Biopesticide

Pronunciation
/bioh-pes-ti-siid/
Category
Pest Management
Singular
Biopesticide
Plural
Biopesticides

Definition

A pesticide derived from a biological source, including natural plant metabolites, microbial pest control agents, insect growth regulators, and behavior-modifying chemicals.

Etymology

From Greek 'bios' meaning 'life', and Latin 'pestis' meaning 'plague' or 'pest'.

Example

The use of biopesticides, such as Bacillus thuringiensis, is an environmentally friendly approach to pest control.

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