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product_id: 15689245
title: "Nature Bound Bug Catcher Toy, Eco-Friendly Bug Vacuum, Catch and Release Indoor/Outdoor Play, Ages 6+"
brand: "nature bound"
price: "£35.40"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15689245-nature-bound-bug-catcher-toy-eco-friendly-bug-vacuum-catch
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
---

# Battery-powered vacuum with included AA batteries Integrated LED light for day & night play 1-inch suction head for safe bug capture Nature Bound Bug Catcher Toy, Eco-Friendly Bug Vacuum, Catch and Release Indoor/Outdoor Play, Ages 6+

**Brand:** nature bound
**Price:** £35.40
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦗 Catch curiosity, release wonder!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nature Bound Bug Catcher Toy, Eco-Friendly Bug Vacuum, Catch and Release Indoor/Outdoor Play, Ages 6+ by nature bound
- **How much does it cost?** £35.40 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15689245-nature-bound-bug-catcher-toy-eco-friendly-bug-vacuum-catch)

## Best For

- nature bound enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nature bound brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Hands-Off Observation:** 360° clear viewing chamber lets kids study bugs up close without touching, boosting safe learning.
- • **STEM-Ready Exploration:** Ignite curiosity with a bug-safe vacuum that turns every catch into a mini science project.
- • **Catch & Release Innovation:** Patented gentle suction keeps bugs safe and kids engaged—no harm, all fun.
- • **Anytime, Anywhere Adventure:** LED light and portable carabiner clip make backyard or indoor bug hunts effortless day or night.
- • **Perfect Gift for Young Naturalists:** Encourage screen-free play and scientific discovery with a toy that’s as educational as it is exciting.

## Overview

The Nature Bound Bug Catcher Toy is an eco-friendly, battery-operated bug vacuum designed for kids aged 5-12. Featuring a patented gentle suction mechanism, integrated LED light, and a 360-degree clear viewing chamber, it enables safe, hands-off bug catching and releasing indoors or outdoors. This STEM-focused toy encourages scientific observation and outdoor exploration, making it a perfect gift for budding young naturalists.

## Description

For endless hours of fun, the environment-friendly bug vacuum toy lets kids find, catch, inspect, and release their favorite outdoor bugs. A built-in LED light, magnifier, and belt clip add to the adventure! Encourage kids to step away from their digital devices and investigate the great outdoors with an automatic bug catching gun. Fun, powerful features and exciting scientific design allows children age 5 to 12 to safely interact with nature, indoors or outdoors, at any time of the day or night. Patented catch-and-release technology keeps kids and bugs safe during exploration. A New Way to Play Challenge your kids to catch ants, beetles, flies, spiders, moths, and more! For homeschooling projects or weekend fun, promote inquisitive play and encourage budding scientists to document their catches and explore the world around them. The innovative bug catching gun allows for harmless catching, observing, and returning of all buggy specimens. Features include: *LED laser light *Carabineer belt clip *Built-in magnifier *Detachable core viewing capsule *Triggered suction mechanism *1-inch suction opening *AA Batteries (included) When you’re child is done inspecting their captured bugs, simply twist off and release your bug outdoors! They’ll love bug hunting in the backyard or helping to catch an indoor pest. For birthdays or holidays, this battery-operated gadget makes a great gift and encourages young learners to take interest in their natural surroundings. Give the gift of adventure with the Nature Bound bug catching gun.

Review: Hours of fun! - My son absolutely LOVES this toy. I have even started ordering them as gifts for kids in his age range of 4/5. It works perfectly! The motor doesnt have crazy suction but it is definitely enough for little bugs like ants. Keeps my kiddo happy for sure!
Review: Broke very quickly - It worked really well.... for a little bit. Used it to catch spotted lantern flies, very easy to use and worked great. Even came with batteries! But after only using it for maybe ten minutes- not steadily either- over a few days, it quit working. Changed batteries, didn't matter. The green light was on so it had power, it just stopped working. No damage, was not used by children, kept dry, nothing had happened to it. So while it was great when it worked, it definitely didn't last long enough to be worth the money. I will absolutely get another one but I'll try a different brand. I didn't get the closed box version so maybe it had been mistreated before I received it, idk. Shipped quickly though.

## Features

- Introducing our Bug Catcher - the perfect toy to promote scientific learning for kids aged 5 to 12! With an integrated LED light, carabineer, and battery-operated vacuum mechanism, this bug catcher makes bug-catching fun and exciting. Children can observe, keep notes, and make sketches, all while enjoying the thrill of the chase.
- Teach your child to play and explore their favorite bugs without harming them. Our patented, bug-safe vacuum sends each bug gently into the core viewing chamber, making it easy to catch and release. The chambered capture gun ensures safe and hygienic capture, so your child can observe without touching the bugs.
- Use the bug catcher anywhere, anytime - indoors or outdoors, day or night! The integrated light and 1-inch suction head allow for the capture of all types of household and backyard bugs. The clear 360-degree sides keep your child engaged without a bug escaping.
- Catch, study, and release insects back into the wild.
- The perfect STEM Science toy.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00UJGU9GK |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #493,430 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #769 in Nature Exploration Toys #16,967 in Learning & Education Toys |
| Brand Name | Nature Bound |
| Color | Green |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,725 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | stem |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00856670005001 |
| Included Components | Bug Vacuum, 4 x AA batteries, carabiner clip |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 2.75 x 11 x 6 inches |
| Item Type Name | Bug Vacuum |
| Item Weight | 13.76 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Thin Air Brands, LLC |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 144.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 60.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NB500 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 30 day warranty against manufacturer defects |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | NB500 |
| Number of Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Size | Medium |
| Supported Battery Types | 4 AA batteries |
| Theme | Insects |
| UPC | 856670005001 783318425931 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this big enough to catch a cicada?**
A: I think it would be a little tight to catch a cicada without risking harming the cicada. It is a very cool toy, though, and my kids really are enjoying it. So are all our little and not so little friends who come to play at our house. Hope this helps.

**Q: Does the light scare the bug away?**
A: Not from my experience.  I've loved this product because I'm scared of bugs.  My grandson loves this product because he examines the bugs after catching them and then lets them go outdoors.  The light doesn't seem to have any affect on the bug at all.

**Q: Does this help catch and release spiders form the house?**
A: Catching them is easy. Releasing isn’t as easy. You open the hatch and kinda smack it out. I wish it had a way to reverse the fan and blow them out.

**Q: Is it waterproof?**
A: The Bug Vacuum is fine to be used out in the rain. You would want to avoid full submersion so that water is not getting into the area with the motor or on the handle of the gun where the batteries are.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hours of fun!
*by S***Y on October 7, 2020*

My son absolutely LOVES this toy. I have even started ordering them as gifts for kids in his age range of 4/5. It works perfectly! The motor doesnt have crazy suction but it is definitely enough for little bugs like ants. Keeps my kiddo happy for sure!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Broke very quickly
*by M***N on August 21, 2022*

It worked really well.... for a little bit. Used it to catch spotted lantern flies, very easy to use and worked great. Even came with batteries! But after only using it for maybe ten minutes- not steadily either- over a few days, it quit working. Changed batteries, didn't matter. The green light was on so it had power, it just stopped working. No damage, was not used by children, kept dry, nothing had happened to it. So while it was great when it worked, it definitely didn't last long enough to be worth the money. I will absolutely get another one but I'll try a different brand. I didn't get the closed box version so maybe it had been mistreated before I received it, idk. Shipped quickly though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Helps keep squash bugs under control!
*by A***9 on July 24, 2020*

I know this is a child's toy, but I wasn't willing to shell out the big bucks to buy a more professional model. I did a lot of research before picking this model, and this bug catcher worked well to drastically curb the population of squash bugs that were going gangbusters on my pumpkins. It works best on the smallest bugs. If you are trying to catch a bigger bug, you have to scoop the bug into the opening (break its hold on whatever it's grabbing onto). Remember to leave the magnifying glass portion open when you're sucking up the bugs, and close it afterwards or they'll crawl right back out. Even though the suction isn't necessarily strong enough to pick up a full-grown squash bug (similar to a stink bug/box elder bug), scooping them into the barrel and then tapping them into the collection section works well enough. I have NOT tried it on house spiders, so can't attest to its efficacy there. I really like how you can disassemble the barrel to clean and easily dump the bugs out - the "barrel" detaches from the chamber that holds the bugs, and the chamber detaches from the handle. Afterwards, it's pretty easy to dump the bugs into some soapy water, even if the magnifying glass gets in the way a bit. I'm happy with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone that is fighting squash bugs. (Make sure to also remove their eggs from leaves and seal in a ziploc baggie!) After a few days using this gun, I'm down to finding maybe 5 squash bugs a day, tops.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-16*