👃 What Are Pheromones?
Pheromones are chemical signals released by insects to communicate with others of their species.
🐝 Types of Pheromones
- Sex pheromones: Attract mates over long distances.
- Alarm pheromones: Warn colony members of danger.
- Trail pheromones: Guide others to food sources (common in ants).
- Aggregation pheromones: Cause insects to gather.
⚙️ How Pheromones Work
Insects detect pheromones with specialized receptors on their antennae, triggering behaviors like mating or defense.
🌿 Importance for Humans
Understanding pheromones helps in pest control through pheromone traps and disrupting insect mating.
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