--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20260714-rodent-control-drip-irrigation/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Texas farm reports 80% drop in rodent activity reducing damage to its drip irrigation lines Publication Date: 2026-07-14T13:00:00-04:00 Last Updated: 2026-07-14T06:00:14-04:00 Author: Editors (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/fertilizereditors/) Categories: [AgTech & Research](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/agtech-and-research/), [Crop Protection](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/crop-protection/), [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/), [Precision Agriculture](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/agtech-and-research/precision-agriculture/) ![Texas farm reports 80% drop in rodent activity reducing damage to its drip irrigation lines](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/senestech-rodent-control.jpeg) A 400-acre farm in Dalhart, Texas, reported an estimated 80% reduction in rodent activity after using SenesTech’s Evolve fertility-control bait. A 400-acre farm in Dalhart, Texas, recorded an estimated 80% decline in rodent activity after introducing a fertility-control bait to protect its subsurface drip irrigation system, according to [SenesTech](https://senestech.com). The fourth-generation farm grows winter wheat and summer corn and had faced recurring leaks after rodents chewed through buried irrigation tape in search of water. SenesTech deployed its Evolve Rat Birth Control product in agricultural T-Bait Stations designed for row-crop farms, dairies and ranches. The company said visible rodent holes, bait consumption and irrigation-line damage declined during the first several months of the program, reducing leaks, repair work and disruptions to water delivery. Evolve is intended to suppress rodent populations by limiting reproduction rather than causing acute poisoning, and can be used alongside other integrated pest management measures. The farm plans to continue using the product as part of its long-term rodent-control program. However, SenesTech said the findings were based on observations from one commercial operation and that results at other farms could vary depending on local conditions and implementation. Tags: [AgTech](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/agtech/), [crop protection](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/crop-protection/), [drip irrigation](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/drip-irrigation/), [integrated pest management](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/integrated-pest-management/), [precision agriculture](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/precision-agriculture/), [rodent control](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/rodent-control/), [SenesTech](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/senestech/), [United States](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/united-states/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.