Aerial Disinfection
Aerial Disinfection By Spraying, Misting, Thermal & Cold Fogging
ViralFx™ Dilution Rates For Aerial Spray Disinfection
| Aerial Disinfection | Dilution Rate | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial Spraying / Misting | 1: 200 (0.5%) | Using either a pressure washer or knapsack sprayer on its finest mist setting and apply at 1 litre of ViralFx™ solution per 10 m2 of floor space. |
| Thermal Fogging | 1: 25 (4%) | Using a thermal fogging machine apply the ViralFx™ solution at 1 litre per 40 m2 of floor space. |
| Cold Fogging | 1: 100 (1%) | Use a mechanical mister to apply the ViralFx™ solution at a rate of 1 litre per 20 m2 of floor space. |
Aerial Spraying, Misting, Thermal & Cold Fogging
Demonstration of aerial disinfection using ViralFx™ in a large animal veterinary hospital resulted in a significant reduction in bacterial levels on the surfaces of the facility. Aerial disinfection is the process of suspending disinfectant particles in the air for a period of time. It can have profound effects on both the spread of pathogens and air quality. It is well known that some pig pathogens are spread by air.
To control organisms that can be introduced into a building during the setting up procedure, and to disinfect inaccessible areas of the building and the air, use either a fine mist sprayer or thermal fogging machine to apply ViralFx™ disinfectant solution evenly.
Note
- ViralFx™ can be sprayed or misted in the presence of livestock or Aquatic at a dilution rate of 1 : 200 (0.5%).
- A cold fogger or mister should be used, as the noise of the thermal fogger may disturb the aquatic behavior.
- Always read the ViralFx™ label carefully to ensure regulatory requirements & compliance.
Benefits Of Routine Aerial Disinfection
- Reduces the spread of pathogens in a building.
- Reduces the risk of aerial spread of pathogens from adjacent buildings or farms.
- Reduces dust particles in the air by adhering to them and causing them to fall to the floor more quickly and stay there longer.
- Decreases Endotoxin levels in the air through the sedimentation of dust.
Different Spraying Systems
- Spraying with a knapsack sprayer or pressure washer. This produces large droplets which stay in the air for less time.
- Misting or cold fogging. This produces smaller particles which have increased duration, penetration and uniformity.
- Thermal fogging which is similar to cold fogging but heats the disinfectant to produce smaller particles with better penetration and suspension.
- Lastly, Fumigation which is the combination of two or more chemicals producing a vaporised form of disinfectant. This is usually done with Formaldehyde and related products, and so has negative health and safety impacts.
- In the animal industry the normal preferred method is by cold fogging using either hand held misters or computer controlled systems.
- ViralFx™ has high levels of actives against a wide range of pathogens and can be misted in the presence of livestock at a dilution rate of 1:200 (0.5%).
Conclusion
Air quality and aerial spread of pathogens can lead to respiratory disease and reduce production performance. A complete Biosecurity programme including aerial disinfection can reduce this impact on animal health.
The most flexible and useful product is ViralFx™ for aerial terminal disinfection programmes.