Back to the Future: Reflections on Dr. Clyde Hamilton's 1954 History of Shade Tree Insect Control and His Predictions for the Future.

The article reflects of entomologist Clyde C. Hamilton's 1954 history of shade tree insect control and his predictions for the future. Topics discussed include the importance of professional societies and the sharing of knowledge for the maturation of the tree care industry, advances in the pesticide application equipment in the first half of the 20th century, ability of insects to evolve resistance to applied insecticides, and environmental impact of systemic insecticides.