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Order insect larvae for Future Scientist Program activities
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Complete the following two-parts so that you can order corn earworm larvae.

PART 1 - Register for a Level 2 Customer Account with Plant Protection and Quarantine Permit Office; visit a Local Registration Authority Office;

Click here for printable instructions to complete the Level 2 Permit Application Procedures.

You will need to visit this website for the e-authentication process: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/permits/ ; click Register for ePermits shown on the right-hand side.

After completing the e-authentication process, you will need to visit a Local Registration Authority Office. Go to this website to find the office nearest to you. You can download a list of these offices here.

After you receive your e-authentication credentials, you may apply for an ePermit.

PART 2 - Apply for an ePermit to Move Live Plant Pests or Noxious Weeds

Click here for printable instructions to complete the application for an ePermit.

You will need to visit this website to obtain your ePermit, www.aphis.usda.gov/permits

If you have problems or questions, email Craig Wilson at cwilson@science.tamu.edu.

Please notify Dr. Wilson when you receive your permit and please send a copy of your permit to him. Please notify Dr. Wilson of the date of delivery, the number of worms/larvae (or other life stages you would like), and the grade level of students.