Kao and Earth Collaborate in the Field of “Insect (Mosquito) Control” in Thailand
Earth Launches Spray to Eradicate Mosquitoes based on Kao’s Technology
* Kao News Release dated
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ARS Mos Shooter
Background
Dengue fever is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes. Many of those infected are children, and serious cases can result in death. There is currently no vaccine or treatment for dengue fever, therefore it is critical to avoid being bitten by disease-carrying mosquitoes and to minimize mosquito outbreaks. Furthermore, it has long been a social issue in
The number of people infected with dengue fever has increased in recent years as a result of global warming and rapid urbanization, which has widened the habitat of mosquitoes that carry the virus, and the number of dengue fever cases in 2023 was the largest ever recorded globally.
Kao has been conducting unique research from an entirely new perspective to protect people from mosquitoes. In 2023, Kao developed a new technology that prevents mosquitoes from flying by wetting their wings and body surfaces, keeping them in a “knocked down” state. Because it does not use conventional chemically manufactured insecticidal components, this approach has the potential to contribute to a wider range of applications.
Based on the shared goal of contributing to solving the problem of mosquito-borne infectious diseases, the companies developed a spray that eradicates mosquitoes from a new perspective. Both Kao and Earth believe that this product will help people living in areas suffering from dengue fever.
About this product
This mosquito eradication spray was commercialized by combining Kao’s technology that prevents mosquitoes from flying by wetting their wings and bodies with Earth’s expertise. It uses a trigger that constantly sprays a fine mist, knocking down both flying and hidden mosquitoes. Because it does not contain chemically manufactured insecticidal components, it can be used in settings where the use of insect control products has previously been avoided, as well as in combination with conventional products to provide more comprehensive insect (mosquito) control.
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ARS Mos Shooter |
Lemongrass |
370 ml |
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Floral |
Product features
- A spray that knocks down and eradicates mosquitoes with a fine mist.
- It is effective against both flying and hidden mosquitoes. It can be used anytime and anyplace necessary
- No chemically manufactured insecticidal components
- Active ingredient: Contains lemongrass oil
Launch date and region
About sales strategy
Earth has been increasing sales of daily necessities that support comfortable living, such as insect control products, in
Regarding collaboration
Kao has set the vision of its Mid-term Plan 2027 (K27) as “protecting future lives.” Above all, protecting people’s lives from mosquito-borne infectious diseases, which pose a global threat, is a critical concern, and we have been conducting research with an unprecedented approach on how to protect people from mosquitoes. We are supplying the technology which skillfully controls water to eradicate mosquitoes for people in
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14-10, Nihonbashi Kayabacho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, |
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Consumer products businesses, including Hygiene & Living Care, Health & |
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12-1, Kanda-Tsukasamachi 2 chome, Chiyoda-ku, |
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About Kao
Kao creates high-value-added products and services that provide care and enrichment for the life of all people and the planet. Through its portfolio of over 20 leading brands such as Attack, Bioré, Goldwell, Jergens,
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