BugZooka - Bug Vacuum for Adults - No Batteries or Toxic Chemicals, Safe Bug Vacuum with Long Nozzle - 1 Pack

My family has had a bugzooka for more than 15 years. I bought this when my kids were little because I don't like killing insects and this tool allows me to capture most tiny critters without causing them harm, showing my kids the insects - spiders, moths, grasshoppers, even scorpions before releasing them into my backyard. My kids have grown up with this device and I have gifted it to other friends. It comes with a spare chamber attachment which is helpful. The design is simple and functional compared to other high tech, electronic bug capturing tools. You push the spring to prime and them push the button to activate the suction pump. Point the tip of the bugzooka as close to the insect as possible, like touching it, if possible, and push the button, and bam! you will find the insect trapped in the translucent chamber. Remember this is not a Dyson vacuum on max power suction. It's a simple mechanical device that works well when used properly. My only complaint with this product is that the front chamber is brittle and prone to breaking. Which is why they include a second one, but they need to include a total of 4 or 5 chambers because the acrylic is easy to break or crack and the "trapdoors" at the mouth of the front chamber often lose the spring which kinda kills its utility immediately. You also can't buy just the chamber for a reasonable price, you have to buy a whole new bugzooka! In spite of this complaint, we love the bugzooka and it is a standard fixture in our home. I'm sure my kids will look for it when they have their own homes too. I found a workaround after struggling to find replacement chambers after the first few years I had it. I would attach a small rubber balloon around the mouth of the chamber and cut an X in it, and pull the ballon back so the rubber flap with the X cut in it would sit squarely over the mouth of the chamber. This worked like a charm for almost 10 years. For a long time the bugzooka was not available on Amazon. When I found it again this year, I quickly bought a replacement and gifted my friend a set. They love it as well. If you are looking for a simple functional tool to catch and release bugs and insects in your house, instead of killing them, this tool is for you. It will last a long time and will serve you well.

I bought this unit as an alternative to a handheld battery powered device. I steer clear of anything rechargeable; because it runs out of juice, slowly holds less of a charge over time, costly replacement batteries, and with how technology changes the batteries are usually not available forever. This leaves you with a worthless unit. Primarily purchased this for stink bug "collection" at my house. Anything that "sucks", pushes air through the unit and blows out the backside. This of course fills your house with that terrible stink bug scent, which is what you are trying to avoid in the first place. Unit arrived, and assembled in seconds. I have vaulted ceilings in some areas, and others up to 9' high. Which, with a stool, were reached relatively painlessly. I paid for next day shipping upgrade due to the fact that my house had around 100 VISIBLE stink bugs at this point. This unit is amazing. One handed operation. Push bellows into your thigh and its locked and loaded. Aim. Push Button. Repeat. At one point, when close together, I could get one stink bug every 3-4 seconds (while talking on the phone!) These aren't the craftiest or quickest bugs, I imagine hunting something more aggressive that flies would be far less successful. I loaded about 6-10 into the canister before needing to empty it to regain suction strength. I simply had a small bucket, filled with water and some dial soap. Took trap door cap off (that keeps them in the canister while allowing more to be sucked in) and you simply press on the bellows and it launches them out with air. I shot them outside into the bucket and the dial soap causes them to sink, where i will leave them overnight to drown and then dispose of water. I used to take a Solo cup and walk around and knock them into the cup with my hand. This is of course gross, and you miss, and they climb out and fly away. Plus you don't kill them and just let them outside only to fly back in again. I haven't read other reviews, and i have never written a review myself; but I find myself just in love with this device. There is no effective way to trap or prevent, the only true solution is removal. This unit does that perfectly. It does require a bit of getting used to as far as the angle at which you pursue your target. How far you need to be from your target based on the angles. Nothing that requires more than a few minutes to master. It surprised me and would pull stink bugs out of crevices in the window, while other times i would miss one flat out on the wall. So yes, a little getting used to and be sure to empty that trap. Comes with a convenient wall mount, to keep in the laundry room or closet and away from a drawer. I safely, effectively, and easily removed 100 bugs in a matter of 10-15 minutes. Now I will simply maintain the population every day for a minute or two! GREAT PRODUCT FOR STINK BUGS! ***THIS REVIEW IS FOR STINK BUGS ONLY. NO NEED FOR OTHER BUGS AT MY HOUSE***

I already own one that i purchased well over 15 years ago and bought a second one for my parents. I love mine, use it often, all of us really love it because it is very easy to use and i think it's fun. Very durable and have had no issues with it, i recommend this product 100%!

Very effective and GENTLE on bumble bees . Also fine for butterflies too. Also long reach. But it does need to be within about an inch away from the trapdoors.

So easy to use and works perfectly

I have been using one of these for years and love it. When you capture the spider or whatever, they are not hurt & you can let them go outside, if you wish. I keep a spare one, just in case & have also given them to family members or friends. Everyone that has seen mine, have also ordered one.

This item does not work! Needs negative stars! Pathetic suction does not capture an insect unless the "muzzle" is practically touching it. Managed to catch a spider but the poor thing's legs got damaged as it was sucked into the tube. I managed to pick up a few dead flies on the windowsill. Otherwise, nothing lets you come up close enough for the tiny suction to work. Don't waste your money. I am going to recycle it into the plastics curbside blue bin. Back to a flyswatter (fliers) and an empty yoghurt container (crawlers) for me. At least with the yoghurt container, you can catch and release successfully and without harming the insect.