BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH 



Jerome Adkins Hogsette, Jr., was born on March* 5, 19^5, in Miami, 

 Florida. He graduated from North Miami Senior High School in June of 

 1963, and received an A. A. from Miami-Dade Junior College in April of 

 1966. In September of 1966, he entered the University of Florida, 

 but joined the U.S.A.F. in May of 1968 prior to the completion of his 

 bachelor's program. During a 4-year tour of duty in the Air Force, 

 the author was involved with sanitary inspections of food and food 

 service facilities, and health care programs for sentry dogs and 

 animals belonging to military personnel. 



After separating from the Air Force in March of 1972, Jerome 

 re-entered the University of Florida and received a Bachelor of 

 Science in Poultry Science in December of 1973- In August of 1975, 

 he received a Master of Science in Agriculture with a major in 

 poultry science and a minor in entomology. In January of 1976, the 

 author began working en a Ph.D. program in entomology, which he is 

 presently completing. Jerome is a member of the Entomological 

 Society of America. 



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