Can this spreader be used for smaller particles, such as fertilizer, ant bait, bug killer granules, etc?
1949796
I think it is possible but it is also possible the material could drop too fast and not spread evenly.
1949797
It can, but it is harder to fine tune the amount being spread. Because it is "high output" the opening can go much wider than a normal spreader but it can be closed down, just not accurately. (think of it as having an output scale of 0-100 vs 0-20)
1949798
Anything that will fall down through should be able to spread. Also, sand that is damp and clumpy requires shaking to go down, as one would expect.It's not as precise as a fertilizer spreader with settings though, and the numbers wouldn't probably be found on any fertlizer bag.
2039015
It will but this product worked much better than the dust if you have them in the house. Outdoors the dust is better. TERRO Ant Killer Liquid Ant Baits (pre-filled) , Pack of 1
1070156
I did break up tree fertilizer spikes (Miracle Grow) and fit the pieces into this feeder. The water pressure broke them down and distributed them. It was more work on my part using a hammer and pounding them into small pieces, but it did work. I didn't try other fertilizer products. I don't know if granules would work as well, they'd be dissolved so quickly it'd be easy to over fertilize. Of course I'm not an expert - I just used the fertilizer I had here when I ran out of the Scott's.
2009737
Frankly, I can't recommend using it for anything more than it was designed. I guess you could try it since it can be gauged for the amount of salt delivery. For myself, I would be more inclined to buy a spreader specifically for spreading compost.
71513
It would probably work, but keep in mind that this spreader only holds so much product. May be OK for salting small areas, but not large ones.
437683
I have never used it for that particular purpose but I have used it for Lime, both powdered and granulated along with a variety of fertilizers and grass seed so my best guess is yes it would work for you.
2083594
Yes you can use this spreader to spread any size of seed. It's Spreads very even and is easy to push as well.
2058502
I used it for carpenter bees and ants and it worked well. I would try to use it because it has both an insecticide and silicon to act as a dessicant. Easy to use. get the duster and only get the smaller container. It goes far. I bought the gallon size and only needed a small amount to do the whole job (sprayed all my eves and soffit boards. Jim
1461137
i don't know if it will spread cinders or not,but the hole in the bottom of the hopper is about 2'' wide and opens up about 1'' so i would assume if the cinders would fall through the hole then it would spread them.,
147125
Based on my experience, I would say it's meant for liquids. I don't think it will work well as a spreader, as the spray head clogs easily.
1867015
I believe you could....be careful of rocks in the soil because of the possibility of damage to spreader.
1215547
Yes, you can raise the tines with the attached lever. However, this model is not a drop-spreader like some of the "spike" aerators are and therefore cannot be used for spreading fertilizer. But you can raise the tines for crossing driveways and sidewalks.
562721
yes, slow the drop rate and walk slower, also tilt the spreader forward as your walking. You can also tilt the spreader up on one wheel (only one of the wheels spins the spreader wheel) for small strips and around flower beds. some times i use a hand held spreader . I have two of these, i bought in 2008 used all year round salt and fertilizer. I do about 20 yards 5 times a year with fertilizer. Have 12 jobs i salt sidewalks in winter. This would last home owner for a lifetime. Some of the bolts rusted but were easily replace.
1001946
The three holes through which the material drops are not large, maybe 1" by 1/2" or so. Also, the stirrer inside the bucket is basicallly a cotter key type of device, sort of like a 2" long bobby pen that whirls. So, while I've never tried it, I doubt that it would be a good job of spreading compost. I think it would just clog up.
1074752
KidIn the manual it states that the sprayer can be used for folar feeding plants, bug sprays, heavy detergents you should be fine
2100185
Yes, but since you are only filling in small holes and this is a fairly large container which is more appropriate for spreading over larger holes, you might be better off to purchase a smaller squeeze tube.
134273
pour granules into a push spreader if the area is large. if area is small i would fill a plastic cup a sprinkle all over just like you would grass seed.