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# **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.
Market size 23Growth 96Conversion 88Competition 23Returns 97Price range 63Avg price 77Brand share 26Review moat 21Quality gap 50
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.6%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Growth**
**Incredible****+147.8%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Conversion**
**Great****10.4%**
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**
**Good****4.5★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Brand share**
**Okay****90%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Market size**
**Bad****$93K**
$93K/yr · 57K searches
**Competition**
**Bad****72%**
top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf
**Review moat**
**Bad****11,153.85**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Signals**[** Trending**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=trending "Search growth > 100% (90d)")
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 ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **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**
**5%**
- 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.
2K2KSpike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.6×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/black-widow-spray/trend)
## **Top black widow spray search terms**
- **black widow spray**16K/yr+245.8%9.4% conv. - **black widow killer**17K/yr+88.1%4.0% conv. - **raid spider**10K/yr+128.1%9.8% conv. - **black widow spider killer**4K/yr+201.2%6.1% conv. - **raid spider spray**3K/yr+125.3%10.6% conv. - **black widow spider spray**2K/yr+138.8%7.1% conv. - **raid spider and scorpion killer**2K/yr+39.5%19.5% conv. - **raid spider killer**1K/yr+147.1%13.8% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/black-widow-spray/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.
0%10%$9K20%$19K30%$28K40%$37K1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
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
[1**Raid Max Spider and Scorpion Killer Kills Spiders Scorpions Roaches Ants Waterbugs Earwigs 12 Oz**Raid**$14.04**4.6★1,462 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043GLAE2) [2**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**$22.04**4.5★18,773 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0TGJHB) [3**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**$6.76**4.6★211 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHYBDN4H) [4**Wet & Forget Miss Muffets Revenge Spider Killer Indoor and Outdoor Spider Control 64 OZ. Ready to Use Gray Bottle (803064)**Wet & Forget**$23.10**4.3★9,482 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FGIJXK4) [5**Raid Multi Insect Killer Orange Breeze Scent Kills Ants Roaches Spiders and Other Insects on Contact for Indoor and Outdoor Use - 15 Oz**Raid**$7.38**4.5★11,460 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N9K8CMD)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **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**$18.11**211 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXLQ8KYK) [**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**$6.76**211 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHYBDN4H) [**Raid Max Perimeter Protection Multi Insect Killer Spray for Bugs 30 fl oz**Raid**$13.28**1,115 rev5y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YXJ2NXF) [**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**$29.78**1,247 rev5y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JXPSMPN) [**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**$20.46**28,973 rev6y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHJW3FR)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**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**$18.11**4.6★**▲ 140%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXLQ8KYK) [**Hot Shot Ant Roach & Spider Killer 17.5 Ounces Kills Roaches and Listed Ants on Contact Indoor & Outdoor Insecticide Spray Twin Pack**HOT SHOT**$7.89**4.6★**▲ 65%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L1GDCGB) [**Raid Max Perimeter Protection Multi Insect Killer Spray for Bugs 30 fl oz**Raid**$13.28**4.5★**▲ 48%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YXJ2NXF) [**Raid Max Spider and Scorpion Killer Kills Spiders Scorpions Roaches Ants Waterbugs Earwigs 12 Oz**Raid**$14.04**4.6★**▲ 15%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043GLAE2) [**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**$20.46**4.3★**— 1%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHJW3FR)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about black widow spray**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Pest/Insect Control**33%
*“Keeps bugs away”*
**Smell**21%
*“No chemical odor”*
**Quality-Overall**10%
*“Excellent product & well made EASY TO USE”*
**Spray/Flow**6%
*“easy to spray”*
**Ease Of Use**4%
*“Easy to use”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
*“As advertised”*
**Value For Money**3%
*“Excellent value for money”*
**Strength**3%
*“It is strong”*
**Functionality-Overall**1%
*“Fast acting”*
**Safety Standards**1%
*“safe for pets”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Pest/Insect Control**35%
*“Doesn't work for ants”*
**Functionality-Overall**17%
*“Did not work as stated”*
**Spray/Flow**8%
*“Faulty spray”*
**Smell**7%
*“Strong Smell”*
**Value For Money**4%
*“Not a good value for the price”*
**Durability**3%
*“Give it a couple of days”*
**Quality-Overall**2%
*“Not a a quality product”*
**Leak-Proof**2%
*“leaking spray nozzle”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
*“Didnt work as advertised”*
**Strength**1%
*“Not strong enough”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Spray/Flow**18%
**Value For Money**18%
**Functionality-Overall**15%
**Pest/Insect Control**13%
**Leak-Proof**12%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%
**Size-Overall**5%
**Smell**4%
**Defective Material/Parts**3%
**Weight Heavy**1%
## **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.
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