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Term

biological control agent

Term

- the use of living organisms to control pests or disease. May be a single organism or a combination of a number of different ones. [CUB] - a natural enemy, antagonist or competitor, and other self-replicating biotic entity used for pest control. [FAO bis]

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CHM Biodiversity

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http://biodiversity-chm.eea.europa.eu/nyglossary_terms/B/biological_control_agent

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