Yesturday I found a praying mantis on my front porch, I didn't think much about it. It was still there this morning. I just went outside and found three more......four. I looked on the back porch and the were two. Is this because of mating season or what? They are everywhere, and I have to admit, they kinda freak me out.
2007-09-11 18:25:51 · 10 answers · asked by xxbashful_babydxx 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Call your local college extension tomorrow and ask about them.
2007-09-11 18:33:30 · answer #1 · answered by litecandles 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is mating season for the Mantis. We've got 5 out by a small fish pond that range from 2-5 inches long! They are very interesting to watch - our kids and their friends will stand and watch them catch insects for half an hour at a time. If you find a strange looking "growth" on plants, outdoor furniture or fences, do not disturb! New Mantis' will hatch out in the spring. The one problem of Mantis over say Lady Bugs, is that they will eat beneficial insects as well as those that are destructive to plants. They will take on wasps and yellow jackets (yay!!)
2007-09-12 05:28:05 · answer #2 · answered by howmidoin? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a batch has recently hatched & need to find their bearings ,leave well alone they will soon move out in search of food ,don't go by looks alone ,even if their appearace is not appealing ,they play a very helpful role around the garden .In time some may move out while others might make your garden their home,which is a good thing .
2007-09-12 00:17:14 · answer #3 · answered by dee k 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should thank the gods, praying mantis are good friends to have around. Don't be frightened they are not harmful just funky looking, but very beneficial especially if you have a garden. Lucky you.
2007-09-11 22:22:38 · answer #4 · answered by ChickenTrainTakeTheChickensAway 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 12:59:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well they may have hatched or there is some nice food for them around or they could be mating & maybe the pollution is getting better or the poor birds are dying & not eating them
who knows just dont kill them hey because they deserve to live too & yes i would be scared & freaked by them also
2007-09-11 18:38:48 · answer #6 · answered by ausblue 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is the time of year they are very active. They are one of the most benificial insects to have around. This time of year they are mating and leaving their egg sacks around to hatch next year. They are absolutly harmless. I pick them up and move them out of harms way occasionally.
2007-09-12 05:30:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, let me say that I am terrified of them! Second, yes this is mating season. You are lucky to have so many in your yard ... I have only seen one in my yard all summer. Try to let them do their job and hope that they mate well. They will protect your garden next year.
2007-09-11 18:39:10 · answer #8 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
if you happen to live in Conn., they are protected by law (state insect)..... and in some parts of the world, they are so valuable as predators of nasty bugs, that they are also protected in that instance.... but normally, they're not... however.... if they are large , as in as big as one of your fingers is long, then they're doing their bug catching job and you should just leave them be..... remember "Everybody's gotta live SOMEWHERE!!".... and the fact that they're in your area means you're garden has stuff in it that needs removed!!!.... keep the mantisesesesesessssssss.... *smile*..
2007-09-12 02:21:36 · answer #9 · answered by meanolmaw 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've never seen so many at once.
2007-09-11 18:30:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋