Is trap profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $226K/yr across 18 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +137.5%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (64/100).

How competitive is the trap niche?

12 brands and 88 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 70% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 85% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in trap?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Functionality-Overall, Value For Money. The return rate is 1.0%.

When does demand for trap peak?

Demand peaks in Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep; the busiest month runs 6.0× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the trap niche?

Listings span $8.94–$44.26; the average listing price is $23.05 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 24,499 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

trap

Worth a look

Shows demand growing +137.5% this quarter, but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Growth

Incredible+137.5%

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

Avg price

Incredible$23.05

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Returns

Great1.0%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Great10.3%

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

Quality gap

Great4.2★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Price range

Great$8.94–$44.26

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

Market size

Okay$226K

$226K/yr · 95K searches

Brand share

Okay85%

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

Competition

Okay70%

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

Review moat

Bad24,499.39

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Signals Trending

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, trap is a $226K/yr Amazon United States market (95K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 85% of demand. Demand peaks in Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep. Verdict: Worth a look — 64/100.

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

trap market data

Units sold / yr: 10K–13K; avg 500–750/product
Revenue / yr: $231K–$288K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 10.3%
Avg BSR: #52
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 94%
Out of stock: 3.4%
Avg brand age: 33 months
Avg seller age: 148 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 70% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

12 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

85%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

70%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

12%

ZEVO70%
VEYOFLY5%
S&T INC.4%
Catchmaster4%
Trapper Max3%
Safer3%
Open — no brand owns it (6 brands, 12%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +137.5% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 6.0×

Open Trend

Top trap search terms

zivo25K/yr +127.4%8.1% conv.
insect traps23K/yr +119.5%5.7% conv.
insect plug in repellent for house10K/yr +108.7%4.3% conv.
zero flying insect trap8K/yr +226.1%8.5% conv.
vezo6K/yr +180.5%6.7% conv.
zero bug trap plug in5K/yr +317.8%9.8% conv.
bug night light4K/yr +98.0%5.6% conv.
zevo flying insect trap outdoor3K/yr +236.2%1.0% conv.
evo bug plug in for house11K/yr +57.3%12.0% conv.
zevo traps for house indoor2K/yr +15.6%5.8% conv.

All search terms

Top 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 18 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Zevo Flying Insect Trap - Plug-in Indoor Fly Trap and Bug Light Trap Refill with Blue and UV Light - No-Mess Cartridge for House Flies Fruit Fly Trap and Gnats (1 Plug-in Base and 1 Cartridge)

ZEVO$19.134.3★83,379 rev

Zevo Flying Insect Trap - Plug-in Indoor Fly Trap and Bug Light Trap Refill with Blue and UV Light - No-Mess Cartridge for House Flies Fruit Fly Trap and Gnats (1 Plug-in Base and 3 Cartridges)

ZEVO$25.364.3★83,379 rev

Zevo Flying Insect Traps - Plug-in Indoor Fly Trap and Bug Light Trap Refill with Blue and UV Light - No-Mess Cartridge for House Flies Fruit Fly Trap and Gnats (2 Plug-in Bases and 2 Cartridges)

ZEVO$36.894.4★34,423 rev

Zevo Flying Insect Traps - Plug-in Indoor Fly Trap and Bug Light Trap Refill with Blue and UV Light - No-Mess Cartridge for House Flies Fruit Fly Trap and Gnats (2 Plug-in Bases and 4 Cartridges)

ZEVO$44.264.4★34,423 rev

VEYOFLY Fruit Fly Traps for Indoors (2 Device + 4 Refills) Gnat Trap Indoor Plug in Bug Traps Flying Insect Trap Gnat Traps for House Indoor Fly Trap Indoor for Home Bug Light Gnats Catcher

VEYOFLY$28.764.1★10,115 rev

Newest

by launch date

2026 Upgraded Ultrasonic Pest Control Repeller Mouse Repellent Indoor for Spider Bug Roach Ant Mosquito Rat Mice Insect Deterrent Mouse Rodent Repellent Ultrasonic Plug in 3 Mode Switching 6 Pack

CKCOEO$32.211,177 rev

4mo ago

2026 Cvtayn Upgraded Ultrasonic Pest Repellent Indoor Repeller Mouse Traps Repellent Roach Mouse Bugs Mosquito Mice Spider Ant Rodent Repellent Ultrasonic Plug in 3 Mode Switching 6 Packs

Cvtayn$31.191,019 rev

1y ago

TERRO Spider & Insect Trap 10-Pack Sticky Glue Traps

Terro$10.4416,693 rev

1y ago

TIENBE Flying Insect Trap 2 in 1 Indoor Plug-in Fruit Fly Trap 1 Trap White and 6 Glue Cards Fruit Fly Traps for Gnat Moth Mosquito Suitable for Every Part of The Home

TIENBE$9.574,688 rev

2y ago

2 Flying Insect Traps & 2 Cartridges - Compatible with Refill - Plug in Fruit Fly Trap for Indoor - Bug Catcher for Gnats House & Fruit Flies - Use in Any Room (2 Device & 2 Cartridges)

Husaco$27.672,036 rev

2y ago

What buyers say about trap

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

What buyers love

Pest/Insect Control35%

“Bug be gone”

Ease Of Use11%

“easy to dispose”

Quality-Overall10%

“The build quality seems good”

Advertised Vs Actual Product9%

“Works as promised”

Value For Money7%

“Excellent value”

Smell3%

“Great smell”

Assembly/Installation3%

“easy to install”

Adhesion/Stickiness2%

“Very Sticky”

Strength2%

“The build quality feels solid”

Design-Overall2%

“Modern looking design”

What buyers complain about

Pest/Insect Control39%

“doesn't kill flies”

Functionality-Overall24%

“No result”

Value For Money9%

“Too expensive”

Adhesion/Stickiness4%

“wont stick”

Quality-Overall2%

“Bad quality”

Durability2%

“does not last”

Smell2%

“Extremely strong smell”

Advertised Vs Actual Product2%

“False advertisement”

Size-Overall1%

“Too big”

Spray/Flow1%

“Spray Mechanism Issue”

Top return reasons

Functionality-Overall27%

Pest/Insect Control26%

Value For Money13%

Advertised Vs Actual Product8%

Size-Overall8%

Defective Material/Parts6%