Many people are putting up their Christmas trees earlier than ever this year in a bid to spread some festive cheer - but people have been warned they may also be bringing unwelcome guests into their homes.
Those buying trees have been urged to look out for brown walnut-sized lumps, which look similar to pine cones, as it may actually be a sac of 100-200 praying mantis eggs.
Experts have said the temperature inside our homes could speed up the time it takes to hatch the eggs, meaning your living could be crawling with bugs if you don't spot it first.
A viral Facebook post from a previous Christmas is being re-shared as a warning, after a man found two of the clumps on his tree and advised others on the best way to deal with the problem.
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