Hocking, Brian
Entomologist
1914-1974

Brian Hocking joined the University staff in 1946 and was 
appointed professor and head of the Entomology Department in 
1954.  Author of three books and numerous articles, he was an 
international authority on insect flight and the control and 
behaviour of blackflies and mosquitoes.  He conducted research 
for the World Health Organization on insect-borne diseases in 
Burma and acted as consultant for numerous local and federal 
agencies.  Among other honours, he received the Entomological 
Society of Canada Gold Medal in 1973.

Text, 1930-1974, 0.38 m    

Publications, 1945-1974

Student notebooks, 1930-1933

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