After the butterflies are released, etc, could you use this as a bug catcher? My son asked for a giant bug home for Xmas, thought this would be cool.
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It's probably not as good at "catching" as it is keeping bugs after the catch. We've had 2 hatches in this and my son loves it.
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We have used the pavilion many times for all sorts of insects grasshoppers bumblebees etc just to observe them but always release the captures back to where they belong in there freedom
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I think so. This was a gift for my niece so I kind of remember seeing it. Nonetheless she was thrilled to see the butterflies' cycle of life.
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It's perfect for stink bugs. Our Bugzooka came with a spare bug-catching compartment, and it does help to wash one out when you empty it. We found after using it all last fall and winter that we have a lot fewer stink bugs this year, too. And there's something really satisfying about stalking and catching them. Ours are too dumb to fly away even when we put the thing right next to them to suck them up.
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I don't see why not. It should still do the job. I've been using 2 of them for about 3 months now at my business and I love them. I've seen dragonflies try to fly in the building and they immediately get pushed to the ground. Keeping the cold air in and the hot air out isn't 100%, but it definitely helps a lot.
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No, please don't they'll die. As far as I know some butterflies migrate (Monarchs) some die off and some go through an egg phase but actually living outside in the cold, I don't think so. I'm planning to buy 2 smaller ones because they're on sale and send the vouchers in around springtime. Hope that helps.
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My son took it to the Dominican Republic with him in July. He said that he had NO bites from any bug or spider. He followed the "tent rules" by keeping it closed at all times. Unfortunately I was not able to test it out since he accidentally left it in the DR airport. As far as the bed bugs leaving the house....you need to get a GOOD exterminator to help with getting rid of these pests. In all the research that I've done, it has stated that they can live for months without feeding....they are nasty!
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Oh, heck yes, with room to spare! I loved that tent! If the fly hadn't been ripped by a tree limb, I'd have kept on using it. I wonder if I can find a replacement fly somewhere?
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I bought it for my 4 1/2 yr old grdaughter. Too young, not her style. I'd say for kids, 6 and up, who like watching more than moving their toys. It is entertaining and would be great for a child who likes to add "living" space for the bugs. Kinda like a hamster and those fancy cages you can extend, without the live animal. I hope this helps.
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No, not at all. I found it to be environmentally savvy as well as an educational experience for my children. They were thrilled to see all the lady bugs. They loved that the lady bugs were able to crawl all over them too. Plus, we observed their behavior over the period of time they were in our yard.
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Donna, I think it would work fine to keep butterflies out since the mesh is 1/4". If you anchored it securely to the ground, butterflies couldn't get in.
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I would think that would work. It attracted a ton of ladybugs to my garden last summer. Good luck!
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I think it works very well for clothes moths. It attracts them before they can find a home in your clothes. Not sure it would do much good if you already have an infestation.
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I have read that the paper it to be left on. I am not certain as to why, but I've left it on. Good luck, a bed bug scare is horrible. We have also edged our entire apartment with diatomacious earth and put it in the traps (the traps to not kill the bugs, they simply trap them). I hope all goes well for you. It is a battle!
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I doubt it. I used this most of the summer. Caught tons of JBs but there wasn't one ladybug. I also released 1500 ladybugs in the garden. Not sure why you would want to since they are good guys
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I don't think that's a good idea because it is good only for display. The parts are so sensitive that it is not recommended as a toy. It is only for collection. You can give him a Tonka fire truck for a present.
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I don't really know how effective it is? or how much it would cover? We have it in our living room and find all kinds of flying insect in there except flies. The fan is not strong enough to pull in certain insect and the room have to be completely dark for the bugs to get drawn to it. We often get power outage and once the power is out, the trapped insect can escape. It's not as effective as the outdoor model which is alot brighter and it kill the insect right away instead of waiting for it to dehydrate and die.
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It took a fair amount of time for ours to hatch, maybe a week or two. And then lots and lots of tiny praying mantises began to appear in the yard. I would have been very unhappy if they somehow ended up loose in my house, but other than that it's seems like it ought to work to hatch them indoors. Remember that they're going to be tiny, so make your enclosure pretty snug.
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Andrew, then I really should not think it would be a problem. I actually think it is a stunning idea. Hopefully the fish are not too scared. But they really are gorgeous. I bought the whole collection and used them as centerpieces for my eldest sister's 60 birthday. She is crazy about dragons and it was quite a surprise to her when I put them in fllower bouquets shaped as nests on the table....absolutely stunning. Enjoy!