SarahcoadunatioZac
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I recently contacted USDA to see if I needed permits to sell dubia on a larger scale. Apparently, they consider it illegal.
Can anyone prove different, or comments?
"Response Via Email (USDA/APHIS) 01/29/2013 01:40 PM
Thank you for writing to USDA's "Ask the Expert." USDA--specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which regulates the importation of certain insects that could present a risk to U.S. agriculture and the environment--considers the Blaptica dubia cockroach to be an invasive species. Accordingly, we are concerned that this species has the potential to become established in certain areas of the country and cause damage to our agricultural and natural resources. Although the species continues to be illegally imported and made illegally available for sale, please know that USDA does not and will not issue any permits for its possession or distribution. We request your cooperation to not in any way increase the distribution of this pest."
Can anyone prove different, or comments?
"Response Via Email (USDA/APHIS) 01/29/2013 01:40 PM
Thank you for writing to USDA's "Ask the Expert." USDA--specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which regulates the importation of certain insects that could present a risk to U.S. agriculture and the environment--considers the Blaptica dubia cockroach to be an invasive species. Accordingly, we are concerned that this species has the potential to become established in certain areas of the country and cause damage to our agricultural and natural resources. Although the species continues to be illegally imported and made illegally available for sale, please know that USDA does not and will not issue any permits for its possession or distribution. We request your cooperation to not in any way increase the distribution of this pest."