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That is not an ant but a wingless wasp. Ouch!
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agojust don't scratch and put something cold on it
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What sort of ant is black and orange and its bite stings like fire?
Cow Killer Ant or Velvet Ant
What do you use to heel ant stings?
Ants have Methionic acid in there stings. Therefor to stop the stinging add bicarbonate of soda. :)
Do bull ant bites or stings kill you?
yes it will kill scared you!
What contain formic acid?
It is most notable in the venom of bee and ant stings
Why is sodium hydrogen carbonate used as a treatment for ant stings?
A paste of sodium hydrogen carbonate can be used to relieve the pain of the ant bite.
Do ant stings contain acid?
Yes they do, infact the acid in question is named after ants, it is called 'formic' acid (From Latin formca, ant.').
What household substance could you use to treat ant stings?
If they are fire ant stings make sure you pop the white tip off and squeeze the poison out or you will risk infection. Then wipe the sting very well with alcohol or another astringent like seabreeze. Cover the stings with triple antibiotic ointment and they should heal within a few days.
What kind of ant has a black body and and orange abdomen?
It could be a velvet ant, which is actually a wasp, be careful not to touch it. I hear the stings are very painful!
Why baking powder is used to cure ant bites?
Bee, hornets and ant bites and stings are acidic, that's why the baking soda helps to neutralize it.
What bites and stings could be neutralized with bicarbonate of soda?
Bee sting and a ant bite HUFFI
What is an insect that looks like a big ant but stings flies and has a white horizontal stripe?
its a hornet
Why does a base applied to your skin give relief from an ant bite?
an acid called ' FORMIC ACID' is present in ant stings.... so when u apply a base to the ant sting ..it neutralizes the acid effect reducing the itching..
