Stay Ahead of Spring Pest & Disease Pressure in Southeastern Vegetable Crops
Spring brings big changes for vegetable and produce growers throughout the Southeast, from places like Valdosta and Moultrie in Georgia to Florida’s Panhandle and Immokalee. As temperatures rise and humidity increases, pests and diseases can spread quickly. The Airtec Sprayers team knows how fast things can change in these conditions.
To stay ahead this season, proactive spraying is a must. Many growers are already seeing heavy thrips infestations in peppers, tomatoes, and watermelons, and it’s hurting fruit set and quality.
Onions are facing similar problems. Mites are also becoming a bigger issue in the heat, especially in the lower parts of plants, leading to stress and lower yields. Aphids are spreading fast in areas where it’s hard to get good spray coverage.
Want to improve your spray strategy? Reach out to Airtec Sprayers to get the best coverage before pest and disease pressure gets worse.
Disease Pressure Builds with Heat and Humidity
Diseases are also spreading fast. Early blight is moving up plant canopies, especially in tomatoes and eggplant. Bacterial spots keep spreading with every rain or irrigation. Downy mildew is especially tough in humid weather, causing ongoing problems in thick vegetable plantings. All these issues have one thing in common: They grow where sprays can’t reach.
Protecting your crops isn’t just about what you spray, but how well you apply it. If coverage is incomplete, pests and diseases can hide in the canopy and come back even stronger. The right equipment can help you avoid these problems.
Airtec Solutions: Built for Vegetable & Produce Crops
At Airtec Sprayers, we build equipment to handle the real challenges Southeastern growers face, whether you grow staked vegetables or watermelons.
High Pressure Sprayer
Our new Airtec model is designed to deliver both power and precision for large farms:
- Trailer sprayer with tanks up to 2,000 gallons for extended coverage
- Capable of spraying up to 12 rows with drop nozzles
- PSI exceeding 250 for deep canopy penetration
- Integrated rinse tanks and boom transport cradles for efficiency and ease of use
Air Boom System
This system gives you wide, efficient coverage and a strong return on investment:
- Air booms up to 100 feet wide
- It applies spray from above, so you don’t need high-pressure drops
- Lower GPA rates help you save on input costs without losing effectiveness
Not sure which system is best for your farm? Contact the Airtec team to find the right setup for your crops and acreage.
Better Coverage. Stronger Crops. A Smarter Season Starts Here
Spring is the time to stay ahead, not just react. As pests and diseases increase, your spraying needs to keep up with what’s happening in your fields.
Improve your coverage, protect your yield, and take charge of your season with Airtec Sprayers.
Check out Airtec equipment today and get your farm ready for a stronger, more productive harvest.
