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Describe the biological method of weed control.

Biological method of weed control involves the deliberate use of insects or some other useful organisms which consume and specifically destroy the weed plants and help in saving the crop. from damage.

Example - Opuntia can be controlled by using cochineal insects in Maharashtra.


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