Is black widow spray profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $93K/yr across 13 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +147.8%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (56/100).

How competitive is the black widow spray niche?

8 brands and 101 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 72% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 90% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in black widow spray?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Functionality-Overall, Spray/Flow. The return rate is 0.6%.

When does demand for black widow spray peak?

Demand peaks in Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct; the busiest month runs 5.6× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the black widow spray niche?

Listings span $6.34–$29.78; the average listing price is $15.92 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 11,154 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

black widow spray

Worth a look

Shows low returns (0.6%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Returns

Incredible0.6%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Growth

Incredible+147.8%

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

Conversion

Great10.4%

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

Avg price

Great$15.92

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Good$6.34–$29.78

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

Quality gap

Good4.5★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Brand share

Okay90%

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

Market size

Bad$93K

$93K/yr · 57K searches

Competition

Bad72%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

Review moat

Bad11,153.85

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Signals Trending

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, black widow spray is a $93K/yr Amazon United States market (57K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 90% of demand. Demand peaks in Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct. Verdict: Worth a look — 56/100.

Data updated Jul 23, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

black widow spray market data

Units sold / yr: 5K–6K; avg 250–500/product
Revenue / yr: $80K–$96K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 10.4%
Avg BSR: #113
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 85%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 70 months
Avg seller age: 156 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 72% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

8 falling

Sellers

101

Top-5 brand share

90%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

72%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

Raid46%
Ortho16%
HOT SHOT14%
Wet & Forget8%
Black Flag5%
Terro5%
Open — no brand owns it (2 brands, 5%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 99 weeks — +147.8% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.6×

Open Trend

Top black widow spray search terms

black widow spray16K/yr +245.8%9.4% conv.
black widow killer17K/yr +88.1%4.0% conv.
raid spider10K/yr +128.1%9.8% conv.
black widow spider killer4K/yr +201.2%6.1% conv.
raid spider spray3K/yr +125.3%10.6% conv.
black widow spider spray2K/yr +138.8%7.1% conv.
raid spider and scorpion killer2K/yr +39.5%19.5% conv.
raid spider killer1K/yr +147.1%13.8% conv.

All search terms

Top black widow spray 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 13 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Raid Max Spider and Scorpion Killer Kills Spiders Scorpions Roaches Ants Waterbugs Earwigs 12 Oz

Raid$14.044.6★1,462 rev

Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor and Perimeter2 with Comfort Wand - Ready to Use Bug Spray Kills Ants Cockroaches & Spiders 1.33 gal.

Ortho$22.044.5★18,773 rev

Hot Shot Spider & Scorpion Killer (Aerosol) Kills Large Spiders and Scorpions in Seconds Including Black Widow Brown Recluse and Wolf Spiders 16 Ounces

HOT SHOT$6.764.6★211 rev

Wet & Forget Miss Muffets Revenge Spider Killer Indoor and Outdoor Spider Control 64 OZ. Ready to Use Gray Bottle (803064)

Wet & Forget$23.104.3★9,482 rev

Raid Multi Insect Killer Orange Breeze Scent Kills Ants Roaches Spiders and Other Insects on Contact for Indoor and Outdoor Use - 15 Oz

Raid$7.384.5★11,460 rev

Newest

by launch date

Hot Shot Spider & Scorpion Killer (Aerosol) Kills Large Spiders and Scorpions in Seconds Including Black Widow Brown Recluse and Wolf Spiders 16 Ounces 3 Pack

HOT SHOT$18.11211 rev

2mo ago

Hot Shot Spider & Scorpion Killer (Aerosol) Kills Large Spiders and Scorpions in Seconds Including Black Widow Brown Recluse and Wolf Spiders 16 Ounces

HOT SHOT$6.76211 rev

1y ago

Raid Max Perimeter Protection Multi Insect Killer Spray for Bugs 30 fl oz

Raid$13.281,115 rev

5y ago

Spider Killer & Repellent Spray - Powerful Peppermint Formulation Kills & Repels All Types of Spiders and Works Better Than Ultrasonic Gimmicks - 128 fl oz Gallon Ready to Use

Natural Armor$29.781,247 rev

5y ago

Ortho Home Defense Max Indoor Insect Barrier with Extended Reach Comfort Wand - Ready-To-Use Home Bug Spray Kills Ants Roaches Spiders Fleas and Ticks 1 gal.

Ortho$20.4628,973 rev

6y ago

What buyers say about black widow spray

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

What buyers love

Pest/Insect Control33%

“Keeps bugs away”

Smell21%

“No chemical odor”

Quality-Overall10%

“Excellent product & well made EASY TO USE”

Spray/Flow6%

“easy to spray”

Ease Of Use4%

“Easy to use”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“As advertised”

Value For Money3%

“Excellent value for money”

Strength3%

“It is strong”

Functionality-Overall1%

“Fast acting”

Safety Standards1%

“safe for pets”

What buyers complain about

Pest/Insect Control35%

“Doesn't work for ants”

Functionality-Overall17%

“Did not work as stated”

Spray/Flow8%

“Faulty spray”

Smell7%

“Strong Smell”

Value For Money4%

“Not a good value for the price”

Durability3%

“Give it a couple of days”

Quality-Overall2%

“Not a a quality product”

Leak-Proof2%

“leaking spray nozzle”

Advertised Vs Actual Product2%

“Didnt work as advertised”

Strength1%

“Not strong enough”

Top return reasons

Spray/Flow18%

Value For Money18%

Functionality-Overall15%

Pest/Insect Control13%

Leak-Proof12%

Advertised Vs Actual Product6%

Size-Overall5%

Smell4%

Defective Material/Parts3%

Weight Heavy1%

Common questions

Is black widow spray profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $93K/yr across 13 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +147.8%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (56/100).
How competitive is the black widow spray niche?: 8 brands and 101 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 72% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 90% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in black widow spray?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Functionality-Overall, Spray/Flow. The return rate is 0.6%.
When does demand for black widow spray peak?: Demand peaks in Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct; the busiest month runs 5.6× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the black widow spray niche?: Listings span $6.34–$29.78; the average listing price is $15.92 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 11,154 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.