Baltimore Adopts Evolve™ Rodent Birth Control for Integrated Pest Management Targeting Rodent Overpopulation

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SenesTech (NASDAQ: SNES) announces that the City of Baltimore has integrated Evolve™, their rodent birth control product, into the city's pest management programs. Baltimore, recently ranked among America's 'rattiest cities', has placed a substantial initial order for deployment this quarter.

The initiative aims to address rodent overpopulation through a non-lethal approach that targets reproduction in both male and female rodents. Guy Bell, Chief of the Property Management Division at Baltimore City Department of Public Works, supports the strategy of preventing rat breeding. Joel Fruendt, SenesTech's CEO, emphasizes the product's role in addressing urban rodent challenges.

Evolve, designated as 'minimum risk' by the EPA, offers a sustainable alternative to traditional poisons and traps. The deployment will initially focus on high-impact areas to evaluate effectiveness in reducing rodent populations while ensuring environmental and public health safety.

Positive

• Secured substantial initial order from major US city (Baltimore)
• Product deployment scheduled for immediate quarter
• EPA designated product as 'minimum risk'
• Integration into established city pest management program

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• None.

Identifies Population Control as a Humane, Effective Solution for Winning the War Against Rats

PHOENIX, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES), a leader in innovative pest control solutions, is pleased to announce that the City of Baltimore has begun integrating Evolve™, SenesTech's cutting-edge rodent birth control product, into the city's rodent management programs. This marks a pivotal step in Baltimore's efforts to address its significant rodent population, a challenge highlighted by a recent ranking of Baltimore as one of America's "rattiest cities." The city has placed a substantial initial order for Evolve and plans to deploy the product this quarter as part of its integrated pest management (IPM) strategy.

Baltimore's Forward-Thinking Approach
Baltimore is taking proactive measures to reduce its rodent population in a sustainable, humane, and effective manner. Evolve targets the root cause of rodent infestations—reproduction. By restricting reproduction in both male and female rodents, Evolve offers a non-lethal solution that reduces the rodent population over time, complementing traditional pest management tools.

In a recent interview, Guy Bell, Chief of the Property Management Division at the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, emphasized the importance of this initiative: "If we can stop the rats from breeding, that will help us out." 

"Rodents pose a significant public health and infrastructure challenge, especially in urban centers like Baltimore," said Joel Fruendt, President and CEO of SenesTech. "We're excited to partner with Baltimore to implement Evolve in its pest control strategy. By addressing the reproductive rate, Evolve provides a lasting and humane solution to a persistent problem."

A Humane and Sustainable Solution
Unlike poisons or traps, which are often reactive and fail to address the root cause of rodent overpopulation, Evolve Rodent Birth Control works by reducing fertility rates. When incorporated into pest management programs, Evolve has been shown to significantly decrease rodent populations over time. Its EPA-designated "minimum risk" classification ensures that it is safe for people, pets, wildlife, and the environment.

The Baltimore Deployment
The City of Baltimore's decision to implement Evolve underscores its commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions for pest management. The initial deployment will focus on high-impact areas, with the goal of evaluating its effectiveness in reducing rodent populations while minimizing environmental and public health risks.

About SenesTech
SenesTech is committed to creating healthier environments by humanely managing animal pest populations through fertility control. The company's groundbreaking products, including Evolve™, 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.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, and we intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Such forward-looking statements include, among others, our belief that Baltimore's integration of Evolve into its pest management programs marks a pivotal step in Baltimore's efforts to address its significant rodent population; plans to deploy Evolve this quarter as part of Balitmore's integrated pest management strategy; our belief that Evolve provides a lasting and humane solution to a persistent problem; and Baltimore's initial deployment focus on high-impact areas with the goal of evaluating its effectiveness in reducing rodent populations while minimizing environmental and public health risks.

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Media Contact:

Rochelle Paulet
Director of Marketing
SenesTech, Inc.
(928) 779-4143 x814
rochelle.paulet@senestech.com

Investor Relations Contact:

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

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FAQ

What is the value of Baltimore's initial order for SenesTech's (SNES) Evolve product?

The press release describes it as 'substantial' but does not disclose the specific value of the initial order.

When will Baltimore deploy SenesTech's (SNES) Evolve rodent birth control?

The deployment is scheduled for the current quarter of 2025.

How does SenesTech's (SNES) Evolve product work to control rodent populations?

Evolve works by reducing fertility rates in both male and female rodents, offering a non-lethal solution that decreases rodent populations over time.

What is the EPA classification for SenesTech's (SNES) Evolve product?

The EPA has designated Evolve as a 'minimum risk' product, indicating it is safe for people, pets, wildlife, and the environment.

Where will Baltimore initially deploy SenesTech's (SNES) Evolve product?

The initial deployment will focus on high-impact areas within Baltimore city.