Animals

#297 Why do ant bites hurt?

Why do ant bites hurt? Ants both bite and sting. They drip formic acid onto your skin and some ants inject venom. Not all ants bite. There are estimated to be 22,000 different species of ant and they are on pretty much every landmass except for Antarctica. It is estimated that ants make up between

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#280 How does fly spray work?

I learned this today. How does fly spray work? By blocking the insect from using its nerves to move its muscles. There are two kinds of fly spray. There are repellents, which are sprays you apply to your body to stop insects landing on you and biting. Then there are insecticide fly sprays that kill

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