The Praying Mantis in the Garden

Most people think of praying mantises as pests, but that's only part of the story. Mantises eat all kinds of insects, which can be good and bad. They are great for pest control when you have a lot of unwanted insects in and around your garden, but they will eat the beneficial insects too, so you might not want to encourage praying mantises in your garden. Some people suggest praying mantises as a method of organic pest control, but you should also think about the beneficial insects that may suffer when you introduce a predator into their habitat. If you're interested in hatching a praying mantis (or a bunch) in your yard or garden, you can buy mantis eggs online