Enhance your garden's natural balance with this pack of 3 Praying Mantis Egg Cases, including one Carolina Praying Mantis Egg Cases and two T Sinensis Mantis Egg Cases. These egg cases introduce beneficial mantises to your outdoor or indoor environment while contributing to biodiversity. Whether placed in a garden, greenhouse, or educational setting, these mantises play a vital role in maintaining ecological harmony. Once hatched, the mantises actively explore their surroundings, helping maintain a thriving environment with minimal effort. For indoor hatching, keep the egg cases in a warm location away from direct sunlight and monitor them regularly for emergence. Hatching for Praying Mantis Egg Cases: These egg cases offer a simple yet effective way to introduce natural balance to your garden. Ideal hatching conditions range from 72°F to 78°F, with an incubation period of 2-8 weeks, depending on when the eggs were laid. For outdoor hatching, secure them to a twig or plant about 1-2 feet off the ground to ensure optimal conditions. Upon hatching, the mantises emerge on silk threads before dispersing into their surroundings. The egg cases remain intact after hatching, allowing for easy confirmation of the process. Carolina mantises are known for their adaptability, blending seamlessly into gardens, greenhouses, and natural habitats while supporting a diverse ecosystem. T Sinensis Mantis Egg Cases: These Ootheca contain the largest mantis species in North America, Tenodera Sinensis, which has been a part of the U.S. ecosystem since 1896. Each egg case can hatch up to 200 nymphs, which naturally disperse and contribute to the garden's balance. These mantises coexist well with other beneficial organisms and are well-suited for gardens, orchards, and greenhouses. For best results, place the ootheca indoors at 70-85°F for 2-6 weeks or secure them outdoors on branches for protection against predators. This pack includes a free hatching bag for controlled incubation, making it perfect for educational projects or hobbyists interested in observing the mantis life cycle. Elevate your gardening experience with these fascinating and functional mantis egg cases!