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Carson BugView Quick-Release Bug Catching Tool and Magnifier for Children and Adults

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Style: Kids Bug Catcher


Unit Count: 1


Features

  • The BugView is a One-Handed Bug Catching Tool
  • Its thumb operated trapping slider makes it easy to catch the fastest specimens in a safe and humane fashion
  • Simply catch a bug, then view. After you're done examining, release
  • The BugView contains a 5x Power Crystal Clear Acrylic Lens to examine the finest details
  • Product Dimensions: 8.25 Inch x 2.75 Inch x 2.1 Inch | Backed by Carson's Limited Lifetime Warranty

Description

Safe and Humane Bug Catching ToolThe BugView from Carson is a fun and humane way to view the insects, nature and wildlife around us. Temporarily trap the specimen, view the bug and then release it back into its environment. Its thumb operated trapping slider makes it easy to catch the fastest specimens in a safe and humane fashion.Contains Built-in 5x Power MagnifierEach of the BugView bug catchers contain a built-in 5x power acrylic magnifier for examining intricate details on your subjects.Perfect Educational and Learning Tool for KidsThe Bugview is a great educational tool for children of all ages to learn and explore the environment around them. It can also be used by adults for trapping and releasing bugs and spiders around your home or office in hard to reach places without harming them.Backed by Carson's Limited Lifetime WarrantyAt Carson, we strive to make sure our customers are 100% satisfied with the quality of our magnifiers. We are so confident in our magnifiers that we back them with a Lifetime Limited Warranty! Carson will repair or replace your magnifier if it is found to have manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship. Please contact Carson for additional warranty details.


Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.6 x 10.5 inches


Item Weight: 3.99 ounces


Item model number: HU-10


Manufacturer recommended age: 6 years and up


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Release date: September 9, 2008


Manufacturer: Carson Optical, Inc


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  • Not just for children
Style: Kids Bug Catcher Unit Count: 1
I bought this for my grandchildren for catch, observe and release of the bugs we find in the yard. However, I ended up buying one for myself. I use it to catch the spiders and other bugs in my basement to transport them back outside where they belong. I would use a matchbox. I like having the handle so I am not so close to the spiders. 😀 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2022 by Mema

  • This Seriously Works!
Style: Kids Bug Catcher Unit Count: 1
So I grew up with the small cup and thick paper bug removal method. But as an adult, I’ve discovered how much of a pain that can be. This contraption is even better than I hoped! Just last night, I spotted a good-sized spider on the wall in a weird spot. But this thing worked! I could see clearly that the spider was in the container—a big downside of just using a cup—and I had no trouble setting the spider onto my sidewalk. My recommendation: leave the slide up and the box open after each use, so you can move quickly when you spot something and don’t need to bother sliding it open. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2022 by Andrea Ives

  • Works well for some bugs, but you still have to catch carefully!
Style: Kids Bug Catcher Unit Count: 1
I got this mainly for roaches that come in during the summer, plus my kid and I just love bugs and observing them (but don't want the roaches in the house). The size of it will hold large roaches well, BUT you have to be super careful when trying to catch them because you can hurt their antennae and appendages as they're moving very quickly trying to get away if you don't place the device down JUST right. And the whole idea behind this is NOT to hurt or kill bugs. Also, the plastic part that slides (that functions like a paper) isn't totally and completely flat on ours, so baby roaches and other very small bugs will just walk underneath it instead of going into the device. So unfortunately, for roaches I'm still doing the ole cup and paper because I know I can get them in there without hurting them. It's still a fun and affordable way to observe some types of bugs and safely catch them, it just all depends. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2022 by Junebug777

  • I Don't Need the Magnifier But Otherwise it's a Fine Bugcatcher
Style: Kids Bug Catcher Unit Count: 1
The magnifier does make it a little harder to see what the heck you're doing as you try to catch an actual live, fast moving spider. And the trap area is barely large enough to achieve it, especially on a textured surface of any type. But the price is better than the other style I've also bought and the more the merrier. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2022 by R. Ewing

  • Great kids toy that comes in handy to catch unwanted bugs in the garage, etc.
Style: Kids Bug Catcher Unit Count: 1
Easy to use. Catch & release!
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2022 by seekingoptimal

  • Does what I wanted it to do.
Style: Kids Bug Catcher Unit Count: 1
Lizards like to hang around my door at night. They sneak in sometimes, and I wanted a simple way to catch them without harming them. At first I was concerned that it would be too small, but two days later, I had two different lizards make their way inside. I was able to catch them quickly, without hurting them. I can’t speak to it’s durability just yet, but it seems like it should hold up. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2022 by Robert Salisbury

  • Granddaughter catches and release spiders
Style: Kids Bug Catcher Unit Count: 1
Our first one lasted about seven years - this one is a replacement. She has always been fascinated by arachnids and insects. She refuses to kill any of them (other than a mosquito). She uses this to catch and examine any that find their way into the house before releasing them outside. This has worked great because we bought her first one when she was in preschool. Now she doesn’t become hysterical when she sees a bug or spider. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2022 by LuLu

  • Works great
Style: Kids Bug Catcher Unit Count: 1
I got this to catch insects without harming them so that I could release them outside. It works great for that. Easy to use it one-handed and while reaching high up a wall, etc.... Once an insect is in it there's no way for it to escape-- even a tiny one. Other reviewers who said insects escaped must not have closed it all the way. I only wish it were more durable. It doesn't seem like it would survive a fall off a table without breaking. Since it's designed for kids to use, that aspect should be improved. Maybe some rubber bumpers on the edges? Otherwise a great purchase that does the job. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022 by ChrisKindle

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