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CATCH BUGS & OBSERVE THEM UP CLOSE – With this bug catcher and habitat kit, kids can capture bugs and insects, then watch them through the habitat’s magnified viewers. The bug catcher, tweezers, and net make it easy to catch bugs of all types.
MAKE THE PERFECT BUG HABITAT – The bug habitat provides a 360° view and includes a removable base, easy-open lid with latches, and 2 magnifying viewers. The base provides a place for natural objects to make bugs feel at home while they’re observed.
2 BUILT-IN MAGNIFYING GLASSES – The magnified viewers are designed to offer up-close observation of the bugs you catch. The larger, stationary magnifier lets kids see their bugs up close, while the other telescopes and moves to watch bugs in action!
EVERYTHING KIDS NEED – This bug catching kit includes everything kids need to catch and observe bugs in their natural state: habitat container and latching lid with magnified viewers and removable base, scissor-style bug catcher, net, and tweezers.
HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL TOYS – We’re proud to make the highest quality hands-on science toys, and all our products are backed by exceptional service. If your experience is less than stellar, let us know and we’ll make things right!
Customers say
Customers like the durability, bug-catching ability, and fun of the science fundamentals kit. They mention it’s well-made, perfect for bug lovers, and comes with a tool to pick up the bugs. Some also appreciate the magnifying glass, and gift value. However, some customers differ on the size.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Juliet Grishaj –
Product Was Good
I bought this kit for my sisters and I to use as a habitat for the butterflies we captured. Do be warned that it is quite small, but itâs the perfect size for a ton of bugs. It comes with other features as well, such as scissors for capturing insects and tweezers. This product was durable, but my sisters broke it soon after we bought it. It kept my sisters outside, so itâs very enjoyable for little ones who are fascinated with insects. It performed well and it was worth the money.
William J. –
Nice quality
It’s a really nice set, my son (5) loves it. Ants can fit through the top air holes so we have them covered with tape, we don’t keep anything in there for more than a few minutes. He quickly mastered the bug catching tongs, they work great.
Kaitlin Rubel –
Very cute, hours of entertainment
If your kiddo loves nature this is a great toy. Bought for my 4.5 year old and we used it constantly on a recent camping trip. She even liked putting leaves and sticks inside so she could look at them closely with the magnifying glass. Highly recommend!
KIMIA –
Great for toddlers
My son loves this bug catcher. Itâs very easy to use and you can see the bugs clearly in the magnifying glass. The only problem is the lid where the magnifying glass is keeps falling apart and I have to constantly reassemble it.
Meghan –
Good quality and cute idea for kids!
I got this as a gift for my little brother and he absolutely loved it. Heâs had entertainment outside for weeks now, he loves it! Heâs dropped it and thrown it many times as kids do and it has not even cracked and I think thatâs great quality. The magnifying glass in the top is so great because he can really learn about the little insects and see how they eat etc. This is a great gift for the money!
Kelsey D –
Fun little exploring toy
My 3 year old loves this to search for bugs, keeps him entertained for a bit. Cute net and accessories to use. Strong plastic. Would buy again
Baili –
3 Year Old Birthday Gift
The birthday boy loved this! Hours of endless outside fun. Comes with everything you need.
farmgirl –
Great gift!
I bought this for our grand son’s 4th birthday and he has been searching for bugs to look at. Once he finds one to look at up close, I think he will really enjoy this. It is smaller than I expected but seems to be well made. Time will tell.
Melanie G. –
High quality and versatile kit!
Ratzeputz 61 –
Für diesen Preis billige Herstellung. Muss man nicht kaufen.
Christine –
The bugbox is sturdy and attractive and the accessories, very useful.
Luke P Russell –
Great present – my son really loved it. The inbuilt “microscope” styled magnifier is a bit useless and a waste of space. It takes up a lot of precious volume in the environment and doesn’t do a great job. You can only use it if the bug is in the right spot, and it doesn’t give a very clear image. I think it would be best to get rid of it. The inbuilt magnifying glass in the cover does a much better job and it’s fun to see the insects magnified in it. It would be perfect if there were an easy way to transfer the bugs from the catcher to the environment without fully opening it, as it’s pretty hard to get them from one to the other (especially without letting ones in there already out!). But overall it’s a great pressie and lots of fun. would recommend.
Orlando C. –
We release the insects the next day… but great to see them up close.