Revolutionary Leech Prevention! 'Hill Guard' Tape for Footwear Now Available
Sumika Environmental Science has launched 'Hill Guard,' a tape-based repellent that blocks leeches from climbing up footwear. It eliminates the hassle of uneven spray application and frequent reapplication, enhancing safety for hiking and farming.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: March 31, 2026 at 19:00
- 🔍 Collected: April 1, 2026 at 13:39 (18h 39m after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 21, 2026 at 10:47 (477h 8m after Collected)
Sumika Environmental Science Co., Ltd. is proud to announce the release of 'Hill Guard,' a new tape-type mountain leech repellent.
It will be available sequentially from April 1st at outdoor shops and fishing supply stores nationwide, as well as on e-commerce sites like Rakuten and Amazon.
Hill Guard: Suggested Retail Price 2,178 yen (including tax) Release Date: April 1, 2026
Hill Guard is a new type of leech repellent tape that easily blocks mountain leeches from climbing up by simply wrapping it around your feet, such as on boots or socks.
The surface of the tape is treated with a special coating that mountain leeches dislike. The moment a leech comes into contact with it, it is repelled, preventing it from climbing or breaking through from the feet. (Since mountain leeches in Japan do not fly, foot-level prevention is highly effective in preventing blood-sucking.)
Hill Guard can be used in various situations where mountain leeches are present, such as hiking, fishing, camping, barbecues, and agricultural work.
Traditional methods like sprays or salt water often required frequent reapplication and suffered from uneven coverage. Hill Guard is a revolutionary product that avoids these drawbacks. It remains effective even with light rain or water splashes. Each roll is 3 meters long and comes in a lightweight, resealable package.
Usage guide: Approx. 30-50cm per leg. One 3-meter package provides 3-5 applications. The effect lasts for about one week after application.
Keywords: Leech Prevention, Mountain Leech, Hiking, Trekking, Forestry, Fishing, New Product, Outdoor