I don’t know about you, but bug catchers have saved us numerous times.
When there has been a wasp or spider or some other bug in our house that we wanted to get rid of but didn’t want to touch or kill it, a bug catcher came to the rescue…both ours and theirs.
Bug catchers also gave my kids a chance to examine insects and arachnids up close without any danger of being bitten or stung.
That makes these little devices both life saving and educational. 🙂
I thought I would share some bug catchers and viewers with you so that you too can save lives and learn about bugs. I have them listed below. Some are newer versions of what we used (we bought ours many years ago) and others are entirely different but still amazing. (I wish I could have them all!)
Here they are.
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Bug Catchers and Viewers
AlleTechPlus Bug Catcher and Viewer Microscope for Kids – This easy-to-use insect catcher is perfect for ages 3 and up. It has an adjustable microscope lens that allows for magnified viewing.
Kids Backyard Bug Catchers Exploration Science and Viewer Microscope – This is a kit that comes with a container with a magnifier for the bugs (or other critters!), a tweezers, and a magnifying glass. My kids had one of these and loved using it in the woods.
Little Backyard Explorer Insect Bug Viewer Collecting Kit (7 Piece) – This kit comes with a bug catcher, multiple containers for holding and observing the insects, two tweezers, and a net.
BiFun Insert Bug Viewer Magnifier Backyard Explorer Insect Bug Viewer Collecting Kit for Children – This is a simple and very inexpensive bug viewer for kids. It has both 3x and 8x magnifying glasses.
Nature Bound Bug Catcher Toy, Eco-Friendly Bug Vacuum – This is a newer version of our family’s favorite – the bug vacuum. It’s perfect for catching, observing, and releasing bugs indoors or outdoors.
Which one of these bug catchers and viewers is your favorite? I’d love to hear about it in the comment section.
More help on this site for homeschooling science:
- Teach Kids About Bugs in Your Area with These Insect Identification Apps
- Animal Encyclopedia Apps for Research and Learning
- Nature Study Tips for Homeschoolers
- Where to Get Inexpensive Microscopes for Kids
- Short Videos About the Food Chain for Kids
- Free Nature Scavenger Hunt Printables (In the Membership Area)
Many blessings,
