There is cleanup involved.
Once they are settled into a favorite spot, they keep that territory, and don’t roam much unless circumstances such as hunger or danger send them elsewhere.
They drop scraps and poop from where they stay most.
I am no expert, but the ones I have kept dropped little, probably lots less than soil and dead skin which falls from the average human. Routine cleaning is all that is needed.
They work a lot like spiders, preferring a snug hiding spot where they can watch for prey, and jump out for a quick snatch.
Last summer I found one of those little gray beetles which have back armor shaped similar to a coat of arms, in my bedroom. I got a container and released it near my girl.
WHAM! she got that, flipped it over, held that armor like a little bowl, and ate down that soft belly.
Her head tilted slowly side to side as she munched. She seemed so content I almost thought I heard purring.
Once you get past the fact that lots of movie monsters resemble them, praying mantids (proper pluralisation of mantis) can be fun, sweet, unusual pets.
I have never had such a mosquito – free summer as last year.
This thread has provided me some smiles, so, GQ.