attractant
noun
at·trac·tant
ə-ˈtrak-tənt 
: a substance (such as a pheromone) that attracts specific animals (such as insects or individuals of the opposite sex)
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Baits: Earwig baits, often combined with attractants, can be placed around the home's perimeter or in areas where earwigs are active.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2024
Common bear attractants are garbage, human foods, pet and livestock food, grease and dirty grills and coolers.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2024
Fish and Game urged people in grizzly territory to secure or remove any possible bear attractants, including garbage, pet food and bird feeders.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2024
Sweat, breath, tears and body heat are the most significant attractants, according to Orkin, because gnats are drawn to the salts, minerals and other nutrients found in human sweat.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2024
Common bear attractants are garbage, human foods, pet and livestock food, grease and dirty grills and coolers.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2024
Fish and Game urged people in grizzly territory to secure or remove any possible bear attractants, including garbage, pet food and bird feeders.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2024
Sweat, breath, tears and body heat are the most significant attractants, according to Orkin, because gnats are drawn to the salts, minerals and other nutrients found in human sweat.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
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attractant
noun
at·trac·tant
ə-ˈtrak-tənt
: something that attracts
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: a substance that attracts animals (as insects)
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