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# **tick repellent for humans**

**Launch it**

A $2.5M/yr market growing +838.1% this quarter with returns at 0.6% — clears our launch bar.

Market size 95Growth 100Conversion 85Competition 81Returns 97Price range 83Avg price 92Brand share 77Review moat 23Quality gap 50

**Growth**

**Incredible****+838.1%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.6%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Market size**

**Incredible****$2.5M**

$2.5M/yr · 1.2M searches

**Avg price**

**Great****$21.81**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Conversion**

**Great****9.4%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Price range**

**Great****$3.98–$76.42**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Competition**

**Great****34%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Brand share**

**Great****58%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.5★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Bad****8,339**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (34% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**20 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**625**

**Top-5 brand share**

**58%**

**Open market**

**34%**

- OFF!13% - Ben's12% - Repel12% - Sawyer12% - Murphy's Naturals9% - TICK BAN8%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%2%$50K4%$101K6%$151K8%$201K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 44 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Off! Deep Woods Insect Repellent Aerosol Bug Spray with Long Lasting Protection from Ticks and Listed Bugs 6 Ounce (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GsDUzo7ML.jpg)**Off! Deep Woods Insect Repellent Aerosol Bug Spray with Long Lasting Protection from Ticks and Listed Bugs 6 Ounce (Pack of 1)**OFF!**$8.77**4.7★571 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D82N3MZ) [2![Sawyer Products SP657 Premium Permethrin Insect Repellent for Clothing Gear & Tents Trigger Spray 24-Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pVZYqoMXL.jpg)**Sawyer Products SP657 Premium Permethrin Insect Repellent for Clothing Gear & Tents Trigger Spray 24-Ounce**Sawyer**$17.59**4.6★42,088 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ANQVYU) [3![Murphys Naturals Mosquito & Tick Bug Repellent Spray Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus for Skin + Outdoor Gear 4 Ounce Pump 2-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-Uc1WctPL.jpg)**Murphys Naturals Mosquito & Tick Bug Repellent Spray Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus for Skin + Outdoor Gear 4 Ounce Pump 2-Pack**Murphy's Naturals**$19.47**4.4★16,652 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074N7D1TV) [4![Grandpa Guss Natural Tick and Mosquito Repellent Spray DEET-Free Plant-Based Up to 8 Hours Safe for Kids When Used as Directed 4 oz 2 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416XEDf-i2L.jpg)**Grandpa Guss Natural Tick and Mosquito Repellent Spray DEET-Free Plant-Based Up to 8 Hours Safe for Kids When Used as Directed 4 oz 2 Pack**Grandpa Gus's**$19.23**4.4★947 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DGPSVSM) [5![Thermacell Tick Control Tubes; 12 Per Box; No Spray Easy-to-Use; Kills Ticks That May Carry Lyme Disease; Place in Backyard Gardens or Wooded Areas Twice a Year; Wont Harm Kids Pets or Environment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51a7ThnL2jL.jpg)**Thermacell Tick Control Tubes; 12 Per Box; No Spray Easy-to-Use; Kills Ticks That May Carry Lyme Disease; Place in Backyard Gardens or Wooded Areas Twice a Year; Wont Harm Kids Pets or Environment**Thermacell**$45.67**4.3★2,714 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D2GGYPF)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Murphys Naturals Tick Bug Repellent Spray Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus for Skin + Outdoor Gear 4 Ounce 2-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Pn4Bai9YL.jpg)**Murphys Naturals Tick Bug Repellent Spray Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus for Skin + Outdoor Gear 4 Ounce 2-Pack**Murphy's Naturals**$19.46**58 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLJ4NLGQ) [![Badger Tick Spray All Natural Tick Repellent for Humans 6+ Hours Effective Extra Strength Protection w/Organic Essential Oils Safe for Kids Deet-Free Vegan Plant Based 4 fl oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31OGezMzc5L.jpg)**Badger Tick Spray All Natural Tick Repellent for Humans 6+ Hours Effective Extra Strength Protection w/Organic Essential Oils Safe for Kids Deet-Free Vegan Plant Based 4 fl oz**Badger**$11.95**118 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTT24HGQ) [![Repel Insect Repellent Sportsmen Max Formula 40% DEET 6.5 Ounces Long-Lasting Aerosol Insect Repellent Spray Repels Mosquitoes Ticks Gnats Biting Flies Chiggers and Fleas 3 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YVBT7Ob6L.jpg)**Repel Insect Repellent Sportsmen Max Formula 40% DEET 6.5 Ounces Long-Lasting Aerosol Insect Repellent Spray Repels Mosquitoes Ticks Gnats Biting Flies Chiggers and Fleas 3 Pack**Repel**$17.03**8,922 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKQ2YP2C) [![OFF! Clean Feel Insect Repellent Misting Spray Fragrance-Free Picaridin Bug Spray for Lasting DEET-Free Protection from Mosquitoes and Ticks 6 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31KOB6ndvHL.jpg)**OFF! Clean Feel Insect Repellent Misting Spray Fragrance-Free Picaridin Bug Spray for Lasting DEET-Free Protection from Mosquitoes and Ticks 6 oz**OFF!**$11.59**424 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVWFZJP7) [![OFF! Clean Feel Insect Repellent Aerosol with 20% Picaridin - Long-Lasting DEET-Free Protection from Mosquitoes Fragrance-Free Pest Control For Ticks & Flies Camping Bug Spray - 5 oz (Pack of 2)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JTm4G8qsL.jpg)**OFF! Clean Feel Insect Repellent Aerosol with 20% Picaridin - Long-Lasting DEET-Free Protection from Mosquitoes Fragrance-Free Pest Control For Ticks & Flies Camping Bug Spray - 5 oz (Pack of 2)**OFF!**$11.21**2,090 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP5DZ57B)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Murphys Naturals Tick Bug Repellent Spray Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus for Skin + Outdoor Gear 4 Ounce 2-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Pn4Bai9YL.jpg)**Murphys Naturals Tick Bug Repellent Spray Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus for Skin + Outdoor Gear 4 Ounce 2-Pack**Murphy's Naturals**$19.46**4.3★**▲ 28%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLJ4NLGQ) [![Wondercide - Mosquito Tick and Insect Repellent with Natural Essential Oils - Bug Spray and Killer - Safe for Family - Rosemary 2-Pack of 4 oz Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41v3D6ug2IL.jpg)**Wondercide - Mosquito Tick and Insect Repellent with Natural Essential Oils - Bug Spray and Killer - Safe for Family - Rosemary 2-Pack of 4 oz Bottle**Wondercide**$23.05**4.1★**▲ 25%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XB2Q26K) [![Repel Tick Defense Repels Ticks & Mosquitos For Up To 10 Hours Keep Ticks Away (Unscented Aerosol Spray) 6.5 fl Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LTYG2lMJL.jpg)**Repel Tick Defense Repels Ticks & Mosquitos For Up To 10 Hours Keep Ticks Away (Unscented Aerosol Spray) 6.5 fl Ounce**Repel**$4.96**4.6★**▲ 23%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FPQQWQA) [![Thermacell Tick Control Tubes; 12 Per Box; No Spray Easy-to-Use; Kills Ticks That May Carry Lyme Disease; Place in Backyard Gardens or Wooded Areas Twice a Year; Wont Harm Kids Pets or Environment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51a7ThnL2jL.jpg)**Thermacell Tick Control Tubes; 12 Per Box; No Spray Easy-to-Use; Kills Ticks That May Carry Lyme Disease; Place in Backyard Gardens or Wooded Areas Twice a Year; Wont Harm Kids Pets or Environment**Thermacell**$45.67**4.3★**▲ 22%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D2GGYPF) [![OFF! Clean Feel Insect Repellent Aerosol with 20% Picaridin - Long-Lasting DEET-Free Protection from Mosquitoes Fragrance-Free Pest Control For Ticks & Flies Camping Bug Spray - 5 oz (Pack of 2)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JTm4G8qsL.jpg)**OFF! Clean Feel Insect Repellent Aerosol with 20% Picaridin - Long-Lasting DEET-Free Protection from Mosquitoes Fragrance-Free Pest Control For Ticks & Flies Camping Bug Spray - 5 oz (Pack of 2)**OFF!**$11.21**4.6★**▲ 21%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP5DZ57B)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +838.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

100K60KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 54.5×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Pest/Insect Control**28%

*“Best Insect Repellent”*

**Smell**18%

*“Good smell”*

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“Excellent Product”*

**Spray/Flow**5%

*“Easy spray”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“AS advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Ease of use”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“good value”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“Its been really effective”*

**Strength**2%

*“Sturdy”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**1%

*“Doesn't become sticky or have a strong odor”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Pest/Insect Control**20%

*“Didnt work for mosquitoes”*

**Functionality-Overall**13%

*“Did not work”*

**Spray/Flow**8%

*“Spray didnt work”*

**Leak-Proof**8%

*“The sprayer leaks”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Expensive”*

**Smell**6%

*“Strong chemical smell”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Too hard to operate”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Small bottle”*

**Quality-Overall**2%

*“no quality control”*

**Allergies**2%

*“Allergic reaction”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Leak-Proof**18%

**Size-Overall**16%

**Value For Money**13%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

**Functionality-Overall**10%

**Spray/Flow**7%

**Smell**7%

**Pest/Insect Control**6%

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

**Strength**1%