Photo Album: Praying Mantis Found in the Garden in Princeton Junction, NJ
While servicing this home in Princeton, NJ I found a praying mantis sitting on a rock!
Oh Hi
As I was getting ready to treat the garden, I spotted this little fella - a praying mantis!
Beneficial Pest
Praying mantids are considered beneficial insects, as they prey on bothersome insects like mosquitoes, moths, crickets, and flies.
Masters of Disguise
They are typically green or brown, but many species will take on the color of their habitat. They may mimic leaves, twigs, flowers, grass, and even other insects.
Biggest Myth
The biggest myth about praying mantids is that they are illegal to eliminate. That is actually false as they are not protected by any state or federal laws.
Moved it
Although they aren't illegal to exterminate, I carefully moved the praying mantis to a safe location and continued my treatment for the building.