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The main venom in wasp stings is formic acid.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoYou are working on the assumption that wasp venom is basic (alkaline). It isn't. Wasp venom has a pH of about 7.2 -- it is more or less neutral.
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Is a wasp sting acidic?
the wasp sting is full of venom which is alkaline
How does toothpaste cure bee and wasp stings?
Toothpaste reduces the pain and swelling of a bee sting (because toothpaste is a base and the bee sting is acidic) Toothpaste doesn't help wasp stings because wasp stings and toothpaste are alkali. (However vinegar works well on wasp stings because vinegar is acidic)
Can you give 3 examples of neutralisation in the home?
if you put vinegar on wasp stings it will help because wasp stings have alkali in it and vinegar is a weak acid but bee stings are different they are acidic so if you put toothpaste on it it will help (try not to get bee stings mixed up with wasp stings because it will hurt even more if you put toothpaste on wasp stings or vinegar on bee stings)
What eats the hornbill?
There is a special kind of wasp, not the normal wasp that stings, but his wasp lays eggs on a horn worm and as soon as these eggs hatch, the wasps will eat the horn worm.
Are hornet stings more deadly than wasp stings?
Yes
How does a wasp protect itself from its enemies?
the wasp stings the enemies.
How is the digger wasp harmful?
It f0331ng stings!
What is Chemical nature of wasp stings?
acid
What is in bee and wasp stings?
Formic acid.
How do you tell a queen wasp from a worker wasp?
You tell by if it stings you or not . If it does it is a Queen wasp , they only sting . Hope I helped
Uses of gabi?
Gabi leaves are commonly used in cooking, especially in Filipino cuisine, where they are often used in dishes like sinigang and laing. The root of the gabi plant is also known as taro and is used in many dishes worldwide, often boiled, mashed, or added to stews. Additionally, gabi leaves are used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory properties and as a poultice for skin conditions.
Why do use vinegar to treat wasp stings?
It is a fallacy that you can neutralise wasp venom with vinegar. It came from people believing wasp venom was alkaline: in fact it isn't, it is chemically pretty well neutral. Vinegar is known to have some soothing action for certain skin conditions, but I think with wasp stings a lot of it is a placebo effect.
