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Nature Bound Bug Catcher Toy, Eco-Friendly Bug Vacuum, Catch and Release Indoor/Outdoor Play, Ages 6+
- Introducing our Bug Catcher - the perfect toy to promote scientific learning for kids aged 5 to 12! With an integrated LED light, carabineer, and battery-operated vacuum mechanism, this bug catcher makes bug-catching fun and exciting. Children can observe, keep notes, and make sketches, all while enjoying the thrill of the chase.
- Teach your child to play and explore their favorite bugs without harming them. Our patented, bug-safe vacuum sends each bug gently into the core viewing chamber, making it easy to catch and release. The chambered capture gun ensures safe and hygienic capture, so your child can observe without touching the bugs.
- Use the bug catcher anywhere, anytime - indoors or outdoors, day or night! The integrated light and 1-inch suction head allow for the capture of all types of household and backyard bugs. The clear 360-degree sides keep your child engaged without a bug escaping.
- Catch, study, and release insects back into the wild.
- The perfect STEM Science toy.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.75 x 11 x 6 inches |
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Item Weight | 13.8 ounces |
ASIN | B00UJGU9GK |
Item model number | NB500 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 5 - 12 years |
Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. (included) |
Best Sellers Rank | #33,597 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #79 in Nature Exploration Toys #11,721 in Learning & Education Toys |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | November 1, 2019 |
Manufacturer | Thin Air Brands, LLC |
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For endless hours of fun, the environment-friendly bug vacuum toy lets kids find, catch, inspect, and release their favorite outdoor bugs. A built-in LED light, magnifier, and belt clip add to the adventure! Encourage kids to step away from their digital devices and investigate the great outdoors with an automatic bug catching gun. Fun, powerful features and exciting scientific design allows children age 5 to 12 to safely interact with nature, indoors or outdoors, at any time of the day or night. Patented catch-and-release technology keeps kids and bugs safe during exploration. A New Way to Play Challenge your kids to catch ants, beetles, flies, spiders, moths, and more! For homeschooling projects or weekend fun, promote inquisitive play and encourage budding scientists to document their catches and explore the world around them. The innovative bug catching gun allows for harmless catching, observing, and returning of all buggy specimens. Features include: *LED laser light *Carabineer belt clip *Built-in magnifier *Detachable core viewing capsule *Triggered suction mechanism *1-inch suction opening *AA Batteries (included) When you’re child is done inspecting their captured bugs, simply twist off and release your bug outdoors! They’ll love bug hunting in the backyard or helping to catch an indoor pest. For birthdays or holidays, this battery-operated gadget makes a great gift and encourages young learners to take interest in their natural surroundings. Give the gift of adventure with the Nature Bound bug catching gun.
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Kids Love to Explore Nature
For active kids
Kids need to be active. Sitting around all day playing video games, or watching TV results in poor health. The best activity for kids is to get moving and have fun discovering and exploring all that nature has to offer.
Who learn while they play?
It's time to play and the choices are endless. Do we look for new critters for our habitat? Do we hunt down crickets and critters? Do we search for lizards and frogs?
Here at Nature Bound we offer toys that teach kids about nature - both indoor and outdoor. Our toys are fun inside, in your backyard or on a safari.
We even provide butterfly larvae which will magically transform into beautiful butterflies.
Explore nature, catch bugs, go on a safari
As kids get out and explore they will learn through a unique hands on experience. What better way or kids to be active, learn, and have fun all at the same time.
The lore of insects, nature, bugs and butterflies can be enjoyed with Nature Bound Toys.
We have everything you need for science, nature, biology, insects, bugs, lizards, butterflies, frogs, and educational play.
Bug Vacuum Features:
- High powered bug vacuum
- Great bug catcher system
- Batteries included
- Perfect gift idea
- Carabiner clip to attach to most anything
- Kids don't touch the bugs
- Great for girls and boys
- Great for hiking, camping, fishing, exploring, or safari
- Catch and release
The Nature Bound Bug Vacuum
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The ultimate bug catcher sucks up bugsGreat for paintball, hiking, fishing, camping or any safari. Our patented bug vacuum makes a perfect gift. Your children or grandchildren will love it! |
Durable and portableTake it anywhere. Works on bugs, flies, or most any creepy crawly insect. Kids learn about nature while they play. A great gift idea for kids or grandkids. |
Packaged in a beautiful color boxExplore nature, catch bugs, go on a backyard safari - do it all with the Nature Bound Bug Catcher Vacuum. Get up, get out, get nature bound! |
The Nature Bound Bug Vacuum
The ultimate bug catcher.
Kids never have to touch the bugs - plus, built in magnifier
The patented capture core means no touch necessary. The vacuum does the work. Includes built in magnifier.
Awarded Seal of Approval
By The National Parenting Center.
Great outdoor activity
Great for hiking, exploring, or any outdoor adventure.
Includes patented capture core
No need to touch the bugs
Seal of approval
The perfect outdoor activity
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Customers like the entertainment value and appearance of the toy. For example, they say it's a fun yet educational toy, and the design is cute. That said, some complain about the suction and sucker power. Opinions are mixed on performance and quality.
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Customers find the toy fun yet educational. They say it's a great toy for any kid who is interested in bugs. Customers also say it is fun to use, super fun to take camping, picnics, and any outdoor playtime. The bug it comes with is great for kids to practice on before they hit the outdoors. Overall, customers say it’s s g great gift to encourage children to play outdoors.
"It is a fun toy... I received it for the satisfaction of sucking up Japanese beetles, which hang on tenaciously to everything so the sucking power..." Read more
"...It remains interesting for a long time, because they can catch different kinds of insects, so the novelty does not wear off quickly, like with other..." Read more
"...As for kids toy entertainment, my son thinks it is fun to use...." Read more
"...Afterwards they went for a swim in some soapy water. 😉 Effective and fun!..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the bug capsule. For example, they mention it's a cute idea, fun, and makes them feel like a kid again. That said, some say the design is clear and the little light is awesome.
"...Instead, we opened them on the day of arrival.I like the design, the clarity of the bug-capsule, the little light that is under the intake..." Read more
"Very strong, cute clamp u can hang on your belt loop, perfect for the bug catcher in your life." Read more
"...And we really don't like to kill bugs anyway. This thing is amazing! It works great!..." Read more
"...First of all the design is fun and it makes you feel like a kid again just holding it...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the bug catcher. They mention it's easy for kids to use and for adults to move the bugs. Some say it comes with batteries and is ready to use.
"...Used it to catch spotted lantern flies, very easy to use and worked great. Even came with batteries!..." Read more
"...to test this item on a decent size house fly and I can say that it go it with ease since it was trying to escape out a closed window...." Read more
"...I found it appealed to both girls and boys. It was easy to use, and after my child learned how, I felt no need to supervise or be involved, so it..." Read more
"...Simple to use and very effective." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the bug catcher. Some say it's the best they've used, picks up bugs pretty good, and easily dumps them out. However, others say that it'd be difficult to actually suck up a bug with this thing, does not lock closed, and has a pretty weak sucked.
"...So while it was great when it worked, it definitely didn't last long enough to be worth the money...." Read more
"...It's a genius parenting hack because they think it's so fun to vacuum the bugs inside the house and set them free outside! 10/10 recommend!" Read more
"...In all three cases, the bug got caught in the inner door of the vacuum and never got inside the middle, but that was enough to give me time to get..." Read more
"This bug vacuum is great for spiders found in the house. I've noticed reviews that mention this bug vacuum is too weak...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the bug catcher. Some mention that it works well, and does not hurt the bees. They say it works especially in small spaces for all kinds of bugs, and still runs like new. However, others say that it does not work well, is not up to the task, and is pretty useless in the real world with real bugs.
"...so I got 4 brand new AA batteries and put them in properly...and nothing worked...not the light or the vacuum/suction...." Read more
"It worked really well.... for a little bit. Used it to catch spotted lantern flies, very easy to use and worked great. Even came with batteries!..." Read more
"...Received it from amazon today and it doesn't even work. Installed 8 different batteries (it requires 4 AA batteries) and nothing...." Read more
"...Well this works great! I am in my 70s and I won’t kill spiders or centipedes in my basement. I vacuum them up and take them back outside!..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the suction of the product. They mention that it isn't great, and it can't suction up bugs or insects. Some customers also mention that the sucker just stopped working.
"...No ladybugs yet, just three stink bugs. The suction isn't strong, but it's enough to pull the bug in as long as put the tip up close to it...." Read more
"...The suction is mediocre...could definitely be a little stronger...my daughter tried to vacuum up a tiny beetle and it wouldn't suck it up...." Read more
"...Even though the suction isn't necessarily strong enough to pick up a full-grown squash bug (similar to a stink bug/box elder bug), scooping them..." Read more
"...The suction isn’t great which is why it can’t suction up bugs/insects with good grips...." Read more
Customers are disappointed with the value of the toy. They mention it's not worth the money, the plastic construction is on the cheaper side, and it'll only pick up dust. Some customers also say the tow is a scam and a complete dud.
"...The plastic construction is on the cheaper side, but then again this is meant to be a toy...." Read more
"...We love this toy! They are a little expensive especially when you have to buy in pairs. But worth it. Bugs are life!" Read more
"...probably six months ago and I’m already replacing it, but it’s worth the money for me." Read more
"...To the point amazon won't even send us another replacement. Total scam." Read more
Customers are disappointed with the sucking power of the toy. They mention that it's a bit weak, and the feature stopped working. Some say that the vacuum lasted about 5 minutes and didn't even make a noise. Overall, customers are not happy with the suction power of this toy and recommend it to others.
"...I've noticed reviews that mention this bug vacuum is too weak. Swap out the batteries for fresh ones, and it'll be noticably louder & stronger...." Read more
"...Unfortunately when the gift arrived, the vacuum was defective, as the light worked but the vacuum did not...." Read more
"...Just wish the vacuum was stronger, the stink bugs have a good grip on whatever they are holding on to." Read more
"...I think he enjoyed it, but we were both a little disappointed with the vacuum power...." Read more
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Shipped quickly though.
I decided to give this bug catcher a try and have had great success with it. I personally cannot catch them myself, they end up running away or falling, but my fiancé is really good at it. He has capture nearly all of them.
Most of our spiders our daddy long legs, with a few different species that are thicker and creepier-looking.
My advice if you use this for the same purpose, do not suck in the web. Otherwise you will not be able to catch the spider because they will just crawl back out using their web.
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Reviewed in Mexico on June 8, 2020