Praying mantises prey on various garden pests and thrive in environments with hiding spots and no chemical pesticides.

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Invasive plants (i.e. weeds) have been on the upswing lately as a threat to take over desirable plants, out-compete farm crops, and disturb the fragile health of ecosystems.