Mortein
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Mortein is an Australian brand of household insecticide owned by the British company Reckitt. Together with its sister product Aerogard, a popular insect repellent, Mortein is widely used in Australia and is marketed internationally. It is also available in New Zealand,[1] India,[2] Pakistan,[3] Fiji, and the Comoros. The brand has been represented in television commercials by cartoon antagonist Louie the Fly.
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Company type | Insecticide |
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Industry | Household goods |
Founder | J. Hagemann |
Headquarters | , |
Area served | Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Kenya, Libya, Egypt, Mauritania and Papua New Guinea |
Owner | Reckitt |
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In 1969, the Samuel Taylor company was bought by the British company Reckitt & Colman.