To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Old Sprayer?
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 23:03:47 -0400
> >
> > Wear a disposable Tyvek suit.
>
> Hi Joe,
>
> I realize these suits are supposed to be disposable, but how many
uses can
> you get out of one?
I am into my third year on my first suit. I spray about 3 times a
season. I just hang it in the barn.
>
> Are they waterproof?
Hmmmm. I am not competent to answer that. I think they are "non-
wicking".
I also have a nose-and-mouth filter. The feeling of spray wetting my
lips is very un-nerving to me.
>
> I was just looking at them with attached hood and elastized cuffs and
I
> wonder if a quick hose down with fresh water when done spraying is
> practical for multiple uses.
I never bothered. They unzip. I keep that dirty, old exterior on the
outside when I put it on. Spray the trees. Take it off and hang it.
Run into the house and shower with cool water and much dish soap.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
>