Will Insect Foggers Get Rid of a Bed Bug Infestation?

Posted on February 20, 2012 with 1 Comment

Insect foggers provide very little control of bed bugs and may even cause the bed bug population to disperse, making remediation even more difficult.  Insect foggers do not effectively control bed bugs.  Insect foggers are dangerous in that they can leave unwanted residue throughout the treated area. Most insect foggers contain a flammable propellant and some have been associated with a number of fires.  According to the EPA, foggers and bug bombs should not be used as the only method to attempt to control bed bugs.

If you are using insect foggers, the EPA has a list of fogger and bug bomb safety precautions that should be followed.