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Biological control refers to the use of natural predators, parasites, or pathogens to manage and suppress pest populations, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.
Biological control refers to the method of managing pest populations by using natural predators, parasites, or pathogens. This technique aims to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides and promote ecological balance, especially in the context of invasive species, which can disrupt local ecosystems.
Definition. Biological control refers to the use of natural predators, parasites, or pathogens to manage pest populations and invasive species, reducing their negative impacts on ecosystems and human activities.
The AP World History: Modern framework included in the course and exam description outlines distinct skills that students should practice throughout the year—skills that will help them learn to think and act like historians.
Biological control can also be defined as the utilization of natural enemies to reduce the damage caused by noxious organisms to tolerable levels. Biological control is often shortened to biocontrol.
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Teachers should refer to the AP World History Course and Exam Description for a detailed course framework, additional ideas for how to implement the course, and more information on how to help students prepare for the AP World History Exam.
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The concept outline for AP World History: Modern presents the course content organized by key concept rather than in sequential units. The coding that appears in the AP World History: Modern Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2019 corresponds to the organization of the course content found in this conceptual outline. 2019 College Board.
