The phenomenon of using a predator for controlling a pest is

Biological control

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Genetic engineering

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Artificial control

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Confusion technique

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The correct option is B Biological control
Biological control is a method to control pest by using living microorganisms or its product. It is used as natural enemies like the predators, parasites, pathogens, and competitors to suppress and maintain populations of a target pest species (insects, mites, weeds, plant pathogens, and other pest organisms). This is the most widely used method in today's world for the control of pests.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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