Definition(s)
A biocide is defined [in the European legislation] as a chemical substance or microorganism indended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism by chemical or biological means (AMM/Wikipedia)
Biological control refers to a strategy making use of living natural enemies and competitors (i.e. self-replicating biotic entities) (Source: CBD Glossary of terms based on IPPC)
Jerarquía
Broader: pesticidas
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with biocidas
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Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica | 1 decision |
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Convenio de Basilea | 1 decision |
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Convención sobre la Protección del Patrimonio Mundial | 1 decision |