FUMAKILLA HISTORY

Fumakilla Limited began in 1920 when it developed the world’s first liquid insecticide and began manufacturing and selling it. Since then, it has rolled out a wide variety of innovative products .

  1. 1890
    The company was founded as Oshimo Kaishundo. (Dispensing pharmacy)
  2. 1920
    Established business operations in Hiroshima, with the commencement of manufacturing and marketing of patented Fumakilla Liquid Insecticide.
    Fumakilla High Power Liquid
    Fumakilla High Power Liquid
    The world’s first insecticidemade from pyrethrum flowers
    In its early industrial period, Japan lagged behind in ensuring safe and hygienic work sites, resulting in epidemics of pest-borne diseases. In response, Fumakilla developed the world’s first insecticide made from pyrethrum flowers.
  3. 1950
    The company was reorganized as a stockholding company and was capitalized at ¥10 million. The main office was located in Tokyo.
  4. 1963
    Launched Vape, the world’s first electronic mosquito destroyer.
    Vape Mat Mosquito Destroyer
    The first electric mosquito destroyer device
    We developed an electrical mosquito destroyer device, which did not have to be lit and did not emit smoke, thereby resolving complaints about conventional mosquito coils. Our president at that time had to overcome resistance within the company about the price being too high to sell very well, and was vindicated by record sales.
  5. 1973
    Fumakilla Italia S.p.A., a joint-venture, was established to manufacture and market Vape and other products. Capital was increased to ¥550 million.
  6. 1976
    Fumakilla Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a joint-venture, was established to manufacture and market Mosquito Coils, Vape and other products. Fumakilla Europe S.A., a joint-venture, was established in Luxembourg to market Vape and other products.
  7. 1980
    Launched Fumakilla Roach Killer, an innovative aerosol cockroach killer with a spring nozzle.
  8. 1990
    A Joint-venture company, P.T. Fumakilla Indonesia was established in Indonesia for the production and sales of Vape and Mosquito Coils.
  9. 1996
    A Joint-venture company, Fumakilla India Pvt. Ltd. was established in India for the production and sales of Vape and Mosquito Coils.
  10. 2000
    Developed and launched Portable Vape.
    Portable Vape
    A battery-operated electric mosquito repellent device
    The innovation of using a fan for chemical dispersion allowed us to make a version of Vape that ran for extended periods on batteries, and which was thus usable anywhere, indoors or outdoors. A very popular product, it now rules the anti-mosquito market.
  11. 2007
    Subsidiary Company, Fumakilla America, S.A. DE C.V. was established in Mexico and Alcohol-Based Disinfectant Kitchen Cleaner, which works as both disinfectant and cleaner, was launched.
  12. 2008
    Developed and launched One Push Vape, a next generation mosquito killer, which works without the utilization of fire, electricity or batteries.
    One Push Vape
    No Electricity, No Batteries, No Need to Light or Power It at All
    This next-generation mosquito destroyer works with a single press for 12 hours, not needing batteries or to be plugged in.One unit can thus work on an entire home, making great strides in safety, convenience, and design in the process.
  13. 2012
    Brains Park — First construction work completed（aerosol plant）　Launched “One Push Vape Crysta” a product　that makes it easy for customers to recognize　when it needs replacing.
  14. 2013
    Change the name of “Technopia Sdn. Bhd.” to“Fumakilla Asia Sdn. Bhd.”
  15. 2015
    Developed and Launched KIKIME Premiere Series.
    KIKIME Premiere Series
    Changed the name of “PT. Technopia Jakarta” to “PT. FUMAKILLA NOMOS”.
  16. 2016
    Launched "Roach One Push", the world's first One Push product to kill cockroaches behind the kitchen structure.

    Acquired the remaining 30% of the stocks of Fumakilla Asia Sdn. Bhd. and PT. FUMAKILLA NOMOS.
  17. 2017
    Changed the name of "Myanmar Texcorp Limited" to "Vape Myanmar Limited".
  18. 2020
        ...Continued.