What type of pheromone has a short term effect on bees?

The type of pheromone that has a short-term effect on bees is referred to as the released effect. These pheromones are used for immediate communication and influence the behavior of bees in a specific context, such as foraging, swarming, or alerting the colony to a threat.

Released pheromones are typically volatile and can evoke quick responses from bees, allowing them to react to changes in their environment efficiently. For instance, when foragers find a food source, they may release certain pheromones that lead other bees to that location promptly. This quick communication is crucial for the colony's effectiveness and survival.

In contrast, primer pheromones have a more long-term impact on the physiology and behavior of bees, often influencing development and reproductive functions over time. Alarm pheromones also play a role but are more specific to signaling danger and eliciting a defensive reaction, which may not necessarily reflect a short-term effect in the broader sense. The term "death pheromone" is not a commonly used classification in the context of bee communication and would generally indicate a specific pheromone associated with distress rather than a straightforward signal for immediate action. Hence, the released effect is the correct classification for pheromones with short-term influences on bee behavior