Rad Source is the global leader in safe, reliable, and cost-efficient X-ray irradiation systems developed for Sterile Insect Technique programs. SIT is a pesticide-free method that releases sterilized males to reduce insect populations without chemical sprays, thereby lowering environmental impact and reducing the risk of resistance. Our technology supports large-scale sterilization without the risks and complexities of legacy gamma sources and helps limit the spread of vector-borne diseases.
Our patented Quastar™ X-ray irradiation platform is scientifically validated to deliver consistent, high-dose sterilization while maintaining insect quality and performance. Quastar delivers the highest dose rate and the largest processing volume in its class and eliminates the need for insect chilling, enabling more efficient workflows and healthier insects for release.
Rad Source also supplies sterilized Aedes aegypti male mosquitoes for programs that do not rear their own. These insects are produced through controlled processes that are fully parasite-free and entirely non-GMO, providing a dependable, ready-to-deploy option for pesticide-free vector control. For more information, please visit our booth and speak with our board-certified entomologist, Brent Phelan.