What are artificially formulated pheromones used in traps called?

The correct term for artificially formulated pheromones used in traps is "pheromone lures." These lures are specifically designed to attract particular insects by mimicking the natural pheromones that those insects use for communication, particularly for mating. By utilizing these lures, pest management professionals can effectively monitor and control insect populations by drawing them into traps, thus leading to a better understanding of pest presence and timing for treatments.

While insect attractants could refer to a broader category of substances that draw insects, pheromone lures are a specific type that involves chemical signals used by insects, which distinguishes them from other attractants. Nitrogen baits and chemical traps refer to different pest control methods that do not focus on pheromone-based attraction, further emphasizing that pheromone lures are the precise terminology for the artificial versions of these natural chemicals.