I have some italian brand; gas- best they make- its pretty awesome.

Decent success on invasives and grasses. Its easy to adjust but knowing your concentration is not as simples as one would like

Invatech italia 915

 

[BC Buck]

Invatech italia 915

Can you get parts for thoes?

 

[gjs4]

Yes- ask me how I know. Haha. My fault 100%. They didnt charge for them/shipping either.

 

[bigboreblr]

I have a solo one works great. Think you cant go wrong with most brands. Mine was on clearance at AM Leonard last year.

I use it for apple tree spraying. I think the kill rate wouldn't be high as said before. I'd focus on a longer hose on a ATV sprayer. Buy another 50ft or something. I've done small young trees and grasses with gly on the ATV sprayer. Birches, maples, and various shrubs might be easier task though.

What herbicide were you thinking of using?

Can you brush hog, then spray a few months later with ha boom?