Stainless Standard Butterfly Net

NOTE: the handle is of the "twist-lock" variety, so it stays where you put it and can be loosened to collapse or extend freely. From other comments it seems like folks have been confused about that and there's no mention of it in the packaging or on the product. Good value. Quality is good enough. Any net like this is going to be a bit delicate, you can't be swinging around a piece of cast iron to catch a moth, so don't sit on it :) Bigger than I thought. I use it to catch pantry moths, so a bit bigger than I strictly need but works great. The net is nice and deep so whatever you capture is less likely to escape once in the bottom of the net. Also the mesh is fine so captures even small moths, something that was a problem with the "child-sized" nets I tried first. Those were good enough for the job quality wise but pantry moths would just fly right out through the larger mesh. I would do it again, although for my personal purposes I'd probably look for something a little smaller.

I’m genuinely stunned with this butterfly net. I had no idea when I ordered it that it would be so impressive. I expected just a chintzy rolled metal shaft, and a flimsy net attached to a wire hoop. And that would’ve been just fine - we’re catching butterflies here, not wolverines. But the product I received definitely surpassed my expectations. The hoop folds on a hinge, making it compact and easily stowed in a bag. The handle threads into the hoop, securing the folding sections together. And the telescopic shaft is actually good quality, like a heavy-duty radio antenna. It feels very sturdy when extended; the telescopic sections slide smoothly up and down, with enough resistance so that it won’t accidentally collapse. And I didn’t expect it to be this long (TWSS)! I hadn’t intended to go a-huntin’ flutterbys right away, but was so impressed with the net, I felt compelled to head straight out to the garden. Sure enough, I immediately discovered a couple of pesky pieris rapae which have been destroying some of my plants. On the very first pass with my new net, I captured one of the pretty little bastages. I’m catching all of these fluttering little jerks, and setting out a nice mantis buffet.

This is a pretty great butterfly net. I appreciate the extendability, and it seems fairly sturdy. However it is won’t stay retracted. Always slides out and around. This makes it seem annoying and cheap. It still works for catching “field plankton” for my reptiles, but there is certainly room for improvement.

The net is high quality and telescoping in length to give good reach while remaining packable. I wish it could collapse to be a little shorter but I will not complain. The net itself is plenty large to allow you to capture an insect without it being able to escape. The net is also a high quality mesh that prevents even medium sized insects from escaping through the holes.

When I received the item, I was a bit confused at how it all went together (there's not that many pieces). It was easy to figure out, and I was able to grab the great LONG handle net, and run to the pool enclosure, and after a few attempts, was able to catch the dragonfly! As I was using it, the extended handle kept collapsing, which was frustrating, but I quickly figured out that it had to be turned, to keep it al the desired length. Each section needs to be tightened when you are using it. It collapsed just fine, and now we are thrilled to have a strong metal pole, that can help rescue flying critters. I also liked that it was pretty wide, which helped immensely when rescuing the dragonfly. I did some research on-line and learned that as it gets dark, a dragonfly and butterfly will stay still until daylight. This poor little guy had been in there for two days and was pretty tired. I did have to bump him very gently, so that I could catch him, and he started flying and with the help of a small ladder, was successful. It was wonderful to see him fly away free without screens being in his way.

As soon as I went to put the net on it ripped. The net frame itself is of quality, but the netting leaves little to be desired. I used it for a costume on Halloween so it served its purpose, but if using for legit purposes idk if this is the one you’d want to get.

well, made it and helped us with our flight problem as long as you can catch them

I purchased this insect/butterfly net to use to catch various insects around my home and also for my six year old grandson to use so we could capture and examine the critters around my home when he visits. I was impressed with the design and the heavy duty feel of the telescoping handle. My grandson was actually visiting when I received the net so I put it together in a matter of 5 minutes and he began to telesope the handle and swing it around in the yard. He's six so he can get pretty enthusiastically exhuberant and into "make believe pretending" so in a few minutes I had to ask him to slow it down a bit as I was concerned with him damaging our new toy. When I inspected it everything was fine but the fine netting did have a couple of small holes. At first I was disappointed and felt the product was inferior so I waited until I received an email from the seller and explained what had happened. Linda, the seller, was very concerned and explained they had tried different netting products and settled on the current lighter netting so that insects with delicate wings would not get damaged when captured. She explained they have a sturdier fishing type net that might be more suitable. She explained I could ask for my money back with no return but she would send me another net to replace the damaged net and also send the sturdier fishing type net as a "gift" for my grandson. I have received the replacement net but have yet to see the second net but that is supposed to be coming in a separate shipment. Either way, I'm very satisfied with the response and wish them well!

Needed a net to catch a bird that was trapped in our garage. Arrived in one day and was easy to assemble. Operation Feathery Friend was a success thanks to the net. The handle is telescopic for easy storage and has a great reach when fully extended. Great for bug hunting or bird rescuing!!!

Au premier abord le produit est de bonne qualité Mais à l utilisation cela ne fonctionne pas Les morceaux empilables du manche télescopique ne se verrouillent pas Du coup le filet tourne autour A ce tarif c’est inacceptable

Rod is too small

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