Technique 5: Disguise and Misdirection

A Masterclass in Sleight of Hand

Disguise and misdirection are the cornerstones of any respectable bugcatcher's craft. By mastering these techniques, you can confuse your quarry, distract from the truth, and catch your bugs in the most creative ways possible.

Subtechnique 1: The Art of the Distraction

Use your surroundings to your advantage. Distract your target with a well-placed coffee machine or a strategically placed potted plant. The key is to create a diversion that's just out of the corner of the eye, but not so out of the eye that it's obvious.

Subtechnique 2: The Vanishing Coaster Technique 6: The Shadow in the Night