FAQ

Painted Lady Caterpillars

How long will it take for the caterpillars to arrive after I redeem the certificate?

It’ll take about 2 weeks for your caterpillars to arrive. To receive our live arrival guarantee, be sure to redeem the certificate when it’s above 40°F or below 85°F in your area. You’re responsible to check your forecast before redeeming.

Are these kits good for lesson plans?

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A chrysalis has fallen off the disk it was hanging from. What should I do?

If any of your chrysalides get detached from the disk, gently lay them on a napkin on the habitat’s floor next to a side wall. There’s a good chance for them to still

Harvester Ants

How long will it take for the ants to arrive after I redeem the certificate?

It’ll take about 2 weeks for your ants to arrive. To receive our live arrival guarantee, be sure to redeem the certificate when it’s above 40°F or below 85°F in your area. You’re responsible for checking your forecast before redeeming.

Can I use the same sand/gel for another colony with my second batch of ants?

Yes. The sand is good for at least two batches of ants while the gel will remain good for several colonies worth of digging ants.
In the case of sand ant farms, sift out dead ants and old food from the sand. Put it back into your ant farm to start afresh.
In the case of gel ant farms, rinse dead ants and gel debris out of the tunnels with water. Drain the excess water and you are ready for a new colony. New ants will use existing tunnels and dig additional ones.