Definition
braconids
noun
- plural of braconid; small parasitic wasps of the family Braconidae, commonly used in biological pest control
Usage: technical/scientific; usually plural; used in entomology and agriculture
Examples
- Braconids are released in greenhouses to control aphid populations naturally.
- Farmers use braconids as an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.
- The braconids parasitize the larvae of many crop-damaging insects.
- Scientists study braconids to improve biological pest management techniques.