Sterile Insect Technique/Sterile Insect Release

The RS 2400•Q is a cost effective, reliable source of X-ray radiation used to sterilize insects for large scale insect pest control.

RS 2400•Q Irradiator

SPECIFICATIONS

• Width 47″ (120 cm)
• Height 76″ (194 cm)
• Depth 33″ (84 cm)
• Weight 1,500 lbs (681 kg) or 2,800 lbs (1,271 kgs)

Features

Ergonomic Front Load Design
Mounted on Wheels
Easy to Clean Chamber Design

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Sterile Insect Technique Irradiation

(SIT/SIR)

What is Sterile Insect Technique? Sterile Insect Technique or SIT is a technique used to control or eliminate an insect population? This is achieved through reproductive mate attrition. Generally, the male insect is exposed to radiation and thereby rendered sexually sterile. By mass rearing male insects, sterilizing them, and then releasing them into the desired area the treated males will seek out and mate with the native female insects and their offspring is non-viable. If this process is repeated enough times the insect population can be controlled and or even eliminated.

Are Irradiated Insects Radioactive?

No, insects that have been sterilized using radiation are not radioactive.

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