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Praying Mantis
I purchased Praying Mantis Pods about 4 weeks ago. The first three weeks I placed them on the deck out of direct sunlight, in a large glass jar with a piece of nylon netting secured with a rubber band. The packaging said two to six weeks for the pods to hatch once exposed to warm weather. I had to travel last week, so I laid the jar on its side, removed the nylon netting, and placed them under the large tomato plants. I've checked on them and see no change and have not seen any praying mantis in the garden. What have others experienced with hatching time? I'm in Wichita, KS. I've ordered lacewings and they are on their way. I've abstained from using anything on the plants - hand picking off some annoying cucumber beetles. I really need these little guys to eat them! When should I think about getting another batch? Thanks
carrie.draher- Posts : 7
Join date : 2012-06-20
Location : Wichita, KS
Re: Praying Mantis
I haven't ordered praying mantis, but a friend of mine has, he said there were 3 hatchings from the one cocoon.
43 years a gardener and going strong with SFG.
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There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest a nobler and finer relation to nature than we know. The keeping of bees, for instance. ~ Henry David Thoreau
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Re: Praying Mantis
Do you recall how long they took to hatch? I've never done this before either.
carrie.draher- Posts : 7
Join date : 2012-06-20
Location : Wichita, KS
Re: Praying Mantis
I think he mentioned that it was over a period of a few weeks.carrie.draher wrote:Do you recall how long they took to hatch? I've never done this before either.
43 years a gardener and going strong with SFG.
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t3574-the-end-of-july-7-weeks-until-frost
There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest a nobler and finer relation to nature than we know. The keeping of bees, for instance. ~ Henry David Thoreau
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t1306-other-gardening-books
Re: Praying Mantis
Late last week, each of our 4 pods "gift" was placed in a corner of the back yard. Hope they hatch soon!
Windsor.Parker- Posts : 381
Join date : 2011-12-12
Age : 77
Location : Chicago, South Shore, c. 100yds to Lake Michigan, Zone 6a
Re: Praying Mantis
I bought one too, still waiting for it to hatch, been out there for almost two weeks!
cheyannarach- Posts : 2037
Join date : 2012-03-21
Location : Custer, SD
Re: Praying Mantis
I need to look into purchasing some as well, however, I ususally see praying mantises (sp?) in the garden every summer.
Concerning hatching, from what I've read 2-3 weeks. The eggs should have been cold hardened prior to purchase and shipping (the eggs need to be placed in a fridge for several weeks in order to hatch).
Concerning hatching, from what I've read 2-3 weeks. The eggs should have been cold hardened prior to purchase and shipping (the eggs need to be placed in a fridge for several weeks in order to hatch).
landarch- Posts : 1152
Join date : 2012-01-22
Location : kansas city
Re: Praying Mantis
Two of the pods we placed have hatched!
We thought they were Mosquitoes at first but upon closer scrutiny we confirmed their identity.
Here's how they look.
There are hundreds of 'em, and it appears they're cannibalistic!
Now to see how many survive and grow.
Windsor.Parker- Posts : 381
Join date : 2011-12-12
Age : 77
Location : Chicago, South Shore, c. 100yds to Lake Michigan, Zone 6a
Re: Praying Mantis
Yes it is common for them to eat their first meal - siblings
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Certified SFG Instructor- Posts : 4921
Join date : 2010-08-20
Location : Central Ohio zone 6a
Re: Praying Mantis
I am still waiting for mine to hatch... Thanks for posting a pic, now I know what to look for!
cheyannarach- Posts : 2037
Join date : 2012-03-21
Location : Custer, SD
Re: Praying Mantis
Mine are finally hatching!!! yay I hope, lol. I noticed the little bird house for them, should I make sure mine have a house too?
cheyannarach- Posts : 2037
Join date : 2012-03-21
Location : Custer, SD
Re: Praying Mantis
cheyannarach wrote:Mine are finally hatching!!! yay I hope, lol. I noticed the little bird house for them, should I make sure mine have a house too?
If you separate them, distributing them around your garden, you'll wind up with more. When they are young, they are their own worst enemies! Cannibals, you know...
Re: Praying Mantis
Picturing chasing praying mantis babies I found one on my broccoli bed a couple of days ago! Fast little squirts and they don't like their pictures taken!
It was carrying a grub and was still fast!
It was carrying a grub and was still fast!
CindiLou- Posts : 999
Join date : 2010-08-30
Age : 64
Location : South Central Iowa, Zone 5a (20mi dia area in 5b zone)rofl...
Re: Praying Mantis
That's wonderful, they are so cute!
Triciasgarden- Posts : 1634
Join date : 2010-06-04
Age : 69
Location : Northern Utah
Re: Praying Mantis
The bird house was a convenient, cool, dry, protected place for one of the pods to hatch.cheyannarach wrote:... I noticed the little bird house for them, should I make sure mine have a house too?
Windsor.Parker- Posts : 381
Join date : 2011-12-12
Age : 77
Location : Chicago, South Shore, c. 100yds to Lake Michigan, Zone 6a
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