The insect repellent product ``Oniyanma-kun'' is currently attracting attention among apple farmers in the Tsugaru region.

"Onyanma-kun" is an onyanma-shaped goods developed by "Eikyu" (Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture) and ACT LLC in 2017 (Heisei 29), and comes in two types: safety pin type and strap type. There is. To date, a total of 1 million units have been sold as an idea product for repelling insects without the use of insecticides or repellents.

“Oniyanma-kun” started to become popular among apple farmers in the Tsugaru region around 2020. Hiroko Sobue, president of Sofue Fishing Gear (Zodo, Aomori City), introduced the product on a radio program, and it became popular. According to Sobue, the first order came from an apple farmer in Itayagi.

The reason behind this is the habit of apple farmers who work while listening to the radio. Sobue says, ``I don't have specific numbers, but I hear that many farmers listen to the radio.When we introduced this product, we received an increase in inquiries from apple farmers.To date, we have sold about 4,000 apples.'' talk.

A man in his 30s who is an apple farmer said he bought two apples at Sofue Fishing Tackle Shop. ``I wanted to keep more of them on while I was working, so I also bought them online.'' A woman in her 40s said, ``I'm glad I bought two when I found out they were already sold out at the Hirosaki home center.I use them regularly when working in the fields.'' A woman in her 50s said with a smile, ``I heard it was effective, so I bought it for my family as well.I still use it.''

A person in charge of AQ's business department said, ``We don't know that it's popular among apple farmers in the Tsugaru region, but we know from social media posts that it's being used by farmers nationwide.From radio. I'm surprised at how popular it has become."