Mason, Texas- August 7, 7 mm

[Antsforlife]

I'm about 90% sure this is rifa but I just wanted to make sure


Ant #35

[Nj6000]

I'm about 90% sure this is rifa but I just wanted to make sure


Ant #35

Your right . They just had nuptial flight .

[Phoenix]

Solenopsis Invicta.

[Nj6000]

Rifa is solenopsis invicta right ?

[Phoenix]

Rifa is solenopsis invicta right ?

Basically Speaking, Yes.

[Proverbs66]

Rifa is solenopsis invicta right ?

Basically Speaking, Yes.

Is there anything wrong with selling rifa in the GAN project?

[Phoenix]

Can't Sell Them Anymore Via GAN Project.

[Antsforlife]

Wait what? I see people selling them on there and if it isn't allowed what about Solenopsis geminata?

[Proverbs66]

Can't Sell Them Anymore Via GAN Project.

WHY not they have already invaded in certain states and taking them and putting them in a test tube isn't going 2 make them spread any farther is there a legit reason?

[Martialis]

it is illegal. Thanks to Serafine for pointing this out.
http://www.formiculture.com/topic/6197-the-AntsCanada-gan-project-is-helping-to-spread-invasive-ants/#entry66511

Selling either inside or outside the quarantine zone is illegal.

I'm pretty sure this ban goes for Linepithema humile, Pheidole megacephala, and many other invasive ants as well.

Not to mention it breaks GAN guidelines:

9) Never sell ants that are not native to his/her area