The journal was originally titled "Natural Enemies of Insects" and was founded in 1979 by the renowned Chinese entomologist and Academician PU Zhelong. In 2008, it was officially renamed to "Journal of Environmental Entomology" (ISSN 1674-0858, CN 44-1640/Q). It is an academic publication governed by Guangdong Association for Science and Technology and jointly sponsored by the Entomological Society of China and the Guangdong Entomological Society. It has been selected as a Core Journal of China (by A Guide to the Core Journal of China), a Key Magazine of China Technology, and a Chinese Agricultural and Forestry Core Journal.

1. Aims

The journal aims to provide a platform for academic exchange among entomologists. It primarily publishes original, innovative, comprehensive and theoretical research articles in the field of entomology. The journal encourages knowledge exploration and innovation, and supports in-depth theoretical and applied research in entomology. Its goal is to promote the development of entomological research and innovative entomological researchers.

2. Scope

The journal mainly publishes research articles on significant basic theoretical and applied research in entomology and its various sub-disciplines. It also features high-quality review articles reflecting the current trends in modern entomology. Priority is given to research on the development and utilization of beneficial insects, such as natural enemy, resource insects, medicinal insects, and environmental indicator insects. Columns of the journal includes special columns, research articles, brief research communications, review articles, techniques and methods, etc.

3. Indexing & Honors

Journal of Environmental Entomology has been awarded the "Excellent Science and Technology Journal of Guangdong Province" for three consecutive terms. In 2018, it received the "Outstanding Journal Nomination Award of Guangdong Province". In 2021, it was honored as the "Seventh Excellent Science and Technology Journal of Guangdong Province ", and in 2024, it was selected for the "China Excellence Action Plan for Science and Technology Journals". The journal is indexed in multiple international databases, including CAB Abstracts of CABI, Database of Japan Science & Technology Agency (JST) (Japan), Zoological Record (UK), and EBSCO Database (USA). It is also included in various prestigious domestic databases and directories, such as the World Journal Clout Index (WJCI) Report of Scientific and Technological Periodicals Report, A Guide to the Core Journal of China, Chinese Science Citation Database (CSCD), Key Magazines of China Technology, 2020 Chinese Agricultural and Forestry Core Journal Overview, Chinese Science Abstracts (English Edition), and Chinese Academic Journal Comprehensive Evaluation Database.

4. Publication & Subscription

The journal is published by the Editorial Office of Journal of Environmental Entomology and is available for national and international distribution. It is a bimonthly publication, printed in a large 16k format, with approximately 240 pages per issue. The domestic subscription price is CNY 98 per issue or CNY 588 per year. It can be subscribed to through local post offices in China, or directly from the editorial office. ISSN: 1674-0858, CN: 44-1640/Q, Postal Subscription Code: 46-18.

5. Contact Information

Editorial Office of Journal of Environmental Entomology, 105W Xinguang Road, Guangzhou, 510260, China

Tel: 020-84192269 (ZHAI Xin), 020-84456131 (PAN Zhiping)

E-mail: insect1979@163.com