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Carson BugView 5x Magnifier Quick-Release Bug Catching Tool, Stem Educational Toy for Kids and Adults (HU-10)

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  • The BugView is a One-Handed Bug Catching Tool
  • Its thumb operated trapping slider makes it easy to catch the fastest specimens in a safe and humane fashion
  • Simply catch a bug, then view. After you're done examining, release
  • The BugView contains a 5x Power Crystal Clear Acrylic Lens to examine the finest details
  • Product Dimensions: 8.25 Inch x 2.75 Inch x 2.1 Inch | Backed by Carson's Limited Lifetime Warranty
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With over 30 years of experience in the optics industry, Carson’s product line has grown exponentially to encompass a wide range of products and accessories that reflect the needs of its customers. Carson has a dedicated team of engineers whose sole mission is to improve the customer experience.

Carson BugView Magnifier and Quick-Release Bug Catching Tool

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Quick-Release Bug Catching Tool

  • Effortless one-handed bug catching tool.
  • 5x power crystal-clear acrylic magnifier.

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Lab Tested Magnification

Our team of Engineers personally test each and every one of our optical products for 100% magnification accuracy. Don't be fooled by what you see!

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Humane Bug Catching

Its thumb-operated trapping slider ensures the gentle capture of even the swiftest specimens. After observation, bugs can be released unharmed.

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Versatile Handling

It's equipped with a handle that offers both distance and agility, providing users with precise control over bug capturing, even in tight spots.

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Enhanced Learning Experience

With its 5x magnification crystal-clear acrylic magnifier, it encourages kids to engage in hands-on exploration to learn more about the insect world.

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Age Group
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  • Large temperature changes can cause the sliding door to flex. Retract then extend the slider, then move the door by hand, so its flat within the track. Then to restore, leave for 24-48 hours at indoor temperatures. Contact Carson's team for issues.

  • The BugView is a versatile bug-catching tool designed for capturing a wide variety of insects, from spiders to bees, wasps, stink bugs, and more! It's perfect for creatures within the 6.5cm x 5cm x 2.8cm range, allowing for exciting observations.

  • Yes, the BugView is designed with kids in mind and is an ideal bug catcher kit for young nature enthusiasts. It provides a safe and educational way for children to explore and learn about insects and critters.

  • The crystal-clear acrylic magnifier, with its 5x magnification power, delivers exceptional clarity, allowing bug enthusiasts and nature lovers to explore the finest details of their specimens ensuring a remarkable observation experience.

  • The BugView is specifically designed for humane bug catching and prioritizes the well-being of insects. The trapping slider secures specimens without harm, allowing for their safe release after observation.

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    6,206 global ratings

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    Customers find the bug catcher effective at trapping spiders and other insects, with the magnifying glass working well and the tool being sturdy for kids. The device is easy to use, particularly for 4-6 year olds, and customers appreciate its ability to safely catch and release them outside. They enjoy using it for homeschooling and outdoor adventures. While some customers like the size, others find it too large for little hands.

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    483 customers mention "Bug catcher"426 positive57 negative

    Customers find the bug catcher effective at catching various insects, including spiders and wasps, and works well for scooping up dead ones.

    "...Takes it outdoor and enjoys observing the bugs and essentially anything else via the magnifying glass. It’s fun and engages him for hours...." Read more

    "I really like using this for catching bugs inside and setting them free outside. It's easy to use and is very sturdy...." Read more

    "This has been a heaven sent product to have! Captures any lil insects to safely move outside without harming...." Read more

    "The Carson BugView Quick-Release Bug Catcher is a fantastic tool for catching and observing bugs without harming them...." Read more

    192 customers mention "Works well"177 positive15 negative

    Customers find that the bug catcher works well, particularly noting that the magnifying glass part performs effectively.

    "...tricky on carpet, but as long as you go slow and gently, it gets the job done!" Read more

    "...Otherwise it works well." Read more

    "Bought this for my gf and it works great!" Read more

    "...So I decided to try out the BugView. As you can see from the photos, it does work (Cobweb Spider, Carpet Beetle) for capturing and safely releasing..." Read more

    190 customers mention "Build quality"135 positive55 negative

    Customers praise the magnifier's construction, noting it is perfectly built, sturdy for kids, and very secure, with one customer highlighting its slick engineering.

    "...Build quality is good." Read more

    "...It's easy to use and is very sturdy. If anything it a little on the big side which is good to keep distance from the bugs." Read more

    "My 5 year old loved this bug viewer, but it broke after only a week of use. The bottom part that slides open/closed detached...." Read more

    "...It’s durable and well-designed, making it perfect for educational purposes or just catching bugs around the house...." Read more

    170 customers mention "Ease of use"162 positive8 negative

    Customers find the magnifier easy to use, particularly for children aged 4-6 years old, and appreciate that it can be operated with one hand.

    "...It's easy to use and is very sturdy. If anything it a little on the big side which is good to keep distance from the bugs." Read more

    "...It’s easy to use, especially for kids, with the simple trigger mechanism that safely traps bugs...." Read more

    "...This too is SO easy to use. My 7-year-old now takes care of all spiders on her own with no fear. No regrets on this impulse buy." Read more

    "...It was soooo much easier than the flyswatter and it was fun looking at the spider for a couple minutes before releasing it. Great unique tool!" Read more

    164 customers mention "Magnification"164 positive0 negative

    Customers praise the magnification feature of this bug catching tool, describing it as an ingenious and amazing gadget.

    "...It’s fun and engages him for hours. It’s small and handy; the orange colors makes it pop when in outdoors. Build quality is good." Read more

    "...It's easy to use and is very sturdy. If anything it a little on the big side which is good to keep distance from the bugs." Read more

    "...The magnifying lens is a great feature for getting a closer look at the insects...." Read more

    "What a cool contraption!..." Read more

    90 customers mention "Fun for kids"90 positive0 negative

    Customers find the magnifier fun for kids, particularly mentioning that their children enjoy using it for outdoor adventures and exploring insects.

    "...It’s fun and engages him for hours. It’s small and handy; the orange colors makes it pop when in outdoors. Build quality is good." Read more

    "This thing is so fun! Gently picks up bugs for a closer look without freaking out the little ones...." Read more

    "...Buy it. You'll like it. It's a useful and fun gadget." Read more

    "Fascinating, Very handy to have around the House or on a Trip..!" Read more

    84 customers mention "Release ability"84 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the bug catcher's release ability, as it safely allows them to catch and release insects outside without injury.

    "I really like using this for catching bugs inside and setting them free outside. It's easy to use and is very sturdy...." Read more

    "...The slider worked smooth and easy and there was zero chance of escape even if you set the bug catcher down. Releasing was just as easy...." Read more

    "...to t it without harming it, look at it closely, and then safely release it outside...." Read more

    "...They are easy to scoop up and rehome outside - where they belong." Read more

    69 customers mention "Size"40 positive29 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the bug catcher's size, with some finding it great while others say it's much smaller than expected and too large for little hands.

    "...It’s fun and engages him for hours. It’s small and handy; the orange colors makes it pop when in outdoors. Build quality is good." Read more

    "...However, it is a bit bigger than expected." Read more

    "This sure beats a big plastic soda cup...." Read more

    "...is that some of the giant house spiders we have here (Oregon) are very large and *barely* fit in the enclosure, and that is just the ones we've..." Read more

    Great value, must have for nature loving kids. Great bug catcher
    5 out of 5 stars
    Great value, must have for nature loving kids. Great bug catcher
    This is such a great Stem toy! My daughter loves it. She's able to easily catch bugs and see details on them that she never noticed before! Great value for the price. Also great for catching spiders in the house as warm weather approaches!
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    • JanaPok
      5.0 out of 5 stars Value for money; Good gift; Fun toy
      Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2025
      Size: Single PackStyle: BugView Bug Catcher (HU-10)Verified Purchase
      My 5 yr old got this for Xmas and loves it. Takes it outdoor and enjoys observing the bugs and essentially anything else via the magnifying glass. It’s fun and engages him for hours. It’s small and handy; the orange colors makes it pop when in outdoors. Build quality is good.
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    • Noel
      5.0 out of 5 stars Harmless but catching
      Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025
      Size: Single PackStyle: BugView Bug Catcher (HU-10)Verified Purchase
      I really like using this for catching bugs inside and setting them free outside. It's easy to use and is very sturdy. If anything it a little on the big side which is good to keep distance from the bugs.
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    • My2cents
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great lil helper!
      Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025
      Size: Single PackStyle: BugView Bug Catcher (HU-10)Verified Purchase
      This has been a heaven sent product to have! Captures any lil insects to safely move outside without harming. Does get a little tricky on carpet, but as long as you go slow and gently, it gets the job done!
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    • MK
      4.0 out of 5 stars works well
      Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2024
      Size: Single PackStyle: BugView Bug Catcher (HU-10)Verified Purchase
      The Carson BugView Quick-Release Bug Catcher is a fantastic tool for catching and observing bugs without harming them. It’s easy to use, especially for kids, with the simple trigger mechanism that safely traps bugs. The magnifying lens is a great feature for getting a closer look at the insects. It’s durable and well-designed, making it perfect for educational purposes or just catching bugs around the house. Highly recommend for parents and curious kids who enjoy exploring nature!
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    • Incognito
      5.0 out of 5 stars Easy catch- easy release!
      Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2025
      Size: Single PackStyle: BugView Bug Catcher (HU-10)Verified Purchase
      What a cool contraption! No more grabbing a glass, hunting for a stiff piece of paper and using two hands to catch a spider…and then hoping the release goes as planned as you try to open the door to the outside. This was a little larger than I thought which was nice. The slider worked smooth and easy and there was zero chance of escape even if you set the bug catcher down. Releasing was just as easy. I plan on buying more as fun gifts and stocking stuffers.
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    • Hannah
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great value, must have for nature loving kids. Great bug catcher
      Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2025
      Size: Single PackStyle: BugView Bug Catcher (HU-10)Verified Purchase
      This is such a great Stem toy! My daughter loves it. She's able to easily catch bugs and see details on them that she never noticed before! Great value for the price. Also great for catching spiders in the house as warm weather approaches!
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      Hannah
      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Great value, must have for nature loving kids. Great bug catcher

      Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2025
      This is such a great Stem toy! My daughter loves it. She's able to easily catch bugs and see details on them that she never noticed before! Great value for the price. Also great for catching spiders in the house as warm weather approaches!
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    • Sarah V
      5.0 out of 5 stars Very fun and worth it
      Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2025
      Size: Single PackStyle: BugView Bug Catcher (HU-10)Verified Purchase
      This thing is so fun! Gently picks up bugs for a closer look without freaking out the little ones. He also "catches" his little zoo animal toys for a closer look😂 He and I take turns playing with it
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    • LW
      5.0 out of 5 stars Easy way to remove spiders/bugs without killing them
      Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025
      Size: Single PackStyle: BugView Bug Catcher (HU-10)Verified Purchase
      This is such a cool gadget! I get a lot of wolf spiders in my house because I live in the country, and I don't like to kill them. I can easily put this over a spider to t it without harming it, look at it closely, and then safely release it outside. I'm like a big kid because I do like to look at the spiders closely before I let them go outside.
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    • Vanessa
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
      Reviewed in Mexico on September 30, 2024
      Size: Single PackStyle: BugView Bug Catcher (HU-10)Verified Purchase
      De las mejores compras que he hecho, una gran opción para reubicar a los bichos y para que los niños puedan observarlos de cerca y aprender sobre ellos.
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    • Caro P.
      5.0 out of 5 stars I don’t know why I enjoy it so much.
      Reviewed in the Netherlands on June 25, 2024
      Size: Single PackStyle: BugView Bug Catcher (HU-10)Verified Purchase
      Before I would just take a glass and a piece of paper to trap and release bugs. This just makes the entire exercise a lot more fun. And I’m no kid, but the sense of wonder I get seeing bugs up close sure makes me feel like one again.
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    • Amazon Customer
      5.0 out of 5 stars Działa super
      Reviewed in Poland on June 2, 2024
      Size: Single PackStyle: BugView Bug Catcher (HU-10)Verified Purchase
      Bardzo fajnie działa, polecam
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    • Tata Artemeva
      5.0 out of 5 stars Nice product
      Reviewed in India on October 15, 2024
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      Good looking and quality. I think my nephews will be exited by this instrument. I will be very happy to teach them to respect all life on this planet, to carefully introduce them to nature and let them get to know it better without fear.
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      Tata Artemeva
      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Nice product

      Reviewed in India on October 15, 2024
      Good looking and quality. I think my nephews will be exited by this instrument. I will be very happy to teach them to respect all life on this planet, to carefully introduce them to nature and let them get to know it better without fear.
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    • Frida
      5.0 out of 5 stars Funkar som den ska
      Reviewed in Sweden on August 26, 2024
      Size: Single PackStyle: BugView Bug Catcher (HU-10)Verified Purchase
      Enkel att använda!
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