PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 28, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Westchester-based Nature Technologies recently accepted an invitation from The Cornell Agriculture & Food Technology Park, known as "The Technology Farm," to join Cornell's roster of leading agriculture, food science and bio-based industry tenants. In addition to locating its research and development facility on site, Nature Technologies, the leading deer deterrent company, will collaborate with Cornell University's world-class faculty to jointly research deer-related issues and concerns.
"Teaming with Cornell University and The Technology Farm is a milestone for Nature Technologies," said Trevor Price, CEO of Nature Technologies. "We expect this relationship to result in much needed research and real-world solutions to address the ever growing deer population and related deer management issues."
Located in Geneva, New York, The Technology Farm is a public-private partnership that fosters economic development through the creation of innovative technologies that enhance the production of new products and processes related to food, beverages and agriculture.
"With its extensive use of true research and breakthrough technology to combat the growing deer problem, Nature Technologies embodies the approach we look for in Technology Farm tenants," said Dr. Robert Seem, president of The Technology Farm. "We're intrigued by the potential environmental benefits and assistance to property owners having to combat the costly and frustrating damage to their landscaping. This is a real win-win for Nature Technologies and for everyone who will benefit from better deer management solutions."
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer recently toured The Technology Farm and praised Cornell and Nature Technologies for their work on the deer issue.
"The addition of Nature Technologies to the Technology Farm in Geneva is another step forward in the effort to expand this vital economic engine. Nature Technologies is on the cutting edge and conducts vital research in environmental issues important to New York State. I look forward to working with Nature Technologies, Cornell University, and all of its partners to continue to grow this remarkable facility," Sen. Schumer said.
Among the first initiatives of this collaboration will be development of a unique deer assessment tool designed to assist homeowners and landscapers with identifying the severity of their specific deer problem. Armed with this information, appropriate remedies can be considered. Another proposed initiative is a joint in-depth analysis, by an integrated Cornell-Nature Technologies team, of the horticultural, environmental, topographical and deer herd dynamics and factors of the most difficult properties to protect from deer destruction. By studying the most severe and difficult environments, the team intends to develop even more powerful tools for combating the normal suburban deer problem. Individuals interested in enrolling their property to be assessed as part of this study may send an email to cornellstudy@naturetechnologies.com.
About Nature Technologies
Nature Technologies provides customized deer deterrent services that prevent deer-related damage to residential landscaping. Selected by Cornell University to join The Technology Farm (www.technologyfarm.com), a prestigious agricultural and technology research institute, Nature Technologies has unrivaled access to leading Cornell scientists and academics to assist in the development of integrated pest management (IPM) methods for stopping deer destruction. Humane, seasonally, horticulturally and biologically appropriate, the company's service program is customized for each homeowner using a comprehensive approach that directly targets the deer's different senses, including hearing, sight, taste, smell and touch, and guarantees results.
Nature Technologies currently serves the Northeastern United States and manages more than 2,000 properties in the New York and Philadelphia Metropolitan areas alone. For more information, please visit www.naturetechnologies.com or call 1-914-741-9280 or 1-800-GOT-DEER.