A system for eradicating or neutralizing undesirable elements such as
organisms or insects on or in a particular article to prevent harm to
humans or animals coming in contact with or exposed to the article,
comprising exposing predetermined surfaces of the article to a
predetermined ultraviolet radiation to kill or neutralize undesirable
elements on the surfaces of the article; and thereafter applying to the
surfaces of the article an eradication technology treatment to further
kill, neutralize and/or drive out and expose undesirable elements. After
the application of the eradication technology treatment, the article
surfaces may be exposed to a second ultraviolet radiation to kill or
neutralize any remaining exposed undesirable elements. The apparatus may
be in the form of a handheld device, mobile modular units, or a large
unit on a trailer or in a fixed location.