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title: "Carpenter Bee Plugs — $42K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 49/100 · $42K/yr market · 36K searches/yr · $14.36 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **carpenter bee plugs**
**Skip it**
A small market ($42K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 10Growth 55Conversion 79Competition 23Returns 86Price range 65Avg price 70Brand share 37Review moat 46Quality gap 62
**Returns**
**Great****1.5%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Great****8.1%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Avg price**
**Good****$14.36**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Good****$3.98–$35.83**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.4★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Growth**
**Good****+27.5%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Review moat**
**Okay****1,932.23**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Brand share**
**Okay****83%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Competition**
**Bad****73%**
top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf
**Market size**
**Bad****$42K**
$42K/yr · 36K searches
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, carpenter bee plugs is a $42K/yr Amazon United States market (36K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 83% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun. Verdict: Skip it — 49/100.
Data updated Jul 23, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **carpenter bee plugs market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **4K–5K**
- avg 250–500/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$57K–$72K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **8.1%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#252**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **92%**
- **Sponsored**
- **92%**
- **Out of stock**
- **0.6%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **54 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **167 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products capture 73% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.
**Brands**
**11 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**40**
**Top-5 brand share**
**83%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**73%**
Top 20: 100%
**Open market**
**13%**
- BB PRO47% - GORILLA12% - Best Bee Trap11% - Tensland9% - Best Bee Brothers5% - smseace4% - Open — no brand owns it (5 brands, 13%)
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +27.5% search growth over the last 90 days.
3K2KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Apr, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 82.9×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/carpenter-bee-plugs/trend)
## **Top carpenter bee plugs search terms**
- **carpenter bee hole filler**11K/yr+64.2%5.7% conv. - **carpenter bee plugs**10K/yr+76.4%9.4% conv. - **carpenter bee hole plugs**6K/yr-4.2%7.9% conv. - **carpenter bee wood hole filler**3K/yr+33.1%5.7% conv. - **bb pro 30 carpenter bee plugs**2K/yr+33.8%21.1% conv. - **bb pro 30**3K/yr-71.9%21.0% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/carpenter-bee-plugs/search-terms)
## **Top carpenter bee plugs 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%$4K20%$8K30%$13K40%$17K101001K10K100K 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**Carpenter Bee Traps for Outside BB PRO (30 Count) Trap & Repellent Kit for Wood Multi-Action Hole Filler Plugs Prevent Carpenter Bees Wasp & Termite Damage USA Deterrent Traps**BB PRO**$14.90**4.6★303 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXZHKGMG) [2**Best Bee Trap - Carpenter Bee Corks 200-Pack Carpenter Bee Holes Repair (913 mm) Easy to Insert Durable Ideal for Outdoor Furniture and Wood Surfaces**Best Bee Trap**$15.26**4.8★36 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLFYYWS4) [3**Tensland 218 Pieces 3-in-1 Carpenter Bee Holes Repair Kit Small Medium Large Wood Bee Hole Plugs Carpenter Bee Corks Set 3-Step Total Fix Solution**Tensland**$20.05**4.2★50 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D79GC3SM) [4**Carpenter Bee Traps for Outside BB PRO (200 Count) Trap & Repellent Kit for Wood No Spray Multi-Action Hole Filler Plugs Prevent Carpenter Bees Wasp & Termite Damage USA Deterrent Traps**BB PRO**$35.83**4.6★303 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYP294HK) [5**Gorilla All Purpose Wood Filler Natural Color 6 Ounce Tube (Pack of 1) - Water Resistant for Indoor or Outdoor Projects and Repairs**GORILLA**$8.57**4.2★7,285 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LR9JJPJ)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Best Bee Trap - Carpenter Bee Corks 200-Pack Carpenter Bee Holes Repair (913 mm) Easy to Insert Durable Ideal for Outdoor Furniture and Wood Surfaces**Best Bee Trap**$15.26**36 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLFYYWS4) [**Carpenter Bee Hole Plugs 50 Pcs Stainless Steel Carpenter Bee Corks for Outside 2 Sizes Hole Filler with Wooden Stick Porches Fences Roofs Outdoor Wood Repair Kit**HASSLICKIT**$7.37**15 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F93XPGSK) [**Duomilee 206 Pieces Carpenter Bee Corks Sets 2 Size Carpenter bee Corks Repairs The Damage and Plugging Holes Insiding**Duomilee**$17.79**30 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSBNLQ5V) [**Tensland 218 Pieces 3-in-1 Carpenter Bee Holes Repair Kit Small Medium Large Wood Bee Hole Plugs Carpenter Bee Corks Set 3-Step Total Fix Solution**Tensland**$20.05**50 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D79GC3SM) [**smseace 150Pcs 4-Sizes Wood Plugs 3/16 5/163/81/2 Wooden Hole Plugs for Holes in Furniture/Table and Chair Legs/Cabinet Reserved Holes/Outdoor Equipment Wood Plugs Assortment Kit**smseace**$8.87**115 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5QQXVF3)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Best Bee Trap - Carpenter Bee Corks 200-Pack Carpenter Bee Holes Repair (913 mm) Easy to Insert Durable Ideal for Outdoor Furniture and Wood Surfaces**Best Bee Trap**$15.26**4.8★**▲ 108%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLFYYWS4) [**Carpenter Bee Traps for Outside BB PRO (200 Count) Trap & Repellent Kit for Wood No Spray Multi-Action Hole Filler Plugs Prevent Carpenter Bees Wasp & Termite Damage USA Deterrent Traps**BB PRO**$35.83**4.6★**▲ 42%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYP294HK) [**Gorilla All Purpose Wood Filler Natural Finish 16 Ounce Tub (Pack of 1) - Water Resistant for Indoor or Outdoor Projects and Repairs**GORILLA**$9.27**4.4★**— 9%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LRBT9QH) [**Gorilla All Purpose Wood Filler Natural Color 6 Ounce Tube (Pack of 1) - Water Resistant for Indoor or Outdoor Projects and Repairs**GORILLA**$8.57**4.2★**— 6%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LR9JJPJ) [**Tensland 218 Pieces 3-in-1 Carpenter Bee Holes Repair Kit Small Medium Large Wood Bee Hole Plugs Carpenter Bee Corks Set 3-Step Total Fix Solution**Tensland**$20.05**4.2★**— 2%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D79GC3SM)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about carpenter bee plugs**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**15%
*“Fair products”*
**Ease Of Use**15%
*“easy to apply”*
**Wood Quality**9%
*“Good wood puddy”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%
*“As advertised”*
**Value For Money**8%
*“Great value”*
**Size-Overall**5%
*“Fit securely”*
**Efficiency**4%
*“Works well, hardens quickly”*
**Pest/Insect Control**4%
*“These help keep the bees from successfully nesting and coming back”*
**Durability**4%
*“is viable for years”*
**Paint Quality**3%
*“No problems painting it”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Ease Of Use**13%
*“Extremely difficult to use”*
**Adhesion/Stickiness**7%
*“doesn't stick easily to the wood”*
**Size-Overall**7%
*“Small Stick”*
**Hard Feel**6%
*“Hard as a rock”*
**Quality-Overall**6%
*“Poor product performance”*
**Durability**5%
*“it broke in two”*
**Functionality-Overall**5%
*“not effective”*
**Thickness**4%
*“Too thick”*
**Color**4%
*“Dries yellow”*
**Value For Money**3%
*“A little expensive”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Color**19%
**Functionality-Overall**12%
**Size-Overall**11%
**Adhesion/Stickiness**9%
**Value For Money**9%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%
**Material Quality**5%
**Product Condition**4%
**Defective Material/Parts**4%
**Hard Feel**4%
## **Common questions**
- **Is carpenter bee plugs profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $42K/yr across 13 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +27.5%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (49/100).
- **How competitive is the carpenter bee plugs niche?**
- 11 brands and 40 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 73% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 83% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in carpenter bee plugs?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Ease Of Use, Adhesion/Stickiness, Size-Overall. The return rate is 1.5%.
- **When does demand for carpenter bee plugs peak?**
- Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun; the busiest month runs 82.9× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the carpenter bee plugs niche?**
- Listings span $3.98–$35.83; the average listing price is $14.36 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,932 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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