Microbial Pesticide

Pronunciation
/mi-kroh-bye-al pes-ti-side/
Category
Biological Control
Singular
Microbial Pesticide
Plural
Microbial Pesticides

Definition

A biological control agent that utilizes microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses, to suppress pest populations.

Etymology

From the Latin 'micro-', meaning 'small', and 'pestis', meaning 'plague' or 'disease'.

Example

Microbial pesticides are often used in organic farming practices to control pests without relying on synthetic chemicals.

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