Canopy fogging is a techniques of spraying of pesticides such as pyrethrine in the canopy of tall trees of forests.
Pros of canopy fogging are:
• It kills the insects very rapidly and the falling insects are collected for investigation.
• These pesticides are not harmful to other animals such as birds on the trees
• The natural pyrethrine is safe to use because it breaks down by UV-radiation within 10 minutes.
Cons of canopy fogging are:
• Canopy fogging can be done only during night.
• The night should be windless or calm weather.
• Inhalation of fog may cause irritation in lungs causes breathing problems.
