Featured:
Allergies
Grilling Guide
eHow Now Blog

How to Properly Use a Bug Fogger

Many people use bug foggers to get rid of household pests such as spiders, ants, mosquitoes and fleas. Using a bug fogger is a step you can take to try to get rid of pests before you call an exterminator. Bug foggers are affordable and easy to use, but there are a few steps to keep in mind to properly use the bug fogger. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Newspapers
  • Table or chair
  • Cloth coverings
Show More

Instructions

    • 1

      Remove or cover any food items, utensils, dishes, toys and pet supplies. It doesn't matter what you cover the items with as long as they are completely covered. Even after covering utensils, dishes, toys and pet supplies, it is a good idea to wash them before using again.

    • 2

      Vacuum the area where you are planning to use the bug fogger.

    • 3

      Turn off all fans, air conditioners, refrigerators and aquariums. If you are leaving an aquarium in the house, make sure to cover it as well. Make sure any other ignition sources or open flames are extinguished. This includes pilot lights and gas valves.

    • 4

      Open all inside doors and cupboards, but shut outside doors and windows.

    • 5

      Find an elevated space in the center of the room you are fogging to place the bug fogger. Cover the elevated area with newspapers. Use a table, chair or other object to place the bug fogger above ground level.

    • 6

      Turn the fogger away from your face and press the button that activates it. With the fogger set on the elevated space leave the house. Take any pets and children with you.

    • 7

      Return to the house after two hours to open all doors and windows to ventilate the house. You can permanently return after the house has been ventilated for an hour. These times vary on different brands of bug fogger, so check the directions.

Tips & Warnings

  • A 6-inch bug fogger will generally cover 6,000 cubic feet. Multiply the length times the width and height of the area to determine the cubic measurement.

  • To completely take care of your pest problem, remove any breeding or nesting sites.

  • Do not use more bug foggers than the space requires. The vapors are flammable and too many foggers can lead to an explosion or fire.

Suggest item

Related Searches:

References

Comments

You May Also Like

  • Are Insect Foggers Safe?

    Also known as "bug bombs," insect foggers are insecticide products that create a fog of poison inside your home that effectively kills...

  • How to Use a Rid-A-Bug Fogger

    Rid-A-Bug Fogger is an insecticide fogger for home use. A fogger is an aerosol can of insecticide that allows the user to...

  • How to Use a Roach Fogger

    A roach fogger is a powerful poison dispenser that sends concentrated bug poison into the air in order to cover the entire...

  • How to Use Insect Foggers

    Insect foggers are pressurized poisons in cans that emit noxious fog throughout a closed environment to kill insects. Foggers can be used...

  • How to Kill Roaches Fast With a Fogger

    Roaches are a major problem when they infest your home, contaminating food and leaving waste on household surfaces. These insects are notoriously...

  • Raid Flea Fogger Directions

    Fleas are a common pest that live in warm environments and thrive by hopping a ride on your pet to feed on...

  • How to Use Zema Flea Fogger Spray

    Zema Flea Fogger is a fogging spray containing three different insecticides designed to kill and prevent fleas during any point in their...

  • The Best Bug Foggers

    Insect foggers that are used indoors are often called "bug bombs." This type of fogger is generally set in the middle of...

  • Bug Fogger Precautions

    Bug Fogger Precautions. Bug foggers, also called bug bombs, are aerosol spray cans that you place in the center of an insect-infested...

  • How to Use a Flea Fogger in an Apartment

    The best method for controlling fleas is a treatment applied directly to an animal. A pet that hasn't been treated for fleas,...

  • How to Make Insect Fogger

    Mosquitoes annoy people with their buzzing and bites, invariably leaving angry red bumps that can be extremely itchy. It's important to have...

  • How to Make a Fogger

    Making your own fogger with dry ice lets you create an inexpensive, non-toxic alternative to an expensive rental or purchase that may...

  • How to Compare Propane Insect Foggers

    Most families and pets love being outdoors in the warm months of the year. However, with the threats of mosquito and tick-borne...

  • DIY Propane Insect Foggers

    There are different types of foggers used to control pesky insects, including thermal foggers and Ultra Low Volume foggers. While ULV foggers,...

  • How to Make a Homemade Mosquito Fogger

    Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying of all outdoor pests and controlling them can be a challenge. For those who are...

  • What Are the Dangers of Exposure to Bug Foggers?

    Bug foggers, also known as bug bombs, are a form of pesticide used to fumigate an area. Foggers are often used to...

  • Homemade Bug Fogger

    The presence of bugs in and around your home during warmer months can be the source of great frustration. Though there is...

  • How to Get Rid of the Marmorated Stink Bug

    Marmorated Stink Bugs are about 5/8-inches long with grey and black markings on the back and white or tan underside. The stink...

  • Insect Fogger Tips

    Keep your home bug free by using an insect fogger. indoor image by sming from Fotolia.com

Related Ads

thumbnail
Featured