Revolutionary products don’t come along every day. In the rodent control world, we have seen drastic improvements over the decades since the first commercial trap was introduced in the late 1800s. Technology has literally made the mouse trap better. One issue has never truly been addressed, until now.
SenesTech’s line of rodent reproductive inhibiting baits finally allow us to address a host of issues, leading with the birthrate of rats. Much like IGRs have influenced the way we control insects, SenesTech’s rodent control products can eliminate new populations before they are born.
SenesTech solutions complement other rodent control products and enhance results. While rodenticides can knock down the population quickly, any remaining survivors can quickly repopulate because of rats’ short reproductive cycles, large litter sizes and ability to reinvade new areas. Fertility control prevents rats from increasing their numbers for an outcome that is more effective and long-term. Rodenticides — first available in the 1940s — can become less effective over time due to rodent behavior, bait aversion, genetic resistance or increased tolerance. Rats that survive in the population are typically the ones that won’t consume rodenticides or learn to outsmart traps. Additionally, since SenesTech’s products are generally deemed as safe, you limit the exposure for secondary poisoning or other unwanted circumstances. Giving your customers peace of mind, while limiting your liability is a great added benefit.
This addition to your integrated pest management (IPM) program helps avoid the frustration of spending time, money and labor in reducing your rat population, only to have your hard work reversed. In circumstances where rodenticides are not available for use or are limited, fertility control products like liquid Contrapest or Evolve soft baits give you options where none may have existed before. Accounts that are animal sensitive, food producing or otherwise regulated, make up a significant market for rodent control where rodenticides are not an option. The great news is that rats have a relatively short life cycle that will allow for control using rodent fertility products as a stand-alone solution. Now that’s revolutionary. SenesTech products include:
ContraPest® — An EPA-registered rat contraceptive bait in the form of a highly palatable liquid, developed specifically for Norway (brown) rats and roof (black or ship) rats.
Isolate Bait System™ with ContraPest® — A delivery system ideal for standard infestations that is efficient and easy to use for rapid placement and setup.
Elevate Bait System™ with ContraPest® — A delivery system for baiting in elevated areas that are hard-to-reach with standard bait stations and can be mounted on horizontal or vertical surfaces.
Ultimate Bait System™ with ContraPest® — A delivery system ideal for large deployments, that can be serviced less often and is great for high infestation areas.
Evolve™ Soft Bait — A highly palatable, contraceptive soft bait that is cost-effective, and easy to deploy for versatile use.
For more information on SenesTech and its solutions, please visit: www.senestech.com.
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