Prophylactic control

Pronunciation
/proh-fuh-lak-tik kontrol/
Category
Pest Management

Definition

A type of pest management that focuses on preventing pest infestations by using measures such as sanitation, habitat modification, and biological control agents.

Etymology

From Greek 'prophylaktikos', meaning 'to guard beforehand'.

Example

Farmers often use prophylactic control measures like crop rotation and sanitation to prevent pest outbreaks.

Related Terms

  • Prevention
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
  • Habitat Modification