Winning the Battle Against Nursery Pests and Diseases Starts With the Right Sprayer
Growing beautiful, healthy ornamental plants isn’t something you can do with your eyes closed. Instead, it requires constant attention to detail. For nursery operators along the East Coast, from the warm Southeast to the varied climates of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, the challenges are many, and they’re significant.
Dangerous pests — like whiteflies, thrips, spider mites, mealybugs, and scale insects — can quickly damage valuable inventory, while diseases such as powdery mildew, botrytis, downy mildew, phytophthora, and rhizoctonia/pythium threaten your entire operation.
Nursery growers know that staying ahead of these threats is an everyday battle. They also recognize that effective control isn’t just about what you spray; it’s about how you spray, and that’s where Airtec Sprayers come in.
Engineered Solutions for Every Canopy
You need equipment that delivers targeted applications with superior canopy penetration to reach every single part of the plant. At Airtec Sprayers, we engineer solutions specifically for the complex needs of ornamental nurseries.
Our sprayers make sure your fungicides, insecticides, and liquid herbicides get exactly where they need to go, maximizing their effectiveness and minimizing waste. If you’ve struggled with inadequate coverage or have noticed lingering hot spots harboring pests, the right sprayer makes all the difference.
Air Cannon and Air Boom Sprayers: Designed for Your Operation
For dense plantings or container-grown stock, our Air Cannon Sprayers should be your go-to. Available in single and double cannon models, they use a powerful stream of air to propel spray deep into the plant canopy, disrupting pests like mealybugs and scale insects that hide from traditional sprayers. These robust systems target problem areas that sticky pests love.
On the other hand, if you’re managing long rows of trees or shrubs, our Air Boom Sprayers offer unmatched efficiency. With single- and double-sided boom options, you achieve uniform coverage that effectively prevents and controls diseases like downy mildew and powdery mildew.
See Airtec in Action at Regional Trade Shows
Seeing is believing. We invite you to connect with us and see our equipment firsthand. Airtec will be attending the MANTS Nursery Show from January 7-9, 2026, and the TPIE Show from January 21-23, 2026. In addition, we will have a booth at the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah on Jan. 8-10.
Stop by our booth to chat with our team about your specific challenges, see our sprayers up close, and get advice on the best solutions for your nursery. We’re ready to help you safeguard your plants, maximize efficiency, and grow your business, wherever you are on the East Coast.
