Solenopsis invicta in European Union
ProhibitedGoverning Law
Regulation (EU) 1143/2014 on Invasive Alien Species + Implementing Regulation 2022/1203
View official text ↗Regulatory Authority
European Commission — DG Environment
How to Get a Permit in European Union
No permit available for private keeping. Article 7 prohibits keeping, breeding, transporting, placing on the market, using, exchanging, permitting reproduction, growing, or releasing into the environment.
Additional Notes
Added to the Union List by Implementing Regulation 2022/1203 (August 2022). Also covers S. geminata, S. richteri, and Wasmannia auropunctata. The 2024 Menchetti et al. policy paper in Biological Conservation recommended prohibiting all alien ant introductions for commercial purposes.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and may not reflect the most recent regulatory changes. Always verify with European Commission — DG Environment before purchasing, shipping, or keeping live ants. Never release ants into the environment — euthanise by placing in a freezer for 24+ hours.