What is the name of a sprayer carried on the operator's back, including a spray solution tank, pressure source, and atomizing device?

• A. Backpack Sprayer
• B. Boom Sprayer
• C. Handheld Sprayer
• D. Aerial Applicator

Answer: (A)

A sprayer carried on the operator’s back, with a spray solution tank, a pressure source, and an atomizing device, is called a backpack sprayer. This design lets you walk through turf while spraying, since the tank sits on your back and the pump (manual or motorized) pressurizes the liquid to feed the nozzle or spray wand, producing droplets for applying pesticides or other liquids in targeted areas. The other options don’t fit this setup: a boom sprayer uses a long bar of nozzles mounted on equipment and isn’t worn on the back; a handheld sprayer is operated by hand and isn’t carried on the back; an aerial applicator is mounted to an aircraft for large-scale applications.