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# **peppermint oil rat repellent**
**Worth a look**
Shows low returns (0.5%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 55Growth 27Conversion 73Competition 70Returns 98Price range 52Avg price 70Brand share 91Review moat 38Quality gap 97
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.5%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Quality gap**
**Incredible****3.8★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Brand share**
**Great****44%**
top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
**Conversion**
**Good****6.8%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Competition**
**Good****43%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Avg price**
**Good****£14.39**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Market size**
**Good****£385K**
£385K/yr · 393K searches
**Price range**
**Good****£4.19–£26.56**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Review moat**
**Okay****2,735.08**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Growth**
**Okay****+1.4%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Signals**[** Quality Gap**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=uk&signal=quality_gap "Avg rating < 4.0") [** Out of Stock**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=uk&signal=out_of_stock "OOS rate > 10%")
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, peppermint oil rat repellent is a £385K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (393K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 44% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Mar–Apr–May–Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 67/100.
Data updated Jul 24, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **peppermint oil rat repellent market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **30K–40K**
- avg 500–750/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **£432K–£576K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **6.8%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#173**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **92%**
- **Out of stock**
- **42.4%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **24 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **172 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 43% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**27 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**39**
**Top-5 brand share**
**44%**
Top 20: 89%
**Top-5 click share**
**43%**
Top 20: 79%
**Open market**
**52%**
- REPELIX ARMOUR21% - C&G Home and Garden6% - Handcraft Blends6% - REPELEM5% - AMZ BRAND5% - T-MENG4%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +1.4% search growth over the last 90 days.
9K7KSpike '24Spike '25Holiday '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.6×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/grocery/peppermint-oil-rat-repellent/trend)
## **Top peppermint oil rat repellent search terms**
- **peppermint oil rat repellent**69K/yr-0.3%7.1% conv. - **ultrasonic pest repeller**73K/yr+25.7%3.3% conv. - **pest repellent ultrasonic plug in**33K/yr+0.1%4.6% conv. - **rodent repellent ultrasonic**28K/yr-8.2%4.1% conv. - **mouse repeller plug in**29K/yr-28.0%6.5% conv. - **ultrasonic rat repellent**15K/yr+9.7%2.1% conv. - **pest repeller**14K/yr+61.2%3.1% conv. - **peppermint oil for rats**12K/yr+21.8%3.5% conv. - **strong peppermint oil for rats**7K/yr+40.7%3.5% conv. - **mouse deterrent plug in**16K/yr-28.7%7.2% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/grocery/peppermint-oil-rat-repellent/search-terms)
## **Top peppermint oil rat repellent products on Amazon**
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
0%10%£38K20%£77K30%£115K40%£154K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**REPELIX ARMOUR Indoor Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Pack of 2 Covers 140m per Device 3 Modes Repels Mice Rats Spiders Mosquitoes Ants Bugs & Flies**REPELIX ARMOUR**£22.11**4.4★1,627 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FN11ZG3X) [2**Natural Rodent Repellent Spray| Peppermint Oil Rat & Mouse Repellent | Natural Rat Repellent Spray | Peppermint Spray for Mice | Indoor Outdoor Rodent Control | How to Get Rid of Mice Naturally**C&G Home and Garden**£8.30**3.9★2,926 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DS6L4R7F) [3**Handcraft Blends Peppermint Essential Oil - Huge 118 ml - 100% Pure and Natural - Premium Grade with Glass Dropper**Handcraft Blends**£8.25**4.6★26,234 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0756MBLNX) [4**AMZ BRAND Ultrasonic Pest Repeller UK Plug in | Powerful Ant Rat & Mouse Repellent | 3 Modes Rodent Deterrent | Complements Traps Poisons & Bait Stations | Pest Control Device 2-Pack**AMZ BRAND**£20.02**3.9★1,488 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DML461HN) [5**Nikura Peppermint Essential Oil - 10ml | Perfect for Repelling Spiders Rats Mice Bugs Ants | Great for Hair Headaches Relief Energy Boost Skin Candle Making | Vegan & UK Made**nikura**£4.19**4.5★42,940 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01ENGPL1E)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Padonco Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Plug In 4 Pack Mouse Repeller for Home Flat Garage & Office Rodent Control for Mice Rats Repels Ants Spiders Mosquitoes Safe for Pets & Children (Blue)**Padonco**£12.14**48 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H2LPH4F3) [**Wenleer Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Spider Repellent Plug In Electronic Powerful Mice Repellent Pest Control for Rodent Bugs Mosquito Mouse Roach Mice Safe for Humans and Pets White (6 Packs)**Wenleer**£13.39**35 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FNQRF4Y7) [**T-MENG Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Electronic Mouse Repellent Indoor Electronic Repellent Plug in Pest Control for Mice Cockroaches Ants Fly Mosquitoes Rodent Harmless to Pets and Human**T-MENG**£17.11**43 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GYSFGQ21) [**4 Pack**HRYYDS**£13.86**5 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GXXWRH4S) [**Ultrasonic Pest Repeller 4 Pack Powerful Mouse Repellent Plug-In Pest Control Highly Effective for Rats Mosquitoes Spiders Cockroaches Ants and More Safe for Humans and Pets (Y-White)**Voylik**£16.61**9 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GWTZXBVG)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**T-MENG Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Electronic Mouse Repellent Indoor Electronic Repellent Plug in Pest Control for Mice Cockroaches Ants Fly Mosquitoes Rodent Harmless to Pets and Human**T-MENG**£17.11**4.4★**▲ 178%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GYSFGQ21) [**4 Pack**HRYYDS**£13.86**3.8★**▲ 177%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GXXWRH4S) [**6 Pack Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Mouse Repellent Indoor Ultrasonic Plug in Insect Rodent Repellent for House Pest Defense for Bugs Mosquitoes Roaches Ants Rodents Mice Spiders and Cockroach**N NORA TWIPS**£14.19**4.5★**▲ 177%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H3NKGHLY) [**Padonco Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Plug In 4 Pack Mouse Repeller for Home Flat Garage & Office Rodent Control for Mice Rats Repels Ants Spiders Mosquitoes Safe for Pets & Children (Blue)**Padonco**£12.14**4.3★**▲ 176%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H2LPH4F3) [**Ultrasonic Pest Repeller 4 Pack Powerful Mouse Repellent Plug-In Pest Control Highly Effective for Rats Mosquitoes Spiders Cockroaches Ants and More Safe for Humans and Pets (Y-White)**Voylik**£16.61**2.0★**▲ 175%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GWTZXBVG)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about peppermint oil rat repellent**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Pest/Insect Control**18%
*“Nice pest repeller”*
**Quality-Overall**16%
*“Best quality”*
**Smell**12%
*“Fresh Scent”*
**Ease Of Use**10%
*“Easy to use”*
**Value For Money**9%
*“Excellent value”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%
*“As described”*
**Assembly/Installation**3%
*“Easy to set up”*
**Efficiency**3%
*“Effective”*
**Size-Overall**2%
*“These are a great size”*
**Strength**2%
*“Build quality: The units feel solid and well-made, not like cheap thin plastic”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Functionality-Overall**33%
*“Not effective”*
**Pest/Insect Control**23%
*“It's not working for ants”*
**Value For Money**11%
*“Overpriced”*
**Smell**9%
*“overwhelming chemical smells”*
**Quality-Overall**4%
*“I have doubts about quality control”*
**Durability**2%
*“But after few days one stopped working”*
**Socket/Port/Plug**2%
*“DOES NOT PLUG INTO SOCKET”*
**Natural Resource Wastage**2%
*“Wasteful”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**1%
*“False advertising”*
**Size-Overall**1%
*“Spray doesnt fit bottle”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Functionality-Overall**51%
**Pest/Insect Control**12%
**Defective Material/Parts**8%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
**Socket/Port/Plug**3%
**Size-Overall**3%
**Smell**2%
**Quality-Overall**2%
**Suitable For Outdoor**2%
**Leak-Proof**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is peppermint oil rat repellent profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?**
- The niche generates £385K/yr across 36 tracked products. 10 of 21 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +1.4%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (67/100).
- **How competitive is the peppermint oil rat repellent niche?**
- 27 brands and 39 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 43% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 44% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in peppermint oil rat repellent?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Pest/Insect Control, Value For Money. The return rate is 0.5%.
- **When does demand for peppermint oil rat repellent peak?**
- Demand peaks in Jan–Mar–Apr–May–Dec; the busiest month runs 2.6× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the peppermint oil rat repellent niche?**
- Listings span £4.19–£26.56; the average listing price is £14.39 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,735 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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