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It is widely debated in the academic & greater community that it is or is not taboo to study foreign organisms not native to a certain ecosystem. 

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At FormiCanada, we believe that the studying of biodiversity should be promoted so long as it is done appropriately and responsibly.  

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Where the pet industry allows all types of other organisms (fish, birds, reptiles, invertebrates, plants & fungi) to be openly bought and sold in the industry, ants are generally subject to a great, heated debate. 

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In many countries around the world, including Canada, foreign & domestic insects are widely being used beneficially in applications to protect interests in agriculture and industry. For example, Ladybird beetles are widely used globally as a natural source to battle plant pests. 

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We are advocating to have conditions & merits set in place to allow and promote the safe and responsible hobby of exotic ant keeping on a global level.

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