fogger

noun

fog·​ger ˈfȯ-gər How to pronounce fogger (audio)
ˈfä-
: an apparatus for spreading a fog of pesticide

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In fact, residue from the fogger might cause the bed bugs to move into a new room of your home. — John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024 In addition, sprays and foggers are not recommended due to the issue of pesticide resistance. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026 Avoid ‘bug bombs’ or total release foggers, which also don’t work, and carry a sizable risk of pesticide exposure, says DeVries. — Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2024 Beside Hot Shot insect foggers and jugs of familiar chemicals were mylar bags labeled in Chinese. — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for fogger

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fogger was in 1946

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“Fogger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fogger. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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