Beware of mass on Christmas tree containing hundreds of praying mantis eggs

Photo of preying mantis nest found inside Christmas tree (Erie County, Ohio)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Unless your favorite holiday tradition includes praying mantis eggs strewn around your home, you need to check your Christmas tree immediately.

A warning from officials in Erie County, Ohio urges people to check their Christmas trees for a walnut-sized and shaped mass inside the trees that contain hundreds of praying mantis eggs.

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“Don’t bring them inside they will hatch and starve!” warned the Facebook post.

Officials suggest clipping the branch with the praying mantis nest and putting it in your garden.

PSA: If you happen to see a walnut sized/shaped egg mass, on your Christmas tree, don’t fret, clip the branch and put it...

Posted by Erie County, Ohio on Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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