Fanning honeybee exposes Nasonov gland (white-at tip of abdomen) releasing pheromone to entice swarm into an empty hive
Nasonov pheromone is released by worker bees to orient returning forager bees back to the colony. To broadcast this scent, bees raise their abdomens, which contain the Nasonov glands, and fan their wings vigorously.
Synthetically produced Nasonov will attract swarms to unoccupied hive equipment or a swarm catching box.
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Last updated: 05-23-2005 09:26:16
