George Bornemissza

George Bornemissza

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George Bornemissza was a Hungarian entomologist who played a pivotal role in addressing Australia's manure problem in the late 1950s by introducing dung beetle species capable of breaking down cow manure, significantly reducing pest populations and improving agricultural productivity.

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George Bornemissza, a Hungarian entomologist who joined CSIRO, was instrumental in importing dung beetles to Australia.

How dung beetles flipped the script on invasive species
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-14
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