In most cases, what does fogging primarily kill?

Fogging primarily targets insects that are present in the air during the time of treatment. This method involves dispersing pesticide particles into the air, which then can effectively reach flying and crawling insects that are active in the treated area at the moment of application. Fogging is designed to create a barrier in the air that kills those insects that come into contact with the pesticide, thus focusing on direct exposure rather than environmental insect populations like those buried in soil or in their developmental stages within nests.

While fogging can impact a broad range of insects in the vicinity, it does not directly affect those that are not airborne at the time of the treatment, such as eggs and larvae that may be hidden away in nests or in the soil. Therefore, it is crucial to understand that the method's efficacy is limited to insects actively present in the treated area when the fogging occurs.