Robert Hale Nelson (1903–1996) was an American entomologist, federal agriculture- and insecticide researcher, and leader within the Entomological Society of America.
His entire career was spent at various positions in the USDA,[3] in 1946, being put in charge of insecticide and acaricide screening.
[1] Starting in 1947, he simultaneously served on the Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association's Insecticide Scientific Committee.
[1] Nelson held various positions within the ESA, most notably as Executive Secretary from March 14, 1955 – January 16, 1969.
[5][6][2] Upon truly retiring in 1972, he and his wife moved to Lanham, Maryland, and in 1987, he was honored with the ESA Eastern Branch's L.O.