Attractants

Pronunciation
/ə-ˈtrak-tənts/
Category
Behavior
Singular
Attractant
Plural
Attractants

Definition

Substances that draw insects towards a specific location, used in traps and other applications.

Etymology

From Latin 'attrahere', meaning 'to pull towards'.

Example

Insect attractants such as pheromones are often used to lure pests into traps.

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