SINCE 1828
beneficials
plural noun
ben·e·fi·cials
| \ ˌbe-nə-ˈfi-shəlz
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Definition of beneficials
: organisms (such as ladybugs, lacewings, and bacteria) that feed on or parasitize pests of crops, gardens, and turf
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