A scalpel that falls on the floor is non-sterile because the floor is non-sterile. ‌ Tool and patient preparation. Anything used in aseptic technique needs to be sterile.

The sterile insect technique is an environmentally-friendly insect pest control method involving the mass-rearing and sterilization, using radiation, of a target pest, followed by the systematic ...

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 ...