Noun
biological control (countable and uncountable, plural biological controls)
Control of pests using natural predators, parasites, pathogens, or other organisms that harm the pest species.
Another new application of genetic technology is the ability to produce genetically modified mosquitoes that do not transmit malaria, potentially allowing biological control of malaria transmission. Source: Internet
Conversely, various species of caterpillar are valued as sources of silk, as human or animal food, or for biological control of pest plants. Source: Internet
It is the study of how plants and animals stabilize minerals under biological control, and the sequencing of mineral replacement of those minerals after deposition. Source: Internet
Several cyprinids have been introduced to waters outside their natural ranges to provide food, sport, or biological control for some pest species. Source: Internet
The cane toad was first introduced deliberately into the Philippines in 1930 as a biological control agent of pests in sugarcane plantations. Source: Internet