ashcats03
Port Washington, WI
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| Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:08 am Post subject: Any one use praying mantises in their garden? |
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I have been thinking about putting some praying mantises in my gardens. They are all flower/perinnial gardens. Is it easier to try to find live ones, or do most people buy the egg cases? Any information would help. Thanks! 
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eileen
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Scotland
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| Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:05 am Post subject: |
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I could do with some here but, sadly, they don't supply either the live ones or the egg cases here in Scotland. They sound like a great idea though for keeping down the numbers of destructive insects in your gardens as long as you don't mind them also taking some of the 'goodies' too.
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Jewell
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Puget Sound Region of the Pacific NW (Washington State, US)
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| Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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I never have used mantis because of our climate in the Pacific Northwest (cool and rainy - except this year). Lady bugs do well here. Bought them once and have had them and their offspring ever since. Maybe someone will be able to give you personal experiences.
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stratsmom
Southern Oregon
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| Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:41 am Post subject: |
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I don't know much about them but I have egg cases everywhere!! I know they are good to have but they freak me out when I stumble across one!  I've never seen them eating bugs but I have watched them lay their eggs. How do I know if the egg cases are hatched, incubating or dead?? 
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