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PRONUNCIATION OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL

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Biological control is a noun.
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WHAT DOES BIOLOGICAL CONTROL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

biological control

Biological pest control

Biological control is a bioeffector-method of controlling pests using other living organisms. It relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other natural mechanisms, but typically also involves an active human management role. It can be an important component of integrated pest management programs. There are three basic types of biological pest control strategies: importation, augmentation and conservation. Natural enemies of insect pests, also known as biological control agents, include predators, parasitoids, and pathogens. Biological control agents of plant diseases are most often referred to as antagonists. Biological control agents of weeds include seed predators, herbivores and plant pathogens.

Definition of biological control in the English dictionary

The definition of biological control in the dictionary is the control of destructive organisms by the use of other organisms, such as the natural predators of the pests.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BIOLOGICAL CONTROL

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biologic
biological
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biological marker
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biological parents
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biological warfare
biological weapon
biologically
biologics
biologism
biologist
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biology
bioluminescence

WORDS THAT END LIKE BIOLOGICAL CONTROL

air-traffic control
automatic frequency control
automatic gain control
birth control
climate control
control
cost control
credit control
cruise control
gun control
inventory control
patrol
pest control
process control
quality control
radio control
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self-control
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traffic control
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Synonyms and antonyms of biological control in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «biological control» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL

Find out the translation of biological control to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of biological control from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «biological control» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

生物防治
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

control biológico
570 millions of speakers

English

biological control
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जैविक नियंत्रण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المكافحة البيولوجية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

биологический контроль
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

controle biológico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জৈবিক নিয়ন্ত্রণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lutte biologique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kawalan biologi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

biologische Kontrolle
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

生物的防除
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

생물학적 방제
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kontrol biologi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kiểm soát sinh học
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உயிரியல் கட்டுப்பாடு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जैविक नियंत्रण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Biyolojik kontrol
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

controllo biologico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kontrola biologiczna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

біологічний контроль
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

controlul biologic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βιολογικό έλεγχο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

biologiese beheer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

biologisk kontroll
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

biologisk kontroll
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of biological control

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BIOLOGICAL CONTROL»

The term «biological control» is regularly used and occupies the 74.881 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BIOLOGICAL CONTROL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about biological control

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BIOLOGICAL CONTROL»

Discover the use of biological control in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to biological control and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Handbook of Biological Control: Principles and Applications ...
As a result, the use of biological controlling agents is increasing. This book is a comprehensive and authoritative handbook of biological control.
T. W. Fisher, Thomas S. Bellows, L. E. Caltagirone, 1999
2
Biological Control: Benefits and Risks
This book is the outcome of a unique gathering of thirty top specialists in the world to discuss and debate the benefits and risks associated with biological control.
Heikki M. T. Hokkanen, James M. Lynch, 2003
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Biological Control: A Global Perspective : Case Studies from ...
It is this complex process, including the mindset and the social environment of the researcher as well as the science being pursued, that this book seeks to capture.
Charles Vincent, Mark S. Goettel, George Lazarovits, 2007
4
Quality Control and Production of Biological Control Agents: ...
This book has been written by leading scientists from Europe and North America to provide both background theory and practical guidance on this subject.
J. C. van Lenteren, 2003
5
Biological Control of Microbial Plant Pathogens
Biological ways in which some plant diseases can be controlled without the use of chemical pesticides are revealed in this study of "biocontrol", a field of increasing interest to environmentalists as well as agrochemical companies.
R. Campbell, 1989
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Biological Control
Section I.Origins and scope of biological control; Pest origins, pesticides and the history of biological control; Kinds of biological control targets, agents, and methods; Section II.A review of the organisms employed as agents of ...
R. G. Van Driesche, T. S. Bellows, 1996
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Biological Control of Plant Diseases
Proceedings of a NATO ARW held in Cape Sounion, Greece, May 19-24, 1991
E.C. Tjamos, G.C. Papavizas, R.J. Cook, 1992
8
Natural Enemies: An Introduction to Biological Control
Introductory text covering biological control of arthropods, vertebrates, weeds and plant pathogens by natural enemies.
Ann E. Hajek, 2004
9
Conservation Biological Control
This volume is a comprehensive treatment of how the principles of ecology and conservation biology can be used to maximize biological control.
Pedro A. Barbosa, 1998
10
Biological Control in IPM Systems in Africa
This book provides a valuable resource for scientists worldwide. It is particularly useful for pest control professionals working in Africa.
P. Neuenschwander, C. Borgemeister, J. Langewald, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BIOLOGICAL CONTROL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term biological control is used in the context of the following news items.
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Is biological fly control for you?
They are a parasitic biological control as they break the lifecycle of the fly by laying their eggs in the fly pupae. The wasps then hatch, devour ... «The Battlefords News-Optimist, Jul 15»
2
Guppy fish stocked to control chikungunya vector mosquito
This biological control helps reduce these fumigations, which ... The use of fish to exert biological control of vectors and pests has been ... «FIS, Jul 15»
3
Got Organics? Re-Thinking the Proposed Organic Checkoff Program
In contrast, native biological control species present in our current epoch (i.e., Cenozoic) will benefit from natural habitat to survive. Therefore ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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The UK's most invasive plants
A relatively new option however is biological control using psyllid (plant sucking bugs). Currently on trial, if this method proves successful, ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Uganda Shifts Giraffes to Attract Tourists
First is for biological control of the acacia ocai tree in Lake Mburo. Second, is to increase the species biodiversity in the park and thirdly to boost ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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Children Learn About Ladybugs At San Elijo Lagoon
... a very good source of biological control. In the lifetime of a ladybug they eat up to about 5,000 aphids,” Blanco said. “They're very beneficial.”. «KPBS, Jul 15»
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EPA approves release of honeysuckle stem-boring beetle
... approved an application to release the honeysuckle stem-boring beetle, Oberea shirahatai, as part of a biological control programme against ... «Voxy, Jul 15»
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13 years after emerald ash borer's arrival, metro Detroit communities …
Around Lansing and other parts of southeast Michigan, biological control in the form of Chinese parasitoid wasps has also been tried. They kill ... «Model D, Jul 15»
9
Weeding Out
ERIN PARKE: The CSIRO's aim is to create a biological control that will kill off the weed without expensive and exhausting fieldwork. BRUCE ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
10
HumBug: That's No Lady
You can even buy them to release in your garden as a biological control for aphids, scales and other small garden nuisances. Adding to the ... «The Journal, Jul 15»

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