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Outdoor gardens · Education

Praying Mantis Egg Cases

Tenodera sinensis

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Each egg case (ootheca) can hatch up to 200 nymphs over several weeks. Praying mantises are best suited to outdoor gardens and landscapes as a season-long generalist predator.

  • Up to ~200 nymphs per case
  • Long-season outdoor predator
  • Family-friendly and educational
  • Great for organic backyard gardens
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When to release

Outdoors in spring once nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F.

How to release

Tie or wedge each case in a sheltered branch ~3–5 ft off the ground.

What they eat

Generalist predator — feeds on a wide range of garden insects.

Storage

Keep cool until ready to deploy.

Shipping

Ships year-round; hatching is temperature-driven.

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