Thermofogging: scope, myths and realities

It is indisputable when we hear the word thermofogging to correlate the concept with smoke, gas or fog. And from here begins the poor conception of this pest control technique since it involves the generation of smaller aerosols compared to those of a ULV, or actisol microinjector. By associating colloquial adjectives that do not represent the product of this process; This in turn leads to more misconceptions. As Stephen Covey would say in his book “The Habits of Highly Efficient People” First things first, let's proceed by detailing how thermofogging happens; is the generation of aerosols using thermopneumatic energy or pressure. Liquid substances are vaporized in the machine and form fine aerosols.

[.1-.05 mm] which condense upon contact with outside air. But let's try to continue straightening the course towards a healthy conception of the tool and the technique. For this I allow myself to paraphrase the Chinese general Sun Tzu of the mythical

China 6th-5th century BC “Know your enemy and know yourself and in 1000 battles you will emerge victorious.” From this legendary phrase, invaluable lessons can be extracted for our daily procedures in pest control: 1. Self-knowledge; It is understanding yourself well: your strengths, your limits, what moves you and what you believe in. This undoubtedly leads us to make smarter and more confident decisions. Obviously we can export this axiom to our application teams. What are your strengths, your limits.

3. As a corollary to this postulate; By knowing our limits and those of our teams we can avoid risky situations. Who hasn't heard that thermofogging degrades the molecule? This is ultimately a myth since we have two scientific effects that play in favor of the technique, the first being: The Leidenfrost effect which describes that a

2. By knowing your own strengths and those of your teams, it is an inherent result for us to make the most of them in battle. In counterpoint, by recognizing our weaknesses and those of our teams, we can work on

Water molecule that is added, for example, to a hot frying pan, will tend to levitate due to the formation of a layer or layers of steam beneath it. The drop

minimize them or support ourselves where it is most feasible.

lasts about a second in a pan that is in the range of

100-200 degrees Celsius however if the pan is above this range the drop may last longer up to minutes. Second the mix of vehicle/A.I. It is not injected where combustion occurs. If not, this phenomenon happens almost at the tip of the resonator where, due to the Venturi effect, which is forcing the passage of air from a medium with a larger diameter to another diameter with a smaller radius,

premature components of the machine such as the obsolete Diesel or the equally unloved mineral oil where we would end up being an agent of pollution. So, since there is no degradation of the molecule, and depending on whether we work with oily or aqueous formulations, we will have or will not have a certain residuality. When we talk about thermonebulization we cannot dissociate that it is a

It accelerates, resulting in its cooling towards temperatures of the order of 50 degrees Celsius, where evidently in that temperature range; does not degrade. These first two scientific effects help determine that the molecule does not decay. However, there are more elements at play that are not inherent to the equipment or technique and this is where it is of central importance to talk about the vehicle; It is a true protective agent of the molecule and helps to enhance the technical data of the leading machines on the market, which is 3,000 m3, for which glycols are recommended and heart attack promoting agents are not recommended at all.

volume technique. To fully enter into this topic; We have to consider these aspects: 1. Calibration Which is nothing other than regulating the passage of gasoline, we definitely need oxygen and when the mixture is optimal there are 80-100 explosions per second which results in that hoarse noise of the order of 93 db, therefore the imperative need to use hearing protection not only the standard PPE. 2. Flow Rate which is nothing other than the volume of fluid that passes through a given surface in a given time. We gladly share concentrated information on this matter taken from the same websites of the

manufacturers: In conclusion, we can only have calibration and calculated, efficient and effective flow rates with German-made thermofoggers (Pulsfog, Igeba and Swingfog). There are other important aspects that help us keep the mist in effect and at the place of application, such as the correlation of temperature, wind time and ambient humidity. We are happy to share with you a table that condenses the criteria provided by www. buygreen.com.mx Before starting to close this article. I will be addressing other myths that are common in our environment: MYTH: The thermofogger generates carbon monoxide. The resonator reaches 1000 degrees Celsius so it completely burns the mixture, generating C02 not monoxide, in fact, the danger in this level could occur when there is displacement of oxygen. Which has a very low probability. With motorcycle backpacks the generation of monoxide is more susceptible.

MYTH: Thermofogging does not work to combat Blatella germán, it guarantees success. The success of the use of thermonebulizer in this combat is

AC. The reality is that the attack on this biological is complex and has to occur at several molecular levels. That is, using a single tool does not

Subject to the location being airtight, given that Blatella germánica can close respiratory tracts for up to 30 minutes.

Remembering that the calibration technique and flow rate is equal to application time. Which means that in many establishments or homes it is not even necessary to enter them to be able to carry out the thermofogging application. We also share a table that concentrates the scope of the aerosol by machine brand. So that they can drag the pencil with hard data and be more efficient and effective in their treatments. I think the cherry

decorate the cake is the application technique. ALWAYS be present with two technicians. And go “escaping” from the nelbine, never towards it.