Edward Fred Knipling (1909-2000), American entomologist, conducted and directed research for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, concentrating on insect problems.

Edward Knipling was born on March 20, 1909, in Port Lavaca, Texas. He received his bachelor of science degree from Texas A & M College in 1930. That summer he began work for the Department of Agriculture, assisting in field studies for the Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine at Tiahuallio, Mexico.

In 1931 Knipling was appointed a junior entomologist to conduct research on the biology and control of the screwworm at Menard, Texas. He received his master of science degree from Iowa State University in 1932, and during the next few years he conducted research on various livestock pests.

In 1940 Knipling was placed in charge of studies on mosquitoes of the Northwestern states. During World War II he directed the work of the Orlando, Florida laboratory. He helped develop DDT and other...