Educational Insights GeoSafari Day 'N' Night Ant Factory

A: Thank you for your question! I was able to find this answer from their website "The Department of Agriculture prohibits interstate shipment of queen ants. They don't want reproducing ants going into other states where they may start colonies that could damage agriculture or the ecosystem. Another reason we don't send queens is because they are very difficult to find. Harvester ants can tunnel up to 15 feet straight down when building their colony and may have many thousands of ants per colony." I hope this helps!

A: Thanks for your thoughtful question! The GeoSafari® Day 'N' Night Ant Factory is designed to stay mostly stationary during use, as ants need a calm, stable environment to safely build tunnels and thrive. However, it can be gently moved from one surface to another—just be sure it stays upright and is placed on a level, steady spot after moving. If your grandson enjoys interacting with objects or needs to reposition it occasionally, that's okay—as long as the movements are slow and controlled. You might consider setting it up on a tray or mat to make moving it easier while keeping everything secure. We hope it brings lots of fascination and learning fun his way!

A: Hello and thank you for your question! If properly taken care of, ants can live anywhere from 3-6 months.

A: Ants will ship separately. Includes a certificate to obtain ants by mail (consumer pays shipping & handling). You should receive your ants within two to three weeks from the time you mail your Ant Certificate (ants can not ship to Hawaii or Oregon). If the weather is extremely cold, there may be a delay in order to protect the ants.

A: Ant farms aren’t meant to house a queen ants. They are used to observe and learn about ants in a short period of time. The worker ants will not kill each other off without a queen. In addition, the USDA prohibits the sale of queen ants in the US. If a queen ant were to escape and establishe a colony in an area where it isn’t naturally found, it could put a lot of stress on the local ecosystem. Invasive ant species can cause harm to the natural biodiversity.

A: There is a federal regulation controlling the handling of ant queens. All of the ants that we send will be workers. The workers are female ants that cannot reproduce. Even without a queen, these ants are exciting creatures to watch. If you find your own ants, you can look for the queen, eggs, and larvae.

A: There is a federal regulation controlling the handling of ant queens. All of the ants that we send will be workers. The workers are female ants that cannot reproduce. Even without a queen, these ants are exciting creatures to watch. If you find your own ants, you can look for the queen, eggs, and larvae.

A: Hi The GeoSafari Ant Factory includes a mail-in certificate for Harvester Ants (available in the continental U.S. & Canada only - ants cannot be shipped to Hawaii or Oregon - ants do not ship during the winter months).