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An acid, being mainly formic acid (= methanoic acid , H-C(=O)(-OH), the simplest organic acid).
By the way, the name 'formic' comes from the Latin name for 'ants' which begins with: Formicidae
Examples:
- black ant: Formica nigra
- red ant : F. rufa
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What kind of acid do ants produce?
Ants and some other stinging insects release formic acidwhen they bite. Some plants, such as nettles, also release formic acid when touched.
What do ants produce?
formaic acid, ant hills, holes in wood, little ants.
Is there such thing as a poisonous wasp?
Red ants are not poisonous. Whilst they may be very irratating, and sitting on a red ants nest is far from pleasurable, red ants are not poisonous to humans. Red ants are aggressive and territorial, but to humans no real threat.
Why do ants smell so funny when you squish them?
formic acid
Is ants bite acidic?
Yes ant bite acidic very. Ant bites sting because they contain formic acid.
What pH is ant squirt?
Ants release a solution containing formic acid. The pH is of course under 7.
Do ants spite acid?
Some (but not all) species of ant squirt formic acid to defend against attack.
Is ants squirt acid or alkalis?
An acid, being mainly formic acid (= methanoic acid , H-C(=O)(-OH), the simplest organic acid).By the way, the name 'formic' comes from the Latin name for 'ants' which begins with: FormicidaeExamples:black ant: Formica nigrared ant : F. rufa
Is an squirt an acid or an alkalis?
it is an acid
What is the scientific name for the acid in ants?
The acid in ants is formic acid.
Is a ant squirt an acid or a alkali?
its formic acid...
What acid is found in ant squirt?
methanoic acid
Is ant squirt an acid or an alkali?
its formic acid...
What acid is ants?
When ants sting they use formic acid. It is the simplest organic acid.
Do ants have acid?
Many species of ants produce formic acid in their venom.
Does boric acid kill carpenter ants?
Killing ants with boric acid.
What kind of acid do ants produce?
Ants and some other stinging insects release formic acidwhen they bite. Some plants, such as nettles, also release formic acid when touched.
