Then learn how to make a pooter – a cool little gadget that lets you suck up bugs (safely, and with care!) to study… Two flexible straws (please use biodegradable or paper ones!) Old nylon tights (clean!) First, make a filter to stop any bugs accidentally going in your mouth!

Here's how to make your own: Take a small, clean jar and remove any labels. Using a nail or drill, carefully make two holes in the lid. Take two bendy straws (if you can, try to find straws that …

Nov 8, 2023 · A pooter (named for its inventor, William Poos) is also called an insect aspirator. This low-tech device works by aiming one end of the tube at the bug and inhaling sharply, trapping the small creature in the tube.

Jun 6, 2022 · How to make your pooter. Make the tubes. You can use two drinking straws. Ones with bendy ends work best. Even better is plastic tubing because it is bendier than a straw and less likely to get crushed. Car parts shops sell it as ‘washer tube’. Whatever you …

May 19, 2015 · We’ve got a “how to” make pooters here – a great little tool you can make from a recycled materials in no time at all. Use it to suck up minibeasts for an up close and personal inspection! What you will need: Small bottle with lid. Plastic …

May 7, 2017 · Homemade tools can help students to better connect with and explore nature. One of the best things about a “Pooter” is its name! Also called an insect aspirator, the pooter was named after its inventor, William Poos. This low-tech device allows scientists to gently collect insects without harming or touching them.

Capture insects with ease using this simple DIY bug vacuum kids can make at home. Scientists capture bugs for study using a mouth-powered vacuum, called an aspirator or a pooter. Swallowing specimens . . .

May 10, 2016 · A pooter is a simple bug hunting device that allows you to photograph and identify your quarry without harming it. Making a pooter can be as much fun as catching the bugs themselves. Natalie Johnson of the Wild Network explains how to do it.

A pooter enables you to observe tiny insects without touching them and is an essential tool for any young wildlife enthusiast. Here’s how to make your own. Don’t forget, you can use your pooter anywhere, not just in your garden.