biological control
n.
Control of a usually nonindigenous pest by introducing an organism that is a predator, parasite, or pathogen of the pest species in its native environment.Also called biocontrol.
biological controlAn infestation of Montana rangeland by the Eurasian leafy spurge (top) was reduced after introduction of a flea beetle (bottom).
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