Desert Harvester Ants

Product Description

For CA and AZ residents only. The Desert Harvester Ant, known scientifically as Veromessor pergandei, is a one of many types of harvester ants. These ants will collect and store seeds in underground chambers, creating a “seed cache” that can be used to sustain the colony during times of scarcity. There are major and minor workers. This species of harvester ant does not sting.

Diet

Seeds (grass, chia, etc), honey, sugar water, byFormica Sunburst nectar

Colony Size

Queen, 2+ workers, lots of pupae, larvae and eggs

Housing

Test Tube

Live Arrival Guarantee

See our policy here.

Shipping

We are permitted to ship to AZ and CA only. Your order will not get processed if your shipping address is outside of CA or AZ. Info about our permits can be found here.