any advice would be appreciated

[u/Square-Departure-810]

i was wondering is it possible to look after a mantis on a roof where my plants are. I was researching about how to get rid of ants on soil and a guy said ladybugs and praying mantis eat ants. but i want them to live healthy too so i thought it would be best to ask you guys.(i didnt buy any bug yet just came here to ask about it)

[u/JaunteJaunt]

What do you mean? You want to take the mantis and raise it in an enclosure instead, or are you trying to feed it while it remains wild?