SenesTech and Irvine Campus Housing Authority Conclude Successful Field Trial of Evolve™ Rat Birth Control at UC Irvine
SenesTech (NASDAQ: SNES) has successfully completed a nine-month field trial of Evolve™ Rat Birth Control at UC Irvine's University Hills residential community. The trial, conducted with Irvine Campus Housing Authority (ICHA), demonstrated 98% bait consumption across 267 stations, replacing traditional rodenticides with an eco-friendly solution.
The initiative, which began in September 2024, was driven by resident pressure to adopt safer pest management practices. The project supported the HOOT Group's efforts to promote owl nesting and reduce rodenticide use. Following the successful trial, ICHA is placing a multi-pallet restocking order for continued deployment and expansion.
SenesTech (NASDAQ: SNES) ha completato con successo una sperimentazione sul campo durata nove mesi del Evolve™ Rat Birth Control presso la comunità residenziale University Hills dell'UC Irvine. La prova, condotta in collaborazione con l'Irvine Campus Housing Authority (ICHA), ha mostrato un consumo dell'esca del 98% su 267 stazioni, sostituendo i rodenticidi tradizionali con una soluzione ecologica.
L'iniziativa, avviata nel settembre 2024, è stata motivata dalla pressione dei residenti per adottare pratiche di gestione dei parassiti più sicure. Il progetto ha supportato gli sforzi del gruppo HOOT per promuovere la nidificazione dei gufi e ridurre l'uso di rodenticidi. A seguito del successo della sperimentazione, ICHA sta effettuando un ordine di rifornimento multipallet per continuare la distribuzione e l'espansione.
SenesTech (NASDAQ: SNES) ha completado con éxito un ensayo de campo de nueve meses del Evolve™ Rat Birth Control en la comunidad residencial University Hills de UC Irvine. El ensayo, realizado con la Irvine Campus Housing Authority (ICHA), demostró un 98% de consumo del cebo en 267 estaciones, reemplazando los rodenticidas tradicionales por una solución ecológica.
La iniciativa, iniciada en septiembre de 2024, fue impulsada por la presión de los residentes para adoptar prácticas de manejo de plagas más seguras. El proyecto apoyó los esfuerzos del grupo HOOT para promover la anidación de búhos y reducir el uso de rodenticidas. Tras el éxito del ensayo, ICHA está realizando un pedido de reabastecimiento de múltiples pallets para continuar con el despliegue y la expansión.
SenesTech (NASDAQ: SNES)는 UC Irvine의 University Hills 주거 커뮤니티에서 Evolve™ Rat Birth Control의 9개월 현장 시험을 성공적으로 완료했습니다. Irvine Campus Housing Authority(ICHA)와 함께 진행된 이번 시험은 267개 스테이션에서 먹이 소비율 98%를 보여 전통적인 살서제를 친환경 솔루션으로 대체했습니다.
2024년 9월에 시작된 이 프로젝트는 안전한 해충 관리 방식을 도입하라는 주민들의 요구에 의해 추진되었습니다. 이 프로젝트는 부엉이 둥지 조성을 촉진하고 살서제 사용을 줄이려는 HOOT 그룹의 노력을 지원했습니다. 성공적인 시험 결과에 따라 ICHA는 지속적인 배포 및 확장을 위해 다중 팔레트 재고 주문을 진행하고 있습니다.
SenesTech (NASDAQ : SNES) a mené à bien un essai sur le terrain de neuf mois du Evolve™ Rat Birth Control dans la communauté résidentielle University Hills de l'UC Irvine. L'essai, réalisé en collaboration avec l'Irvine Campus Housing Authority (ICHA), a démontré une consommation de l'appât de 98% sur 267 stations, remplaçant les rodenticides traditionnels par une solution écologique.
Cette initiative, lancée en septembre 2024, a été motivée par la pression des résidents pour adopter des pratiques de gestion des nuisibles plus sûres. Le projet a soutenu les efforts du groupe HOOT pour favoriser la nidification des chouettes et réduire l'utilisation de rodenticides. Suite au succès de l'essai, l'ICHA passe une commande de réapprovisionnement multi-palettes pour poursuivre le déploiement et l'expansion.
SenesTech (NASDAQ: SNES) hat erfolgreich eine neunmonatige Feldstudie mit Evolve™ Rat Birth Control in der Wohnanlage University Hills der UC Irvine abgeschlossen. Die Studie, durchgeführt in Zusammenarbeit mit der Irvine Campus Housing Authority (ICHA), zeigte eine 98% Köderaufnahme an 267 Stationen und ersetzte traditionelle Rodentizide durch eine umweltfreundliche Lösung.
Die Initiative, die im September 2024 begann, wurde durch den Druck der Bewohner vorangetrieben, sicherere Schädlingsbekämpfungsmethoden einzuführen. Das Projekt unterstützte die Bemühungen der HOOT-Gruppe, die Eulennistplätze zu fördern und den Einsatz von Rodentiziden zu reduzieren. Nach dem erfolgreichen Versuch bestellt ICHA eine mehrpalettige Nachbestellung für die weitere Ausbringung und Expansion.
- High bait acceptance with 98% consumption rate across all stations
- Successful elimination of rodenticides from all 267 bait stations
- Multi-pallet restocking order secured for continued deployment
- Reduced rodent complaints and observed activity since implementation
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SenesTech's Evolve trial shows strong market validation with 98% bait uptake and multi-pallet reorder, signaling potential growth in eco-friendly pest control.
SenesTech's 9-month field trial at UC Irvine demonstrates significant market validation for their Evolve™ Rat Birth Control solution. The trial showed 98% bait consumption across 267 deployment stations, indicating exceptional product acceptance in real-world conditions. Most notably, this successful implementation has triggered a multi-pallet restocking order for continued deployment and expansion - the clearest indicator of product efficacy and customer satisfaction.
This deployment represents a perfect case study of the emerging market SenesTech is targeting: communities seeking non-toxic alternatives to traditional rodenticides. The trial specifically replaced existing rodenticides and snap traps with Evolve as part of an integrated pest management approach, directly addressing growing environmental concerns about secondary poisoning effects on wildlife. The partnership with ICHA and community HOOT Group demonstrates the multilateral stakeholder support essential for adoption of new pest control technologies.
What's particularly promising is the documented reduction in rodent complaints and observed activity, confirming real-world effectiveness. The implementation at a university residential community adjacent to a wildlife reserve represents an ideal reference customer that could influence similar communities. The multi-pallet reorder suggests this isn't merely a test but a permanent transition to SenesTech's solution, potentially establishing a recurring revenue stream from this customer while creating a compelling case study for future sales efforts.
A multi-pallet restocking order for continued deployment and expansion is being placed
The initiative began in September 2024 and marked the exclusive use of Evolve Rat Birth Control across common areas of the UHills community. This deployment was part of a broader effort driven by resident pressure on ICHA to transition away from rodenticides in favor of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies that prioritize environmental safety and wildlife preservation. Located adjacent to a wildlife reserve, the community's shift away from rodenticides further supports the protection of local wildlife and ecosystems.
"This project highlights how community-driven action and science-based solutions can work together to support sustainability," said Joel Fruendt, President and CEO of SenesTech. "Evolve aligns with these goals by providing a non-lethal, poison-free solution to rodent control."
Evolve was deployed across 267 bait stations previously containing rodenticides and snap traps. According to field observations, rats consumed
The field trial also supported the efforts of the HOOT Group (Help Our Owls Thrive), a grassroots initiative formed by UHills residents to promote owl nesting and reduce rodenticide use. Together, the partners implemented a range of actions, including installation of enclosed snap traps, removal of rodent harborage areas, and installation of barn owl nesting boxes to encourage natural predation.
"We've been encouraged by the strong bait uptake so far, and it's clear the community is energized about this shift toward more sustainable rodent control" said Andrew Herndon, Vice President of Community Development at ICHA. "It's rewarding to see residents actively supporting practices that are safer for people, pets, and the surrounding wildlife, and to see our efforts reflected by reduced rodent complaints and less observed rodent activity since launching Evolve."
As a result of the collaboration, rodenticides have been eliminated from all 267 bait stations across common areas in UHills. SenesTech is pleased to have contributed to this transition and to support communities like UHills and organizations like ICHA and HOOT that are leading the way in redefining effective, responsible rodent control.
A multi-pallet restocking order for continued deployment and expansion is being placed currently.
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