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Biological Control

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Biological control is a method of pest management that uses natural predators, parasites, or pathogens to control the population of pests. It involves introducing these organisms into an ecosystem to reduce the number of pests without using harmful chemicals.

AP course connection

Topic 2.2: 2.2 Ecosystem Services

Unit 2
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