{"schema_version":"1.0","last_updated":"2026-05-29","source":"https://www.100xcircle.com/api/ai/knowledge","count":12,"data":[{"title":"How Thermal Fogging Works: Pulse-Jet Technology Explained","url":"https://www.100xcircle.com/knowledge/how-thermal-fogging-works","summary":"Pulse-jet engine ignites fuel-air mix at high frequency; heat vaporizes chemical solution; vapor cools at nozzle forming sub-50-micron droplets; dense fog penetrates vegetation and voids."},{"title":"Thermal Fogging vs ULV Cold Fogging: Complete Comparison","url":"https://www.100xcircle.com/knowledge/thermal-vs-ulv-fogging","summary":"Thermal fogging uses heat to vaporize liquid into dense visible fog; ULV cold fogging uses mechanical pressure for finer droplets at ambient temperature. Thermal: better outdoor reach. ULV: better indoors and temperature-sensitive chemicals."},{"title":"Dengue Prevention Using Thermal Fogging","url":"https://www.100xcircle.com/knowledge/dengue-prevention-thermal-fogging","summary":"WHO-compliant thermal fogging protocols for dengue prevention using deltamethrin in mineral oil. Best timing: 5–8 AM and 6–8 PM. Kills adult Aedes aegypti — must combine with larval source reduction."},{"title":"Malaria Control Using Thermal Fogging in India","url":"https://www.100xcircle.com/knowledge/malaria-control-fogging-india","summary":"Anopheles (malaria vector) are night-biting — fog at dusk/dawn. NVBDCP-standard: deltamethrin 2.5% EC in mineral oil. Primary vectors: An. culicifacies (rural), An. stephensi (urban). Combine with IRS for sustained control."},{"title":"Mosquito Control and Thermal Fogging in India","url":"https://www.100xcircle.com/knowledge/mosquito-control-india","summary":"India's vector control programme uses thermal fogging for dengue, malaria, and chikungunya prevention. Municipal corporations conduct fogging drives using vehicle-mounted foggers in high-risk wards during outbreak seasons."},{"title":"Agricultural Fogging Guide — Crop Protection Using Thermal Foggers","url":"https://www.100xcircle.com/knowledge/agricultural-fogging-guide","summary":"Thermal foggers cover 8–15 acres/hour for crop pest control. Oil-based insecticides and fungicides only. Sub-50-micron droplets penetrate dense canopy. Not for use inside greenhouses — use ULV cold fogging instead."},{"title":"How to Choose a Fogging Machine — Complete Buyer's Guide","url":"https://www.100xcircle.com/knowledge/how-to-choose-fogging-machine","summary":"Selection guide covering thermal vs cold fogging, tank capacity (5L–400L), portability options (handheld/backpack/trolley/vehicle-mounted), use cases for municipal, agricultural, PCO, and government buyers."},{"title":"Thermal Fogging Chemicals Guide — Insecticides, Fungicides & Formulations","url":"https://www.100xcircle.com/knowledge/thermal-fogging-chemicals-guide","summary":"Oil-based formulations only for thermal foggers. Common chemicals: deltamethrin EC, cypermethrin EC, malathion, pyrethrin. Carrier oils: white mineral oil, paraffin, kerosene. Never use diesel or water-based formulations."},{"title":"Fogging Machine Operator's Guide — Complete Step-by-Step Procedure","url":"https://www.100xcircle.com/knowledge/fogging-machine-operators-guide","summary":"Pre-operation checks, startup procedure (warm up on carrier oil before adding chemical), fogging technique, shutdown sequence (purge with carrier oil), and post-operation maintenance for thermal pulse-jet foggers."},{"title":"Fogging Machine Maintenance Guide","url":"https://www.100xcircle.com/knowledge/fogging-machine-maintenance-guide","summary":"Daily: flush with carrier oil. Weekly: clean muffler, inspect fuel line. Monthly: full service. Annual: replace fuel filter and spark plug. Proper maintenance extends machine life to 5–10 years."},{"title":"Fogging Machine Safety Guide — PPE, Chemicals & Safe Operation","url":"https://www.100xcircle.com/knowledge/fogging-machine-safety-guide","summary":"Required PPE: half-face respirator (OV/P100), nitrile gloves (elbow-length), full coveralls, safety goggles. Keep machine 3m from bystanders. Never fog indoors without ventilation. 30-minute re-entry interval after fogging."},{"title":"Government Procurement Guide: Buying Fogging Machines via GeM","url":"https://www.100xcircle.com/knowledge/government-procurement-guide","summary":"Municipal corporations, health departments, and Panchayats can procure fogging machines via GeM (Government e-Marketplace) from verified MSME sellers like 100X Circle. No separate tender required for amounts within GeM limits."}]}