Making Pest Control for Vegetables and Fruit Trees More Comfortable and Efficient! Komeri Launches New 'Backpack Single-Piston Power Sprayer KS1800SP'

Komeri Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture; President and CEO: Yuichiro Takashina), which aims to remain a vital community lifeline through its home centers 'Komeri Power' and 'Komeri Hardware & Green,' will begin sales of its new agricultural product 'Backpack Single-Piston Power Sprayer KS1800SP' on Monday, June 15, 2026. The product will be available at 'Komeri Power' and 'Komeri Hardware & Green' stores, as well as on the online shopping site 'Komeri.com' (excluding some locations).

In recent years, Japan's agricultural sector has faced challenges such as an aging workforce and labor shortages, making operational efficiency a pressing need. Pest and disease control, in particular, places significant physical strain on workers who must carry heavy equipment across fields. Frequent refilling of spray liquid and the physical effort required to start engines further contribute to fatigue. Responding to these real-world concerns, this new product is a backpack-style power sprayer designed to reduce stress in pest control operations—supporting everyone from professional farmers working in demanding conditions to home gardeners maintaining their plots.

【Product Features】

■ High-pressure pump and two dedicated nozzles for versatile spraying

The powerful high-pressure pump delivers a strong, consistent mist over long distances, making it ideal for applying pesticides, disinfectants, and insecticides, as well as watering, across rice paddies, fields, orchards, and pastures. Two specialized nozzles enhance versatility: the 'Wide Nozzle' disperses a fine mist over broad areas, ideal for pest control and watering; the 'Weed Control Nozzle' emits larger droplets over a narrow range, minimizing spray drift—perfect for herbicide application.

■ Improved workability with an 18L large-capacity tank

The sprayer features a generous 18L liquid tank, allowing users to cover larger areas on a single fill. This significantly reduces the time and effort spent returning to water sources or mixing stations. Frequent refills require repeatedly repositioning heavy equipment, a major source of physical fatigue. By reducing refill frequency, this product enables smoother, faster completion of spraying tasks.

18L large-capacity liquid tank

■ Equipped with 'R-Start' for easier engine starting

The 'R-Start' system reduces the force needed to pull the starter rope, using spring assistance to make engine ignition smoother and less strenuous. This eliminates the common frustration of difficult engine starts, enabling even women and elderly users to start the engine easily with minimal physical effort.

【Product Overview】

Backpack Single-Piston Power Sprayer KS1800SP

- Tank capacity: 18L
- Pressure: 2MPa
- Flow rate: 5.2L/min
- Engine displacement: 23cc
- Single-piston pump
- Features R-Start for easy engine ignition with minimal effort

Price: ¥39,800 (tax included)

https://www.komeri.com/shop/g/g2484825/?aaprid=260615

Backpack Single-Piston Power Sprayer KS1800SP

※ Some stores may not carry this item. In such cases, special orders can be arranged. Please check with your local store.

※ Prices are as of publication and subject to change.

【Power Sprayer and Sprayer Equipment Special Feature】

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＜About Komeri＞

We want to brighten everyday life in our communities.

Komeri aspires to be a community lifeline—providing essential goods when people need them, for daily life and work.

We aim not only to be a reliable resource in times of need but also a place that brings smiles to the people in our communities.

With Komeri, life gets better.

The presence of Komeri uplifts, warms, and brightens the hearts of those who live nearby.

Komeri connects people and becomes a hub of energy in every region.

'We're glad Komeri is here.'

That's the kind of store we strive to be—one store at a time, across Japan.

We are a home center chain operating 'Komeri Power' and 'Komeri Hardware & Green' stores nationwide, offering a wide range of products including materials, building supplies, hardware, tools, gardening, and agricultural equipment for both professionals and homeowners. Leveraging our unique systems and expertise, we aim to provide customers with the products they need at accessible prices, consistently and reliably. Moving forward, we will continue to focus on customer-centric store operations, product selection based on customer feedback, and service that delights our customers, contributing to richer, more comfortable lifestyles.

Online Shopping Site: Komeri.com https://www.komeri.com/shop/default.aspx

Official Website: https://www.komeri.bit.or.jp/

＜Company Overview＞

Company Name: Komeri Co., Ltd.

Established: July 1962

Capital: ¥18.82 billion

Representative: President and CEO Yuichiro Takashina

Head Office: 4501-1 Shimizu, Minami-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture

Business: Operation of chain stores including 'Power' and 'Hardware & Green'

Stock Listing: Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market

Number of Stores: 1,234 (as of May 31, 2026)

Hokkaido 26, Aomori 21, Iwate 40, Miyagi 36, Akita 40, Yamagata 27, Fukushima 52, Ibaraki 46, Tochigi 39, Gunma 40, Saitama 35, Chiba 51, Tokyo 10, Kanagawa 8, Niigata 79, Toyama 26, Ishikawa 20, Fukui 21, Yamanashi 20, Nagano 57, Gifu 39, Shizuoka 23, Aichi 10, Mie 48, Shiga 28, Kyoto 19, Osaka 8, Hyogo 30, Nara 16, Wakayama 20, Tottori 12, Shimane 8, Okayama 29, Hiroshima 22, Yamaguchi 16, Tokushima 17, Kagawa 10, Ehime 12, Kochi 12, Fukuoka 26, Saga 16, Nagasaki 17, Kumamoto 40, Oita 15, Miyazaki 21, Kagoshima 26