KAO & EARTH announce the official launch of "ARS Mos Shooter", the first Innovative Mosquito Eradication Spray to be debuted in Thailand

Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd. led by Mr. Yuji Shimizu, President, and Earth (Thailand) Co., Ltd. led by
Mr. Kentaro Sato, President, and hold a press conference on the launch of "ARS Mos Shooter", the innovative mosquito eradication spray, the jointly developed product under collaboration between Earth and Kao which will be first debuted in Thailand. The press conference, presided over by Mr. Takuro Tasaka, Minister, Embassy of Japan in Thailand; Dr. Chantana Padungthod, Director of Vector-Borne Diseases Division, Department of Disease Control; Asst. Prof. Dr. Panida Srisan, Chairperson of the Chalermphrakiat Building Fund Administration, The Children's Hospital Foundation; along with Ms. Lydia Saranrach and family who also joined the special talk under the topic of 'How to protect family from dengue fever'. The event was held at the Promotion Hall, Samyan Mitrtown Shopping Center, Bangkok.

Mr. Kentaro Sato, President of Earth (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said, "Our company manufactures and markets mosquito and insect repellents with the commitment to continually develop products that best suit Thai people's lifestyles for the betterment of Thai people's lives by helping them clear of diseases brought on by mosquitos and insects. The present priority concern is Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease caused by the dengue virus. We contribute to the alleviation of Dengue fever through the annual nationwide CSR campaign "ARS Fights Mosquitos & Dengue Fever". Our objective is to help Maehongson – the province with the highest cases of dengue fever patients in Thailand for multiple years – achieve "zero" (0) cases of dengue fever.
Now Earth is collaborating with KAO the leader in household cleaning products and jointly developed "ARS Mos Shooter" an innovative mosquito eradication spray Using Kao's signature surfactant technology, a substance that makes the skin of mosquito wings get wet that it cannot fly. and there is Lemongrass essential oil, a natural extract, which quickly penetrates into the mosquito to get rid of mosquitoes immediately. Earth and Kao are both private companies that have developed and distributed household products for Thai consumers for a long time. Due to the effects of Global warming and climate change, dengue infections are increasing every year, and in 2023, the number of dengue infections was recorded in the highest year. This prompted our two companies to strategize that effective products can be offered to consumers faster when we develop and distribute a range of proprietary products. The product will be manufactured in Kao's plant in Thailand for distribution to retailers leading shopping centers by Earth starting in July 2024."

Mr. Yuji Shimizu, President of Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said, "Kao as a leading manufacturer of consumer products from Japan including Attack, Bioré, Haiter, Magiclean, Laurier and etc. Kao is committed to "Saving Future Lives" under the name of "GUARD OUR FUTURE" project – our global campaign to eradicate mosquito-borne diseases which are now proceeding for three consecutive years. Kao is always providing outstanding innovative products for consumers, we also have ESG strategy or what we called
"Kirei Lifestyle Plan" to envision a beautiful lives for everyone through the practice of continual product development for ever-improving health and safety for everyone.
With this collaboration with robust partner as Earth to jointly develop and distribute the "ARS Mos Shooter", the innovative mosquito eradication spray from Japan. The new product can be used anywhere and anytime without disrupting any chores in your daily life. We credit the success in shortening development time by using our strengths and synergy of two companies. We both hope to contribute to the sustainability of people's lives and Thai society."

Ms. Lydia Saranrach, said, "Dengue fever is a serious risk and so close to us, so we need our family – especially our children – to be thoroughly protected. At home, we actively and regularly eradicate potential breeding grounds for the Aedes mosquito such as water containers. Another measure is choosing effective and reliable mosquito and insect repellents that certified of safety for everyone in the family. This is why the "ARS Mos Shooter" the safe innovative mosquito eradication spray thanks to natural extracts highly gains my interest at this time."

The "ARS Mos Shooter" innovative mosquito eradication spray features a novel method of eradicating mosquitos using a surfactant that can instantly eradicate mosquitoes. For good measure, the Lemongrass essential oil, – a natural extract – in the product also reacts with the mosquitoes and make them died.
This product contains no toxic chemicals, so it can be used anywhere where mosquitos are found: children's bedrooms, living rooms, in-car, and even where pets are. How the product works is that when it is sprayed directly on mosquitos, this special surfactant sticks to the wings and causes the mosquito to immediately fall without being able to return to fly and they eventually die. The product contains no volatiles or toxic chemicals that may harm humans or mammals.

The two companies are committed to continually developing and innovating new products to effectively eradicate and repel mosquitos and insects with high levels of safety and are environmentally friendly using leading technologies from Japan. We also offer a wide range of products to choose from to deliver an improved quality of life for Thai people by contributing to eradicating harmful mosquitos and dengue fever.