Is japanese beetle spray profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $402K/yr across 5 tracked products. 90-day search growth is -84.0%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (45/100).

How competitive is the japanese beetle spray niche?

3 brands and 44 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 100% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in japanese beetle spray?

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

When does demand for japanese beetle spray peak?

Demand peaks in Mar–Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 10.6× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the japanese beetle spray niche?

Listings span $16.04–$26.83; the average listing price is $23.18 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 6,291 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

japanese beetle spray

Skip it

Soft demand (-84.0% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Returns

Incredible0.6%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Avg price

Incredible$23.18

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Incredible$16.04–$26.83

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

Conversion

Great9.0%

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

Quality gap

Great4.2★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Market size

Good$402K

$402K/yr · 192K searches

Review moat

Bad6,290.8

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Growth

Bad-84.0%

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

Competition

Bad100%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

Brand share

Bad100%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, japanese beetle spray is a $402K/yr Amazon United States market (192K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 100% of demand. Demand peaks in Mar–Jul–Aug. Verdict: Skip it — 45/100.

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

japanese beetle spray market data

Units sold / yr: 15K–20K; avg 1,500–2,000/product
Revenue / yr: $348K–$464K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 9.0%
Avg BSR: #156
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 100%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 80 months
Avg seller age: 148 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 100% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

3 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

100%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

100%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

HARRIS92%
Ortho5%
ECOPEST3%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -84.0% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Mar, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 10.6×

Open Trend

Top japanese beetle spray search terms

asian beetle spray26K/yr -77.6%8.8% conv.
boxelder bug spray11K/yr -56.2%7.8% conv.
box elder bug spray9K/yr -69.0%12.8% conv.
harris lady beetle and box elder killer15K/yr -85.0%18.8% conv.
box elder bug killer8K/yr -60.0%6.5% conv.
asian lady beetle killer29K/yr -94.9%9.4% conv.
asian lady beetle repellent indoor16K/yr -91.7%4.1% conv.
asian beetle killer7K/yr -72.8%3.4% conv.
asian beetle repellent6K/yr -72.1%6.2% conv.
lady bug killer11K/yr -91.5%6.2% conv.

All search terms

Top japanese beetle 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 5 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Harris Asian Lady Beetle Japanese Beetle and Box Elder Killer Liquid Spray with Odorless and Non-Staining Extended Residual Kill Formula (Gallon)

HARRIS$26.834.4★7,158 rev

Harris Asian Lady Beetle and Box Elder Killer Liquid Spray with Odorless and Non-Staining Extended Residual Kill Formula (32oz)

HARRIS$16.044.5★1,467 rev

Harris Home Insect Killer Liquid Gallon Spray with Odorless and Non Staining Residual Formula - Kills Stinkbugs Ants Roaches Spiders Fleas Mosquitos Moths Scorpions Flies and Silverfish

HARRIS$26.344.1★3,920 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

Boxelder Bug & Asian Lady Beetle Spray Natural Plant-Based Indoor & Outdoor Killer | Non-Staining Safe for Doors Windows Siding & Baseboards | Child & Pet Safe Low Odor Eco-Friendly (22 oz)

ECOPEST$24.653.5★136 rev

Newest

by launch date

Boxelder Bug & Asian Lady Beetle Spray Natural Plant-Based Indoor & Outdoor Killer | Non-Staining Safe for Doors Windows Siding & Baseboards | Child & Pet Safe Low Odor Eco-Friendly (22 oz)

ECOPEST$24.65136 rev

1y ago

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$22.0418,773 rev

9y ago

Harris Home Insect Killer Liquid Gallon Spray with Odorless and Non Staining Residual Formula - Kills Stinkbugs Ants Roaches Spiders Fleas Mosquitos Moths Scorpions Flies and Silverfish

HARRIS$26.343,920 rev

13y ago

Harris Asian Lady Beetle Japanese Beetle and Box Elder Killer Liquid Spray with Odorless and Non-Staining Extended Residual Kill Formula (Gallon)

HARRIS$26.837,158 rev

16y ago

Harris Asian Lady Beetle and Box Elder Killer Liquid Spray with Odorless and Non-Staining Extended Residual Kill Formula (32oz)

HARRIS$16.041,467 rev

16y ago

What buyers say about japanese beetle spray

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

What buyers love

Pest/Insect Control48%

“Kills bugs”

Quality-Overall11%

“Excellent product”

Spray/Flow6%

“easy to spray”

Value For Money6%

“Worth every penny”

Ease Of Use5%

“Easy to use”

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

“As advertised”

Smell4%

“No harsh smell, No messiness, the bottle is huge”

Strength2%

“VERY EFFECTIVE”

Suitable For Indoor1%

“I also have 3 dogs, 2 cats, and a baby in my house, so it being safe for indoor use is a must”

Functionality-Overall1%

“Noticeable killing power”

What buyers complain about

Pest/Insect Control41%

“Does NOT kill the insects like they claim”

Functionality-Overall15%

“Does not work well at all”

Spray/Flow10%

“Spray not working”

Value For Money4%

“but at far too great a cost”

Leak-Proof4%

“leaking spray nozzle”

Smell3%

“it smells horrible”

Durability2%

“Wand broke before I could even use it”

Advertised Vs Actual Product2%

“This product does not perform as advertised”

Defective Material/Parts1%

“Product does not work at all”

Quality-Overall1%

“Not as good as I thought”

Top return reasons

Value For Money25%

Spray/Flow15%

Pest/Insect Control13%

Leak-Proof13%

Functionality-Overall12%

Size-Overall7%

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

Defective Material/Parts3%

Weight Heavy1%

Smell1%

Common questions

Is japanese beetle spray profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $402K/yr across 5 tracked products. 90-day search growth is -84.0%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (45/100).
How competitive is the japanese beetle spray niche?: 3 brands and 44 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 100% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in japanese beetle spray?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Functionality-Overall, Spray/Flow. The return rate is 0.6%.
When does demand for japanese beetle spray peak?: Demand peaks in Mar–Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 10.6× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the japanese beetle spray niche?: Listings span $16.04–$26.83; the average listing price is $23.18 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 6,291 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.