Q: How does this bug viewer work?
Slide the thumb control on this bug viewer to trap an insect gently beneath the acrylic lid, then use the 5X magnifier to look closely before sliding it open to release the bug outside.
AT224 - Bug Magnifier
This practical device provides a humane way to remove unwanted bugs from the house as well as an opportunity to examine them up close.
The thumb-controlled, ultra-thin slider slips underneath bugs to trap them without harming them. Once insects are trapped under the durable 5X acrylic magnifier, you can look at them closely if you wish before releasing them outdoors.
Measuring 10 1/2", the bug magnifier has an angled handle to make it easier to grab bugs from any flat surface. It is long enough so that even the squeamish can use it without fear of touching the unwanted visitors before safely disposing of them in their natural habitat.
Useful to have around whenever bugs make pests of themselves, and a chance to teach children how to deal with them humanely.
Slide the thumb control on this bug viewer to trap an insect gently beneath the acrylic lid, then use the 5X magnifier to look closely before sliding it open to release the bug outside.
No, the slider corrals insects without pinching or crushing them, so they can be released unharmed afterward.
It suits children old enough to handle a small tool carefully, and it works well as a supervised activity for teaching younger kids about insects.
The acrylic lens magnifies 5 times, enough to see legs, wings and other details clearly.
| Materials | Acrylic |
| Dimensions | 10 1/2" overall length |
| Includes | Bug viewer |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Bug Magnifier
This practical device provides a humane way to remove unwanted bugs from the house as well as an opportunity to examine them up close.
The thumb-controlled, ultra-thin slider slips underneath bugs to trap them without harming them. Once insects are trapped under the durable 5X acrylic magnifier, you can look at them closely if you wish before releasing them outdoors.
Measuring 10 1/2", the bug magnifier has an angled handle to make it easier to grab bugs from any flat surface. It is long enough so that even the squeamish can use it without fear of touching the unwanted visitors before safely disposing of them in their natural habitat.
Useful to have around whenever bugs make pests of themselves, and a chance to teach children how to deal with them humanely.
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