Imperial Entomologist

Imperial Entomologist was a position in British India for an entomologist, it was created mainly for applied entomology in pest control and for utilization of useful insects such as honey bees, lac insects, and who was also involved in research and developing control measures against insects of veterinary and medical importance. The position was abolished after Indian independence in 1947.

The position was occupied by:

In 1907 Frank Milburn Howlett was appointed Second (ie Deputy) Entomologist; he was given the title Imperial Pathological Entomologist in 1912.


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