beneficial insect
Any species of insect that provides pollination or pest controlAny species of insect that provides pollination or pest control.
» This farmer relies on beneficial insects for pest control.
Dieser Bauer verlässt sich bei der Schädlingsbekämpfung auf Nutzinsekten. — Yorwba
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2 sentencesThis farmer relies on beneficial insects for pest control.
deDieser Bauer verlässt sich bei der Schädlingsbekämpfung auf Nutzinsekten. — Yorwba
Powerful insecticides do kill the bug, but also take out beneficial insects farmers want to keep around.
Meaning
1 sensesAny species of insect that provides pollination or pest control.
Forms
plural: beneficial insects| Singular | beneficial insect |
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See also
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