August 31, 2015

Did you know that some people use the praying mantis as pest control? That's right! You can buy our own egg cases, hatch about 200 mantids, and unleash them upon the pests in your gardens. Although this seems like a great alternative to using pesticides, these guys aren't picky eaters. They'll eat the pests along with the other beneficial insects in your garden. Careful about the cases you buy too. Many of the mantids we see in the US are exotic species like the Chinese praying mantis. I've heard they're great pets, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea to release 200 of them into the open.