Green Katydids

[ruru]

So last summer, i had mentioned katydids and feeding them to chams and a few of you had wanted to get some off of me, but it was late in their season by the time i brought it up, but every year i get infested with the little buggers, inside and outside of my place. I was wondering if anyone was still interested in them? If so i am going to get some sort of set up to start collecting and possibly breeding them when the time comes. OHHH and i DO live in an area where nobody uses pesticides!!
Any advice on keeping and such is welcome! i know the very basics but that is about it.

 

[ruru]

i hope this is isnt as bad as last year

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

I would be careful shipping native pest species across county and state lines. Here in California you require permits just to ship across the state county lines and if you get caught shipping across state lines it is a federal offense. Check with your local agriculture department.

 

[ruru]

i didnt think of that! i will definately find out!

i found this in another thread on here

Hornworms are pests, snails are pests, and katydids are pests, but as long as that species is native to the state its being shipped to it is legal

Found this bit of informations on InsectNet.com

You will need a permit for each species that you want to import into your state. If you export to another state, it is the primarily the receiver's responsibility to have the permits. These kind of permits are controlled by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA is especially concerned about interstate shipment of agricultural pests or live insects that are harmful in other ways (such as fire ants, killer bees, mosquitos, etc.). They also regulate the interstate shipment of live butterflies for ceremonial release (for weddings, etc.) And, technically, even the domestic moths and butterflies that you rear at home as a hobby come under these regulations - if you intend to export or import that livestock across state lines. The permitting process is a bit confusing but if you intend to do interstate shipping of live insects you should investigate getting the proper permits. For more information go to our USDA page. You should also know that it is illegal to ship any live insect (in any form) or live millipedes across state lines if that species is not native to the USA. No permits are granted for this, so don't even try. Fines for violations are steep.