First of all, Ants do not bite. They sting using the needle at the back of their abdomen.Ant sting usually contain Formic Acid.
An ant sting is acidic. Ants inject formic acid into their prey when they sting, causing a burning sensation.
answer is formic acid. moondance
its acidic, well most of them are. And they use FORMIC ACID
When some ants sting the acid they use is called formic acid.
A fire ant sting is acidic. Fire ants inject venom through their stingers, which contains formic acid that causes a painful sting.
Not all ants sting, and not all ant stings have thesame venom, but one that is very common, and gives many ants their vinegary smell, is called formic acid. The name "formic acid" actually means "ant-type acid" because people first found it in some kinds of ants. It has a sharp smell like strong vinegar, but unlike vinegar it is quite poisonous.
If you are allergic to bees, then yes. But otherwise no it isn't
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..
Yes it is because it is not alkali or neutral it has th pH of 2.
Formic acid is the acid found in ant squirt. It is responsible for the burning sensation experienced when an ant bites or sprays its acidic venom as a defense mechanism.
The pain is due to the formic acid in the ant's 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..