- Do not panic
- Clip the branch holding the egg case
- Place it outside on a tree, shrub, or sheltered garden spot
- This allows the mantises to hatch naturally in spring, where they’re actually helpful insects
How to prevent surprises
- Inspect your tree before bringing it inside
- Look closely for unusual brown masses on branches
- Gently shake the tree outdoors if possible
Fun fact 🌿
Praying mantises are considered beneficial insects because they eat garden pests—so finding their eggs isn’t a bad thing, just inconvenient indoors.
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