Bioassay of compounds derived from the honeybee sting |
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Authors: | Anita M. Collins Murray S. Blum |
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Affiliation: | (1) AR, SEA, USDA, Bee Breeding and Stock Center Laboratory, 70808 Baton Rouge, Louisiana;(2) Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, 30602 Athens, Georgia |
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Abstract: | Nine compounds identified from honeybee,Apis mettifera L., sting extracts and one compound identified from the honeybee mandibular gland were evaluated in a standardized laboratory test for their effectiveness in eliciting an alarm response from caged honeybees. Two,n-decyl acetate and benzyl alcohol, were judged ineffective as alarm pheromones. The remaining eight—2-nonanol, isopentyl acetate,n-butyl acetate,n-hexyl acetate, benzyl acetate, isopentyl alcohol, andn-octyl acetate from the sting and 2-heptanone from the mandibular gland-produced responses of similar frequency and strength.in cooperation with Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station. Mention of a proprietory product does not constitute an endorsement by the USDA. |
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Keywords: | Honeybee Apis mettifera L. Hymenoptera Apidae alarm pheromone isopentyl acetate sting mandibular gland |
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