Queen pheromone

Queen pheromones are chemical signals produced by a queen bee that influence the behavior and development of the colony. These chemicals help maintain the social order by suppressing worker bees from developing reproductive organs and preventing the formation of new queens. They also signal the queen’s presence and health to the colony, ensuring stability and coordination. Essentially, queen pheromones act as a chemical communication system that sustains the hive’s social structure and reproductive balance.