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Definition(s)

A biocide is defined [in the European legislation] as a chemical substance or microorganism indended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism by chemical or biological means (AMM/Wikipedia)
Biological control refers to a strategy making use of living natural enemies and competitors (i.e. self-replicating biotic entities) (Source: CBD Glossary of terms based on IPPC)

Hierarchy

Broader: pesticide
Related terms:
biological control
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