formic acid (formic acid), which was thought to be mainly used by ants for attacks, a new research result was announced that ' by licking formic acid, ants kill harmful microorganisms in the body.' ...

"Formic acid is an irritant and may be irritating on the skin or in the eyes, and this chemical can be harmful if inhaled," she said in an August 15 email. "For individuals who are allergic to ...

In a remarkable display of self-sacrifice, baby ants infected with a deadly fungus deliberately signal worker ants to kill them. This extreme measure prevents the spread of disease, protecting the ...