HealthAugust 9, 2026

fogging

FOG-ing

Definition

The act of dispersing an insecticide as a fine mist or aerosol to kill adult mosquitoes.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'fog,' referring to a thick mist or spray. In an environmental and public health context, it describes the technique of creating a man-made fog of chemical pesticide.

In the news

Fogging is identified as part of the local government's '5S Strategy' to control mosquito populations in high-risk areas to curb the spread of the dengue epidemic.

Philippines: Dengue epidemic announced in Zamboanga City

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