Electron Beam Treatment For Invasive Pests

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

Invasive pests like EAB (the Emerald Ash Borer, a beetle that feeds on trees) can infect wood and cost billions of dollars of damage. Fermilab has developed an electron beam treatment that eliminates pests like EAB.

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Energy, Infrastructure, Resilience

Technology Development Status: Concept

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 2


National Innovation Awardee

SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Academic/Gov Lab

Website: http://www.fnal.gov


GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES