How to Legally Keep Exotic Insects: APHIS-PPQ Permits Overview

Description:
In this video we discuss the United States laws and regulations from the USDA-APHIS that regulate exotic insects. We discuss the government organizations involved, what insects/situations require a permit, why getting a permit is important and how to apply. The permit we discuss in this video is a PPQ 526, plant protection quarantine permit that is granted by the United States Department of Agriculture under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. This video is not endorsed by the USDA and is not meant to serve as legal advice. It is purpose is to give an overview and encourage insect breeders and pet keepers to get the proper permits to keep themselves protected.

For full details on how to apply for a permit visit the following web page.
Go to this website. Register for an account and apply for a "PPQ 526 Application and Permit to Move Live Plant Pests or Noxious Weeds."
eauth.usda.gov/Login/login.aspx?
Or Contact the USDA-PPQ office
Telephone: (301) 851-2357
Fax: (301) 734-8318
Toll Free: 866-524-5421
Email: [email protected]

Sponsored by University of Idaho Extension

Music by Epikus
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Image Citations:
Indian Stick Insect Photo By Anagoria - Own work, CC BY 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28081100

Caterpillar Image
By Arnold T. Drooz, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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Butterfly Image
By Jim Occi, BugPics, Bugwood.org
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Bee Image
By David Cappaert, Bugwood.org
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Ghost Mantis Image
By Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org
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New Zealand Mantis Image
By Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org
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