Permit FAQ
Do I Need a Permit to Keep Ants? Why is it Important That a Vendor Has a Permit to Sell Ants?
What is Included in Permitted Shipments?
The conditions of our permits require us to include a number of things in a package with ants. To start, they require that we securely package the ants in ways that will prevent escape, as well as ensure that the ants reach their destination in one piece. We also have to include a full copy of the associated permit in each package. On top of this, we include an environmental awareness letter from the USDA, and a letter prepared by us with instructions on safe handling and how to properly dispose of colonies in the case of death or other happenings. A copy of both of these documents is visible below. (We would include a copy of the permits below as well, but they’re specific to each state!)
Do the Permits Affect How I Can Keep These Ants?
Well, for a start, you can’t sell ants you’ve bought from us to anyone else. This is required by the USDA as the ants have been obtained under a permit, and selling/giving them to anyone else could lead to unlawful disposal of the ants, or worse, them escaping into the environment. You are also required to keep the ants in secure formicariums/nests, and utilize a suitable barrier in outworlds. However, this shouldn’t be a challenge for those who don’t like escaped ants roaming their house.