Page 15 - Griffin Gazette Issue 1 - 2021

ADVANTAGES OF LOW VOLUME PESTICIDE Can all pesticides be
APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR used through foggers?
DISEASE, INSECT, AND MITE CONTROL:
Most can, but there are exceptions such as oils
• Superior coverage- very small particle size and high-pressure and soaps. There are also some product labels
delivery combine for thorough coverage of the plant canopy. that don’t allow for use through foggers. With the
This includes that lone weed tucked into the back corner of purchase of a fogger through Griffin, GGSPro
the greenhouse. provides a spreadsheet of foggable pesticides
that includes chemical and water rates based
• Labor savings- growers find coldfoggers and thermal on the square footage of your greenhouses.
foggers to be about ten times faster than hydraulic spraying.
Autofoggers are unattended, turned on and off by timers. Can PGRs be applied
• Reduced pesticide exposure- (autofoggers only) the through a fogger?
applicator is not in the greenhouse at any time during the
pesticide application. PGRs for foliar application should be applied
by traditional high volume spray equipment.
• Greatly reduced water volume- autofoggers for example,
require only 2-4 liters to treat 10,000 sq ft of greenhouse
space for most chemicals. Dry foliage decreases foliar
disease risk and the potential for runoff.
• Reduced pesticide usage- most growers feel they make
fewer pesticide applications over the course of a year due to
improved effectiveness.

• Reduced potential for visible residue and phytotoxicities-
Fogging avoids pesticides “puddling up” on plant surfaces,
eliminating visible residue and decreasing the risk of
phytotoxicity. Important: Heed all label cautions about
potential phytotoxicities, don’t assume that low volume
applications will not cause damage.

EQUIPMENT OPTIONS FROM DRAMM

1. Turbo Hybrid Coldfogger™ - A directed low volume applicator that comes with multiple nozzles to match particle

size with the job at hand. Backpack unit that requires an extension cord for operation. Ideal for small to medium sized
fogging needs.

2. AutoFog™ - Several models are available with coverage from the smallest greenhouse to 70,000 sq ft with HAF fans.
Fully automated operation with timers to begin and end the application time. These units produce the smallest
particle size of all the Dramm foggers.

3. ColdFogger™ - A special nozzle and a high pressure 150’ hose (other lengths available), direct very small particles
under high pressure for rapid and thorough coverage. Only one liter of water is required for effective fogging of 1,000
sq ft of plant material.

4. PulsFOG™ - Gasoline engine driven thermal foggers are the choice when large areas need to be fogged quickly. A
BioPulsFOG™ is also available for applying heat sensitive chemicals, including many microbial insecticides and
fungicides.

GGSPro are experts in low volume pesticide application technology and we look forward to answering questions you may have.