Praying Mantis Egg Cases - Carnivorous General Predator

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TARGET PESTS

Scientific Name: Tenodera aridifolia sinensis

A generalist predator that feeds on Crickets, Grasshoppers, Moths, Locust, Caterpillars, Flies, Spiders, Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafhoppers, Mealybugs, Scale, & many other pest insects.

 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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Carnivorous generalist predator that controls a variety of pest insects. Great for kids and bug enthusiasts. Hatching can take 2-12 weeks when egg cases are kept at 70°F.  

NaturesGoodGuys offers Praying Mantis Egg Cases, which are perfect for Organic Gardens or Bug-Friendly environments. Praying Mantises serve as versatile allies in gardens, greenhouses, or as pets, voraciously consuming a wide range of insects. These skilled hunters, with their distinctive appearance, ambush prey under natural camouflage. Female mantises lay 50-200 eggs in protective cases during late summer or fall, which hatch after 2-12 weeks of consistent temperatures above 70°F. Young nymphs emerge, seeking prey as they grow into adults with fully formed wings, living several months to a year depending on conditions.


PRO TIPS
  • Keep your mantis eggs at 70°F+ to encourage hatching.

  • Can take up to 12 weeks to hatch.

  • They do not eat ladybugs, so they can peacefully coexist in your garden ecosystem.

 

CROPS

CROPS
Vegetable Crops
Soft Fruit Crops
Ornamental Crops
Tree Nursery

USAGES
Greenhouses
Interiorscapes
Field Crops
Gardens
Orchards

INTRODUCTION RATES
1 egg case per 1,500 square feet.
2 egg cases per 3,000 square feet.

Temperature Range: 40-104° F.
Hatching can take up to 6 weeks at 70°F.

It's important to note that these introduction rates serve as general guidelines and can differ depending on the specific pest species, the plant being treated, and level of infestation. Proper monitoring of the infestation and the released beneficial insect population is crucial for determining the success of the biological control strategy.
APPLICATION
INDOOR HATCHING
  1. Place in a warm area out of direct sunlight.
  2. Wait up to 6 weeks for hatching between 70-80°F.
  3. Once hatched, introduce outside within 24 hours.
  4. Introduce directly on plants, under cover to protect from predators.
OUTDOOR HATCHING
  1. Place in crotch of plant or hang with a string approximately 1-2 feet off the ground in the canopy of a tree.
  2. Wait up to 6 weeks for hatching between 70-80°F.
  3. Once hatched, nymphs will emerge and disperse within an hour. Egg case does not change in shape or form, so you may not see hatching, and may only see the praying mantis in your yard as they grow.
STORAGE
Hatching can take up to 2-12 weeks at 70°F.
DISCLAIMER / SHIPPING POLICY

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We do not provide recommendations on pesticide use. Products are sold for home use only, not commercial use.

QUALITY GUARANTEE

If your beneficial insects or other perishable products are not viable when delivered, email info@naturesgoodguys.sbs within 48 hours of delivery with your order number and a description of the problem. Photos may be requested. Approved replacements ship on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

  • Open your package right away and check for storage instructions. Some products need refrigeration, and improper storage voids the guarantee.
  • Ice packs help moderate temperature in transit and are not expected to arrive frozen.
  • Some insects need time at room temperature before they become active, and many are hard to see without magnification.

SHIPPING

  • Processing: 1 to 3 business days. Orders placed by 12:00 pm Pacific may process the same day, but this is not guaranteed.
  • Overnight: ships Monday to Thursday, and Friday for addresses with Saturday delivery, excluding holidays.
  • Second Day: ships Monday to Wednesday, and Thursday for addresses with Saturday delivery.
  • USPS: ships Monday to Friday.
  • We do not ship to PO boxes.

Some products are harvested on set days, and we may hold shipments during extreme weather to protect product quality. We will contact you if your order is delayed significantly.

CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS

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RETURNS AND REPLACEMENTS

Beneficial insects and other perishable products cannot be returned; they are covered by the Quality Guarantee above. Unopened garden supplies and tools can be returned within 30 days. Full details are in our Refund and Return Policy.

Replacements are not available for an incorrect shipping address, storage or use instructions not followed, or packages left uncollected after delivery.

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