Dr. Robert C. “Bob” Bullock passed away July 31 at the age of 87.
Dr. Bullock was a research entomologist at the IFAS research center in Fort Pierce for over 35 years. He was a much respected teacher of citrus production and integrated pest management practices. Working with Chuck Stone, he pioneered aerial spraying with fixed-wing aircraft for a number of pesticides.
Among his many accolades, Dr. Bullock was inducted into the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame in 2011.
Dr. Bullock was a friend to agricultural aviation and will be greatly missed.