History: Edward Knipling, 91, insect-control expert

["Michael P. Grissom" <mpg1@coastside.net>]

radsafe'rs,

This item may be of interest to those concerned with
the applications of radiological technology (appeared
in the March 20, 2000 issue of the San Jose Mercury
News):

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Edward Knipling, 91,
insect-control expert

WASHINGTON-Edward F.
Knipling, who helped develop the
radiation method of sterilizing
insects harmful to plants, animals
and humans, died of cancer Friday
at his home in suburban Arlington,
Va. [Virginia, USA] He was 91.

Mr. Knipling's work was praised
as an efficient, pesticide-free way
in insect control and has been
credited with eliminating the
screwworm fly in North America
and with it a threat to the
livestock industry.

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S.,

MikeG.
mpg1@coastside.net

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