‘Genius’ gadget catches bugs WITHOUT having to get too close: Cup-a-Bug

A designer has gone viral with the prototype reveal of his brilliant ‘Cup-a-Bug’ catching device that efficiently removes bugs and spiders from the home.  

Justin from California, better known as ‘Chubbie Chubbs’, designed the viral TikTok sensation that’s been attracting fans from around the world. 

The Cup-a-Bug uses the classic cup and paper method of bug catching but with a mechanical stick to capture creepy crawlies in a harmless manner. 

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A designer has gone viral with the prototype reveal of his brilliant ‘ Cup-a-Bug ‘ catching device that efficiently removes bugs and spiders from the home

The genius product works when the Cup-a-Bug is placed on top of an insect or spider and in the click of a button the mechanical base closes to capture the bug. 

Once the bug has been captured the product can be carried outside with ease to release the insect back into it’s natural habitat. 

The genius gadget has been specially crafted to tilt and capture bugs or spiders found in tight corners, on high ceilings and on walls. 

Once the bug has been captured the product can be carried outside with ease to release the insect back into it’s natural habitat

The button also features control settings depending on how fast or slow customers would like to close the base to ensure the bug doesn’t get squished. 

‘The lid is tight enough to where [bugs] can’t escape once captured,’ Justin wrote.

Justin has shared viral footage of the Cup-a-Bug successfully capturing flies, spiders, cockroaches, crickets, silverfish and even lizards. 

 The Cup-a-Bug is currently being tweaked and will start production within seven weeks, Justin hopes to sell the gadget in the bug-prone land of Australia before July

The Cup-a-Bug is currently being tweaked and will start production within seven weeks, with Justin hoping to sell the gadget in the bug-prone land of Australia before July.

American customers can pre-order the product through the kickstarter campaign, with worldwide orders set to start soon.

The genius gadget has received millions of views, likes and comments, with one viral video having received more than 57 million views. 

The genius gadget has received millions of views, likes and comments, with one viral video in particular having received more than 57 million views

‘This tool seems life changing and now I can’t see my future without it,’ an enthusiastic product fan wrote. 

‘I actually need this, I think this would help my entomophobia while living alone,’ another wrote.

‘Every Aussie needs one of these. They look like a home essential,’ an Australian follower wrote.