{"title":"Expo supplies","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"confused-flour-beetles","title":"Wise Flour Beetles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ql-cursor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(230, 0, 0);\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI have never seen a more low-maintenance feeder in my life; I once misplaced a culture, and found them going strong 6 months later. In return though, these are very slow growers, but the adults, funny enough, can live for years. These feeders are extremely dense in lipids, and should not be used as a primary feeder, but your ants will very much enjoy them as a secondary source of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfused flour beetles are a low-maintenance, fatty feeder insect that can be kept in cultures of flour-yeast mixtures. They are relatively slow-growing, and stay at around 5mm in length, but can help provide the variety your ants will benefit from.\u003c\/p\u003e \nThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29326540177485,"sku":"CAC-CON-FLO-BEE-00","price":10.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/wise-flour-beetles-493353.jpg?v=1729700978"},{"product_id":"fluon-ptfe-10ml","title":"Fluon PTFE 10ml with Wand-Style Applicator","description":"\u003cp\u003eFluon, or PTFE is the best escape prevention barrier for ant-keepers.\u003cspan\u003e Using a Wand-Style Applicator, these new models are much easier to use!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a fluoropolymer resin (PTFE-30, DISP30), milky white suspension that can be applied to any smooth surface such as glass, plastic, or metal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse brush and draw as needed. Reapply as needed. This barrier should not be used in humid areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn the bottle every 2-3 weeks, or gently agitate it in order to make sure it doesn't settle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32311733354573,"sku":"CA-10-FPTFE","price":17.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/fluon-ptfe-10ml-with-wand-style-applicator-203095.jpg?v=1729700843"},{"product_id":"flightless-fruit-fly-culture","title":"Flightless Fruit Fly Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the best feeders for ant colonies, flightless fruit flies can be cultured using a culture medium and some sot of surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh fruit fly cultures will come with around 30-50 flies. They will be ready for use in 3-4 weeks, when fruit flies start emerging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Fruit Fly Cultures will come ready-to-use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor culture media, Repashy Superfly. For information on how to setup or continue a fruit fly culture, please check out our fruit fly guide!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fruit Fly Culture Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/repashy-superfly-fruitfly-culturing-kit\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/repashy-superfly-fruitfly-culturing-kit\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull Fruit Fly Kit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fruit Fly Culture For Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/flightless-fruit-fly-culture\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/flightless-fruit-fly-culture\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFruit Fly Cultures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Excelsior for Fruit Fly\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/excelsior\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/excelsior\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExcelsior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fruit Fly Culture Lids For Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/fruit-fly-culture-lids-4-5-diameter\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/fruit-fly-culture-lids-4-5-diameter\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFruit Fly Lids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Repashy Superfly Fruitfly Culture Media\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/repashy-superfly-fruitfly-culture-medium-1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/repashy-superfly-fruitfly-culture-medium-1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFruit Fly Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fruit Fly Culture Lids\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/fruit-fly-culture-lids-4-5-diameter\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/fruit-fly-culture-lids-4-5-diameter\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFruit Fly Cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Fresh Culture","offer_id":32679781269581,"sku":"CA-FFFC-FC","price":13.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mature Culture","offer_id":32679781302349,"sku":"CA-FFFC-MC","price":16.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/flightless-fruit-fly-culture-497453.jpg?v=1729700843"},{"product_id":"byformica-sunburst-ant-nectar","title":"byFormica® Sunburst™ Ant Nectar","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eI will be a bit clear here,  Sunburst™ Ant Nectar is not a necessity for your colony. However, I will have to add that it contains many of the nutrients which you wouldn't get in other sources. e.g. salt. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs a matter of fact, I once kept a \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ecolony of Bradley's Field Ants going for months on Sunburst and neglect alone. I do believe it is better than any current other sugar solution on the market.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSunburst is:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-none\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eBottle of convenient \u0026amp; reliable liquid sugar ant food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e100% clean, natural ingredients with no preservatives added - enjoyed by all sweet-loving ants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eIn addition to sugar, Sunburst supplies the perfect balance of electrolytes to stimulate appetite and promote natural feeding response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eThe bottled product remains fresh up to 6 months after opening, and no refrigeration is required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eDoes not contain protein. Feed alongside insects and a variety of other natural foods for a nutritionally complete diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e60ml Sunburst\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/byformica%C2%AE-sunburst%E2%84%A2-60ml-ant-nectar\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/byformica%C2%AE-sunburst%E2%84%A2-60ml-ant-nectar\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e120ml Sunburst\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/byformica%C2%AE-sunburst%E2%84%A2-120ml-ant-nectar\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/byformica%C2%AE-sunburst%E2%84%A2-120ml-ant-nectar\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e240ml Sunburst\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/byformica%C2%AE-sunburst%E2%84%A2-240ml-ant-nectar\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/byformica%C2%AE-sunburst%E2%84%A2-240ml-ant-nectar\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e500ml Sunburst\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/byformica%C2%AE-sunburst%E2%84%A2-500ml-ant-nectar\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/byformica%C2%AE-sunburst%E2%84%A2-500ml-ant-nectar\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"byFormica","offers":[{"title":"60 mL","offer_id":45966481096926,"sku":"CA-120SB-AN-1","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 mL","offer_id":45966481129694,"sku":"CA-120SB-AN-2","price":25.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 mL","offer_id":45966481162462,"sku":"CA-120SB-AN-3","price":32.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 mL","offer_id":45966481195230,"sku":"CA-120SB-AN-4","price":48.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/byformica-sunburst-ant-nectar-424096.jpg?v=1729700800"},{"product_id":"dandelion-seeds-for-grain-collecting-ants","title":"Dandelion Seeds - for grain collecting ants","description":"\u003cp\u003eDandelion Seeds (Taraxacum officinale) appear to be the number one staple food source for most of our seed-eating ants, particularly for Western Harvester Ants, \u003cem\u003ePogonomyrmex occidentalis. \u003c\/em\u003eThese ants can survive and even thrive based solely on these seeds. \u003cem\u003eTetramorium spp\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMessor spp\u003c\/em\u003e also seem to be able to survive on a diet of solely seeds.\u003cem\u003e Myrmica spp \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSolenopsis spp\u003c\/em\u003e will also take these seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe offer the following sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10g seeds (~0.3 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30g seeds (~1 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60g seeds (~2 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150g seeds (~5 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300g seeds (~10 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a founding colony, 10g of seeds can last half a year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a founding colony, 30g of seeds can last around a year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e..etcetera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that the larger the colony, the more seeds will be eaten\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"10g seeds (~0.3 oz)","offer_id":42379652333790,"sku":"CAC-DAN-10G","price":14.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30g seeds (~1 oz)","offer_id":42379652366558,"sku":"CAC-DAN-30G","price":21.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"60g seeds (~2 oz)","offer_id":42379652399326,"sku":"CAC-DAN-60G","price":28.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"150g seeds (~5 oz)","offer_id":42379652432094,"sku":"CAC-DAN-150G","price":63.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300g seeds (~10 oz)","offer_id":42379652464862,"sku":"CAC-DAN-300G","price":116.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/dandelion-seeds-for-grain-collecting-ants-105795.jpg?v=1729700828"},{"product_id":"discoid-roaches-blaberus-discoidalis","title":"Discoid Roaches (Blaberus discoidalis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoaches are particularly good with \u003cem\u003eCamponotus sp\u003c\/em\u003e (Carpenter Ants), which can get the urea they require from them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #181515;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #181515;\"\u003eDiscoid roaches are the only large feeder roach available in Canada, and we are the only legal source currently. All purchas\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eers can opt in to be sent a copy of our permit for verification, and you will be able to distribute, sell, breed the roaches as you wish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #181515;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #181515;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #181515;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #181515;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more in my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/discoid-roaches-blaberus-discoidalis\" title=\"Discoid Roach Starter Guide\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/discoid-roaches-blaberus-discoidalis\"\u003eroach care guide here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #181515;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #181515;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #181515;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #181515;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor a discoid roach starter kit, check out \u003ca title=\"Discoid Roach Starter Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/discoid-roaches-starter-kit\"\u003ehere!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #181515;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #181515;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasuring in at 1\/2″ to 3\/4″, these premium quality feeder bugs are the perfect food for mid sized reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, birds, mammals, or any other critter that loves munching on some tasty bugs. These soft-bodied feeders have a juicy center that is packed full of protein, calcium, moisture, and other essential nutrients that your favorite pet needs to stay happy and healthy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #181515;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #181515;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust an aside... this project took a cumulative 8 months to set up, more paperwork than I can stand (permits on both sides of the border), and a lot of negotiation with sellers. We WILL be bringing more roaches in and go full force with breeding efforts, so these will eventually drop down in price. Thanks go to Wholesale Roaches and Canadian Specialty Exotics for helping on this project :)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSmall: 1\/4\" - 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eMedium: 1\/2\" - 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLarge: 3\/4\" - 1\"\u003cbr\u003eExtra Large: 1\"+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Medium \/ 15 ct.","offer_id":43305025437918,"sku":"CAC-BLB-DIS-15","price":38.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium \/ 50 ct.","offer_id":42806303817950,"sku":"CAC-BLB-DIS-50","price":124.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium \/ 100 ct.","offer_id":43925590081758,"sku":"CAC-BLB-DIS-100","price":204.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium \/ 500 ct.","offer_id":43928102404318,"sku":"CAC-BLB-DIS-500","price":841.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium \/ 1000 ct.","offer_id":43928121245918,"sku":"CAC-BLB-DIS-1000","price":1576.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/discoid-roaches-blaberus-discoidalis-530023.jpg?v=1729700831"},{"product_id":"featherweights","title":"Featherweight Forceps","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeatherweight forceps are a great safe option for anyone who needs to move ants and other insects without hurting them. These are very bendy and grab insect without applying a large amount of pressure. A must have for anyone with a growing colony!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44222480384222,"sku":"CAC-FTH-FRC","price":11.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/featherweight-forceps-913868.jpg?v=1729700843"},{"product_id":"fluon-ptfe-20-ml-squeeze-bottle","title":"Fluon PTFE 20 mL Squeeze Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor ant-keepers who have larger colonies and need more fluon, we are now stocking a 20 mL size! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a cotton ball and draw across the rim of the outworld in little circles. Reapply as needed. This barrier should not be used in humid areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn the bottle every 2-3 weeks, or gently agitate it in order to make sure it doesn't settle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45927378354398,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/fluon-ptfe-20-ml-squeeze-bottle-423510.jpg?v=1729700842"}],"url":"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pa\/collections\/expo-supplies.oembed","provider":"Canada Ant Colony","version":"1.0","type":"link"}