Quick Answer: The Plastic Pooter is a durable plastic collecting jar with a screw cap, a mesh safety filter and two lengths of tubing, used by children to collect minibeasts outdoors without harming them.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Reusable jar with a green lid containing two holes, one covered with fine mesh
Short green tube for sucking and longer clear tube placed over the specimen
Mesh filter stops specimens being drawn into the mouth
Viewing chamber 70 x 54 mm (H x D)
Tubing can be washed between uses
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Chamber dimensions
70 x 54 mm (H x D)
Material
Durable plastic
Lid
Green, two holes, one with fine mesh
Tubing
Short green and longer clear
About This Product
The child sucks on the short green tube while placing the end of the clear tube over an insect, which is drawn safely into the chamber. Because the chamber is not perfectly round, bugs keep walking until they find a corner to hide in, and once still they are much easier to observe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can a child accidentally draw an insect into their mouth? No. The mouth tube fits the hole covered with fine mesh, which stops the specimen from being drawn into the child's mouth.
