biological control

Noun

Meaning

biological control (countable and uncountable, plural biological controls)

Control of pests using natural predators, parasites, pathogens, or other organisms that harm the pest species.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

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

Close letter words and terms

biological condition biological conflagration biological construction biological corridor biological creature biological creatures