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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Remove attractants such as outdoor pet food.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
In the meantime, Fish and Game is urging residents to remove any potential attractants and avoid feeding the turkeys.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
The department is asking residents to secure attractants during this time to avoid other bear encounters.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Topics include reducing attractants around your home, responding to sightings and encounters, and available resources and services.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2025
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
In the meantime, Fish and Game is urging residents to remove any potential attractants and avoid feeding the turkeys.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
The department is asking residents to secure attractants during this time to avoid other bear encounters.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Topics include reducing attractants around your home, responding to sightings and encounters, and available resources and services.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2025
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“Attractant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attractant. Accessed 30 Jan. 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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