How far can a push lawn spreader throw Bifen granules?

[tallyho8]

Our area has the worst flea problem ever and I bought Bifen granules to try to control them. I want to do a little over an acre of my property and don.t want to have to walk the whole area a hundred times if it only distributes them in an area about 2 feet wide. Looking them up on the internet, none of them list how wide an area it covers in one pass. I have never needed or used a spreader before and hopefully will never need to use it again so I don't want to spend a lot on an expensive spreader I may never use again.

 

[LittleBittyBigJohn]

I would just throw it by hand if I was only doing it once.

But to answer your question more directly, I typically skip about 6 feet between rows with my spreader.

 

[ponytug]

Sorry about the fleas. Isn't funny how one year can be off the charts? We had one year 16-17 years ago that was so bad that if you stood still you could hear the clicking of the fleas jumping and landing.

What is the application rate you want to target? Lbs/1,000sq.ft.?

There are two mains types of push spreaders that I know of; the 24" line spreader, and rotating disk versions. The latter can spread quite a swath, but it comes down to that lbs/acre item.

I've done that sort of acreage with a hand crank, but it gets old fast.

I'd make sure to use a respirator, even though pyrethrins aren't that toxic.

All the best,

Peter

 

[tallyho8]

I would just throw it by hand if I was only doing it once.

But to answer your question more directly, I typically skip about 6 feet between rows with my spreader.

It has special urgent warnings on the label not to even get it on your skin or clothes. I know that some products give a warning like that just to "cya" but since I have never used this before I was not taking any chances.

 

[oldnslo]

Drop spreader is fixed width while rotary spreader is a function of travel speed and granule weight and or wind speed. I think most rotary spreaders figure 5 - 6 ft at normal walking speed.

 

[M59]

Don't really know how people are going to be answer your question as throw distance is dependent upon walking speed and weight and shape of material being spread. However, using a Chapin spreader with rotating disc to spread the slow release fertilizer granules, the throw is about 3 feet either side of the spreader. At a fast walk I see a 4 foot throw to each side. If I change speed to slow walk then maybe 1 foot throw to each side.

 

[MossRoad]

This one says it will do an 8-10' spread...

Agri-Fab 45-0388 85 lb. Push Broadcast Spreader | Google

Broadcast spreaders push type 85 pound capacity 85 lbs. capacity provides 14,000 sq. ft. Poly hopper & spreader plate are rust proof. 8 feet to 10 feet spread width. coverage. 10 inches x 1.75 inches pneumatic tires. Setting recommendation for multiple materials included.

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I have a Scott's unit that does about 6' spread. But I typically set it to half the coverage and make two passes. One north/south and the other east/west. It helps assure complete coverage with fertilizer so you don't get yellow lines where you miss. I'm guessing that won't matter much with flea poison.

 

[Complete Turf Care]

I would say you could spread every 10-12' apart with bifenthrin. Even if you don't cover some areas, you should kill all the fleas. I use bifenthrin on many acres of athletic fields every year. But I always spray the liquid form. Do you have a sprayer?

 

[EarPlug]

Blower Spreader, Extra-Duty Model by Extreme Blower Products

The Extreme Blower Spreader turns your existing leaf blower into a granular applicator. It features a polypropylene and steel construction. The extra-large flow gate adjusts to control material flow. This Xtra Duty model includes a 1-gallon hopper, two attachment straps, a funnel, and a...

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[MossRoad]

This one says it will do an 8-10' spread...

Agri-Fab 45-0388 85 lb. Push Broadcast Spreader | Google

Broadcast spreaders push type 85 pound capacity 85 lbs. capacity provides 14,000 sq. ft. Poly hopper & spreader plate are rust proof. 8 feet to 10 feet spread width. coverage. 10 inches x 1.75 inches pneumatic tires. Setting recommendation for multiple materials included.

www.google.com

I have a Scott's unit that does about 6' spread. But I typically set it to half the coverage and make two passes. One north/south and the other east/west. It helps assure complete coverage with fertilizer so you don't get yellow lines where you miss. I'm guessing that won't matter much with flea poison.

Also, my Scott's unit has a side guard that you can turn on or off with a lever that prevents broadcasting to the right side. This is good for going along flower beds, drives, sidewalks, buildings, etc...

EDIT: It's called Edge Guard.

Pretty handy.