Basically they are "cousins" and both perform treatments, hence the confusion. But atomizers and sprayers are different machines for different jobs, and using the wrong one wastes product and compromises the treatment. We'll explain in two minutes!
Sprayer: Direct Pressure
The sprayer projects the solution by pressure, through nozzles, in larger and directed droplets. It's the right choice for:
- Herbicides in rows or areas - larger droplets don't drift with the wind;
- Vegetable garden and greenhouse - precise application plant by plant;
- Low crops - potatoes, vegetables, lawns.
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Atomizer: Spray Delivered by Air
The atomizer combines pressure with an air turbine that breaks the spray into very fine droplets and pushes them into the canopy.
- It's the king in: Olive groves, vineyards, and orchards - it covers the leaf from top to bottom; Fungicides and insecticides on trees - where total coverage determines effectiveness; Tall and dense canopies - air reaches where pressure alone cannot.
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The Simple Rule
Low crops and herbicide:sprayer.
Trees and vines:atomizer.
Many farms end up needing both!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply herbicide with the atomizer?
It is not recommended.
- Fine droplets drift with the wind and can reach neighboring crops.
For 50 olive trees, backpack or tractor?
A backpack sprayer will do. For a few hundred trees or more, consider a transported jet.
What is a battery-powered sprayer?
A backpack sprayer where pressure is applied by an electric pump, without manual pumping. See our article dedicated to battery-powered sprayers!
Decide at Bernardinos
We show you the two machines side by side and help you choose for your area and crop. Effective treatments start with the right machine!
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