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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Alberta Parks provided advice for bear encounters, including traveling in groups, keeping pets on leashes, carrying bear spray and securing attractants.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Every campsite has a bear-resistant food locker, and visitors are being reminded to store food, garbage and other attractants properly.
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Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Fortunately, a few simple steps can eliminate food attractants around your property and help keep both people and bears safe.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
The Fish and Wildlife spokesperson said people can help avoid attracting more wildlife into urban areas by removing attractants from their homes.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2026
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Every campsite has a bear-resistant food locker, and visitors are being reminded to store food, garbage and other attractants properly.
—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Fortunately, a few simple steps can eliminate food attractants around your property and help keep both people and bears safe.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
The Fish and Wildlife spokesperson said people can help avoid attracting more wildlife into urban areas by removing attractants from their homes.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2026
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“Attractant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attractant. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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