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Dust Applicator Hand-Crank Duster for Poultry & Farm Use
Make dusting large poultry houses, barns, or farm areas fast, even, and efficient with the Hand-Crank Duster from McMurray. This rugged applicator is ideal for dispersing fine insecticidal dusts such as diatomaceous earth, helping you maintain a cleaner, healthier flock environment with significantly less effort.
Key Features & Benefits
- Hand-crank design — Enables steady, even flow of dust over large surface areas with minimal effort.
- Corrosion-resistant construction — Plastic hopper and stainless steel parts ensure long service life in farm environments.
- Optimized for dust-type insecticides — Perfect for applying diatomaceous earth and other powder insecticides to pens, coops, poultry houses, feedrooms, and more.
- Large coverage capacity — With approximately a 1 lb hopper capacity, you’ll cover more area between refills.
- Extended reach discharge tube — A discharge tube of 16″ and an overall length of 26½″ gives the operator good reach and control during application.
Specification Chart
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Hopper Capacity | Approx. 1 lb |
| Discharge Tube Length | 16″ |
| Overall Length | 26½″ |
| Construction Materials | Corrosion-resistant plastic hopper + stainless steel parts |
Why It Matters for Poultry & Livestock Operations
In poultry or livestock settings, maintaining an insect-controlled environment is critical for health, productivity, and biosecurity. This hand-crank dust applicator helps you apply dusts quickly and uniformly, reducing hotspots where pests may hide and eliminating excess waste from over-application. The durable materials ensure it holds up to repeated use in dusty, barnyard conditions. For flocks, fewer insects mean less stress on birds, better feed conversion, and improved overall flock health.
Usage & Best Practices
- Fill the hopper to approximately. 1 lb capacity with the powdered insecticide (e.g., diatomaceous earth). Do not overfill for best performance.
- Crank the handle steadily to begin dust flow through the 16″ discharge tube. Hold at a slight angle and sweep across surfaces, gaps, and nesting areas.
- Cover all accessible areas of the coop, house, under feeders, behind walls, and around perimeter zones to create a consistent “dust blanket.”
- After use, clean out the remaining powder, wipe the hopper and steel parts to avoid build-up or corrosion from residue.
- Store in a dry location with the discharge tube upright to keep dust dry and free-flowing for the next use.
Specifications Summary
The Hand-Crank Duster supports efficient, large-area dust application thanks to its ~1 lb capacity hopper, 16″ discharge tube, and 26½″ overall length. Built with corrosion-resistant plastic and stainless steel components, it’s designed to last in the tough farm environment.
Equip your operation today with this reliable, effective dust applicator — ensuring broad, even dust coverage with less effort and longer tool life.