bracon
/ˈbrækən/Definitions
1. noun
A parasitic wasp, especially one of the genus Bracon, that is used in biological control of pests.
“The farmer used bracon wasps to control the insect population in his fields.”
2. verb
to remove or get rid of unwanted plants, especially weeds, by physical or chemical means.
“The farmer braconed the weeds from his field before planting new crops.”