Fumakilla

What Fumakilla does

Fumakilla (フマキラー株式会社) is a Japanese consumer goods manufacturer founded in 1920 and publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (ticker: 4998). The company develops, manufactures, and sells insecticide products, household items, gardening items, and business-oriented pest control solutions across approximately 70 countries. Its portfolio spans mass-market consumer brands (Skin Vape for personal repellent, Kadan for gardening, Naturia for food-safe alcohol disinfection, AllerShut for allergen protection, Virus Shut for antimicrobial use, Dora for rodent control, Goki Fighter for cockroaches, and the Vape electric-repellent line) as well as professional-grade insecticides, termiticides, rodenticides, and preservatives sold through subsidiary FTS to pest control operators and industrial facilities.

Fumakilla's core technology rests on century-deep expertise in insecticide formulation, including proprietary pyrethroid blends, Icaridin-based repellents, and fipronil-based bait systems targeting specialized pests such as the Argentine Ant (first discovered in Japan by a Fumakilla researcher in 1993). World-first delivery innovations in the Vape line (electrical, battery, and one-push mosquito repellent systems) anchor the consumer proposition. The professional arm, operated through the FTS joint venture with SDS Biotech (established February 2000, 50/50 ownership), delivers IPM and HACCP-compatible pest management built on the AIB Food Safety Surveillance System, serving approximately 300+ food and pharmaceutical factory accounts in addition to households.

The business model is a hybrid of branded consumer packaged goods (sold through drug stores, home centers, supermarkets, and proprietary e-commerce) and B2B professional services with quote-based pricing. Distribution combines domestic retail and DTC with international reach through local distributors, with leading positions in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Italy. Revenue is geographically and segment-diversified, with the firm's monetization concentrated in repeat-purchase household consumables and recurring sanitation contracts rather than platform or licensing economics.

Name

Fumakilla

Legal name

FUMAKILLA LIMITED

Website

https://fumakilla.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fumakilla is a Japan-based, Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed consumer goods manufacturer (founded 1920) that develops and sells insecticide, insect repellent, gardening, and household hygiene products across ~70 countries. It serves both mass-market consumers through retail and DTC channels and professional pest-control clients through its FTS joint venture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Household Pest Control Products

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320), Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Household Insecticide Aerosols & Sprays (CRAJAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Warehousing, Distribution & Cold Storage Pest Control (HSAMAKAG), Insecticides (AFABAAAB), Stored-Product & Pantry Pest Control (Moths, Beetles) (CRAJAHAL), Flea, Tick & Mite Home/Indoor Control (CRAJAHAH)

Keywords

• Household insecticides
• Pest control products
• Mosquito repellents
• Professional pest control
• Environmental hygiene services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Consumer household pest control products: Insecticides, mosquito repellents, household cleaning and sanitization products sold to consumers through retail and online channels. Product lines include Skin Vape (スキンベープ), Kadan series, Virus Shut (ウイルシャット), Allergic Shut (アレルシャット), and Naturia alcohol-based products.
2. Professional/industrial pest control products (防疫剤・シロアリ剤): Professional-grade insecticides, termiticides, rodenticides, and preservatives sold to pest control operators (PCO), building maintenance companies, and industrial facilities. Products include Sanitary EP emulsion, Optigard, Grenade MC, Hachikusan, Lignocare, and specialized formulations.
3. Environmental hygiene services (環境衛生サービス): Professional environmental sanitation services including pest control system management, sanitation consulting, sanitation processing, and house maintenance (床下あんしんシステム) provided by subsidiary FTS to commercial facilities, food factories, and residential customers.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fumakilla manufactures and sells consumer household insecticide and pest control products (mosquito repellents, cockroach/ant/rodent baits, sprays, allergen and virus protection), gardening products (Kadan series), and household sanitization items (Naturia alcohol sprays). Through its FTS subsidiary it also provides professional-grade insecticides, termiticides, and environmental hygiene management services for commercial facilities, food factories, and pharmaceutical plants.

Product overview

Fumakilla is a comprehensive Japanese daily goods manufacturer offering an integrated portfolio of pest control and household products. The portfolio consists of consumer-facing brands including 殺虫剤 (insecticides), 虫よけ (insect repellents), 家庭用品 (household products), and 園芸用品 (gardening products), alongside professional pest control solutions through subsidiary FTS. Key consumer brands include Skin Vape (スキンベープ) for personal repellents, the Kadan (カダン) gardening series for weed control, Naturia (ナチュリア) for food-safe alcohol sprays, AllerShut (アレルシャット) for allergen protection, and Virus Shut (ウイルシャット) for antimicrobial products. Professional products include Fumatex and Sumithion insecticide emulsions, Optigard termite control products, and sanitation solutions. Services include the あんしん床下システム (Ansxin Yukashita System) for underfloor termite and moisture management, and environmental sanitation services for commercial facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skin Vape (スキンベープ): Mosquito repellent spray brand for skin application
• Kadan (カダン)
• Naturia (ナチュリア)
• Vape (ベープ)
• Dora (ドラ)
• Virshut (ウイルシャット)
• AllerShut (アレルシャット)
• Ultra Vape PRO
• Goki Fighter (ゴキブリ対策)
• FumaKids (フマキッズ)
• LOGOS

Products and services

• Skin Vape (スキンベープ) Skin-applied insect repellent brand for personal mosquito protection; one of Fumakilla's flagship consumer product lines targeted at active outdoor consumers and families.
• Kadan (カダン) Gardening and household outdoor pest control brand including herbicides, soil regeneration products, and weed control solutions targeting Japanese home gardeners and consumer households.
• Naturia (ナチュリア) Food-safe alcohol-based disinfectant spray and household sanitization product line for kitchens and food-contact surfaces.
• AllerShut (アレルシャット) Allergen and pollen protection product line including ion block pollen barrier sprays and makeup-keep mist variants for allergy-prone consumers.
• Virus Shut (ウイルシャット) Virus and bacteria protection product line including medical care disinfectant products for household and healthcare-adjacent use.
• Ultra Vape PRO Professional-grade electric mosquito repellent vaporizer device for commercial and industrial facilities, part of the world-first electrical/battery/one-push Vape series.
• Dora (ドラ) Mouse and rat control product brand for household and professional use, including traps, baits, and rodenticide formulations.
• Goki Fighter (ゴキブリ対策) Cockroach prevention and extermination product line targeting Japanese households.
• Fumatex (フマテックス) Professional-grade insecticide emulsions in water-based and emulsion formulations for licensed pest control operators (PCOs).
• Sumithion (スミチオン) Professional insecticide formulations in NP emulsion, NP oil, and MC variants for commercial pest control applications.
• Optigard (オプティガード) Termite control products including Optigard ZT and Optigard 20EC for professional pre- and post-construction termite management.
• Exkusmin (エクスミン) Low-odor professional insecticide emulsion designed for use in occupied indoor commercial spaces.
• Chapporin (チャッポリン) Sewage tank treatment product effective for approximately 3 months for controlling fungus gnats and moth flies in waste-handling facilities.
• Killtex A (キルテックスA) Sewage treatment product combining insect growth regulator and pyrethroid for moth fly and fungus gnat control in industrial settings.
• Endocks (エンドックス) Veterinary antiseptic rodenticide powder containing kumtetralyl 0.75% for rat control in commercial settings.
• Lanirat F (ラニラットF) Second-generation coumarin rodenticide containing promadiolone 0.005%, effective against anticoagulant-resistant rat populations.
• Ansxin Yukashita System (あんしん床下システム) Underfloor inspection, termite control, moisture management, and floor ventilation service for residential properties delivered by FTS.
• Environmental Sanitation Services (環境衛生サービス) Professional pest control, sanitation, and bird control services for restaurants, food factories, pharmaceutical plants, hospitals, and public facilities, including AIB Food Safety Surveillance System-compliant pest management.
• Argentine Ant Products (アルゼンチンアリ専用剤) Specialized bait and extermination products developed for Argentine ant control, including the ultra-trap nest eradication bait system, based on Fumakilla's 1993 Japanese-first discovery of the species.
• Yabuka Barrier One-Push Type 120 uses (ヤブ蚊バリア ワンプッシュタイプ 120回) Consumer household one-push spatial mosquito barrier spray with 120 doses, launched in 2026 for indoor and outdoor mosquito protection.
• Fumakilla Alcohol Disinfection Spray 400mL (フマキラー アルコール消毒スプレー 400mL) New alcohol disinfection spray in 400mL size for household hygiene use, scheduled release August 20, 2026.
• Food-Safe Alcohol Spray Naturia 500mL (食品にも使えるアルコールスプレー ナチュリア 500mL) Food-contact-safe alcohol spray extension of the Naturia brand in 500mL size, launched January 2026.
• AllerShut Ion Block Pollen Barrier Makeup Keep Mist 180 uses (アレルシャット イオンブロック 花粉バリア メイクキープミスト 180回分) AllerShut branded pollen-blocking spray with makeup keep mist functionality, 180 uses, launched November 2025.
• Mukade Killer PRO 8-pack (ムカデキラーPRO 8個入) Centipede killer product sold in 8-unit package configuration, launched January 2026 for household pest control.
• Dani One-Push Triple Jet 180 tatami (ダニワンプッシュ トリプルジェット 180畳分) Triple-jet dust mite spray with coverage effective for 180 tatami mats, launched January 2026.
• Ouchi Barrier Spray 400mL (おうちバリアスプレー 400mL) New household mosquito and pest barrier spray in 400mL size, launched January 2026.
• Kadan Emotional Regeneration Power 5L (カダン感動再生パワー 5L) 5L gardening soil regeneration product extension of the Kadan brand, launched January 2026.
• Snake Fumakilla 900g (ヘビフマキラー 900g) Snake prevention granular product in 900g size, launched January 2026 for residential perimeter use.
• Premium Hybrid Power Mist for Shoes 250mL (シューズの気持ち プレミアムハイブリッド パワーミスト 250mL) Premium hybrid power mist deodorizer/sanitizer for shoes in 250mL size, launched January 2026.
• Arikadan Powder 1.1kg (アリカダン粉剤 1.1kg) Kadan-branded ant powder product in 1.1kg package, launched September 2025 for outdoor and garden ant control.
• Foam Weed King 1000mL (泡の除草王 1000mL) Foam-type herbicide for gardening use in 1000mL packaging, launched September 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products used in approximately 70 countries worldwide with top market share in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Italy
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fumakilla Total System Co., Ltd. (フマキラー・-total System株式会社 / FTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in February 2000 as a 50/50 joint venture between Fumakilla and SDS Biotech (株式会社エス・ディー・エス バイオテック). Capital: 160 million yen (80 million each). Operates three business domains: pharmaceutical pesticide sales, environmental hygiene services, and house maintenance. FTS provides Fumakilla's professional pest control and environmental sanitation services.
• SDS Biotech (株式会社エス・ディー・エス バイオテック)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner in FTS, contributing advanced agricultural chemical technology. Combined with Fumakilla's household product expertise to create FTS with equal 50% ownership.
• AIB (American Institute of Baking / 米国製パン研究所)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTS's environmental hygiene services incorporate the AIB Food Safety Surveillance System as the standard for pest management in food factories. Adopted by approximately 300+ food and pharmaceutical companies.
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima (サンフレッチェ広島)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial sponsor of J-League football club Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Fumakilla supports the team as a supporter and official sponsor.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SDS Biotech K.K. Japanese agricultural chemical manufacturer and 50/50 JV partner of Fumakilla in FTS. Comparable as a domestic pesticide/fungicide producer and a directly related party through the joint venture, with overlapping active-ingredient capabilities.
• Dainihon Jochugiku: One of Japan's oldest and largest household insecticide manufacturers (Kinchol brand). Direct competitor in coils, aerosols and electric mosquito repellent systems, serving the same Japanese consumer and supermarket/drugstore channels as Fumakilla.
• Earth Corporation: TSE-listed Japanese household insecticide and hygiene products maker (Earth, Muscohaco, Vape brands). Most direct domestic competitor, with overlapping mosquito coils, aerosol insecticides, and household product lines comparable to Fumakilla's portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• SC Johnson: Global incumbent in household insecticides and pest control (Raid, OFF!, Baygon). Comparable in product category and end markets worldwide, with overlapping categories in mosquito repellents and indoor pest control where Fumakilla also competes.
• Bayer CropScience: Division of Bayer focused on crop protection and pest control with global reach. Comparable in active ingredient manufacturing (including fipronil technology) and commercial pest management solutions targeting PCOs and agricultural users.
• Terminix (Rentokil Initial): Global pest control service provider for commercial and residential customers. Comparable on the FTS service side (food factory, restaurant, hospital pest management), though broader in geographic scope and not focused on product manufacturing.
• Henkel: Global consumer products and adhesive technology company. Operates in adjacent household cleaning and hygiene categories where Fumakilla's Naturia and Virus Shut lines compete, especially in pan-Asian and European markets.
• Reckitt Benckiser: Global consumer health and hygiene major (Mortein, Mosi-guard, Dettol). Competes with Fumakilla in mosquito repellent aerosols and hygiene product categories across multiple international markets.
• BASF SE: Global chemical major with a Crop Protection division producing insecticides and professional pest control chemistries. Comparable on the professional/industrial product side feeding through to PCOs and food factory pest management.

Regional players

• Sumitomo Chemical: Major Japanese chemical and agrochemical company with household and agricultural insecticide lines. Comparable as a domestic Japanese peer in pyrethroid and crop protection chemistries, with stronger orientation toward agricultural rather than consumer channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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