Like many people, the idea of witnessing a beetle scuttling up the wall, or a spider spinning its web in my home, gives me a case of the heebie-jeebies. Even worse is thinking about catching them. What if they run up my arm or jump on my head?
If you share my bug-induced anxieties, you will be pleased to know that insect-catching tools exist for this very problem. These gadgets are often designed to allow you to capture creepy crawlies from a safe distance, and release them safely or dispose of them with as little effort as possible.
Keep reading to find eight of these clever tools, including a suction-powered bug “vacuum,” a no-zap bug lamp for inside your home and a long-handled grabber that safely captures insect intruders from walls and ceilings.
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