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Suggest Ways To Prevent Ants Entry To Ears And Nose

Posted on Mon, 11 May 2015

Question: ants enters in my ears and nose regularly... what do to prevent it.

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Ant entry into nose & ears

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
You need to use ant repellents like cotton balls soaked with some strong perfume and apply near ears and nose . Baby powder also is effective.
Common household vegetables like cotton balls soaked with lemon juice and salt will repel ants. Even cucumber paste application will have the same effects.
However try to keep your living areas free of sugar granules / crystals or don't take any food while in bed.
In any case are you diabetic? It would be worthwhile to check your blood sugar Fasting and post-prandial as urine sugar in your under garments may attract common house ants .

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (3 hours later)

as i also allergic to strong smells, i want to know that baby powders are not allergic?Any ear & nose drops may help in it ?

i am not diabetic.

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
talcum powder; boric acid solutions..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Talcum baby powders are ant-repellent and are commonly used for that purpose. Allergy to talcum powders are rare but response may vary in individuals.
Boric acid solutions (preparation used as eye wash) can be used as nose and ear drops. It is deterrent for ants apart from being antiseptic.

Even if you are not diabetic,you can have renal glycosuria (renal threshold for glucose is lower than normal).Test your urine for sugar.Ants generally do not enter any natural pores of body unless attracted by something.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (5 hours later)

thanks for your suggestions.

I think that my problem will solved as per you advise.
Please clarify that how many & what type tests are needed.

Is urine sugar test in morning or any time of day may done.
what i have to say a pathologist to test in urine.

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Investigation for suspected Renal Glucosuria

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Overnight urine sample i.e. first urine sample in the morning would be ideal for test for glucose in suspected Renal Glucosuria.That is the screening test .If the test comes positive subsequent investigation will follow.
Test:Urine for glucose .

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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