Bug Catcher BugView from Carson Reviews

4.5 Rating 12 Reviews

This clever device turns each beetle or bee into a catch-and-release entomology encounter.Open the viewing box by sliding the button upwards. Then, lower the open viewing box over the insect, closing the box slowly.2¾"" x 2¼"" acrylic view box; 8"" plastic handle.Features: 5X magnifier inset on top of viewing box (does not magnify the whole box)Specimen rests on a colored field for heightened contrastClear-sided box allows light in and viewing from different angles

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“My son rates this as one of my best gifts ever. They catch spiders, even flies and then release outside. Easy to use, unbreakable, efficient, etc.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“The idea of this fascinates the kids, but they've used it a few times only to be disappointed. :( There are a couple key issues: The sliding "door" is rounded/bent because of the type of platic used (softer, not rigid), so it doesn't close all the way - it isn't flush with the ground, and leaves a gap when closing - this either entraps an insect's leg or body part(ouch), pushes the insect instead of gently closing over, or leaves a space for the insect to escape. The second issue is that the entire top of the clear plastic is not a magnifying glass, only a circle in the center. So, if the insect isn't right in the center bottom of the enclosure, you can't see it magnified. Bugs don't tent to cooperate & stay in the middle. ;) On the upside, it's the perfect size for young children to use and if the door closed well, the slider would be child-friendly as well. Also, the magnification, when the bug is in the right position, is more than adequate - we were able to see some great spider leg stripes up close!”

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Posted 12 years ago

“My sons, ages 10 and 8, love this gadget. They are able to capture a creature without it being injured and check it out easily through the magnifier. We keep it upstairs where it comes in handy in catching spiders or moths that are a little too close the the beds at bedtime, ( the bugs are then brought to a more agreeable place like outside if it isn't too cold). The only minor complaint is that the sliding piece at the bottom becomes a little warped and doesn't slide easily into the base, though this doesn't keep it from containing the bugs.”

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Posted 13 years ago

“The only reason this didn't get a 5 is because it is sometimes hard to examine the bug as they move out of the magnifying lens. It would be better if the whole top part was a magnifier instead of just the center. Otherwise this is a great toy and I am so happy with the purchase. As an added precaution, once I have the bug inside, I tape it shut as I have a preschooler who loves to open and close the box.”

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Posted 13 years ago