SenesTech's Evolve™ Deployed in Chicago Neighborhoods

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SenesTech (Nasdaq: SNES) has expanded the deployment of its Evolve™ Rat Birth Control solution in Chicago's Wicker Park Bucktown Special Service Area. The program, implemented by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, involves installing bait boxes in neighborhood alleys to control rat populations without using harmful toxins or poisons.

The Chicago deployment follows significant urban implementations, including a rat contraceptive pilot program approved by the New York City Council in September, as well as deployments in Boston and Baltimore. The initiative aims to protect other animals and water supplies while effectively managing rodent populations.

Alice Howe, Special Service Area N. 33 Program Manager, is overseeing the program, while SenesTech's CEO Joel Fruendt reports positive early consumption rates and plans for expanding the deployment area with a second shipment already in progress. The company has also launched an informational website for local residents and business owners.

PHOENIX, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SenesTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNES), a pioneer in fertility control solutions for managing rodent populations, today confirmed the expanding deployment of Evolve^TM Rat Birth Control in the Wicker Park Bucktown Special Service Area of Chicago.

The new program from the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce has crews installing bait boxes with Evolve Rat in alleys behind several major thoroughfares in the neighborhoods. The goal, according to Alice Howe, Special Service Area N. 33 Program Manager, is to control the rat population without the toxins and poisons that pose a risk to many other animals in the city as well as water supplies.

The program, which garnered extensive media coverage, is the latest in SenesTech's rodent birth control^TM deployments. In September, the New York City Council voted to launch a rat contraceptive pilot program, which is expected to commence shortly. Other recent urban deployments of note have been in the Boston area and Baltimore.

As part of SenesTech's partnership with Wicker Park Bucktown groups, the Company has launched a dedicated informational website for the residents and business owners, which can be accessed here.

"This Chicago project is a perfect example of a commerce/citizen joint effort. They approached us with the problem, and our technical team worked with them on developing a plan. The early reports on consumption are positive, and we are already working on their second shipment as they expand the deployment area," said Joel Fruendt, President and CEO of SenesTech.

About SenesTech, Inc. 
SenesTech is committed to creating healthier environments by humanely managing animal pest populations through fertility control. The company's groundbreaking products, including Evolve™ rodent birth control, integrate seamlessly into pest management programs, significantly enhancing their effectiveness while reducing reliance on traditional poisons. SenesTech's mission is to create cleaner cities, more efficient businesses, and healthier communities with products that are humane, effective, and sustainable.

For more information, visit https://senestech.com.

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Investor Contact:
Robert Blum, Lytham Partners, LLC
(602) 889-9700, senestech@lythampartners.com

Marketing Contact:
Rochelle Paulet, SenesTech, Inc.
(928) 779-4143, marketing@senestech.com 

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FAQ

What is the effectiveness of SenesTech's Evolve Rat Birth Control in Chicago neighborhoods?

Early reports from the Wicker Park Bucktown deployment show positive consumption rates, leading to expanded deployment areas and a second shipment order.

How does SNES Evolve Rat Birth Control differ from traditional pest control methods?

Evolve uses fertility control instead of toxins and poisons, making it safer for other animals and water supplies while effectively managing rat populations.

Which major cities are implementing SenesTech's (SNES) rat birth control solution?

Chicago's Wicker Park Bucktown area, New York City (pilot program), Boston, and Baltimore have implemented or approved SenesTech's rat birth control solution.

Where is SenesTech's Evolve being deployed in Chicago's Wicker Park Bucktown area?

Bait boxes containing Evolve Rat Birth Control are being installed in alleys behind major thoroughfares throughout the Wicker Park Bucktown Special Service Area.

When will the New York City rat contraceptive pilot program using SNES technology begin?

The program was approved by the New York City Council in September and is expected to commence shortly.