圣诞树可能藏有可以孵化室内的鹦鹉鸡蛋袋;专家建议检查和清除。 Christmas trees may harbor praying mantis egg sacks, which can hatch indoors; experts advise inspection and removal.

圣诞树可能携带小的棕色圆块, 与松子相似, 实际上是祈祷的的蛋袋, 每个含有最多200个蛋。 Christmas trees may carry small, brown clumps resembling pinecones, which are actually egg sacks of praying mantises, each containing up to 200 eggs. 这些是无害的,但如果在室内孵化,可能很麻烦。 These are harmless but can be bothersome if hatched indoors. 它建议在购买之前检查树木, 并拆除任何蛋袋, 切掉树枝,然后在外头处理它。 It's advised to inspect trees before purchase and remove any egg sacks by cutting off the branch and disposing of it outside. 全国圣诞树协会建议,在将树木带回家后,在户外摇动树木,必要时使用室内安全的昆虫喷雾剂。 The National Christmas Tree Association recommends shaking trees outside after bringing them home and using indoor-safe insect sprays if necessary.