Semiochemicals associated with the monitoring of ant traces (Hymenoptera: Formicidae): a systematic review
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Ants are very diverse hymenopterans with a wide geographical distribution. They are social insects and their communication is based on chemical signals. Within the group of semiochemicals that regulate the search for foods are the trail pheromones on the roads. The purpose of this review is to document the main tracking pheromones on the trails that guide ants to feeding sources. A systematic review was carried out based on the guidelines of the PRISMA statement of research found in PubMed, Web of Science and Google Scholar of the pheromones trails. Reported 26 chemical compounds were reported in 14 species of ants, the main sources of obtaining were extracts of the whole body, abdomen and glands. The detection of the semiochemicals were electrophysiological responses of Hymenoptera and chromatographic methods, recording short and long-chain organic compounds (C05-C18). The study of trial chemical compounds has been carried out on a small number of species, this type of research has great potential for the control of invasive ants, since their distribution has had negative repercussions on ecosystems and economic damage to man.
