Top Bug Hunting Kit Tips
Bug hunting is the ideal way for kids to play in the fresh air and engage their observational skills. Let's get down to 'buzzness', shall we?
What Is Bug Hunting?
Discover a whole new world under a magnifying glass! Bug hunting is a gentle way to see bugs, insects, and creepy crawlies up close in a fun, safe way. Once you've caught and ticked off the bugs on your checklist, carefully put them back where you found them.
Where To Find Bugs & Insects
Bugs and insects live in a variety of habitats. Most like damp, dark spots in places like the garden and the woods. You can find...
- Ladybirds and caterpillars on leaves
- Millipedes under big stones and logs
- Lots of snails, worms, and slugs after rainfall
- Grasshoppers and ants in tall grass
- Beetles and spiders in tree bark
- Lots of creatures in shrubs and trees
Build Your Own Bug Hunting Kit
Bug hunting doesn't require any expensive specialist tools, but it is useful to have some bug catching essentials. Here are our top picks for a kids bug catching kit.
Explorer Set
For an easy all-in-one bug hunting kit, our Explorer Set comes packed with a green bucket hat, pop-up bug net, pair of binoculars, telescopic net, magnifying glass, and more.
Bug Box
Little bug hunters can safely store their insects in our colourful Kids Bug Box! At one end, move the sliding cover to place the bugs inside and take them out. At the other end, peer through the viewing circle to inspect the creepy crawlies up close.
Two-Handed Magnifying Glass
Our classic Two Handed Magnifying Glass has a Bigjigs twist! Its two handles and oversized wooden design make it easy for little fingers to grip and hold while bug hunting. Ideal for examining minibeasts, insects, and plants up close. Compact enough to fit into a backpack, too.
Multi-View Magnifier
Inspect spiders, insects, bugs, and creepy crawlies from all angles with our Multi-View Magnifier. Place your creature on the green base, then place the additional magnifying glass on top. Two people can view at the same time with the top and side viewports.
Mini Magnifiers (4 Pack)
Grab your Mini Magnifying Glass and explore in the garden! The chunky wooden handles make it easy to grip and hold onto while the insects are getting their close up. Helps to develop youngsters' observational skills and nature knowledge as they learn more about the creepy crawlies in front of them.
Magnetic Fun Bugs
A great way to practise catching bugs before doing the real thing! Fish out the creepy crawlies from the wooden board with our Magnetic Fun Bugs game. Kids must hook the 10 insects onto the two magnetic fishing rods. The player who catches the most bugs wins! Once the magnetic fun is over, it can be turned into a fun nature jigsaw puzzle.
Bug Hunting Checklist
Download our Bug Hunting Checklist to tick off all the different creepy crawlies and minibeasts. Which ones will you find on your outdoor adventure?