Mosquito Magnet Lurex is proven to attract the Asian Tiger Mosquito. It also attracts other species of mosquitoes that may transmit diseases such as West Nile Virus, Encephalitis, and Heartworm Mosquito Magnet Lurex, a patent-pending mosquito attractant, mimics naturally occurring human skin scents and odors that attract mosquitoes. It has been designed for use with all Mosquito Magnet Traps.