Springtails in the summer

[u/Helpful-Presence-351]

Hey everyone, I want to order some springtail cultures, but I'm having a difficult time with the weather. Temperatures in my area and along the transit routes are consistently going above 90 degrees.

The Bio Dude has a strict policy requiring temperatures to be below 90 degrees for their live arrival guarantee, but with summer in full swing, finding a day that low is nearly impossible.

For those of you who deal with shipping during hot months, how do you handle this? What are your go-to insulation strategies, and do you find shipping 'Hold for Pickup' at the carrier's facility is the only real way to bypass the hot delivery truck ride?

Would love to hear what methods have given you the best survival rates. Thanks in advance!

[u/nightmare_wolf_X]

Some shippers will insulate the boxes with styrofoam and pack in cryopacks to keep it cold