To present a quantitative analysis of the development of applied entomological research in China over the past 70 years based on papers published in Chinese Journal of Applied Entomology in the 70 years since its founding. [Methods]  Using bibliometric methods, a statistical analysis of papers published in Chinese Journal of Applied Entomology from 1955 to 2024 was conducted. [Results]  A total of 9 951 papers were published in Chinese Journal of Applied Entomology from 1955 to 2024, 7 207 from 1955 to 2010, and 2 744 from 2011 to 2024. These papers were written by 13 149 authors, among whom 445 were core authors. The problem of pest damage has been addressed by research on the biological and ecological characteristics of insects, and research has also been conducted on the protection and utilization of natural enemies, resource insects, and the integration of molecular biology methods and technologies into pest control. [Conclusion] In the past 70 years, Chinese Journal of Applied Entomology has always been guided by national needs and focused on core fields, such as agricultural pest control, biodiversity conservation, and the utilization of insect resources, and has become an important platform for the dissemination of entomological knowledge and academic exchanges within China.