That is not an ant but a wingless wasp. Ouch!
Ants have Methionic acid in there stings. Therefor to stop the stinging add bicarbonate of soda. :)
yes it will kill scared you!
its acidic, well most of them are. And they use FORMIC ACID
Yes they do, infact the acid in question is named after ants, it is called 'formic' acid (From Latin formca, ant.').
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.
Bee, hornets and ant bites and stings are acidic, that's why the baking soda helps to neutralize it.
It could be a velvet ant, which is actually a wasp, be careful not to touch it. I hear the stings are very painful!
its a hornet
Bee sting and a ant bite HUFFI
Fire ant venom contains a mixture of alkaloids, proteins, and peptides. The key components responsible for the painful stings are solenopsin alkaloids and various proteins, such as allergens and enzymes. These components work together to cause the characteristic burning sensation and red welts associated with fire ant stings.
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..
Sodium hydrogen carbonate, or baking soda, can help neutralize the venom from ant stings, reducing pain and inflammation. Its alkaline nature can help counteract the acidic venom injected by ants, providing relief from the sting.