Vocabulary Term Details

Biological control

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biological_control)

Biological control is a method of controlling pests (including insects, mites, weeds and plant diseases) using other living organisms. It relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other natural mechanisms, but typically also involves an active human management role. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader Terms	Narrower Terms	Related Terms
Control methods	Biological disease control Biological pest control Biological weed control	Biopesticides Integrated control Pest control Predation Predator prey relations Rearing techniques Traps

This term is used for the following terms:
Biocontrol

Approved Date
14-Dec-2012

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Survey of the biological quality of creek systems in the outer Thames Estuary, with special reference to the impact of STW and landfill site discharges

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Vocabulary Term Details

Biological control

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