Update: After several years of owning this it broke, but probably due to objects that are too heavy being placed on top of it, so I would mention being careful how you store it.
Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Works well and efficiently with certain types of bugs. It's generally a humane solution. You don't have to touch the bug (and from the bugs perspective it doesn't have to touch you either).
Cons: For it to be no kill you have to use it correctly (in other words it's the condom of bug catchers). Some bugs are too small (and rarely too big) for the Snapy. There are more efficient no kill ways to trap certain types of bugs (such as cockroaches-for more info I wrote a book called No Kill Cochroack Solution), but having a Snapy still helps too.
For those of you not familiar with it, the Snapy is a hand held device with a clear plastic window and a green panel that slides out underneath it to assist in the catching of bugs.
While the second you get your Snapy, you might be eager to start relocating bugs outdoors, the first thing you should do is to put a dot or sticker on the top side. It is just too easy to accidentally use the wrong side of the Snapy and end up killing a bug by mistake.
Bugs that are under a centimeter are usually too small to be caught in the Snapy. I've only ran into one bug too large!
When you close the Snapy it is important to make sure the bug is on the green paper. Be careful the bug is not between the green paper and the glass, which will squash the bug.
Don't worry if you don't catch every bug right away. It is more important not to harm or kill the bug. With practice you will become more efficient at using the Snapy.
I'll also include a link to where you can buy the Snapy http://www.petacatalog.com/products/Humane_Bug_Catcher-584-3.html
For more information on how to remove roaches without killing them see my book (No Kill Cockroach Solution) below:
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