Which method is NOT typically used for adulticiding in mosquito control?

Hand-picking is not typically used for adulticiding in mosquito control because it is inefficient for managing widespread adult mosquito populations. Adulticiding methods are designed to target large numbers of mosquitoes quickly, often with the use of equipment that disperses insecticides over large areas.

Fogging and ULV (Ultra-Low Volume) spraying are common techniques that allow for the effective aerial distribution of insecticides, creating a mist that can cover extensive areas, thus reaching the flying adult mosquitoes. Spraying can encompass a range of application techniques including ground-based methods that also target adult mosquitoes rapidly.

In contrast, hand-picking would involve manually removing mosquitoes, which is impractical in urban or rural settings where mosquito populations can be dense. This method lacks the efficiency and scalability required to control mosquito populations at a public health level. Due to these factors, hand-picking does not align with the goals and practices of effective mosquito adulticiding.