Ernest J. Harris: Pioneering Fruit Fly Eradication and Mass Rearing Techniques - 2020 Founders' Memorial Award Lecture

Explore the life and contributions of Ernest J. Harris, Ph.D., a pioneering entomologist, in this 34-minute Founders' Memorial Award lecture delivered by Dr. Michelle Samuel-Foo at the Entomological Society of America's 2020 annual meeting. Discover Harris's groundbreaking work on fruit fly eradication and mass rearing techniques for biological control insects. Learn about his pivotal role in controlling Mediterranean fruit flies in California during the 1970s and how his developed technologies have been crucial in eradicating invasive fruit flies across the United States and internationally. Gain insights into Harris's prolific research career, resulting in hundreds of published papers, and his prestigious recognitions, including induction into the USDA-Agricultural Research Service Hall of Fame and receiving the Congressional Gold Medal.