Precision Spraying Solutions Protect Your Berry Harvest

Late winter is an important transitional time for blueberry and blackberry growers around the country, particularly in the Southeast US and the Pacific Northwest. While the harvest might feel far off for some, the experts at Airtec Sprayers know the groundwork for a successful season starts early, and it starts now.

If you want to prevent fungal pathogens and pests from taking hold, you need to invest in dormant and early-season sprays. Berries face a number of tough adversaries; pests like spotted wing drosophila (SWD), scale insects, and a variety of mites (namely, the notoriously difficult redberry mite) are overwintering now, just waiting to strike. On the disease front, anthracnose fruit rot, phytophthora rot, and orange rust can decimate your yields if they aren’t managed early.

To win this battle, you need to think carefully about the chemicals you use, but just as much about the delivery. Poor coverage often leaves “safe zones” deep in the bush where pests and spores can thrive. To protect your investment, you need precision application that completely penetrates the canopy.

Airtec Equipment: Engineered for Berries

At Airtec, we provide the specialized tools berry growers like you need to make sure every leaf, cane, and berry gets protected:

Double Cannon Sprayer

For dense rows that require serious air power, our Double Cannon Sprayer is the answer. Available in various tank sizes and widths to fit your specific row spacing, this trailer unit blasts air deep into the bush and is excellent for penetrating thick canopies to reach scale insects and mites hiding in the bark crevices.

Air Boom Sprayer

For overhead coverage or targeted side application, our Air Boom Sprayers offer unbeatable versatility. The “drops” allow you to position nozzles exactly where pests live, so fungicide reaches the plant interior and prevents rots such as Anthracnose.  As a more targeted approach, it also reduces drift and chemical waste to save you money.

Self-Propelled Sprayers with Air Booms

For larger operations needing speed and clearance, we offer Lee Agra self-propelled sprayers equipped with our precision Air Booms. This setup combines the efficiency of a high-clearance vehicle with Airtec’s superior droplet control and is perfect for navigating tall blackberry trellises or blueberry rows without damaging the crop. These also can fit into tunnel operations.

Get Ready for the Season

Don’t let pests and diseases dictate your yield this year. Upgrade your approach with equipment designed to solve the specific challenges of berry production.

Explore our full lineup or contact our team to discuss which model fits your acreage or crop best. Now, let’s make this your best harvest yet.