Invertebrate permits

Ants

USDA regulates interstate movement of all ant species. Interstate ant sales require PPQ 526 permit validation. On Menagerie, ant listings can be saved as a draft, but interstate shipment requires compliance review and permit documentation before the listing can be offered for interstate sale.

Same-state local pickup may still require a seller attestation and carry a review reminder.

Plant-feeding and plant-infesting insects and mites

An APHIS PPQ 526 permit may be required for importation or interstate movement of most insects and mites that feed upon or infest plants or plant products. If a listing indicates it feeds on plants, infests plants, or is an agricultural pest, it requires review, and interstate shipping requires permit documentation.

Disease-vector insects, ticks, and mites

Listings marked as a disease-vector risk are routed for admin compliance review. Additional federal agency permits may apply.

Isopods

USDA APHIS indicates some land-dwelling invertebrate pets, including isopods, may require permits or may be illegal to possess or move depending on species and destination. Isopod listings require a scientific name before publishing, and unknown, non-native, or high-risk species require review.

Your responsibility

Sellers are responsible for confirming applicable USDA, state, and local requirements before interstate sale or shipment. This guidance is not legal advice.