Is spectracide wasp and hornet killer profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $389K/yr across 17 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +98.3%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (61/100).

How competitive is the spectracide wasp and hornet killer niche?

4 brands and 100 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 71% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in spectracide wasp and hornet killer?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Functionality-Overall, Spray/Flow. The return rate is 0.2%.

When does demand for spectracide wasp and hornet killer peak?

Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct; the busiest month runs 30.5× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the spectracide wasp and hornet killer niche?

Listings span $4.91–$94.20; the average listing price is $18.67 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,891 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

spectracide wasp and hornet killer

Worth a look

Shows low returns (0.2%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Returns

Incredible0.2%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Incredible16.5%

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

Growth

Great+98.3%

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

Price range

Great$4.91–$94.20

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

Avg price

Great$18.67

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Quality gap

Good4.4★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Market size

Good$389K

$389K/yr · 126K searches

Review moat

Okay2,890.76

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Competition

Bad71%

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, spectracide wasp and hornet killer is a $389K/yr Amazon United States market (126K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 100% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct. Verdict: Worth a look — 61/100.

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

spectracide wasp and hornet killer market data

Units sold / yr: 25K–30K; avg 1,500–2,000/product
Revenue / yr: $467K–$560K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 16.5%
Avg BSR: #145
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 82%
Sponsored: 53%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 62 months
Avg seller age: 151 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 71% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

4 falling

Sellers

100

Top-5 brand share

100%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

71%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

Spectracide91%
Raid6%
HOT SHOT1%
Wondercide1%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 90 weeks — +98.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 30.5×

Open Trend

Top spectracide wasp and hornet killer search terms

spectracide wasp and hornet killer64K/yr +136.3%17.4% conv.
spectracide pro wasp & hornet killer9K/yr +64.1%26.1% conv.
bee killer outdoor6K/yr +37.6%4.4% conv.
wasp spray spectracide4K/yr +51.0%14.9% conv.
yellowjacket killer7K/yr +514.9%11.9% conv.
spectracide wasp4K/yr +51.9%17.1% conv.
spectracide wasp & hornet killer3K/yr +152.7%18.5% conv.
bumble bee killer2K/yr +15.9%5.5% conv.
bee removal4K/yr -1.2%1.5% conv.
spectracide wasp and hornet spray2K/yr +96.8%17.4% conv.

All search terms

Top spectracide wasp and hornet killer 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 17 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

SpectracidePRO Wasp & Hornet Killer 18 Ounces 20-Foot Jet Spray

Spectracide$7.654.7★3,604 rev

Spectracide Wasp Hornet & Yellowjacket Trap Hanging Wasp & Hornet Trap with a Quick-Drown Formula That Submerges & Kills Insects 1 Count

Spectracide$14.873.0★1,278 rev

Spectracide Insects Wasp & Hornet Killer 18.5 Ounces Twin Pack

Spectracide$6.854.6★1,358 rev

Spectracide Wasp & Hornet Killer Aerosol Kills Wasps Hornets And Yellow Jackets On Contact & Eliminates The Nest 12 Pack

Spectracide$47.154.6★1,005 rev

Spectracide Wasp and Hornet Killer Aerosol 20-Ounce 3-Pack

Spectracide$19.734.6★987 rev

Newest

by launch date

Spectracide Foaming Wasp & Hornet Killer Blanketing Foam Kills by Contact 14 Ounces 3 Pack

Spectracide$13.65469 rev

3mo ago

Raid Outdoor Wasp Ground Nest Killer Dust Insecticide for Outside Household Use Wasp Killer Fast-Working and Odorless 24 Oz

Raid$18.5068 rev

7mo ago

Spectracide Foaming Wasp & Hornet Killer Blanketing Foam Kills by Contact 14 Ounces

Spectracide$4.91469 rev

1y ago

Spectracide Wasp Hornet & Yellowjacket Trap Hanging Wasp & Hornet Trap with a Quick-Drown Formula That Submerges & Kills Insects 1 Count

Spectracide$14.871,278 rev

1y ago

Spectracide Wasp & Hornet Trap Refill Lure Refill for Spectracide Wasp & Hornet Trap 1 Count

Spectracide$8.21226 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about spectracide wasp and hornet killer

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

What buyers love

Pest/Insect Control21%

“Kills wasps”

Spray/Flow14%

“Powerful Spray”

Advertised Vs Actual Product12%

“Exactly as pictured”

Value For Money12%

“Worth every penny”

Quality-Overall10%

“Usually products from them have always been top notch”

Ease Of Use7%

“Easy to use”

Efficiency5%

“it works quickly”

Strength2%

“Powerful”

Smell2%

“No harsh smell”

Size-Overall1%

“It is a good size”

What buyers complain about

Pest/Insect Control29%

“Doesnt trap anything”

Functionality-Overall26%

“Product did not work as stated”

Spray/Flow11%

“Doesnt spray at all”

Value For Money5%

“Waste of money”

Durability4%

“Fell off in less than a week”

Stain Resistance2%

“I hope I can get the stains off, not good”

Smell2%

“Its a little smelly”

Size-Overall2%

“Well it was too loose”

Advertised Vs Actual Product2%

“Not as advertised”

Quality-Overall1%

“The competitors have much better products”

Top return reasons

Functionality-Overall42%

Pest/Insect Control25%

Size-Overall6%

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

Value For Money3%

Assembly/Installation2%

Product Condition2%

Defective Material/Parts2%

Leak-Proof2%

Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting2%

Common questions

Is spectracide wasp and hornet killer profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $389K/yr across 17 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +98.3%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (61/100).
How competitive is the spectracide wasp and hornet killer niche?: 4 brands and 100 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 71% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in spectracide wasp and hornet killer?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Functionality-Overall, Spray/Flow. The return rate is 0.2%.
When does demand for spectracide wasp and hornet killer peak?: Demand peaks in Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct; the busiest month runs 30.5× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the spectracide wasp and hornet killer niche?: Listings span $4.91–$94.20; the average listing price is $18.67 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,891 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

spectracide wasp and hornet killer

spectracide wasp and hornet killer market data

Competition & brand share

Demand & seasonality

Top spectracide wasp and hornet killer search terms

Top spectracide wasp and hornet killer products on Amazon

Top sellers

Newest

Trending

What buyers say about spectracide wasp and hornet killer

What buyers love

What buyers complain about

Top return reasons

Common questions

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