Is wasp trap profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?

The niche generates £361K/yr across 16 tracked products. 0 of 8 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +251.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (70/100).

How competitive is the wasp trap niche?

11 brands and 29 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 62% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 69% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in wasp trap?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Quality-Overall, Smell. The return rate is 0.5%.

When does demand for wasp trap peak?

Demand peaks in Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 195.6× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the wasp trap niche?

Listings span £5.00–£22.05; the average listing price is £10.74 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,212 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

wasp trap

Worth a look

Shows demand growing +251.1% this quarter, but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Growth

Incredible+251.1%

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

Returns

Incredible0.5%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Incredible13.2%

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

Quality gap

Incredible3.9★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Brand share

Good69%

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

Market size

Good£361K

£361K/yr · 255K searches

Review moat

Okay2,211.5

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Price range

Okay£5.00–£22.05

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

Avg price

Okay£10.74

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Competition

Okay62%

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, wasp trap is a £361K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (255K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 69% of demand. Demand peaks in Jul–Aug. Verdict: Worth a look — 70/100.

Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

wasp trap market data

Units sold / yr: 20K–25K; avg 750–1,000/product
Revenue / yr: £215K–£269K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 13.2%
Avg BSR: #60
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 100%
Out of stock: 4.1%
Avg brand age: 40 months
Avg seller age: 175 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 62% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

11 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

69%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

62%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

24%

ASPECTEK33%
CKB LTD12%
RAM ONLINE8%
V·Colokishi8%
Trendecor7%
Entopest7%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +251.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 195.6×

Open Trend

Top wasp trap search terms

wasp trap151K/yr +219.8%8.7% conv.
wasp traps outdoor hanging32K/yr +557.5%10.9% conv.
wasp catcher21K/yr +229.2%6.9% conv.
wasp traps20K/yr +272.9%9.6% conv.
wasp catchers for the garden9K/yr +422.8%10.2% conv.
hornet trap5K/yr +186.2%2.8% conv.
wasp traps outdoor7K/yr +333.3%8.0% conv.
wasp catchers3K/yr +234.2%10.0% conv.
wasp bags2K/yr +329.5%0.9% conv.
fly and wasp catcher2K/yr +941.9%1.9% conv.

All search terms

Top wasp trap 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.

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

All 16 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

ASPECTEK Wasp Traps 2-Pack Reusable Hourglass-Shaped Traps Yellow Jacket & Hornet Catchers for Indoor & Outdoor Use

ASPECTEK£12.664.2★10,745 rev

Ram 4 X Hanging Wasp Trap Hornet Bee House

RAM ONLINE£5.693.8★536 rev

2 Packs Wasp Trap Reusable Wasp Trap Catcher Killers Outdoor Hanging for Yellow Jacket Hornet and Bee Flying Insect Traps for Garden Patio Yard Camping

V·Colokishi£6.843.9★43 rev

3 Pack Wasp Trap Effective Wasp Nest Killer traps Hanging for Outdoor-Indoor Reusable Yellow Jacket Traps Killer Hornet Trap Bee Catcher Insect Control for Garden Outdoor Courtyard

Trendecor£9.303.3★6 rev

2Pack Wasp Trap Solar Wasp Traps Outdoor Hanging Wasps Catchers for The Garden Reusable Yellow Jacket Repellent & Hornet Bait with UV LED Light Dual Entry Tunnels for Patio Camping Farm

Kenmohuo£10.334.2★9 rev

Newest

by launch date

CKB LTD Pack of 4 Plastic Wasp Trap Large Catchers Honey Pot Bottle Hanging Design Insect Hornet Catcher Trap Indoor Outdoor Garden Pest Control CKB-WCP04

CKB LTD£12.5836 rev

3mo ago

Noctra Wasp Trap for Outdoors - Hanging Reusable Hornet and Wasp Catcher with Natural Bait System Eco-Friendly Designed for Gardens Patios and Camping (1 Orange)

Noctra£5.1225 rev

6mo ago

Noctra Wasp Trap for Outdoors - Hanging Reusable Hornet and Wasp Catcher with Natural Bait System Eco-Friendly Designed for Gardens Patios and Camping (1 Green)

Noctra£5.0025 rev

6mo ago

3 Pack Wasp Trap Effective Wasp Nest Killer traps Hanging for Outdoor-Indoor Reusable Yellow Jacket Traps Killer Hornet Trap Bee Catcher Insect Control for Garden Outdoor Courtyard

Trendecor£9.306 rev

7mo ago

Wasp Catcher - 2 Pack Hanging Yellowjacket Trap for Indoor and Outdoor - Lightweight Wasp Trap Stinging Bees Catcher for Garden Backyard Patio Terraces Farm and Campsite

Pest strike£9.3310 rev

11mo ago

What buyers say about wasp trap

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

What buyers love

Pest/Insect Control20%

“they work very in catching the pests”

Value For Money10%

“good price”

Ease Of Use9%

“Easy to use”

Quality-Overall9%

“All in all, a well-made and practical product that does the job rather nicely”

Design-Overall8%

“I particularly like the bright design”

Advertised Vs Actual Product6%

“better than I expected”

Functionality-Overall4%

“This product definitely works”

Assembly/Installation4%

“straight forward to set up which makes it very user friendly”

Size-Overall3%

“Good size”

Strength3%

“They are also stable”

What buyers complain about

Pest/Insect Control15%

“Hasnt attracted anything”

Quality-Overall11%

“Although maybe no the best build quality”

Smell10%

“Smells gross so do it outside”

Leak-Proof8%

“the liquid could easily spill”

Size-Overall5%

“holes need to be smaller”

Strength4%

“These are a bit flimsy”

Value For Money3%

“The value for money isnt great in this instance”

Material Quality3%

“Where I have an issue, is that the plastic they're made from - it feels quite brittle”

Functionality-Overall2%

“Does not work”

Ease Of Cleaning2%

“cleaning them is not the nicest job”

Top return reasons

Functionality-Overall21%

Leak-Proof15%

Defective Material/Parts14%

Size-Overall14%

Pest/Insect Control10%

Quality-Overall8%

Advertised Vs Actual Product7%

Smell3%

Durability3%

Mechanism Issues2%

Common questions

Is wasp trap profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?: The niche generates £361K/yr across 16 tracked products. 0 of 8 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +251.1%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (70/100).
How competitive is the wasp trap niche?: 11 brands and 29 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 62% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 69% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in wasp trap?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Quality-Overall, Smell. The return rate is 0.5%.
When does demand for wasp trap peak?: Demand peaks in Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 195.6× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the wasp trap niche?: Listings span £5.00–£22.05; the average listing price is £10.74 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,212 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.