Is horse fly trap profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $57K/yr across 23 tracked products. 2 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +364.3%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (65/100).

How competitive is the horse fly trap niche?

4 brands and 5 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 51% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in horse fly trap?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Adhesion/Stickiness, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 0.7%.

When does demand for horse fly trap peak?

Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 42.9× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the horse fly trap niche?

Listings span $12.32–$69.87; the average listing price is $40.88 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 812 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

horse fly trap

Worth a look

Shows demand growing +364.3% this quarter, but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Growth

Incredible+364.3%

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

Quality gap

Incredible3.8★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Returns

Incredible0.7%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Avg price

Incredible$40.88

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Great$12.32–$69.87

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

Conversion

Good6.5%

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

Review moat

Good812.43

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Competition

Good51%

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

Market size

Bad$57K

$57K/yr · 22K searches

Brand share

Bad100%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

Signals Trending Quality Gap

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, horse fly trap is a $57K/yr Amazon United States market (22K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 100% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul. Verdict: Worth a look — 65/100.

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

horse fly trap market data

Units sold / yr: 1K–2K; avg 0–100/product
Revenue / yr: $51K–$61K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 6.5%
Avg BSR: #1,116
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 83%
Sponsored: 96%
Out of stock: 8.9%
Avg brand age: 39 months
Avg seller age: 147 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 51% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

4 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

100%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

51%

Top 20: 97%

Open market

Bug Ball74%
Mysora21%
Crocodile Creek3%
osseph1%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +364.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 42.9×

Open Trend

Top horse fly trap search terms

bug ball14K/yr +424.3%5.6% conv.
bug balls for insects4K/yr +314.8%6.8% conv.
bug balls3K/yr +243.6%5.4% conv.

All search terms

Top horse fly 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 23 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Bug Ball Replacement Ball 3 Pack- Odorless Eco-Friendly Biting Fly and Insect Killer with NO Pesticides or Electricity Needed Kid and Pet Safe

Bug Ball$38.974.2★1,170 rev

Mysora 2 Pack Inflatable Fly Trap Balls 18inch Sticky Catchers for Horse Deer Yellow and Greenhead Flies Outdoor Insect Control for Barn Stable Garden (Glue Not Included) (Fly Ball Trap)

Mysora$34.104.6★13 rev

Bug Ball Starter Kit - Biting Fly and Insect Trap Pack of 3

Bug Ball$46.783.6★1,090 rev

Bug Ball Deluxe Kit - Biting Fly and Insect Trap Pack of 2

Bug Ball$41.743.6★1,298 rev

Mysora 2 Pcs Large Fly Trap Balls Hanging Fruit Fly Traps Outdoor Adhesive Insect Balls with a Sticky Coating Glue Air Pump Insect Catch Sticky Bug for Farm Orchard Deerflies Mosquito (Black)

Mysora$41.823.4★15 rev

Newest

by launch date

Mysora 2 Pack Fly Trap Balls Outdoor Hanging Insect Trap with Air Pump Reusable Sticky Fly Catcher for Farm Orchard Yard Garden Patio (Glue Not Included)

Mysora$35.951 rev

2mo ago

Mysora 3 Pcs Large Fly Trap Balls Hanging Fruit Fly Traps Outdoor Adhesive Insect Balls with a Sticky Coating Glue Air Pump Insect Catch Sticky Bug for Farm Orchard Deerflies Mosquito (Black)

Mysora$53.6815 rev

3mo ago

Mysora 4 Pack Inflatable Fly Trap Balls 18inch Sticky Catchers for Horse Deer Yellow and Greenhead Flies Outdoor Insect Control for Barn Stable Garden (Glue Not Included) (Fly Ball Trap)

Mysora$58.5113 rev

3mo ago

Mysora 2 Pcs Large Fly Trap Balls Hanging Fruit Fly Traps Outdoor Adhesive Insect Balls with a Sticky Coating Glue Air Pump Insect Catch Sticky Bug for Farm Orchard Deerflies Mosquito (Black)

Mysora$41.8215 rev

6mo ago

Mysora 2 Pack Inflatable Fly Trap Balls 18inch Sticky Catchers for Horse Deer Yellow and Greenhead Flies Outdoor Insect Control for Barn Stable Garden (Glue Not Included) (Fly Ball Trap)

Mysora$34.1013 rev

8mo ago

What buyers say about horse fly trap

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

What buyers love

Pest/Insect Control46%

“This works really well for yellow flies”

Size-Overall8%

“a good size for a toddler”

Adhesion/Stickiness6%

“Works as it should - just don't forget the sticky stuff”

Recycle/Reuse5%

“Its reusable and so simple”

Color4%

“The black color is intentional since deer flies”

Ease Of Use3%

“Its easy to hang - a little ugly”

Quality-Overall3%

“The ball is a good quality”

Strength2%

“Effective”

Spray/Flow1%

“The spray nozzle worked great to apply”

Value For Money1%

“Good concept and cheap enough”

What buyers complain about

Pest/Insect Control28%

“Bugs land and fly off”

Adhesion/Stickiness21%

“They are barely sticky”

Functionality-Overall13%

“Didn't work”

Size-Overall6%

“The ball is much smaller than I expect”

Ease Of Use4%

“It's also not easy to hang”

Durability3%

“Doesn't last long”

Inflation/Deflation3%

“But it wasn't inflated”

Moist/Dry2%

“The can of sticky stuff I received was dried up”

Smell2%

“I think because there is not attract fragrance”

Quality-Overall2%

“Absolute junk for $37”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall23%

Inflation/Deflation16%

Functionality-Overall16%

Adhesion/Stickiness11%

Pest/Insect Control9%

Advertised Vs Actual Product7%

Value For Money3%

Compatibility-Overall2%

Spray/Flow2%

Product Condition2%

Common questions

Is horse fly trap profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $57K/yr across 23 tracked products. 2 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +364.3%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (65/100).
How competitive is the horse fly trap niche?: 4 brands and 5 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 51% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in horse fly trap?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Adhesion/Stickiness, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 0.7%.
When does demand for horse fly trap peak?: Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 42.9× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the horse fly trap niche?: Listings span $12.32–$69.87; the average listing price is $40.88 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 812 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.