Pests We Treat Photo Album: Came Across a Praying Mantis in Hopewell, NJ
During a regular Home Protection Plan treatment service of this home in Hopewell, NJ, we found a praying mantis hanging out on the kitchen window.
Hello There
We found this little guy on the kitchen window!
Beneficial Insects
Praying mantids are considered beneficial insects, as they prey on bothersome insects like mosquitoes, moths, crickets, and flies. 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.
Mimic Their Habitat
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.
Moved it Out of the Way
Although they aren't illegal to exterminate, we carefully moved the praying mantis to a safe location and continued our treatment.