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title: "Keep Bugs Away Outside — $58K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 49/100 · $58K/yr market · 33K searches/yr · $31.36 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **keep bugs away outside**
**Skip it**
Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 100% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 15Growth 100Conversion 64Competition 11Returns 62Price range 91Avg price 95Brand share 0Review moat 16Quality gap 76
**Growth**
**Incredible****+311.1%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Avg price**
**Incredible****$31.36**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Great****$10.18–$100.19**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Quality gap**
**Great****4.3★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Conversion**
**Good****5.7%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Returns**
**Good****2.5%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Review moat**
**Bad****21,242.89**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Market size**
**Bad****$58K**
$58K/yr · 33K searches
**Competition**
**Bad****87%**
top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf
**Brand share**
**Bad****100%**
top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand
**Signals**[** Trending**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=trending "Search growth > 100% (90d)")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, keep bugs away outside is a $58K/yr Amazon United States market (33K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 100% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Aug. Verdict: Skip it — 49/100.
Data updated Jul 23, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **keep bugs away outside market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **2K–2K**
- avg 250–500/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$47K–$63K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **5.7%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#68**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **89%**
- **Out of stock**
- **0.0%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **37 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **149 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products capture 87% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.
**Brands**
**5 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**34**
**Top-5 brand share**
**100%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**87%**
Top 20: 100%
**Open market**
**0%**
- Thermacell84% - Wiyifada5% - GOOTOP5% - Gonhom3% - TIKI3%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +311.1% search growth over the last 90 days.
3K2KSpike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 9.6×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/keep-bugs-away-outside/trend)
## **Top keep bugs away outside search terms**
- **thermacell lantern**14K/yr+359.4%6.1% conv. - **bug repellent lights**9K/yr+246.3%0.7% conv. - **mosquito repellent lantern**6K/yr+257.1%0.9% conv. - **bug repellent outdoor lights**2K/yr+366.8%0.8% conv. - **thermacell mosquito repeller lantern**2K/yr+846.1%7.6% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/keep-bugs-away-outside/search-terms)
## **Top keep bugs away outside 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%20%$12K40%$23K60%$35K80%$47K1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 9 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Thermacell Fuel-ZoneGuard Fuel Powered Mosquito Repeller Lantern; 15FT Zone of Scientifically Proven Outdoor Protection; Patio Shield; 12-Hr Refill; Bug Spray Alternative; Scent Free; Small; DEET-free**Thermacell**$24.02**4.3★15,452 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082QXJR29) [2**Thermacell Fuel-ZoneGuard Base Fuel Powered Mosquito Repeller; 15-Foot Zone of Scientifically Proven Outdoor Protection; Patio Shield; 12-Hr Refill; DEET-Free; Bug Spray Alternative; Glacial Blue**Thermacell**$16.93**4.2★48,465 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075SBMTQL) [3**Wiyifada LED Bug Light Bulbs Outdoor 2 Pack 9W Amber Light Bulbs 100W Equivalent A19 Amber Bug Lights for Outside Bedroom Hallway Porch Light Warm Light Bulb**Wiyifada**$10.18**4.4★6,889 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YSZJBX2) [4**GOOTOP Bug Zapper Outdoor Mosquito Zapper 4200V 3 Prong Plug in Electric Fly Zapper Mosquito Killer Fly Traps Flying Insects Zapper Indoor Outdoor ABS Plastic Outer (Black)**GOOTOP**$35.81**4.5★27,122 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PQF39PG) [5**Thermacell E-ZoneGuard Glow Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller + Lantern with 20-Foot Zone of Scientifically Proven Outdoor Protection; 9-Hr Battery; 12-Hr Refill; Bug Spray Alternative; DEET-Free**Thermacell**$40.64**4.0★21,051 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS29QNBC)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Thermacell E-ZoneGuard Glow Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller + Lantern with 20-Foot Zone of Scientifically Proven Outdoor Protection; 9-Hr Battery; 12-Hr Refill; Bug Spray Alternative; DEET-Free**Thermacell**$40.64**21,051 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS29QNBC) [**Wiyifada LED Bug Light Bulbs Outdoor 2 Pack 9W Amber Light Bulbs 100W Equivalent A19 Amber Bug Lights for Outside Bedroom Hallway Porch Light Warm Light Bulb**Wiyifada**$10.18**6,889 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YSZJBX2) [**Gonhom Dusk to Dawn Bug Light Bulb Outdoor 2 Pack Amber Bug Light Bulb Auto On/Off 10W(100W Equivalent) E26 Base Bug Lights for Outside.Home Hallway Porch Lights.Decorative Lamps.Bedroom**Gonhom**$10.22**2,412 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y1L99HW) [**GOOTOP Bug Zapper Outdoor Mosquito Zapper 4200V 3 Prong Plug in Electric Fly Zapper Mosquito Killer Fly Traps Flying Insects Zapper Indoor Outdoor ABS Plastic Outer (Black)**GOOTOP**$35.81**27,122 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PQF39PG) [**TIKI BiteFighter Outdoor LED Weatherproof Proven Mosquito Repellent String Lights 36 Ft Includes 3 Replaceable Repellent Pods**TIKI**$100.19**279 rev5y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0974XX7WP)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Thermacell E-ZoneGuard Patio Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller with 20-Foot Zone of Scientifically Proven Outdoor Protection; 5.5-Hr Battery; 12-Hr Refill; Bug Spray Alternative; DEET-Free; Black**Thermacell**$25.09**4.0★**▲ 52%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PDNCMMN) [**Thermacell E-ZoneGuard Glow Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller + Lantern with 20-Foot Zone of Scientifically Proven Outdoor Protection; 9-Hr Battery; 12-Hr Refill; Bug Spray Alternative; DEET-Free**Thermacell**$40.64**4.0★**▲ 47%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS29QNBC) [**Thermacell Fuel-ZoneGuard Base Fuel Powered Mosquito Repeller; 15-Foot Zone of Scientifically Proven Outdoor Protection; Patio Shield; 12-Hr Refill; DEET-Free; Bug Spray Alternative; Black**Thermacell**$19.12**4.2★**▲ 37%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C8YDMJJ) [**Gonhom Dusk to Dawn Bug Light Bulb Outdoor 2 Pack Amber Bug Light Bulb Auto On/Off 10W(100W Equivalent) E26 Base Bug Lights for Outside.Home Hallway Porch Lights.Decorative Lamps.Bedroom**Gonhom**$10.22**4.5★**▲ 26%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y1L99HW) [**GOOTOP Bug Zapper Outdoor Mosquito Zapper 4200V 3 Prong Plug in Electric Fly Zapper Mosquito Killer Fly Traps Flying Insects Zapper Indoor Outdoor ABS Plastic Outer (Black)**GOOTOP**$35.81**4.5★**— 9%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PQF39PG)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about keep bugs away outside**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Pest/Insect Control**32%
*“Kills bugs”*
**Quality-Overall**13%
*“Interesting product”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%
*“As advertised”*
**Value For Money**8%
*“very affordable”*
**Brightness/Shine/Glow**4%
*“they provide good light”*
**Ease Of Use**3%
*“Easy to use”*
**Ease Of Cleaning**3%
*“Been vigilant with the cleaning and brushing, light still works”*
**Suitable For Indoor**2%
*“We use it for indoor works so good”*
**Durability**2%
*“it feels durable”*
**Assembly/Installation**2%
*“Setup was quick—just plug it in”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Pest/Insect Control**29%
*“Does not kill flies”*
**Functionality-Overall**14%
*“It barely works”*
**Durability**13%
*“Clearly not durable”*
**Value For Money**6%
*“which isnt cheap”*
**Size-Overall**5%
*“they don't fit in there”*
**Quality-Overall**4%
*“Was disappointed in performance”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
*“Absolutely false advertisement”*
**Color**2%
*“It's very yellow”*
**Flammable**2%
*“Burnt out”*
**Material Quality**1%
*“Cheap materials”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Functionality-Overall**28%
**Pest/Insect Control**21%
**Size-Overall**10%
**Value For Money**9%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%
**Defective Material/Parts**4%
**Durability**3%
**Socket/Port/Plug**2%
**Brightness/Shine/Glow**1%
**Connectivity-Overall**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is keep bugs away outside profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $58K/yr across 9 tracked products. 90-day search growth is +311.1%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (49/100).
- **How competitive is the keep bugs away outside niche?**
- 5 brands and 34 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 87% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in keep bugs away outside?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Functionality-Overall, Durability. The return rate is 2.5%.
- **When does demand for keep bugs away outside peak?**
- Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul–Aug; the busiest month runs 9.6× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the keep bugs away outside niche?**
- Listings span $10.18–$100.19; the average listing price is $31.36 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 21,243 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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