Keeping Insects as Pets — Ross R. Olney

Insects make fine pets. They are cheap, easy to find, easy to care for, fun to watch, and some of them, such as the praying mantis, will come when you call them. The mantis, if allowed to roam free in your house, will also keep it free of other insects. Insects do not live long, that is true,but while they are here they are fascinating to watch, especially ants, and fun to own.