fogger

noun

fog·​ger ˈfȯ-gər How to pronounce fogger (audio)
ˈfä-
: an apparatus for spreading a fog of pesticide

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Residual or fogger type sprays: If breeding sites don’t seem to be a problem on your property, your only option may be to apply residual or fogger-type sprays to reduce adult activity, but Markowski cautions that these products come with risks. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026 In addition, sprays and foggers are not recommended due to the issue of pesticide resistance. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025 Mosquito foggers and sprays can be effective, but they should be used cautiously indoors—always follow label instructions and ventilate the area well. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025 Avoid ‘bug bombs’ or total release foggers, which also don’t work, and carry a sizable risk of pesticide exposure, says DeVries. Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for fogger

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fogger was in 1946

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“Fogger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fogger. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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