Outdoor pest control devices: Key market research findings
- The Americas dominate the market geographically
- Rising demand for eco-friendly products
- Key vendors – Bell Laboratories, Bird B Gone, Nixalite, Helen of Troy (Stinger), and Thermacell
Technavio’s market research analysts predict the global outdoor pest control devices market to grow at a CAGR of around 5% between 2016 and 2020. The strong growth of this market can be accredited to the homeowner’s increasing interest in landscaping and lawn care. With the rising interest in landscaping and lawn care, pest issues such as rodents digging up the soil and the prevalence of insects like wasps, mosquitoes, cicadas, and flies have become a key concern for consumers. During 2015, the global outdoor pest control devices market was dominated by the Americas with a market share of more than 51%. A rise in the number of home lawns and the trend of outdoor dining and outdoor house parties are some of the factors that will contribute to the growth of the outdoor pest control devices market in the Americas during the forecast period.
The new market research report from Technavio presents a breakdown and analysis of the outdoor pest control device segments based on the product.
“The market is currently witnessing an upsurge in the demand for eco-friendly pest control products. Consumers today prefer eco-friendly products as they are more aware of the adverse effects of various harmful chemicals used in many home outdoor pest control devices like bug zappers. Many players in the market have started offering green home outdoor pest control devices, which are free of toxic chemicals,” says Brijesh Kumar Choubey, Lead Analyst, Consumer & Retail, Technavio Research.
By 2020, the zappers segment will account for almost 49% of the overall market revenue to become the key revenue generating vertical of the global outdoor pest control devices market. The segment comprises of pest control devices like fly swatters and outdoor insects and mosquito killing traps. Zappers are the most widely used pest control devices as these are capable of attracting insects like mosquitoes by using ultraviolet light. Many vendors in the market are now offering cordless, portable, and rechargeable electric zappers, which can be easily positioned between the source of insects and the area to be protected, and provide enhanced convenience to consumers.
The key vendors in the global market comprise of Bell Laboratories, Bird B Gone, Nixalite, Helen of Troy (Stinger), and Thermacell. At present, most of the leading players offering home outdoor pest control devices like bird deterrents, mosquito repelling lanterns, and insect killing devices are based out of the US, whereas products like fly swatters and rodent traps are being manufactured worldwide. Online retail, as a distribution channel, is gaining popularity among manufacturers and consumers alike. It is becoming imperative for manufacturers to ensure that they sell their equipment through multiple channels to retain their existing customer base and attract new customers.
A more detailed analysis is available in the Technavio report, Global Outdoor Pest Control Devices Market 2016-2020.
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