Systems and methods for distributing granular materials

A dispensing apparatus comprising:

• a dispensing body;
• a handle;
• and
• a handle extension coupled between the handle and the dispensing body;
• wherein the dispensing body includes
• a measuring container having a cavity therein, wherein the cavity has a predetermined volume,
• a filler which is coupled to the measuring container and is selectively activated to fill the cavity of the measuring container with a granular material, and
• a dispenser which is coupled to the measuring container and is selectively activated to release the granular material from the cavity of the measuring container, thereby dispensing only a predetermined amount of the granular material from the apparatus;
• wherein the handle includes a trigger that is coupled to the dispenser via a linkage positioned in a space in the handle extension which is physically separated by the measuring container from the granular material to prevent the granular material from entering the space in the handle extension, wherein activation of the trigger selectively activates the filler and the dispenser.