biological control
biological control
nounDefinition of BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
1
: the reduction in numbers or elimination of pest organisms by interference with their ecology (as by the introduction of parasites or diseases)
2
: an agent used in biological control
See Examples of BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
- She practices biological control in her gardening.
- She uses biological controls in her garden.
First Known Use of BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
1921
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