FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., July 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- SenesTech, Inc.
(NASDAQ: SNES), a developer of proprietary technologies for
managing animal pest populations through fertility control,
announced today its collaboration with the Wildhorse Ranch Rescue
(WRR) in Gilbert, AZ to provide
safe and sustainable control of a rat infestation at their
facilities. The project will utilize ContraPest, SenesTech's
proprietary technology for managing rodent pest populations through
fertility control, for which WRR has agreed to a two year purchase
agreement.
Wildhorse Ranch Rescue's mission is to save animals from abuse,
neglect, slaughter and premature death by providing a safe place
for them to live out the remainder of their lives.
"We've all heard of rodent bait boxes filled with poison. So
cruel and unnecessary!" stated Kimberly
Meagher, author, actor, director and founder of Wildhorse
Ranch Rescue. "At Wildhorse, we have rodent bait boxes from
SenesTech. It is the most humane way to control your rodent
residents. We love Ben and his gang. We just want to allow them to
exist without the consequence of babies. We are so thankful to have
found this product! We will do whatever we can to help market this
wonderful, humane solution."
"Animal sanctuaries, as well as zoos, have a commitment to
ethical treatment of animals and struggle with rodent
infestations. The animal sanctuary market is an obvious fit
and a substantial opportunity for us. With about 200 accredited
facilities in the US, all of whom have the potential for rodent
pest infestations, ContraPest is an ideal choice. ContraPest
targets the whole rat population that carries disease, damages
property and disturbs the public by getting to the root of the
problem: reproduction, and does so safely, sustainably and
humanely," said SenesTech's co-founder and CEO Dr. Loretta Mayer.
About SenesTech
SenesTech developed an innovative technology for managing animal
pest populations through fertility control as opposed to a lethal
approach. The company's first fertility control product,
ContraPest, is marketed for use in controlling rat infestations.
ContraPest's novel technology targets the reproductive
capabilities of both sexes, inducing egg loss in female rodents and
impairing sperm development in males. Using proprietary bait
stations, ContraPest is dispensed in a highly palatable liquid
formula that promotes sustained consumption by rodent communities.
The liquid is biodegradable, designed to be safe for handlers and
non-target species such as wildlife, livestock and pets. In
contrast, the historical approach to managing rodent pest
populations, rodenticides, carries a high risk of environmental
contamination and the poisoning of non-target animals, pets and
children.
SenesTech's non-lethal approach of targeting reproduction is
more humane, environmentally safe, and more effective in providing
a sustainable solution to pest management. Currently no other
non-lethal fertility control product is approved by the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), for the management of rodent populations. SenesTech believes
ContraPest will establish a new paradigm over rodenticides,
without the negative environmental effects. For more
information visit the SenesTech website
at www.senestech.com.
About Wildhorse Ranch Rescue
Wildhorse Ranch Rescue was started in 1995 by Kim Meagher (pronounced Marr) while an employee
of Intel Corporation. She and her two young children Nick and
McKay, accidentally learned of the plight of homeless horses in
the United States. Once they knew
that over 60,000 horses in this country are sent to horrible deaths
each year, they knew they had to do something. They rescued horses
privately from 1995 until 2000. But their efforts could not save
very many horses. Kim applied for, and received non-profit status
for Wildhorse Ranch Rescue (WHRR). Since that time, with the help
of many others, WHRR has been able to help save many horses.
Wildhorse Ranch Rescue's Programs include:
- Equine Rescue– Wild Mustangs, All domestic equines, Retired US
Forest Service Equines, US Cavalry Horses and any equine in need of
help.
- HavasuPup – This program started in 2007. We rescue the
unwanted puppies, dogs and kittens from Havasupai Grand
Canyon,
- HavasuHorse Rescue Program - As of Oct. 2014, we began taking horses and
mules in need out of Havasupai.
- KittyCity consists of our cat sanctuary. All cats
are spayed/neutered.
For more information on Wildhorse Ranch Rescue visit their
website at www.wildhorseranchrescue.com.
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CONTACT:
Investor: Robert Blum, Joe Dorame, Joe
Diaz, Lytham Partners,
LLC, 602-889-9700, senestech@lythampartners.com
Company: Tom Chesterman, Chief
Financial Officer, SenesTech, Inc., 928-779-4143
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