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Handheld Insect Catcher for Children with Transparent Observation Chamber 20 cm Plastic Bug Catcher for the Garden and Nature Trips

Handheld Insect Catcher for Children with Transparent Observation Chamber 20 cm Plastic Bug Catcher for the Garden and Nature Trips

Gently catch ladybirds, grasshoppers and butterflies without touching them. Open and close the chamber with your thumb and then calmly observe your catch through the transparent walls. Full description
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Handheld Insect Catcher for Children with Transparent Observation Chamber 20 cm Plastic Bug Catcher for the Garden and Nature Trips

The handheld insect catcher is a simple tool for children who love to explore the nature around them. At the end of the handle is a transparent observation chamber, into which a small bug, ladybird or grasshopper can be caught without the need to touch them with fingers. The chamber opens and closes with a sliding button that is operated with one thumb. This allows the child to hold the catcher firmly in one hand while keeping the other hand free. The entire catcher is made of plastic, it is lightweight and fits well into a backpack for trips.

The catcher works purely mechanically, without batteries and electricity, so it is ready to use anytime and anywhere. With a total length of 20 cm, it fits well in a child's palm, and the handle width of 2.5 cm is comfortable to hold. The transparent walls of the chamber allow for close observation of the catch from all sides before releasing it back into the grass. It is suitable for observing ladybirds, butterflies, caterpillars, grasshoppers, spiders, fireflies, dragonflies, and small bugs. The catcher can be used outdoors in the garden and meadow just as well as indoors when a small uninvited guest enters the room.

  • Type – handheld catcher and observation chamber for small insects
  • Control – sliding button under the thumb, pushes up to open the chamber and down to close it
  • Total Length – 20 cm
  • Width of the Head with Chamber – 5.65 cm
  • Width of the Handle – 2.5 cm
  • Material – plastic
  • Power Supply – none, the catcher is purely mechanical and does not require batteries
  • Usage – garden, meadow, camping, nature walks, and school classroom
  • Contents of the Package – 1 handheld insect catcher with observation chamber

Using it is easy. First, the child finds an insect outside or indoors, pushes the button up with their thumb and the chamber opens. Then, the catcher is carefully placed over the insect and by sliding the button down, the chamber closes immediately. The catch can then be calmly observed, shown to friends or parents, and finally released in the same spot where it was found. After each use, simply rinse the catcher with water to keep the chamber clean and transparent. When playing with younger children, adult supervision is advisable to assist with releasing the insect back into nature.

The insect catcher is a practical companion for family trips, camping, garden afternoons, and science lessons at school. It encourages children to spend more time outdoors and teaches them to handle living creatures gently. The small plastic tool fits into a backpack pocket and requires no preparation or charging. The chamber can be easily washed with water and the catcher is ready for further exploration. As a gift, it will delight any little naturalist who enjoys looking under leaves and into the grass and wants to learn about insects up close.

Price incl. VAT €17.42