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Home insecticides posted current value growth of 5% in 2013 to reach sales of US$711 million. This performance was driven by a problem with bedbug infestations, as well as other insect populations. Bedbugs, which can spread very easily and are incredibly difficult to remove, gained widespread media attention in 2011 due to a substantial growth in population registered over the previous few years. Despite a lack of media presence in 2013, a survey released by the National Pest Management Association and the University of Kentucky found that almost 100% of pest management professionals continued to encounter bedbug infestation problems. This prompted many consumers to purchase spray/aerosol insecticides as well as OTC bug bombs in an attempt to deal with possible infestations; however, awareness of the latter's poor performance has spread, resulting in lower sales.

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Competitive Landscape

SC Johnson & Son maintained its position as the leading player in home insecticides with a retail value share of 45% and value sales of US$321 million in 2013. The company's Raid brand continued to lead the category, enjoying a significant presence in insecticide baits and a dominant position in spray/aerosol insecticides with a 52% retail value share. Spectrum Brands, the global brand operator of Hot Shot, Spectracide, Black Flag and TAT brands, accounted for a 19% value share in 2013. Scotts Miracle-Gro, with its Ortho brand, ranked third in 2013 with a retail value share of 7%.

Industry Prospects

The future performance of home insecticides will largely be based on numerous seasonal factors that greatly impact insect and other bug populations. A warmer climate and smaller populations of natural predators bode well for these populations, and consequently for sales of home insecticides too; however, colder and more-pronounced winters could result in shorter breeding seasons, although this is less important for bugs that largely stay indoors. Additionally, as disposable incomes rise consumers will have access to a wider variety of professional solutions, which are often needed for more serious problems, as with bedbugs. These two factors will limit the total growth potential of home insecticides.

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