Polk County Mosquito Control Reduces Aedes aegypti by Up to 95% with Sterile Insect Farms™ Sterile Male Releases

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Polk County Mosquito Control Reduces Aedes aegypti by Up to 95% with Sterile Insect Farms™ Sterile Male ReleasesAuthor of the article:Rad Source Sterile Insect Farms™ raises and sterilizes male Aedes aegypti for Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) programs. Polk County Mosquito Control in Florida used them to reduce the local Aedes aegypti population by 95% at a high-risk breeding site. GNWBUFORD, Ga., Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Polk County Mosquito Control has reduced populations of Aedes aegypti (its top problem species and a primary carrier of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya) by up to 95% after implementing Rad Source’s Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) program with Sterile Insect Farms in Polk County, Florida.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountFrom April 22 to June 17, 2025, Polk County released 32,000 non-biting sterile male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes from Sterile Insect Farms, a division of Rad Source Technologies, at a 0.62-acre used tire business with a long history of infestation. Previously relying on chemical spraying, larvicides, and traps, the county sought a more targeted, sustainable solution. The Rad Source SIT program, identified through the American Mosquito Control Association, offered a non-chemical alternative aligned with the county’s environmental goals.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“We saw results within weeks, with real-time population decline,” said Jackson Mosley, Mosquito Control Director. “Compared to traditional methods, SIT has been much more effective.”Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe program also earned broad support from county leadership, and Mosley’s own staff became actively engaged in the releases. “Residents strongly preferred this non-chemical approach, making it easy to gain community support,” Mosley added.“This program is a great example of how we’re helping mosquito control districts move away from chemical, GMO, and Wolbachia-based methods toward something more targeted and sustainable. This is especially important considering the increase of pesticide resistance for this mosquito species,” said Nathan Kroeger, VP of Sales at Rad Source Technologies. “Polk County’s results are exactly the kind of outcome we designed Sterile Insect Farms to deliver, and we’re excited to see that kind of impact translate to other districts facing the same challenges.”Up to 95% reduction in Aedes aegypti, the top problem species in the areaReduction in mosquito population within weeksStrong support from county leadership and residentsThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Learn more about Sterile Insect Farms by visiting sterileinsectfarms.com.About Rad Source TechnologiesFounded in 1997, Rad Source provides X-ray-based biological irradiator solutions for life science. Our mission is to deliver life-changing X-ray technology that protects human health and empowers our customers to advance the world through scientific research and innovation: from safeguarding the blood supply and enabling cancer and cell research to helping communities reduce populations of disease-carrying mosquitoes through the Sterile Insect Technique. Our global network of employees and partners delivers innovative X-ray-based life science solutions backed by a highly trained and responsive global service and support team.Rad Source®, QUASTAR®, Sterile Insect Farms™, and related products are trademarks or registered trademarks of Rad Source Technologies, Inc. © 2026 Rad Source Technologies. 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