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title: "Squirrel Repellent — £87K/yr Amazon UK Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 69/100 · £87K/yr market · 95K searches/yr. A failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **squirrel repellent**
**Worth a look**
Shows beatable incumbent ratings (3.4★), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 22Growth 77Conversion 70Competition 69Returns 97Price range 48Avg price 70Brand share 63Review moat 91Quality gap 100
**Quality gap**
**Incredible****3.4★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.6%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Review moat**
**Great****186.97**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Growth**
**Great****+66.0%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Conversion**
**Good****6.4%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Avg price**
**Good****£14.44**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Competition**
**Good****43%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Brand share**
**Good****67%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Price range**
**Okay****£6.09–£23.39**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Market size**
**Bad****£87K**
£87K/yr · 95K searches
**Signals**[** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=uk&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%") [** Low Review Barrier**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=uk&signal=low_review_barrier "Top brand's reviews < 500") [** 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, squirrel repellent is a £87K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (95K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 67% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun. Verdict: Worth a look — 69/100.
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **squirrel repellent market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **5K–6K**
- avg 100–250/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **£72K–£87K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **6.4%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#237**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **84%**
- **Sponsored**
- **84%**
- **Out of stock**
- **22.9%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **23 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **186 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 43% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**20 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**25**
**Top-5 brand share**
**67%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**43%**
Top 20: 88%
**Open market**
**27%**
- DD teck18% - Crystal Opus17% - Generic13% - Jeweeio13% - Muagoua8% - RepellShield6%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +66.0% search growth over the last 90 days.
5K4KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Apr, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.7×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/home-garden/squirrel-repellent/trend)
## **Top squirrel repellent search terms**
- **squirrel repellent**63K/yr+73.4%4.9% conv. - **squirrel deterrent**16K/yr+94.3%2.5% conv. - **squirrel deterrents for gardens uk**9K/yr+82.2%2.2% conv. - **squirrel repellent loft**5K/yr-42.6%3.8% conv. - **squirrel deterrent for loft**3K/yr-37.3%4.0% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/uk/home-garden/squirrel-repellent/search-terms)
## **Top squirrel 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%4%£3K8%£7K12%£10K16%£14K1101001K10K 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**NatuSquirrel Ultimate Squirrel Repellent Spray Natural Eco-Friendly Pet & Child Safe Protects Gardens Attics Lofts & Bird Feeders 250ml**Generic**£15.26**3.2★42 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F6L8J9S1) [2**Squirrel Repellent Spray Makes 12+ litres. Tried & Tested Concentrated Blend. Natural Peppermint Cinnamon Chilli and Garlic Essential Oil. Humane & Safe Deterrent. Indoor & Outdoor. Crystal Opus**Crystal Opus**£9.30**3.4★739 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D31N8JYD) [3**DD Teck 100% Natural Squirrel Repellent Spray - Prevents Garden Damage Discourage Nesting Protect Wiring Prevents Chewing on Outdoor Furniture Lofts & Attics | Pet-Safe Non-Toxic (100ml Spray)**DD teck**£6.09**2.9★84 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DT47FJWV) [4**24 Pack Peppermint Oil Squirrel Repellent - Squirrel Deterrent with Textile Pouch for Easy Hanging Protects Gardens Attics Camping Lofts Orchard & Bird Feeders**Jeweeio**£17.81**2.7★13 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GX13SM1Y) [5**RepellShield Squirrel Repellent Spray - Natural Squirrel Deterrent for Gardens Lofts & Bird Feeders Humane Essential Oil Spray to Protect Outdoor Spaces Lofts & Bird Feeders Safe Non-Toxic 250ml**RepellShield**£11.68**3.0★1,161 rev](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08DDCJJ1N)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**12 Pack Peppermint Oil Squirrel Repellent - Squirrel Deterrent with Textile Pouch for Easy Hanging Protects Gardens Attics Camping Orchard & Bird Feeder**Jeweeio**£13.90**6 rev1mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GKZJBCJ9) [**Peppermint Oil Squirrel Repellent - 24 Pack Squirrel Deterrent with Textile Pouch for Easy Hanging Protects Gardens Attics Camping Lofts Orchard & Bird Feeders**Muagoua**£16.88**7 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GYP2HFP1) [**24 Pack Peppermint Oil Squirrel Repellent - Squirrel Deterrent with Textile Pouch for Easy Hanging Protects Gardens Attics Camping Lofts Orchard & Bird Feeders**Jeweeio**£17.81**13 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GX13SM1Y) [**Rodent Repellent Aerosol Spray - 600ml - Super Strength Scent Barrier for Rats Mice & Squirrels Indoor & Outdoor Use Long Lasting Odour Control for Homes Garages Lofts Vehicles & Entry Points**READY STEADY DEFEND**£11.61**32 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GTQ62VHR) [**Cat Repellent for Gardens UK Solar & USB Charging Ultrasonic Cat Scarer with 5 Adjustable Modes PIR Motion Sensor LED Flash Waterproof Outdoor Deterrent for Cats Foxes Squirrels Rabbits Dogs**Lysumurl**£21.22**24 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GJ3VTFN2)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Cat Repellent for Gardens UK Solar & USB Charging Ultrasonic Cat Scarer with 5 Adjustable Modes PIR Motion Sensor LED Flash Waterproof Outdoor Deterrent for Cats Foxes Squirrels Rabbits Dogs**Lysumurl**£21.22**3.4★**▲ 120%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GJ3VTFN2) [**Cat Repellent for Gardens UK Solar & USB Charging Ultrasonic Animal Scarer with 5 Modes LED Flash PIR Motion Sensor IP65 Waterproof Outdoor Deterrent for Cats Foxes Squirrels Rabbits Dogs**Lysumurl**£22.40**3.5★**▲ 120%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GJ3BLC7W) [**Rodent Repellent Aerosol Spray - 600ml - Super Strength Scent Barrier for Rats Mice & Squirrels Indoor & Outdoor Use Long Lasting Odour Control for Homes Garages Lofts Vehicles & Entry Points**READY STEADY DEFEND**£11.61**3.4★**▲ 120%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GTQ62VHR) [**Peppermint Oil Squirrel Repellent - 24 Pack Squirrel Deterrent with Textile Pouch for Easy Hanging Protects Gardens Attics Camping Lofts Orchard & Bird Feeders**Muagoua**£16.88**2.0★**▲ 119%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GYP2HFP1) [**24 Pack Peppermint Oil Squirrel Repellent - Squirrel Deterrent with Textile Pouch for Easy Hanging Protects Gardens Bird Feeders Attics Camping Lofts & Orchard**Muagoua**£17.38**2.7★**▲ 119%**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GF87XPWH)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about squirrel repellent**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Pest/Insect Control**22%
*“Effective and Safe Pest Control Solution”*
**Smell**13%
*“The smell is quiet pleasant”*
**Quality-Overall**8%
*“Looks well made”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
*“Does what it says”*
**Value For Money**6%
*“Good value”*
**Spray/Flow**4%
*“A very powerful, fine mist spray”*
**Ease Of Use**4%
*“Easy to use”*
**Strength**4%
*“they dont feel flimsy”*
**Efficiency**3%
*“Quite effective”*
**Design-Overall**2%
*“Looks good, feels good, time will tell”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Functionality-Overall**29%
*“Dose not work”*
**Pest/Insect Control**22%
*“Does not deter squirrels”*
**Value For Money**8%
*“It does seem a little expensive”*
**Smell**5%
*“no other fragrances evident”*
**Quality-Overall**4%
*“Absolute rubbish”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
*“Not doing as expected”*
**Size-Overall**3%
*“Ok, difficult to fit”*
**Durability**2%
*“Gave up till the following morning when I went for broke”*
**Natural Resource Wastage**2%
*“Waste of Money”*
**Ease Of Use**2%
*“What out it just is no use at for any place it was put on”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Functionality-Overall**44%
**Pest/Insect Control**15%
**Defective Material/Parts**7%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%
**Charging**4%
**Size-Overall**3%
**Suitable For Outdoor**3%
**Quality-Overall**3%
**Durability**2%
**Leak-Proof**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is squirrel repellent profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?**
- The niche generates £87K/yr across 32 tracked products. 3 of 15 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +66.0%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (69/100).
- **How competitive is the squirrel repellent niche?**
- 20 brands and 25 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 43% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 67% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in squirrel repellent?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Pest/Insect Control, Value For Money. The return rate is 0.6%.
- **When does demand for squirrel repellent peak?**
- Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun; the busiest month runs 2.7× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the squirrel repellent niche?**
- Listings span £6.09–£23.39; the average listing price is £14.44 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 187 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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