MADISON – Wendell Eugene Burkholder, age 84, of Madison, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. He had Parkinson?s disease. Wendell was a professor of Entomology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a research entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture until his retirement in 1996. He was a pioneer in the field of insect pheromones for biological pest control as an alternative to the widespread use of insecticides. His landmark research and product development have preserved countless tons of food supplies particularly in developing countries.
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