Augmentative biological control

Pronunciation
/aw-gmen-TAY-tiv BI-oh-loh-jee-kul kon-TROHLL/
Category
Pest Management
Plural
Augmentative biological controls

Definition

A method of pest control that involves increasing populations or beneficial effects of natural enemies (parasitoids, predators, pathogens, etc.) to enhance their effectiveness against pests.

Etymology

Example

Farmers may use augmentative biological control by releasing ladybugs to control aphids on their crops.

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