biopesticide

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd /

noun

1. a naturally occurring or derived substance or an organism that controls pests by nontoxic means

Derived Forms

• ˌbioˌpestiˈcidal, adjective

Example Sentences

For example, it is currently used to treat seeds and as a biopesticide in agriculture, to prevent spoilage in winemaking, in self-healing paint coatings, and in medical wound management.

From Science Daily

According to Daniel, charcoal acts as a natural biopesticide, keeping bugs and bacteria away from the plants and allowing better airflow between the roots.

From Los Angeles Times

According to Daniel, charcoal acts as a natural biopesticide, keeping bugs and bacteria away from the plants and allows better airflow between the roots.

From Los Angeles Times

OLE is classified as a biopesticide by the EPA, which means it’s a naturally occurring substance considered to be a lower risk than more conventional pest-control chemicals.

From Washington Post

One biopesticide, the common soil fungus Metarhizium acridum, has been used against locusts in recent years.

From Science Magazine