These devices generate a fine pesticide aerosol, often utilizing thermal or ultra-low volume (ULV) technology. Thermal foggers vaporize a solution with heat, creating a dense fog. ULV foggers dispense a fine mist of undiluted insecticide. An example application involves dispensing insecticide to combat the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses.
Effective vector control plays a crucial role in public health initiatives by suppressing disease vectors. Historically, controlling insect populations has been vital in preventing outbreaks of malaria, dengue fever, and other mosquito-transmitted diseases. Targeted application in areas with high mosquito activity provides rapid reduction of adult mosquito populations, particularly important during epidemics or in regions with persistent mosquito-borne illness concerns.
