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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A chemical used to attract insects to a trap. Attractant may contain special odors such as food or sex [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=pheromone%20lures pheromones]. Examples of some insect attractants are: Storgard, Luretape, and Geranid.
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A chemical used to attract insects to a trap. Attractant may contain special odors such as food or sex [[pheromone%20lures|pheromones]]. Examples of some insect attractants are: Storgard, Luretape, and Geranid.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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Storgard; Luretape; Geranid
 
Storgard; Luretape; Geranid
  
== Authority ==
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==Resources and Citations==
  
 
* Lynda A. Zycherman, J.Richard Schrock, ''A Guide to Museum Pest Control'', FAIC and Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1988
 
* Lynda A. Zycherman, J.Richard Schrock, ''A Guide to Museum Pest Control'', FAIC and Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1988

Latest revision as of 13:23, 30 April 2022

Description

A chemical used to attract insects to a trap. Attractant may contain special odors such as food or sex pheromones. Examples of some insect attractants are: Storgard, Luretape, and Geranid.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Storgard; Luretape; Geranid

Resources and Citations

  • Lynda A. Zycherman, J.Richard Schrock, A Guide to Museum Pest Control, FAIC and Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1988