Why Mosquito Fogging Is Important?

Aside from making summertime outdoor activities uncomfortable, mosquito's can also carry diseases. Some of them carry the West Nile virus, Dengue, and parasites.

What is Mosquito Fogging?

The fogging procedures intend to knock down or kill mosquitoes using a insecticide similar to those found in most household spray cans on supermarket shelves. An insecticide-and-water solution is poured through a fogging machine to generate fog.  

Generally, mosquitoes are attracted to places where there is stagnant water. If you’re going to start with spraying, these are the best places.

When will Mosquito Fogging take place?

The program has a truck with the fogging machine attached and does a pre-determined route in the early morning hours and some evening hours when mosquito activity increases. 

Community events can be fogged prior to event date/time as long as 48 hours (business days) notice is given to the program to include on the route.

Is Mosquito Fogging Safe?

Mosquito foggers are typically harmless to humans, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Synthetic pyrethroids are the primary active chemicals in insecticides, and it does not affect people. Human and animal toxicity to synthetic pyrethroids is quite low, while toxicity for mosquitoes is extremely high.

Is it Safe for Pets and Children?

Mosquito foggers are safe for children and dogs, particularly if they include natural repellents. Most pesticides used on farms are far more potent; therefore, foggers are safe. However, when spraying, ensure that your children and pets remain inside.

Otherwise, there is no problem with spending time outside after the spraying is complete. The chemicals will not present a threat to children, pets, or people.

Protecting the community from a mosquito-carrying disease is very important. One thing that can be used as prevention is the method of fogging.