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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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.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Moisture One of the main ant attractants within a home is moisture, which is typically abundant in kitchens and bathrooms.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Remove attractants such as outdoor pet food.
—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
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Moisture One of the main ant attractants within a home is moisture, which is typically abundant in kitchens and bathrooms.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Remove attractants such as outdoor pet food.
—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
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“Attractant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attractant. Accessed 2 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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