Summer Crop Protection Starts With Consistent Spray Coverage

Summer is one of the busiest times for specialty crop growers across California. From the Central Valley to the Salinas Valley and Santa Maria’s coastal growing regions, tomatoes, carrots, beans, strawberries, blueberries, and melons are all entering critical stages where consistent crop protection becomes essential.

At the same time, growers are managing increasing pressure from aphids, whiteflies, mites, thrips, and worms like loopers and armyworms. Diseases such as powdery mildew, downy mildew, botrytis, and leaf spot can spread quickly, while extreme heat and coastal humidity place additional stress on crops.

At Airtec Sprayers, we know that as pest and disease pressure increases, achieving thorough, consistent spray coverage becomes one of the most important factors in maintaining healthy crops throughout the season.

Consistent Coverage Makes The Difference

As vegetable canopies become thicker throughout the growing season, reaching every leaf surface becomes more challenging. In dense crops, pests and diseases often establish themselves deep within the canopy, where traditional spray applications may struggle to reach.

Uniform coverage is especially important for preventative spray programs. Better penetration helps protect more of the plant, supports more effective pest and disease management, and improves the return on every acre treated.

Airtec Air Boom Sprayers for California Specialty Crops

Airtec offers equipment designed to handle a wide variety of California growing operations.

Air Boom Trailer Sprayers are ideal for large vegetable acreage throughout the Central Valley, providing efficient coverage across expansive fields.
Air Boom 3-Point Hitch Sprayers offer excellent versatility for growers managing mixed crops and smaller operations that require flexibility throughout the season.
Single- and Double-Cannon Sprayers are well-suited for nurseries and specialty-crop rows where maneuverability and precision are essential.

Improve canopy penetration in dense vegetable crops
Deliver more uniform coverage across varying crop heights
Reduce chemical waste through more efficient applications
Support multiple specialty crops with a single sprayer
Perform reliably in both Central Valley heat and California’s coastal humidity

Better Results Start With Better Spray Technology

California growers face a wide range of environmental conditions, crop types, and seasonal challenges. Having the right spray equipment helps maximize coverage, improve application efficiency, and protect crop quality throughout the growing season.

Reach out to Airtec Sprayers today to find the right air-assisted spraying solution for your California operation.