Doug Waterhouse
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Dr Douglas Waterhouse (June 3, 1916 - December 1, 2000) was an Australian entomologist. Dr Waterhouse was the chief of the CSIRO entomology division from 1960 - 1981. His most notable achievements include the invention of the active ingredient in Aerogard, Australia's most famous insect repellent and the introduction of dung beetles to Australia as a fly control measure.
Douglas Waterhouse was born to Eben Gowrie Waterhouse and Janet Frew Waterhouse in Sydney in 1916. Douglas and his three brothers grew up in Eryldene House in Gordon, a northern suburb of Sydney. The house and renowned is now preserved by a trust and open to the public most weekends.
Douglas was introduced to entomology by his uncle Athol who would take him on butterfly collection trips. His early schooling was at Sydney Church of England Grammar School.
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- Bright Sparcs - Biographical Entry - Douglas Waterhouse
- Australian Academy of Science - Biographical Memoirs - Douglas Waterhouse
- Australian Academy of Science - Science Education - Interview with Dr Douglas Waterhouse
- CSIRO media release - Inventor of Aerogard dies
- Eryldene House
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