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postheadericon Ant-repelling cobweb chemical could lead to new pesticides

Golden orb web spiders, such as the red-legged golden orb-web spider (pictured), could hel...



ants. What is a parasite. Once it arrives at your home can be a real mission to get rid of them. But it seems that the Golden Orb spider has developed a way to keep your home free of small bugs. The secret discovered by researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and University of Melbourne refers to a chemical compound of the spider web adds to its seems repel ants. So not only are spider webs providing a source of inspiration for the adhesive stronger and better equipment, but can also serve as a basis for new, environment, pesticides repel ants ... Continue reading web of chemical pesticides Ant-repulsion could lead to new


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Human Research
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  • bugs
  • national University of Singapore, University of Melbourne


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