When using a net to catch insects, most people think about chasing the insects and waving the net around erratically hoping to land a catch. While that is one way to use the net, you can also use it to sweep through plants and scoop any insects up as you go along. From there just pick them out of the net and deposit them into your jar.
When using a net to catch insects, most people think about chasing the insects and waving the net around erratically hoping to land a catch. While that is one way to use the net, you can also use it to sweep through plants and scoop any insects up as you go along. From there just pick them out of the net and deposit them into your jar.
If you plan on releasing your captured insects, poke small holes in the lid of your jar beforehand. But be careful! Make sure the holes are small enough so your specimens don't escape.
If you plan on preserving them, you can keep them in the sealed jar until they suffocate or starve to death. While this method was taught in my class, I found a better, more humane way to preserve them. Simply put the jar with your specimens into the freezer and wait 24 hours. I found that this method is much faster and puts the insect into a dormant state until it passes. Before you want to spread the insect, take it out of the freezer to thaw, I usually wait about 30 minutes. Finally you can spread and display them!
If you plan on releasing your captured insects, poke small holes in the lid of your jar beforehand. But be careful! Make sure the holes are small enough so your specimens don't escape.
If you plan on preserving them, you can keep them in the sealed jar until they suffocate or starve to death. While this method was taught in my class, I found a better, more humane way to preserve them. Simply put the jar with your specimens into the freezer and wait 24 hours. I found that this method is much faster and puts the insect into a dormant state until it passes. Before you want to spread the insect, take it out of the freezer to thaw, I usually wait about 30 minutes. Finally you can spread and display them!
Want to have bugs of your own? It's pretty simple! All you need is a jar, tweezers, a net, your hands, and the outdoors.
Insects can be found all over the place. Forests, fields, ponds, streams, under rocks, crawling on plants, you name it. If looking on a plant, the best method for collecting is to gently shake the plant while holding the jar underneath to catch any falling insects. This is known as the Knock Down method. You can also use the tweezers to pick off larger insects more easily as it may be harder to knock them off.
Want to have bugs of your own? It's pretty simple! All you need is a jar, tweezers, a net, your hands, and the outdoors.
Insects can be found all over
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the place. Forests, fields, ponds, streams, under rocks, crawling on plants, you name it. If looking on a plant, the best method for collecting is to gently shake the plant while holding the jar underneath to catch any falling insects. This is known as the Knock Down method. You can also use the tweezers to pick off larger insects more easily as it may be harder to knock them off.