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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The berries are favorites of turkeys, bears, foxes, and possums in the fall, while the flowers are attractive and a huge attractant for pollinators.
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Campbell Vaughn, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Sugary residue and meat smells are major wasp attractants.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Clean Outdoor Food Areas After Every Use Sugary residue and meat smells are major wasp attractants.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
If wasps persist, add a decoy nest or focus on cleaning up attractants around your yard.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
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Campbell Vaughn, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Sugary residue and meat smells are major wasp attractants.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Clean Outdoor Food Areas After Every Use Sugary residue and meat smells are major wasp attractants.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
If wasps persist, add a decoy nest or focus on cleaning up attractants around your yard.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Attractant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attractant. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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attractant
noun
at·trac·tant
ə-ˈtrak-tənt
: something that attracts
especially
: a substance that attracts animals (as insects)
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