Beneficials

Pronunciation
/BEN-i-fih-SHULZ/
Category
Ecology
Singular
Beneficial
Plural
Beneficials

Definition

Predators, parasites, or other organisms that are helpful in controlling insect pests.

Etymology

From Latin 'beneficium', meaning 'benefit'.

Example

The introduction of beneficial insects like ladybugs can help control aphid populations in gardens.

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