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Carson BugView Quick-Release Bug Catching Tool and Magnifier for Children and Adults (HU-10, HU-10MU)
We have analyzed 230 reviews and found:
36% of users say that:Product works great, is great, works, is a great tool. Device is a literal lifesaver. Item is larger than expected, is great to catch, is awesome, is great. Insect works well.5% of users noticed that:Magnifier is worthless, will make bug look bigger, is useless. Catcher was hours of fun during the day. Bug can be dropped outside, can be caught. Sliding door came of its hinges, was warped.
Below you'll find product features often mentioned in user reviews. Features are split up by positive and negative sentiments.
product
21682
love • loves • great • easy to use • works great • good • is great • loved • works • recommend • is a great tool • so easy to use • best • works perfectly • well more like shrieking • running my way once • a cinch to release • ’s very durable • was time to get some kind of tool • legs off
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positive216
love • loves • great • easy to use • works great • good • is great • loved • works • recommend • is a great tool • so easy to use • best • works perfectly • well more like shrieking • running my way once • a cinch to release • ’s very durable • was time to get some kind of tool • legs off • would probably work better • could easily dent or scratch surfaces like wooden cabinets • larger than i thought • was the best thing • so nice • mostly does the job • can hold 5 full grown grasshoppers • is one of my best purchases • works for many small insects • works really well • ’s a cool concept • provides a good way to capture the critters • so simple • are beneficial • no special occasion • was delivered • looks like a toy • works like my old method • interesting to take a closer look • is so easy for him to use • great for mom • makes it easier to catch them • yesterday • is much better • could be done • so useful • my grandson loves • is decent enough • is really useful • is pretty neat • bigger than i expected • is good for kids • so much easier • magnify • easier • does the job • sooner • is a perfect tool • spring • was a cool idea • works so well • lasted quite a long time • is quick • simple • easy on the bugs • well made • well designed • so far • pretty easy to catch the bugs • was a big hit
negative82
bugs • catch bugs • yelling • carrying • just not very effective • especially difficult to capture smaller • totally failed to capture a silverfish • not necessarily the best with a bug scampering around inside • would work • catch spiders in the house mostly • captures the insect • ’s just very fragile • traps bugs • looking at • several times a week • once • was to catch a baby lizard • successfully caught • worthless • feels amazing to save a bug • hates • difficult to identify the insect • blurry • was executed poorly • interested in bugs • super cruel • doesn't always work • doesn't create a complete seal • closing the bottom piece • easily catch • was tired • doesn't want to hurt • catch spiders • isn't a toy • with a piece of paper • effectively to grab a few other larger bugs • over a large centipede • is was fatally injured • was in pain • feel pain • is not something for a toddler to use • loose • prevents them from jumping back • ended up • harder to pick up smaller things • let it go • are able to quickly catch bugs • easily release the bug • ’s rendered near useless • indoors to safely relocate errant insects • don't seem to run away • broke • gather up bugs • doesn't work • up camping with us • catch spiders to release outside • only good for large bugs • pretty much stopped hunting for bugs • not sure we will be using • is a little harder to slide the door shut • down • makes for a better way to catch bugs • is too hard • more in the house • make a mess • too bulky • without trapping the bugs • opens or closes • broke pretty quickly • is the easiest way to pick up these creepy crawly things
device
72
very ingenious • perfect • is a literal lifesaver • great little • easy to use • great • would be perfect
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device
positive7
very ingenious • perfect • is a literal lifesaver • great little • easy to use • great • would be perfect
negative2
has a sliding door on the bottom side of the capture container • has serious flaws
item
7
is larger than expected • seems really sturdy • is great to catch • is awesome • is great • interesting • give him the chance to catch any little critter
insect
53
fast-moving • easy to pick up • works well • long • really large
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insect
positive5
fast-moving • easy to pick up • works well • long • really large
negative3
must be directly in the center in order to appear magnified • catch • tiny
handle
43
is only about a foot long • is long enough • longer • long straight
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handle
positive4
is only about a foot long • is long enough • longer • long straight
negative3
is short • apart to get one out • was very awkward
design
42
great • works great • is very high quality
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design
positive4
great • works great • is very high quality
negative2
plastic • allows for easily catching & closing the door for medium sized bugs
this thing
6
love • is perfect for my son • huge spiders • is fantastic
toy
5
great • it!great little • very neat • clever
bug catcher
5
great • are great • is the best • is okay
magnifying glass
41
loved • is okay • works well • great
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magnifying glass
positive4
loved • is okay • works well • great
negative1
distorts the image
it's
41
been used quite a lot • worked like a charm • been one of the most useful • is made pretty cheap
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positive4
been used quite a lot • worked like a charm • been one of the most useful • is made pretty cheap
negative1
been almost useless
catch
21
great
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catch
positive2
great
negative1
bugs
size
21
only good for dazed baby micethe cat brings in • normal
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size
positive2
only good for dazed baby micethe cat brings in • normal
negative1
only downside
tool
21
wonderful • arrived quickly
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tool
positive2
wonderful • arrived quickly
negative1
cool bug
look
3
good • close
price
3
great • good
gadget
3
works like a charm to catch • is wonderful • easy to use
magnification
3
is great • not cloudy • great
quality
3
great • good
way
2
effective • great
protable
2
quite • good
magnifier
811
useless • never look at the bug • is worthless • complicates trapping by obstructing your ability • huge flaw • makes this harder than using a cup • covering small bugs • will make bug look bigger • bug view • is useless
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magnifier
positive8
is a bonus • is a plus • pretty cool to check out any bugs • side • is stronger enough to start a fire • very cool • works well • is pretty clear
negative11
useless • never look at the bug • is worthless • complicates trapping by obstructing your ability • huge flaw • makes this harder than using a cup • covering small bugs • will make bug look bigger • bug view • is useless
catcher
211
bug • little bug • best bug • breaks from the handle • was hours of fun during the day • didn't work
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catcher
positive2
teaches children compassion • works great
negative11
bug • little bug • best bug • breaks from the handle • was hours of fun during the day • didn't work
bug
39
small • needs to be directly in the center • could be observed easier • caught several • can be dropped outside • doesn't like killing • might be a little tricky • icky • can be caught
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bug
positive3
are not harmed • is safely secured • easy to pick up
negative9
small • needs to be directly in the center • could be observed easier • caught several • can be dropped outside • doesn't like killing • might be a little tricky • icky • can be caught
sliding door
15
pinches • came of its hinges • extremely easily • doesn't get stuck • was warped
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sliding door
positive1
perfect
negative5
pinches • came of its hinges • extremely easily • doesn't get stuck • was warped
release
22
bugs • critters
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release
positive2
is so easy • back outdoors
negative2
bugs • critters
spider
13
huge • bugs • scared need to learn to catch and release spiders
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spider
positive1
beautiful
negative3
huge • bugs • scared need to learn to catch and release spiders
this product
22
failed for this purpose • did not like
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this product
positive2
definitely recommended • totally skeptical
negative2
failed for this purpose • did not like
plastic
4
is not the ideal material • underneath • can get warped • thick
home
3
need to remove • not in my • do not want bugs
slider
12
more flush against the surface to help capture little tiny bugs • isn't flush to wall/floor
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slider
positive1
is easy for him to use
negative2
more flush against the surface to help capture little tiny bugs • isn't flush to wall/floor
this catcher
12
only works for creatures on the floor • tried to coax them into
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this catcher
positive1
is reliable
negative2
only works for creatures on the floor • tried to coax them into
shipping
11
not worth
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shipping
positive1
fast
negative1
not worth
purchase
11
was to relocate bugs
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purchase
positive1
great
negative1
was to relocate bugs
outdoor
11
cockroaches
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outdoor
positive1
great
negative1
cockroaches
trap door
11
sturdier
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trap door
positive1
flexible material
negative1
sturdier
batteries
2
requires no • no
this bug catcher
11
love
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this bug catcher
positive1
love
negative1
love
plastic "capture" box
2
is just awkward • doesn't seem to lie flat
view
11
bug
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view
positive1
decent
negative1
bug
Hey, that functionality is in development right now.