This document discusses the history of entomology in the Philippines from the Spanish era in the 1500s through the 1960s. It describes key events and contributions from that time period, including the introduction of important crops and insects, early research on major pest insects, the establishment of entomology departments and programs, and important Filipino entomologists. It provides an overview of the development of the field of entomology in the Philippines over several centuries.
This document discusses the history of entomology in the Philippines from the Spanish era in the 1500s through the 1960s. It describes key events and contributions from that time period, including the introduction of important crops and insects, early research on major pest insects, the establishment of entomology departments and programs, and important Filipino entomologists. It provides an overview of the development of the field of entomology in the Philippines over several centuries.
This document discusses the history of entomology in the Philippines from the Spanish era in the 1500s through the 1960s. It describes key events and contributions from that time period, including the introduction of important crops and insects, early research on major pest insects, the establishment of entomology departments and programs, and important Filipino entomologists. It provides an overview of the development of the field of entomology in the Philippines over several centuries.
What is Entomology Importance of Insects to Man and Agriculture Classification and Taxonomy of Insects General Characteristics of Insects Insect growth and development Characteristics of each Insect Orders Concept Of Pest Short Quiz – 20 ITEMS FLOW: History of Philippine Entomology What is Entomology Importance of Insects to Man and Agriculture Classification and Taxonomy of Insects General Characteristics of Insects Insect growth and development Characteristics of each Insect Orders Concept Of Pest Short Quiz – 20 ITEMS HISTORY OF PHILIPPINE ENTOMOLOGY Spanish Era (1521-1899) Early American Occupation (1900- 1920) Rise of Filipino Entomologists (1922-1940) War Setback and Rebuilding (1941- 1960) Developments and Directions (1961-1979) SPANISH PERIOD (1521 – 1899) 1521 – Pigaffeta’s arrival in the Philippines – leaf insects
1569 – Locust swarm in Panay island
1593 & 1780 – silk worm rearing introduced by: Father Antonio Sedeno & A.M. Manuel Galliana, however unsuccessful.
1826 & 1861 – Introduction of
cochineal insects, but unsuccessful
1831 – Hugh Cuming –Published
about Philippine insects 1849 – Successful introduction of a starling, locally known as “Martinez” Aetheopsar cristalellus Linn. from Southern China to control locust. EARLY AMERICAN OCCUPATION (1900-1920) 1902 Creation of Bureau of Agriculture - control migratory locust. First biocon (microbial agent) to control migratory locusts.
Charles S. Banks, an American, the first
government entomologist in the Philippines – published on various aspects of entomology (medical entomology and systematics). 1909 – Establishment of the Department of Entomology at UPCA which was first headed by E.M. Ledyard.
1910 –Establishment of Entomology Section in the
Bureau of Agriculture, Plant Industry Division was first headed by C.R. Jones followed by D.D. Mackie. 1911 – F. Cevallos worked on the use of chemicals (kerosene, Bordeaux mixture, emulsions, white arsenic, carbon disulphide and etc. to control insect pests) 1912– Charles F. Baker (Dean of Agriculture), UPCA. Collaborated with 115 world authorities which had resulted in the Publication of 400 papers on Philippine Insects 1913 Mitzmain first established Veterinary Entomology in the Philippines. Discovered that surra disease in carabao is striated and transmitted by common housefly.
C.H Schultz introduced beekeeping in the
Philippine using Italian Honeybees 1915 – Locust Act No 2472 enacted. 1916-1917 – Hymenoptera cataogue - Schultz
1918 – Otanes - bean fly – a serious pest of legumes
1921-1922 – H.E. Woodworth published the first comprehensive host-index of insect pests associated to Philippine Crops RISE OF THE FILIPINO ENTOMOLOGISTS (1922-1939) 1922 – Leopoldo B. Uichanco (“Father of Philippine Entomology” and the first instructor of the Entomology Dept, UPCA) First to obtain doctoral degree (Harvard University). First Filipino to describe insects (new species of Psyllids).
- Cendana reported about the
biology of banana weevil, which is a serious pest of banana. 1923 – The use of soap was found to be effective in the control of migratory locust especially the soft yellow soap. 1925 – Aerial spraying by means of airplane was first utilized to control migratory locust. 1926 Gerardo O. Ocfemia reported that bunchy top virus of abaca was transmitted by an aphid (Pentalonia nigronervosa). Castillo discovered insecticidal properties of Derris plant 1927 – Paris green as larvicide for mosquitoes by Manalang
copper(II) acetate + arsenic trioxide
1929 – C. Bulligan studied the biology of corn borer (Ostrinia furnacalis)
1934 – Cendana was the first to be trained on
biological control of insects 1941– Viado considered as pioneer insecticide toxicologist in the Philippines. WAR SETBACK AND REBUILDING (1941-1960) 1946 – DDT an organic insecticide was introduced to control houseflies and migratory locusts. 1947 Clare R. Baltazar was the first postwar entomology graduate as well as the first Filipina Entomologist who earned her degree as Summa cum laude.
Cendana and Baltazar studied
leafhopper of cotton, the first publication after the war.