No applicator would dream of heading out in their rig with a tank of low-grade, lousy quality fuel. Yet, when the busy season rolls around, we fill our bodies with fast food and other high-fat, low nutrition junk. It's worth the time to wake up a few minutes earlier to eat a quick breakfast and pack a nutritious lunch. Make sure to include a couple servings of fruits and vegetables to munch on during the day. Limit your intake of fatty meats, candy bars, and sugar.
Water intake is critically important as the weather warms.
This is especially true if you are handling products that require a large array of protective gear that can cause heat stress. Home chores take a tremendous amount of time, and in many areas, there's a limited window of time to get important household tasks done. If possible, hire a qualified high school or college student to mow the lawn, take down storm windows, paint, and do other necessary jobs. You'll have more time to yourself on your few days off, and you won't have that gnawing feeling of undone tasks around the house. Have a Pre-Season Team Meeting with Your Family For most applicators, the stressful season starts in mid to late spring.