Laureates of the Japan Prize
The 1995 (11th) Japan Prize
Science and Technology for Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery which conserves the Environment
Pioneer contributions in the development of integrated pest management by the sterile insect release method and other biological approaches
Dr. Edward F. Knipling (USA)
| Ret i red Di rector, Entomology Research Division, Agricultural Research Service 1909-2000 |
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Dr. Knipling has devoted himself to the research on insect pest as a agricultural entomologist since 1931. He proposed the truly original idea of environmentally friendly pest control by suppressing the insect population in agricultural crops and domestic animals. Accordingly, he made outstanding contributions to the improvement of food production. He developed a new concept of insect pest control known as the sterile insect release method. In 1931 he attained great success in eradicating the screwworm fly, a serious and sometimes fatal pest of livestock in the Southwest region of the United States. From 1953, he made important contributions to the development of an environmentally sound method of insect pest control. He proposed and played a key role in promoting Integrated Pest Management. He played a leading role in scientific research and in application of his findings in terms of pest control without harming the environment. |