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biological control — ☆ biological control n. the control of destructive organisms, esp. insects, by various, usually nonchemical means, as by the use of natural predators … English World dictionary
biological control — n reduction in numbers or elimination of pest organisms by interference with their ecology (as by the introduction of parasites or diseases) … Medical dictionary
biological control — /baɪəˌlɒdʒɪkəl kənˈtroʊl/ (say buyuh.lojikuhl kuhn trohl) noun a method of controlling pests by introducing one of their natural enemies. Also, biocontrol. Natural enemies used in biological control include predators, parasites and pathogens.… …
biological control — noun : attack upon noxious organisms (as insects) by interference with their ecological adjustment (as by the introduction of parasites not previously present) * * * noun, pl ⋯ trols 1 [noncount] : a method of controlling harmful insects,… … Useful english dictionary
biological control — the control of pests by interference with their ecological status, as by introducing a natural enemy or a pathogen into the environment. Also called biocontrol. [1920 25] * * * ▪ pest control the use of living organisms to control pests. A… … Universalium
biological control — biologinė kontrolė statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Biologinių priemonių – įvairių gyvųjų organizmų – naudojimas siekiant sunaikinti žemės ūkio kultūrų ligų sukėlėjus arba kontroliuoti jų plitimą. atitikmenys: angl.… … Ekologijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
biological control — biological con trol noun uncount a method of reducing the number of harmful insects by using other insects or small animals that feed on them … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
biological control — The use of living organisms such as bacteria, fungi, or insects to control harmful weeds or insects which infest crops; this type of control excludes the use of chemical substances and relies mainly on natural sources … Combined glossary of agriculture
biological control — biolog′ical control′ n. bio phl the control of pests by interference with their ecological status, as by introducing a natural enemy or a pathogen into the environment Also called biocontrol • Etymology: 1920–25 … From formal English to slang
biological control — noun control of pests using natural predators, parasites, pathogens, or other organism(s) that harm the pest species … Wiktionary
