Egg cases from Chinese and European praying mantises can be differentiated by their shape. Neither species is native to ...

Even though it happens every fall, I’m always pleasantly surprised to find a praying mantis egg case. In our garden, I found the first one a couple of weeks ago. I’m sure there were others around ...

Always examine Christmas trees before you buy them, or you could be in for one of the grossest experiences of your life. If you already have one, time to become Sherlock Holmes with your tree so you ...

If you opted for a real Christmas tree instead of artificial, it couldn’t hurt to give it a good once-over — praying mantis eggs might have hitched a ride inside. Officials in Erie County, Ohio, ...

To us, a Christmas tree is a decoration. But to many insects and small critters, it’s a habitat. And when you bring that habitat inside your home, you might be in for a surprise. Andrea Coward and her ...