Firm Develops Insecticide-Free Mosquito Spray In Japan

Japanese chemical and cosmetics giant Kao Corp. has developed a new insecticide-free mosquito spray that immobilizes and exterminates the pesky insects, Yuki Machino reported for Mainichi Japan.

Photo Insert: The move is in response to the recent increase in mosquitoes that are resistant to conventional insecticides.

The move is in response to the recent increase in mosquitoes that are resistant to conventional insecticides.

The company is proceeding to develop products utilizing the new technology amid a pandemic of dengue fever, an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes.

Kao focused on surface-active agents, which are widely used in products such as dish soaps and shampoos. Worldwide, dengue affects 390 million people annually, with 20,000 dying yearly.

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