A device suited for the capture of insects and for the retrieval of small objects is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the device is comprised of a strip of foam material formed into an teardrop shape that has a tacky adhesive on an area of the strips outer side. In use, this tacky adhesive is placed against an insect or object, thereby reversibly affixing the insect or object to the strip. Other embodiments include a handle of fixed, or telescoping length, that can hold the strip of foam material so that more distal insects and objects can be affixed to the material and drawn back to the user.
