
(AGENPARL) – VIENNA lun 20 marzo 2023 The use of radiation can help in the regulation or management of pests — known as pest control — effectively preventing insect-related risks to human and animal health, the ecosystems and food security (including crop and livestock production). Methods using radiation for pest control include the sterile insect technique (SIT), inherited sterility and biological control.
Fonte/Source: https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/how-to-control-insect-pests-using-radiation