12 best amazon ant farms

Product description

Get a peek into the amazing underground world of ants with the classic toy that’s delighted generations of families since 1956! Break Resistant and Escape Proof! Original package look! Order live harvester ants online! Postage and handling fee required. Ants shipped only within continental limits of USA.

From the Manufacturer

With its retro Ant Farm packaging and original die-cut display box with authentic 1946 graphic treatment, the Uncle Milton Vintage Ant Farm is sure to bring back fond childhood memories! This ant farm is a limited edition 50th anniversary gold container featuring a special anniversary holographic sticker. Includes all contents of an Ant Farm, including sand, tubing, mail-in coupon for live ants, and Ant Watcher's manual.

• OBSERVE LIVE ANTS: See live ants dig tunnels, build bridges, move mountains, and so much more! This STEM learning toy allows children ages 6 and up to discover the amazing behavior and anatomy of ants.
• BREAK RESISTANT AND ESCAPE PROOF: A self-locking device that makes it escape-proof and provides easy access for feeding and giving water to the ants. Tip-proof stand!
• CONNECTING ANTPORTS: Use the included antway connector tube to link multiple habitats together, creating an even larger ant community
• ANT WATCHERS GUIDE: A STEM learning guide is included to teach you about the fascinating creatures that you’ll be observing. Did you know that ants talk to each other?
• VOUCHER INCLUDED: Your set includes an online code voucher for free ants! You’ll just pay a small shipping & handling fee. Ants can only be shipped within the continental limits of the USA.
• Dimensions: 9.95" x 3.83" x 6.4"

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you use the common house ant
Answer:	Not sure! 5-7 days maybe. Sometimes non prime items will be on the same shipping schedule as prime. Just depends on the item or “deal” they have going on
Question:	What ants does it come with/does it come with ants
Answer:	My shirt did not have the print around the color which makes me believe the photo is from a different product.
Question:	will the ants be able to live in the tube for a few days (1-4 days) if they arrive prior to my child's birthday
Answer:	I received mine 7 business days after i ordered, it came early. I guess it depends on your area
Question:	Can the ants be seen from both sides
Answer:	I bought Khaki, it's not transparent at all, I hope it helps you.

• Watch real ants dig intricate tunnels: Know what’s even cooler than a plain old ant habitat full of sand? One that’s made with bright blue, space-age gel that glows! Watch your harvester ants dig intricate tunnels through the same type of gel that ants were sent to the moon in. Then, turn on the lights – the whole ant habitat glows! It’s not only crazy-cool to look at, but the lights can also encourage the ants to dig deeper into the gel.
• Complete kit: Includes Light-up gel ant habitat, USB power cord (no batteries needed), magnifying glass, tunnel starter tool, 16-page beautiful learning guide. Includes discount coupon for live ants: Live ants can't be included in the kit, but it includes a discount coupon to order live harvester ants and instructions on how to ensure the optimal delivery of the ants.
• Includes beautiful and extensive 16-page learning book: Ants are fascinating insects with super-duper strength, human-like ways of interacting, and oddball features (like the butt of an Australian green ant tastes sort of like a lime! Ew...). This Learning Guide is full of cool, scientific information about ants. NOTE: Due to regulatory restrictions ants cannot be shipped to Oregon or Hawaii.
• A fun and educational gift for all ages: It's not often that a science project can be fun and engaging, but this set achieves both! Great set for individual play or as a group activity. It fascinates children as soon as they pull it out of the box and is a perfect STEM project. It fosters a love for science and paleontology in a fun and exciting way.
• STEM.org authenticated educational product: This product has been evaluated by STEM.org and has been authenticated to meet the highest standards of STEM learning. 100% satisfaction guaranteed: Love it, or your money back! We're sure that the child will have a blast, but if you are not satisfied with the kit we'll refund you 100% of the money, no questions asked.

User questions & answers

Question:	can we use ants from our yard in florida we have all kinds of great ants
Answer:	You could add more ants from the same colony if you provided your own ants in the first place. If you added ants from different colonies, there might be an ant war. The first ants might regard the new ants as invaders.
Question:	How long do the ants live? I saw one comment that they only last a couple of months. Is this true
Answer:	Not unless you leave the lid off. During feeding, it may be possible for an ant or two to get out, but I din't run into that problem.
Question:	How long does it take after you order the suggested ants for the ants to arrive
Answer:	Absolutely! Since the gel has an edible element to it it also will mold after some time and a moldy environment is life threatening to ants. I've done a gel farm long ago and experienced this (cant remember how long it took mold to grow though). It's cool to watch them tunnel in the gel but the ants will live much longer (if well cared for) in non-gel habitats.
Question:	How many ants can you put in here max
Answer:	Hello, the sticks are about 14.96" long and 0.39" in diameter, happy building time!

Product description

We love ants and we want children to experience these amazing creatures too! By building this ant colony, kids will learn important lessons about the natural world around them. They will learn important beginner STEM skills such as observation, attention to detail and following instructions. In addition, they will learn about one of Earth's most abundant populations. Follow the Education and Instruction booklet closely to construct the ant mine, find out how to care for the ants and be inspired by experiments to understand ant behavior! || Adult supervision is recommended. || The Ant Mine includes: Casting plaster, Multi-chamber ant colony mold, Stand, Plexi-window, Rivets and Access Plugs, Cotton Balls, Ant catcher, Plastic straw, Colony interlink tubes, Mask, Pipette and tweezers and Instruction booklet. || Size of Ant Mine: 10. 25"L x 7. 1"W.

• IT'S ANTASTIC! -- Help kids connect with and learn from nature with this classic ant mine! Re-create a real underground ant nest and observe this fascinating world. ANTS NOT INCLUDED.
• HANDS-ON SCIENCE FOR AGES 6+ -- Mold and paint your own ant mine with plaster of Paris and attach a water holder, ant transit tube and viewing window. Your kids will be so proud of their ant home!
• KID-FRIENDLY, FULL-COLOR INSTRUCTION BOOKLETS -- Science should be fun and easy to understand. That’s why each step in the booklet includes an illustration to show exactly what needs to be done!
• LEARN FROM NATURE -- Collect your ants! We suggest two ways to transfer the ants to their new home and we provide tips on how to look after these incredible creatures.
• WE LOVE ANTS -- We don't use fake/nutrient gels which many ants can't tolerate. We want ants to be healthy and thrive in their new environment! Make sure your ants are 4mm long so they can't escape.
• BE A REAL SCIENTIST -- Learn the power of observation! Kids will notice what ants eat plus how they communicate, clean, organize and look after themselves.
• ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES -- The Education and Information Booklet includes several additional experiments for budding Myrmecologists (a person who studies ants)! How do ants react to music? What happens when you place a piece of red cellophane over the viewing window? Do ants recognize you?
• A TRUSTWORTHY BRAND WITH FULLY COMPLIANT SCIENCE KITS -- WILD! Science products are tested to the highest consumer standards (ASTM and CPSIA). Our products are recognized internationally as having premium manufacturing quality, premium design values, the ultimate in compliance and safety, and of course, great play and learning value.

User questions & answers

Question:	Are we supposed to add dirt or sand or something? If not, what are the ants going to do
Answer:	Work how? It has a rattle in a ring and a squeaker in another. It doesn’t fall over when the rings are off. It’s soft and sturdy.

Product features

Make an ant colony to be proud of!

This kit includes everything you need to build a unique ant habitat. Revel in this science project with your kids as they mix plaster to create their own ant farm mold.

Be amazed by the life of ants!

After you transfer the ants into their new world, they’ll begin to organize it. Your young myrmecologist will love watching these little workers!

Full-color, illustrated instructions

The handy educational booklet includes ant catching techniques, ant food recipes and watering instructions. Make sure your ants are at least 4mm long for best results.

What's in the box:

Casting plaster -- Multi-chamber ant colony mold -- Stand -- Plexi-window -- Rivets and Access Plugs -- Cotton Balls -- Ant catcher -- Plastic straw -- Colony interlink tubes -- Mask -- Pipette and tweezers -- Full-color education and instruction booklet.

• 🏆NEWSWEEK AWARD-WINNING BEST EDUCATIONAL TOY 2021- NAVAdeal Ant Farm Castle has reached critical acclaim and was listed in the Top 100 2021 Educational Toys. Newsweek has recognized leading toymakers and brands in the industry who are lending a helping hand to science, technology, engineering and math education for kids.
• 🔬STEM APPROVED “SCREEN FREE TOY” FOR KIDS - Awarded Best in STEM 2021, our ant habitat castle takes science and education to a new level for kids, parents, and teachers. Inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers by providing new ways of learning, creating quality time, and bonding opportunities. This innovative toy encourages young, curious thinkers to engage and discover the world of entomology, ecology and biology.
• 🐜OBSERVE LIVE ANTS THRIVE IN THE HABITATS AT HOME- Ants are amazing and highly intelligent creatures. With our ant farm castle you’ll get a front row seat to observe their life cycles, tunnel digging, and building skills. Learn how worker ants, transporter ants, and queens thrive in the kingdom with hardwork, diligence, endurance, and teamwork. It's mesmerizing to observe how tiny ants can embody such amazing power.
• 🐜 WATCH & LEARN WITH LED LIGHTS- We’ve designed an ant farm that makes it easy for you to watch and learn all about these wonderful ants. This ant farm comes with LED lights that encourage ants to dig deeper. Not only does it help ants work, but your kids will be able to observe ants during the night.
• 🏰ANTS ARE NOT INCLUDED- Each package includes 1 adapter, 1 LED illuminator, 1 magnifying glass, a small stick that helps you create starter tunnels, and our nutrient-rich blue gel. Ant farm dimensions are 6.5 inches x 5.5 inches x 1.25 inches. Batteries are not required and all you have to do is plug it into a standard electric outlet.

User questions & answers

Question:	How long does it take before the ants make tunnels
Answer:	There are no live ants in the ant farm.
Question:	Is there a form I need to complete to order the ants? There is t anything inside the box telling us what to do
Answer:	The ants could eat blue gel with nutrition.You could also feed the ants little pieces sweet fruit or bread crumbs in the feeding area.After the ants have finished eating, remember to clean the feeding area.
Question:	How long can the ants survive off of the gel
Answer:	Fruit mainly and they lived longer then stated in the description listed small chunks worked best
Question:	Are the ants for this any special variety
Answer:	It's the 'high' of the day. It can be colder at night. But if it's only reaching upper 30's during the day, it is too cold to order. The client is responsible for checking their own forecast and ordering at an appropriate time. If ordered when below 40 degrees daytime temperatures, the live arrival guarantee is void.

Product features

Amazing Ant Habitat - Educational & Learning Science Kit For Kids

Introducing NAVAdeal LED lighted ant habitat - now kids can watch ants creating 3D tunnels day and night! They can learn how ants build their home with the gel and create they graveyard to bury their dead body. It's not only a toy for kids, but:

• A fascinating learning experience - Ants are one of the best teachers for kids to observe their behaviors and learn from their hardworking, diligence, endurance, teamworking, and life cycle.
• It's science, biology and math - Take this chance to teach the kids the fun and inspiring facts about this tiny but strong creatures!
• Creating quality time and bonding opportunities between parents and kids - Keep your kids away from the digital screen but concentrating on the life ecosystem.
• Simply pressure relief - It's mesmerizing to observe ants working and digging in the clear gel quietly. Their small bodies are full of power!

Safe Acrylic Container

• NAVAdeal ant habitat is built with 4mm thick heavy and durable clear acrylic.
• Safely stand on its own without falling. (No risk for ants escaping!)
• Capacity suggestion - Ideal to put 20-30 ants in the habitat at one time.

Enhanced Blue Gel

• The blue gel, made from our special formula is edible and serves as the nutrition for the ants. Please do not feed the ants with any food or it will bring bacterial to the habitat.
• The translucent blue gel gives a good visibility for observing ants digging in a 3D perspective.

LED lighted

• It's amazing to observe the little guys working at night by turning the lights on.
• The lights are safe for the ants and it encourages ants to dig further.

Package Include

• A blue gel pre-filled ant farm.
• English Instruction Manual
• Live ants order recommendation card
• LED Illuminator with adapter
• A magnifying glass for getting a close up view
• A little stick helps you to poke some starter tunnels
• Product measures 6.5'' x 5.5'' x 1.25''

Q & A

• Is live ant included? Where can I buy the ants?

No, this ant farm does not include live ants. However, we would give you some suggestions of trustworthy sources. Details are included in our booklet in the package.

• Are the ants for this any special variety?

We suggest harvester ants as they dig great tunnels.

• How many ants does it hold?

We recommend 20 -30 ants.

• My ants are not digging. How long does it take before the ants make tunnels?

Some ants start tunnelling immediately. Some take them couple of days. Each one is different, just like human! So please leave them in a quiet place and be patient.

• How long can the ants survive in the farm?

Normally the ants will live for about 2 to 6 months. Queen ant is not a must, but having one in the system will help the colony survive longer.

Product description

ANThology CD Newnoize, 450 293-2, 2001, 12 Track

Five years before the release of ANThology, Alien Ant Farm befriended Papa Roach, then fellow strugglers on the California club circuit. And so AAF wound up signing to Papa Roach's New Noise Records. AAF have furthermore strengthened their Roach connection by employing Jay Baumgardner, producer of their benefactors' Infest, to lend sheen to the noise. The result doesn't show a tremendous range, but is generally excellent, with sweeping, soaring guitars ("Whisper," "Stranded") and shuddering riffs ("Wish"), putting one in mind of a less disturbing version of Alice in Chains. Standouts include the opener, "Courage," led by Mike Cosgrove's off-kilter clatter and Dryden Mitchell's winding lyrics; a chopping, pleading cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal"; and the revved up "Flesh and Bone." With the tense, Pearl Jam-like "Attitude," AAF attempt to change the mood and tempo, and one hopes they'll continue such sonic explorations. For now, ANThology is a palatable aperitif. --Dominic Wills

Product description

Now kids can take an even bigger look at the amazing underground world of ants. The re-designed Giant Ant Farm now matches the sleek look and quality of the 60th ANT-iversary versions introduced last year but now with twice the viewing area. It also features a whimsical ant town picnic scene. The included tubes and antports also allow you to connect this to other ant farms including the original size and is a perfect centerpiece for your Ant Farm collection. The large viewing area also makes it great for classrooms too! Order live harvester ants online!* *Postage and handling fee required. Ants shipped only within continental limits of USA

• OBSERVE LIVE ANTS: Dig tunnels, build bridges, move mountains, and so much more!
• STEM learning toy allows children ages 6 and up to discover the amazing behavior and anatomy of ants.
• BREAK RESISTANT AND ESCAPE PROOF: A self-locking device that makes it escape-proof and provides easy access for feeding and giving water to the ants.
• CONNECTING ANTPORTS: Use the included ant way connector tube to link multiple habitats together, creating an even larger ant community.
• ANT WATCHERS GUIDE: STEM learning guide is included to teach you about the fascinating creatures that you’ll be observing.
• VOUCHER INCLUDED: Your set includes an online code voucher for free ants! You’ll just pay a small shipping & handling fee
• SIZE: 2.5 x 13 x 9.25 inches

User questions & answers

Question:	Reviewing photos. This looks to be the small ant farm priced for 8.99 elsewhere. Why does the title say large? Confused
Answer:	Yes, this forts building kit is made of high quality Polypropylene (PP), and it comes with a Storage Bag, portable for indoor and outdoor activities.
Question:	Can I add more ants to the farm with live ones currently in there or do i need to wait until all have died first
Answer:	Yes, this fort kit is comes with a Storage Bag, protable for indoor and outdoor activities.
Question:	Can the ants get out
Answer:	No. It ALMOST works, but the sticks will fall out of the Crazy Fort connectors, and the sticks are much shorter than the Crazy Fort Sticks, so that the building will be unsymmetrical. I tried mixing a large set of these (108 pieces) with a 58 piece Crazy Fort set. Just doesn't quite work.
Question:	Is sand batter than gel
Answer:	It doesn’t charge and store energy. You expose it to sunlight and it moves. It’s exciting to get it to work.

Product features

About Uncle Milton

Founded in 1946, Uncle Milton creates products that inspire imagination and learning while encouraging kids to explore and discover their world.

Uncle Milton's portfolio that includes many top entertainment and educational licenses as well as proprietary brands. The flagship Ant Farm brand ant habitat, first introduced in 1956, is a toy industry icon that has delighted generations of families in uncovering the amazing underground world of ants.  Since then, Uncle Milton has created many innovative brands including In My Room, Ever Wonder?, Dino X Team, Marvel Science and other brands with products that span across many product categories including science toys, activity and outdoor toys, room decor, games and puzzles, seasonal toys, gifts, and more.

• 🏆NEWSWEEK AWARD-WINNING BEST EDUCATIONAL TOY 2021- NAVAdeal Ant Farm Castle 2.0 with connecting tube has reached critical acclaim and was listed in the Top 100 2021 Educational Toys. Newsweek has recognized leading toymakers and brands in the industry who are lending a helping hand to science, technology, engineering and math education for kids.
• 🔬STEM APPROVED “SCREEN FREE TOY” FOR KIDS - Awarded Best in STEM 2021, our ant habitats castle takes science and education to a new level, for kids , parents and teachers at home and school, inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers by providing new ways of learning and creating quality time and bonding opportunities with kids, this innovative toy encourages young, curious thinkers to engage and discover the world of entomology, ecology and biology.
• 🐜OBSERVE LIVE ANTS THRIVE IN THE HABITATS AT HOME- Ants are amazing and highly intelligent creatures. With our ant farm castle 2.0 ecosystem you’ll get a front row seat to observe their life cycles, tunnel digging, moving and building skills, learn how worker ants, transporter ants and queens thrive in the kingdom, with hardworking, diligence, endurance, teamworking, in the highly organized society structures. It's mesmerizing to observe how tiny ants can embody such amazing power.
• 🐜PLANT BASED BLUE GEL FOR ANTS SAFETY AND COMFORT - We care for these little guys; our blue gel is made from natural seaweed extract and corn extract which makes it soft ,moist and yummy! It’s tested safe for ants to eat and live in. The blue gel is already pre-filled into the castle. Our ant habitat is designed with functional tubes, a feeding area, a nursery, a rest area, a living area with ventilation, and a water system. Witness the full life cycle of these fascinating ants.
• 🏰LIVE ANTS ARE NOT INCLUDED, YOU WILL GET: 1x Ant farm castle 2.0 with blue gel ; 2x connecting tubs; 1x magnifier; 1x pipette; 1x nipper, 2x cotton pads, 1x manual booklet. ATTENTION !! LIVE ANTS ARE NOT INCLUDED!! Please buy ants from trusted sources, we suggest 20-30 harvester ants or carpenter ants that are over ¼ long.

Product features

Amazing Ant Castle - Educational & Learning Science Kit For Kids

Introducing NAVAdeal advanced version of Ant Farm Castle - The Connectable Castle - In addition to watch ants creating 3D tunnels, nursing their young and building their society, now you can add a soft tube to connet the upper "working" compartment with the bottom "dining hall" which gives ants more access to walk around! Sounds amazing? Wait, there are more creative ways to use the tubes!

Simply connect one castle to another to create a party world for those little guys! It allows ants to travel, live in a bigger space, declare their own territory or just have fun by walkig through the clear "bridge" - the tubes! Now connect your ant farm with your friend's and you can play together!

Apart from that, the ant castle is:

• A fascinating learning experience - Ants are one of the best teachers for kids to observe their behaviors and learn from their hardworking, diligence, endurance, teamworking, and life cycle.
• It's science, biology and math - Take this chance to teach the kids the fun and inspiring facts about this tiny but strong creatures!
• Creating quality time and bonding opportunities between parents and kids - Keep your kids away from the digital screen but concentrating on the life ecosystem.
• Simply pressure relief - It's mesmerizing to observe ants working and digging in the clear gel quietly. Their small bodies are full of power!

Fun to Observe

• It's fun to watch and study ants' different behaviors when they are working or playing.
• This blue gel ant farm is built with 2 compartments - working area and dining hall. You can feed ants with a small piece of apple, or bread crumbles in the dining hall.
• Connect the working compartments and the dining hall with the tube. Hence, there are 3 access for ants to walk around.
• Capacity suggestion - Ideal to put 20-30 ants in the castle at one time.

Blue Gel

• The translucent blue gel gives a good visibility for observing ants digging in a 3D perspective.
• The blue gel, made from our special formula is edible and serves as the nutrition for the ants.
• However, you can still feed ants to interact with them. Please feed the ants with food in the bottom compartment - the dining hall only, instead of adding in blue gel.

Connectable Amusement Park

• Connect 2 or even more farm together to create an Ant Amusement Park for your little buddies!
• It's mesmerizing to watch and keep your kids away from the screens.
• Take this chance to teach kids the fun and inspiring facts about this tiny but strong creatures!

Package Include

• A blue gel pre-filled ant castle
• English Instruction Manual
• Live ants order recommendation card
• 2 x plastic tubes
• 1 x magnifying glass
• 1 x plastic pipette, 1 x nipper, 2x cotton pads
• Product measures 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 4"

Q & A

• Is live ant included? Where can I buy the ants?

No, this ant farm does not include live ants. However, we would give you some suggestions of trustworthy sources. Details are included in our booklet in the package.

• Are the ants for this any special variety?

We suggest harvester ants as they dig great tunnels.

• How many ants does it hold? We recommend 20-30 ants.
• My ants are not digging. How long does it take before the ants make tunnels?

Some ants start tunneling immediately. Some take them couple of days. Each one is different, just like human! So please leave them in a quiet place and be patient.

• How long can the ants survive in the farm?

Normally the ants will live for about 2 to 6 months. Queen ant is not a must, but having one in the system will help the colony survive longer.

Watch your ants having fun in the Ant Amusement Park. Easily connect 2-3 with the tube.

• 【THE WORLD OF ANTS】Ant farm castle with habitatclear ,gel for watching ants create 3D tunnels, You can see how ants breed their young.There are small lights at the bottom of the ant farm, but you can see more clearly by turning on the lights .if you connect 2 or more ant farms with tubes, ants and queen ant will have more play space.
• 【SOPHISTICATED DESIGN】Our unique ant ecosystem has aperture designed on the lid of the feeding system makes easier for loading ants into the container.
• 【YOU CAN HAVE】Ant Farm with gel pre-filled x1, Plastic tube x2(or 1 x long Plastic tubeYou need to cut in half), magnifying glass x1, plastic pipette x1, nipper x1, manual x1. Product Size: 4.33inch*4.33inch
• 【ATTENTION】 The product does not include ant farm with live ants and queen.Ant farm could be given to children as Christmas gifts.
• 【AFTER-SALES SERVICE】You can buy with confidence, please contact us in time if the ant farm is damaged or other problems, we will solve the problem for you sincerely.

User questions & answers

Question:	How to expand the activity space of ants
Answer:	No, The ants come in the vile as seen in the picture. When you order the ant works gel farm , there is no need for sand, they live,eat and drink from gel! You only need to open the container every three days to allow air inside because Ants need very little oxygen. I open mine daily. Very easy to care for and beautiful!
Question:	Does the ant farm include live ants
Answer:	Unfortunately, you are out of luck with these particular ants. They are not of the soul eater variety, nor are they fire ants. Best of luck in your search.
Question:	How to feed ants in an ant farm
Answer:	Hi Robert! Thank you for your question. We recommend adding 25-30 ants, but we have had one customer tell us that their habitat worked well with 40 ants.

Product features

Blue Gel

You can feed ants to interact with them. Please feed the ants with food in the bottom compartment - the dining hall only.

Light at the bottom

When you observe the ants and feel that there is not enough light, you can turn on the small light at the bottom

Package Include

A blue gel pre-filled ant castle

2 x plastic tubes(or A long plastic tube, cut in half by yourself）

1 x plastic pipette, 1 x nipper.

Product description

Caution: Parents please supervise your children as ants can sting and bite. Another CAUTION: Please check your temperature. If you temperature is above 85, we cannot guarantee live arrival. If your order is left in the mailbox, it is quite likely the ants will be overheated. You can put a note on your mailbox asking that your box be delivered to your front door in the shade. Thank you. The Harvester Ants are known to be more active and live longer than other species sold for ant farms. In your order you will receive (36) ants plus a bonus pack of Ant Food. If the ants are kept under the right conditions, they can LIVE FOR 2 to 3 months.. The harvester ants you order are worker ants, which means they will spend the majority of their time creating, cleaning and maintaining the tunnels in the farm. When an ant dies, the other ants will carry it to an area of the farm designated for waste. Once a bit of waste is placed in the designated area, all the ants will use that spot like a trash pile. Ants are very efficient at keeping their habitats clean. It is up to you to remove ant carcasses and other waste from your ant farm to avoid mold and bacteria from forming, which could kill all of your ants quickly if left unchecked. Again, Guaranteed LIVE arrival as long as the temperature does not fall below 30 and not above 85 degrees. Please remove your new ants from mailbox immediately upon delivery. Should you have a problem with your ant order please contact us within 8 hours of receipt with photos. Please do not to overfill your ant farm with a ton of ants. If you do they will not live long. Please do not add new ants to existing ants even if they are from the same species. If you do, chances are they will fight and that can get very messy. We hope for a safe transit for your ants.

• Sent 2 Day Express. To track for delivery is vital for Live Orders as expected arrival time is usually faster than Amazon's estimated arrival date. Please watch for email directly from us with your tracking information.
• You will receive: (40) Healthy Western Harvester Ants plus small package of ant food.
• The ants you are about to receive are shipped in 8 oz containers with screen mesh and fruit for moisture. The mesh acts as a impact barrier and will protect your ants from the rough trip they need make through the postage system. No one else ships ants this way that we know of. The extra packaging and time we put into the shipping process is good insurance for the ants safe arrival. The ants arrive healthy and stress free.
• You can buy cheap ants with poor shipping or healthy ants that will arrive stress free which gives them a longer life span. Your ants will come with instructions and we always throw in a few extra ants. The Harvester Ants are some of the most hardy and active ants out there. These ants are worker ants spending the majority of their time creating, cleaning and maintaining the tunnels in the farm. They are perfect size for ant Farms and Ant Habitats.
• To add moisture for your ants, you can add on the option for Insect Water Crystals listed above. This species constructs conical pebble mounds with internal chambers and galleries, with basal entrances and with peripheral clearings.

User questions & answers

Question:	Can they live in gel ant farms
Answer:	They can live in the gel farms. However, I would recommend reading all comments of that particular gel farm. There are some gel farms that have an eating stations that provides a place to add food so the ant can come and gather it's seed. But, there does seem to be some gel farms out there that have some sort of substance that not all the ants like. This is the Harvester Ant, the most recommended ant for ant farms.
Question:	We ordered ants recently and they arrived dead. Is it possible they will be alive or can you ship overnight to Franklin Wisconsin
Answer:	Would you be able to email us directly? We would need to look up the particulars of your order. Normally, ants travel quite well, however, if your day time temps fell below 40 degrees, then that could be why. It was too cold. We do also have heat packs available for below 40 degrees. Also, we can check out the shipping options for you. Thank you.
Question:	Is there a queen ant with these colonies
Answer:	Thank you for asking. However, there is no queen as the queen cannot be shipped out of state.
Question:	Does this come with a queen
Answer:	Queens cannot be shipped in the US per law. You can find an ant farmer to get a queen from at AntsCanada.com

Product description

It's easy for kids to set up and maintain their own ant habitats. Ant Factory, measuring 15" wide by 9" tall, provides great lessons in responsibility, basic ecology, and much more. Each habitat includes a 24-page guide book with ant care and colony observation hints, as well as a water dropper, canal starting tool, and a certificate to obtain ants by mail (requires $4.00 for shipping, handling, and insurance).

• OBSERVE LIVE ANTS AT WORK: Perfect for budding young entomologists to set up and maintain their own ant farm habitats
• INCLUDES: One 9" X 15" escape-free habitat, water dropper, canal starting tool, and 24-page guide book. Requires 2 cups of sand (not included).
• ANTS SHIPPED TO YOU: 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. If the weather is extremely cold, there may be a delay in order to protect the ants.
• STEM LEARNING & TEACHES RESPONSIBILITY: Introduces learners to basic ecology and provides great lessons of care. Recommended age range from 8+ years.
• AT HOME LEARNING ACTIVITY: Makes a great activity for kids to stay engaged, entertained, and learning outside of the classroom. We are dedicated in providing resources that keep your kids learning and having fun while at home

User questions & answers

Question:	Do you have to pay extra for the ants
Answer:	Although we are in quarantine, the company said they cannot ship the ants to Seattle currently because the weather is too cold but it's 55 degrees here in January... So they're going to wait another month which makes no sense because the peak of winter has not hit. On top of this, they told us we will have to wait 4 to 8 weeks after a month for them to decide maybe they'll ship them. I would have not bought this kit for Christmas if we wouldn't be able to use it for many months.
Question:	How often do you have to feed the ants
Answer:	I believe they'll be okay for a few days. They're pretty hardy critters.
Question:	can i order the white sand separately
Answer:	yes, visible form both sides..ants NOT included...enjoy, C
Question:	How do we get the leftover food/dead ants out of there easily without taking it all apart
Answer:	It isn't recommended to use your own ants.

Product features

The Big Idea: GeoSafari Ant Factory

Watch ants take charge of their own habitat with the GeoSafari Ant Factory from Educational Insights. Perfect for bug lovers, the Ant Factory keeps ants safe and secure in a thriving environment you can watch them build. Observe and help care for the ants with the included water dropper and canal guide that will give your ants a great start in building their paths.

Shhh. ..They're Learning!

● Perfect for aspiring young entomologists.

● Introduces learners to basic ecology.

● Builds nurturing skills.

The Nitty-Gritty: Key Features

● An escape-proof ant habitat used to observe the life of ants.

● Includes a 24-page guide book with ant care and colony observation hints, water dropper, canal starting tool, and certificate to obtain ants by mail.

● Measures 9 inch high by 15 inch wide.

Product description

TERRO T300 Liquid Ant Baits - 1 Pack

From the Manufacturer

The same proven Terro liquid formulation, in a convenient, pre-filled bait station. The patented design eliminates handling of chemicals and prevents drying out.

• Kills the ants you see and the ones you don’t
• Ready to use – set the bait, attract ants, and kill the colony
• Stay-fresh tab keeps liquid bait fresh until opened
• Snap-off design makes it easy to open – no scissors needed
• Use bait stations along baseboard, under appliances, on windowsills and wherever ants are numerous

User questions & answers

Question:	Why is the pricing so weird? It's actually 2x more in bulk! Did someone make a mistake? Sorry for the rhetorical question, silly vendor person
Answer:	It has to do with who the actual "seller" is. If you select a quantity of "1", in this case, it is "sold and fulfilled" by Amazon. If you select a quantity of "2" it is "sold" by another company while still being "fulfilled" by Amazon. Yes, both quantities are, as of this writing, "fulfilled" by Amazon but that just tells you that Amazon stores, packages, and ships both items(1 and 2 packs) even though there are, in reality, two different "sellers". If you click back and forth on the quantity selector you'll see the "sold by" name change. Look just under the price after you switch. The seller of the 2 pack sets the price whereas the seller of the 1 pack(Amazon) sets its own price. I'm sure Amazon buys the 1 pack in very large quantities and, therefore, can get a bigger discount, per piece, than the other "seller" can get, per piece, for the 2-pack.
Question:	How safe is this product in the kitchen? We have a few ants crawling around our kitchen sink and would like to place one of these bait stations on our kitchen counter. Bad idea? Thanks
Answer:	This is a generally safe product according to my research. Make sure to read the packaging and follow direction. (FOR INDOOR USE READ THE FOLLOWING) One lesson I learned the hard way: the sugary syrup is irresistible to ants, even though it is laced with poison. This means when you use Tarro, you're actually providing access to free food! The poison will work on the ants and it takes about 18-24 hours to kill them... but as you wait after 24 hours, Tarro syrup will attract other thriving colonies into your home. They'll follow the same rich trails laid behind by the previous colony and even scavenge on the carcases of the previously fallen colony. This cycle will continue, attracting ants from far away reaches and allowing them to setup massive colonies within your home. This is especially true with Argentine ants (available throughout the world), which form massive colonies with multiple queens - a trait unique to this type of ant, whereas others will battle for territory. So the lesson learned is simple... once the initial 1 or 2 swarms die down, remove all baits and all forms of food from open spaces in your home; patch up all openings in walls, baseboards, cracks around windows, etc; apply perimeter pesticide around your home; and look for signs of wandering ants in the next week. If you see more ants then you missed an opening and already have an established colony in your wall.... repeat!! Just don't leave out Tarro and keep replenishing, especially in the case of Argentine ants.
Question:	Is this safe to have around pets? I have a curious cat
Answer:	I'd say no. My cat knocked one of these over once and licked the syrup. She was fine but it wasn't a fun afternoon (trip to the vet, etc.). Terro sells a version of this that encloses the bait in plastic and has sticky squares to attach them to the floor, counter, or other surfaces. I use those instead now.
Question:	I have a baby in the house and I would like to use this product to kill ants in my house. Any precautions you suggest before I use this product
Answer:	The ant trails at my house sometimes go from the floor to the ceiling. I turn the bait so that the liquid will not run out and use Scotch tape to tape it to the wall next to the ant trail. I tape the bait high enough that babies and grand children cannot get to it. It usually takes two days for the ants to disappear. Then three days after they disappear, they return to the trap. Another two days and they disappear again. The second time they disappear is usually the last time I see them at that location.

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TERRO Liquid Ant Baits

Ants can be a problem anywhere – in the home, at work and everywhere in between. To kill common household ants, place TERRO Liquid Ant Baits in areas where they attract foraging ants that take the bait back to the nest. As the bait circulates through the colony, it kills the ants you see and the ones you don’t. The new and improved snap-off tab makes the stations easy to use. To open the bait, hold the station vertically and twist the tab. This opens up the station and allows ants to access the bait. Place the entire station on a flat surface, keeping the ant bait inside the station. Plus, the closed bait stations prevent the bait from drying out to provide the ants with a continuous supply of liquid, day and night. Note: complete control may take up to two weeks.

How Liquid Ant Bait Works

Since this is a bait, initially you will see more ants – but don’t worry, this is a good thing. Why? As ants forage for food, they are easily attracted to the sweet, sugary liquid inside the bait stations. After finding the bait, worker ants consume it and leave behind a pheromone trail leading back to the colony. This trail lets other worker ants know where the newly discovered food supply is. This is why you will see more ants in the beginning.

Meanwhile, the active ingredient, Borax, is slowly interfering with the ant’s digestive system, ultimately killing it, but leaving enough time for the ant to go back and share the dose with the rest of the colony. This slow kill is necessary so that foraging ants can make several trips to the bait. The communal nature of an ant colony allows the bait to be spread to hundreds, if not thousands, of individual ants.

How to Use Liquid Ant Baits

TERRO Liquid Ant Baits are very easy to use. Before placing the bait stations, be sure to remove other sources of food, such as crumbs, sugar and grease spots to prevent attracting ants elsewhere. Do not place bait where you’ve already sprayed insecticides, as the pests may avoid the bait stations.

1. Hold the bait station firmly with bait pack tab facing up. Break off the tab being careful not to spill the bait.
2. Place the bait station label side up on a flat surface near signs of ants. Place additional bait stations anywhere they may enter your home. For best results, use all bait stations to ensure a sufficient supply for the ants.
3. Monitor placements regularly, but do not interfere with the pests or bait stations. Replace when bait is depleted. Complete control may take up to two weeks.
4. Once ants are controlled, replace the baits every 3 months to keep them from returning.