$23.10
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Product Overview
This listing includes three live Chinese mantis egg cases (oothecae) collected during winter dormancy and carefully stored to maintain viability. When spring temperatures rise, each case will hatch dozens to hundreds of baby mantises that disperse naturally in your garden.
Why Praying Mantises?
Praying mantises are generalist predators that feed on a variety of garden insects, helping maintain ecological balance. Their diet includes:
Aphids
Flies
Caterpillars
Moths
Beetles
Grasshoppers
Occasionally invasive pests like the Spotted Lanternfly
What You Receive
Three authentic Chinese mantis egg cases attached to small twigs or natural substrates when possible
Carefully packaged for safe shipping
Hatch Potential
Each egg case contains roughly 50–200 baby mantises, depending on environmental conditions.
How to Use
Place or tie each egg case on a branch, fence, or shrub 1–3 feet above the ground.
Keep outdoors in natural conditions; do not seal indoors.
Spring warmth will trigger hatching.
Storage Before Release
To delay hatching, refrigerate egg cases at 35–45°F. Avoid freezing.
Shipping
Packaged securely in ventilated containers or boxes
Shipped via USPS Ground Advantage
Orders typically ship within 1 business day
Notes
Sizes, shapes, and color may vary naturally
Exact hatch numbers cannot be guaranteed
Why Buy 3?
Buying this bundle ensures better garden coverage and higher likelihood of successful pest control. Perfect for gardeners, educators, and nature enthusiasts.
Watch nature’s most efficient garden predator hatch and go to work—fun, educational, and eco-friendly!