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Nature Bound Bug Catcher Toy, Eco-Friendly Bug Vacuum, Catch and Release Indoor/Outdoor Play, Ages 5-12

4.0 out of 5 stars 1,646 ratings

About this item

  • Bug Catcher Promotes Scientific Learning: An integrated LED light, carabineer, and battery operated vacuum mechanism make bug-catching fun! Kids age 5 to 12 can observe, keep notes, and make sketches.
  • Teach Eco-Friendly Play: Kids can inspect their favorite bugs without killing them! This patented, bug-safe vacuum sends each bug gently into the core viewing chamber for easy catch and release.
  • Use Anywhere, Any Time: The bug toy transitions seamlessly from indoor to outdoors and day to night with integrated light and 1-inch suction head for all types of household and backyard bugs.
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Technical Details

Educational objective(s) ‎Exploration of nature
Language: ‎English
Model Number ‎NB500
Number of game players ‎1
Number of pieces ‎1
Assembly Required ‎No
Batteries Required? ‎Yes
Batteries Included? ‎Yes
tech_spec_battery_description_toys ‎4 AA batteries
Material type(s) ‎Thermoplastic Rubber
Colour ‎Green
Manufacturer recommended age ‎36 months - 15 years
Item model number ‎NB500
Product Dimensions ‎6.99 x 27.94 x 15.24 cm; 390.09 g
ASIN ‎B00UJGU9GK

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Date First Available March 29 2015
Manufacturer Nature Bound
Place of Business BELDING, MI, 48809 US

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CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Product description

Light up bugs then suck 'em up. The patented Bug Vacuum is fun indoors and outside. Safely capture a variety of bugs, study them with the built in magnifier, and set them free. The ultimate toy for exploring nature. Safe for kids, and bugs. Get up, get out, get Nature Bound.

From the manufacturer

Nature Bound Bug Vacuum motorized toy backyard safari insect lore bugs butterfly butterflies science

Kids Love to Explore Nature

For active kids

Kids need to be active. Sitting around all day playing video games, or watching TV results in poor health. The best activity for kids is to get moving and have fun discovering and exploring all that nature has to offer.

Who learn while they play?

It's time to play and the choices are endless. Do we look for new critters for our habitat? Do we hunt down crickets and critters? Do we search for lizards and frogs?

Here at Nature Bound we offer toys that teach kids about nature - both indoor and outdoor. Our toys are fun inside, in your backyard or on a safari.

We even provide butterfly larvae which will magically transform into beautiful butterflies.

Explore nature, catch bugs, go on a safari

As kids get out and explore they will learn through a unique hands on experience. What better way or kids to be active, learn, and have fun all at the same time.

The lore of insects, nature, bugs and butterflies can be enjoyed with Nature Bound Toys.

We have everything you need for science, nature, biology, insects, bugs, lizards, butterflies, frogs, and educational play.

Bug Vacuum Features:

  • High powered bug vacuum
  • Great bug catcher system
  • Batteries included
  • Perfect gift idea
  • Carabiner clip to attach to most anything
  • Kids don't touch the bugs
  • Great for girls and boys
  • Great for hiking, camping, fishing, exploring, or safari
  • Catch and release

The Nature Bound Bug Vacuum

The ultimate bug catcher sucks up bugs

Great for paintball, hiking, fishing, camping or any safari. Our patented bug vacuum makes a perfect gift.

Your children or grandchildren will love it!

Durable and portable

Take it anywhere. Works on bugs, flies, or most any creepy crawly insect. Kids learn about nature while they play.

A great gift idea for kids or grandkids.

Packaged in a beautiful color box

Explore nature, catch bugs, go on a backyard safari - do it all with the Nature Bound Bug Catcher Vacuum. Get up, get out, get nature bound!

The Nature Bound Bug Vacuum

The ultimate bug catcher.

Includes patented capture core

No need to touch the bugs

Seal of approval

The perfect outdoor activity

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Customers like the quality, fun, and bug-catching capabilities of the product. They mention it's a great tool for play, learning, and getting over gears of bugs. However, some customers have reported that the suction is poor and the product is not durable. Opinions are mixed on the reliability.

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15 customers mention "Quality"13 positive2 negative

Customers like the quality of the product. They mention it has lots of features and is built like a toy. Some say the design is fun and makes them feel like kids again. However, some customers have reported that the suction stopped working after only a week.

"...Good buy!" Read more

"...The suction power isn't very strong but it's good enough. My kids love it." Read more

"So there are lots of devices like this and most seem similar quality and suction power...." Read more

"...First of all the design is fun and it makes you feel like a kid again just holding it...." Read more

4 customers mention "Fun"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the product fun. They say it's a great tool for play, learning, and getting over gears of bugs.

"A fun concept. My 7 year old played with it for a couple days. Overall, it doesn’t have a lot of power and the batteries die fairly quickly." Read more

"So much fun for big loving kids. And also great for adults who want to get rid of the flies or spiders in the house!" Read more

"This is a great tool for play, learning and getting over gears of bugs!..." Read more

"Excited!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Bug catching"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the bug catching product. They mention it's a great little bug catcher and a tool for play, learning and getting over gears of bugs. Customers also say they catch the odd spider around the house and check the little dude out for a bit then release him.

"...That all changed when I found this great little bug catcher. First of all the design is fun and it makes you feel like a kid again just holding it...." Read more

"This is a great tool for play, learning and getting over gears of bugs!..." Read more

"My son loves this. He has collected many bugs with this." Read more

13 customers mention "Reliability"6 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the reliability of the product. Some mention it can be made to work quite well and is the perfect solution for tiny spiders and lightweight bugs that move easily. However, others say the vacuum motor stopped working completely after only a week.

"...Used for ONE time, and went to use it a second time and does not work. Thought maybe it was the batteries, changed them, still does not work...." Read more

"...This thing is the perfect solution. It sucks 'em up and I can take them back outside without harming them...." Read more

"...the foam bug that is included was vacuumed up 4 times and the vacuum stopped working...." Read more

"...It worked very well for tiny spiders and lightweight bugs that move easily...." Read more

8 customers mention "Suction"0 positive8 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the suction of the product. They mention the ladybug on a leaf and the suction is poor.

"Not much suction" Read more

"...The suction power isn't very strong but it's good enough. My kids love it." Read more

"...The suction could be better, so it doesn’t pick up large bugs that well like caterpillars or Beatles. But it did suck up some dog hair off my couch...." Read more

"It could have more suction power but when it catches a bug or spider the look on my grandsons face is all that really matters." Read more

3 customers mention "Durability"0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the product. They mention it broke almost immediately and seems like a mechanical issue.

"...replacing the batteries but it still didn't work; it seems like a mechanical issue...." Read more

"Broke almost immediately..." Read more

Top reviews from Canada

  • Don Davidson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Product
    Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    Throughout the summer months it's common to find different insects in the house and I don't like killing them if they aren't a threat to anyone/anything. This thing is the perfect solution. It sucks 'em up and I can take them back outside without harming them. The suction power isn't very strong but it's good enough. My kids love it.
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  • J Dawg Canada 9000 the 3rd
    4.0 out of 5 stars This can be made to work quite well.
    Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    So there are lots of devices like this and most seem similar quality and suction power. It worked very well for tiny spiders and lightweight bugs that move easily. Something like a larger black fly initially was tough until I realized 2 things. Wait for the bigger ones to tire themselves out if possible, & just keep it on and aimed as close to them as you can, eventually even large bugs get drawn to the pull of the air or accidentally fly into if it is close to them. It did work substantially better than trying to get a cup on top of them and slide something under it like we used to.

    It's built like a toy so don't abuse it and it's lasted almost a year for me. The air current isn't too strong but it is probably best for trying not to hurt the nature you are catching. Does not work well for things like earwigs that don't care about airflow. For earwigs and things using a cub and piece of paper is easy enough though.

    Thanks for the wanting to not kill our bug friends!
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  • MJS
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's a hit!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 7, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    The customer says "I am terrified of bugs, I'm the person that screams when they see a beetle and I am always hoping someone is nearby so I can bribe them to kill that bug! That all changed when I found this great little bug catcher. First of all the design is fun and it makes you feel like a kid again just holding it. I have caught and released a few bugs with this, its more humane that killing them. If you want to kill them because your afraid it may come back then you simply vacuum the bug and then release it in the toilet and FLUSH. If your a bug hater like myself this is the tool you have been dreaming about! Simple to use and very effective."
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Ms.S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Canada on March 5, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Used it for ants and it works wonders. Excellent for catch and release even if its a toy. Comes with batteries but if you change them to brand new ones it works even better.
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  • 鶹 Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars A cute toy, but not much power.
    Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    A fun concept. My 7 year old played with it for a couple days. Overall, it doesn’t have a lot of power and the batteries die fairly quickly.
    One person found this helpful
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  • jacqueline n weston
    1.0 out of 5 stars Also broke almost immediately
    Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    After this product was opened, the foam bug that is included was vacuumed up 4 times and the vacuum stopped working. I tried replacing the batteries but it still didn't work; it seems like a mechanical issue. I would like a replacement sent out without spending the money on postage to send the broken item back. I haven't been able to find out how to get reimbursed for postage or a replacement to be sent out at no cost to me.
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  • Kelsey
    5.0 out of 5 stars It works
    Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    Got this for my husband who won’t hurt a fly and spends hours trying to capture bugs and set them free. He says he loves it and it works great and is easy to use. The material is kind of cheap feeling but I mean it’s a toy and not that expensive so what do you expect. I’m just happy that he uses it and loves it.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • C Mayne
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty cool
    Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    Sweet little toy for my bug obsessed 6 year old , but is too grossed out to touch them. Very thankful I no longer have to handle the bugs so he can get a closer look. Not a fan of the baby spiders he sucked up and brought in the house tho. The suction could be better, so it doesn’t pick up large bugs that well like caterpillars or Beatles. But it did suck up some dog hair off my couch. Multi functional.
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  • Claudia
    1.0 out of 5 stars No sirve, no atrapa nada
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 8, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    Pesimo no succionada, yo le daria menos 100 estrellas
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    Claudia
    1.0 out of 5 stars
    No sirve, no atrapa nada

    Reviewed in Mexico on June 8, 2020
    Pesimo no succionada, yo le daria menos 100 estrellas
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  • Clay Dav
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great for pest control
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    My girlfriend and I use this to humanely remove bugs from our apartment and it works excellently. Fruit flies and other similarly small critters will get sucked through the holes in the catcher and spat right back out, but an easy work around is to simply fit in a layer of tissue behind or in front of the catcher. This allows the small bugs to be sucked into the catcher, but not through it. For anything larger, it works as is. The ability to separate the sections is also very helpful. I haven't had much use for the light yet, but it's a neat feature. It is definitely styled to appeal to children as that was its target audience, but other than that, it is a great design with no apparent flaws. The build, while not extremely durable, holds up to a lot, and the end piece is soft enough that I don't fear shattering it if dropped. Overall, I think this is an excellent product.
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  • Dania Elyafi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Only one in the market!
    Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on July 24, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    My 6 years old loves it a lot! The magnifier lense is very clear and we are able to see insects like never before! Suction is not very strong but it's fine. You can't suck ants though, they escape from the holes on the side.
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  • sushil kumar
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good product
    Reviewed in India on June 13, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Good
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  • ANGEL
    2.0 out of 5 stars Aspiradora
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 31, 2023
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    No tiene buena potencia
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