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Chemical and microbial regulators of foraging behaviors in subterranean termites.

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Τίτλος: Chemical and microbial regulators of foraging behaviors in subterranean termites.
Συγγραφείς: Javaid W; State Key Laboratory of Plant Diversity and Specialty Crops, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China.; College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China., Haroon; College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China., Wen C; School of Grassland Science, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China., Wang C; College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.
Πηγή: Pest management science [Pest Manag Sci] 2026 Aug; Vol. 82 (8), pp. 7235-7248. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 May 12.
Τύπος έκδοσης: Journal Article; Review
Γλώσσα: English
Στοιχεία περιοδικού: Publisher: Published for SCI by Wiley Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 100898744 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1526-4998 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 1526498X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Pest Manag Sci Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s): Original Publication: West Sussex, UK : Published for SCI by Wiley, c2000-
Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): Isoptera*/physiology , Isoptera*/microbiology , Pheromones*/metabolism , Insect Control*/methods, Animals ; Feeding Behavior
Περίληψη: Subterranean termites are among the most destructive structural pests, with a complex social structure controlled by chemical cues. Foraging-related semiochemicals, comprising termite-derived pheromones, cuticular hydrocarbons, fungi and their metabolites, and exogenous bioactive compounds, strongly influence key foraging behaviors, including tunneling, aggregation, feeding, and trail-following. As these chemical signals are integral to colony organization and resource exploitation, they represent an attractive prospect for developing sustainable termite control. This review synthesizes the current understanding of the origins, types, mechanistic processes, and functional importance of foraging-associated semiochemicals in subterranean termites. Particular attention is also given to compounds that can influence multiple foraging-related behaviors, highlighting their potential role in guiding termite activity towards targeted treatment zones. The incorporation of these semiochemicals into termite management practices, including baiting systems, attract-and-kill techniques, and termite-specific integrated pest management programs, is critically analyzed. © 2026 Society of Chemical Industry.
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Contributed Indexing: Keywords: chemical communication; foraging regulators; semiochemicals; subterranean termites
Substance Nomenclature: 0 (Pheromones)
Entry Date(s): Date Created: 20260512 Date Completed: 20260710 Latest Revision: 20260726
Update Code: 20260726
PubMed Central ID: PMC13352302
DOI: 10.1002/ps.70880
PMID: 42117271
Βάση Δεδομένων: MEDLINE
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ISSN:1526-4998
DOI:10.1002/ps.70880