Praying Mantid Tenodera aridifolia sinensis 50 Egg CasesPreferred food: Most pest insects, mites and insect eggs.
Method of shipment and release: Shipped in their egg cases, each contains about 200 baby mantids. Optimal conditions for hatching are 40-95% humidity and a temperature of 70-90° F.
Release rate: Place 3 cases/5,000 sq. ft. or 10-100 cases/acre. Attach the cases on twigs, leaves, fences, or the crotch of a bush or tree. Do not place on the ground as they are easy prey for ants. Begin releases during early spring. Praying Mantids can be used in conjunction with other beneficial insects, however, beware: Praying Mantids will eat other beneficials if pests are not available. They will not eat ladybugs because they are bigger than most other beneficial insects.
Praying Mantids may take 4-6 weeks to hatch.
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OUT OF SEASON
Mantids will be available again in mid to late January.
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