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People warned to check Christmas trees for one thing to avoid insect infestation
People warned to check Christmas trees for one thing to avoid insect infestation,Social media users urged people to check their Christmas trees as soon as possible if they want to avoid a problem. This is because small clumps that resemble pine cones have the potential to harbour hundreds of bugs

People warned to check Christmas trees for one thing to avoid insect infestation

Lots of people like a real Christmas tree to brighten up their homes – but the last thing anyone wants is an insect infestation.

People have been urged to check their trees for small walnut-sized lumps, and to remove any they find as soon as possible.

This is because the clumps, which resemble pine cones, could be a sac of 100 to 200 praying mantis eggs.

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According to The Mirror, it's vital people seek the sacs before the eggs hatch as this can lead to a nasty infestation.

To try and help people dodge the risk, social media users have been sharing their tips as to how to both spot and rid the pesky sacs.

People have been warned to look out for one thing on their Christmas trees
People have advised the easiest way to remove them (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)