Where is Ants Canada From?
WouterThose of us interested in myrmecology and ant keeping know that Canada is host to a variety of valid species of the ant variety. While the majority of these critters will never inflict a bite on humans, the European Fire ant possesses the distinction of being the only ant species known to sting and inject formic acid into the wound.
It’s not too surprising that a channel called Ants Canada has made a splash on YouTube. In fact, it boasts more than 4 million subscribers. Not only is the channel known for its educational videos, it also boasts a small ant community and a plethora of formicaria, or ants in their natural habitat.
There are several companies in the antkeeping industry, but the best known is Ants Canada, a company founded by a certain Michael Bustos. His mission is to educate the public on the wonders of myrmecology while promoting habitat conservation and ecological awareness. Since its inception in 2009, Ants Canada has shipped hundreds of thousands of formicaria throughout the globe. In fact, the company’s main manufacturing facility is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, with other facilities in Beijing, China and Manila, the Philippines. The company has also played a part in scientific research, consulted with agricultural companies and produced some of the best videos on the internet.
The company’s website is also a treasure trove of ant information, including its most popular videos, an online community and a store selling a variety of products including formicaria.
