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How to Stop Winter Pests from Invading Your Storage Spaces
12.19.2024
As the temperature drops, pests don't disappear. Instead, they move indoors. Storage spaces packed with cardboard boxes and paper offer pests the perfect place to hide and thrive during the winter months. These intrusions can lead to damage and unwanted messes. Here's how to protect your home or business from these winter pests with some help from Kness.
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How Ketch-All Saves You Time and Money
10.21.2024
As a pest management professional, your customers count on you to deliver results that are both reliable and cost-effective. The tools you choose play a big role in how efficiently you can work. That's where the Ketch-All® Multiple Catch Mousetrap comes in.
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Pests in Your Firewood? Here's How to Stop Them
10.18.2024
As the colder months roll in, many of us are starting to cut and stock up on firewood to keep warm. Whether you're sitting by a bonfire or fueling up your fireplace, firewood provides much-needed warmth and comfort. But guess what? It does the same for pests as well. Firewood can become both a shelter and a food source for unwanted critters, and if it's not stored properly, it can lead to infestations in your home or business.
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Zoonotic Diseases: Hidden Threats
09.18.2024
Pest control professionals (PMPs) face numerous challenges, with zoonotic diseases being among the most significant. These diseases can transfer from animals to humans, posing serious health risks. The following article explains zoonotic threats and prevention methods for pest control operators.
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Common Pest Myths Debunked
08.09.2024
Effective pest control begins with understanding common misconceptions that can lead to ineffective pest management strategies. In this article, we debunk some of the most prevalent myths about pests and pest control to help you make informed decisions and to keep your home or business pest-free.
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Key Trends Currently Shaping the Pest Control Industry
07.09.2024
The pest control industry is rapidly evolving due to climate change, technological advancements, and shifting consumer preferences. This article highlights the essential trends for pest management professionals.
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Developing Effective Cockroach Management In Warehouse Facilities
06.20.2024
Cockroach infestations can wreak havoc on warehouse operations. From compromising product quality to endangering health and safety, these resilient pests are a nightmare for warehouse managers, pest control professionals, and consumers.
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Kness Celebrating 100 Years with Open House
06.04.2024
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Austin Kness revolutionizing the mousetrap industry by developing the world’s first multiple-catch mousetrap, the Ketch-All®.
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Prepare for Ant Season: Your Guide to a Pest-Free Home
05.06.2024
As the seasons change, so does the activity of pests, including ants. But don’t worry, an increase in pest activity doesn’t mean you have to let infestations happen. With the right knowledge and tools, you can prevent and eliminate ant infestations effectively.
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Tips On Preventing A Silverfish Infestation
04.04.2024
There are many pests that make their presence known, or at least, are easier to identify than others. Enter the silverfish. This creepy crawler likes to hide from humans and while it doesn't pose a large threat to human health, it can cause damage that may go largely unnoticed.
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The Kness Family: Authentic Perseverance
04.03.2024
Built on a legacy of providing high-quality pest control solutions, Kness Pest Defense has manufactured innovative products for 100 years and counting. Strategically located in the Midwest, our team of experienced industry professionals believes in supplying innovative, reliable, and easy-to-use pest control products of the highest quality.
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The Man Behind the Name: Brick's Journey to Lasting Innovation
04.02.2024
How does a janitor create a third-generation, family-owned lineup of pest control products that spans 100 years? With a little bit of the entrepreneurial spirit and a whole lot of innovation.
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How To Keep Your Garden Shed Pest-Free
03.06.2024
With winter weather subsiding, the spring season is just around the corner. It's that time of year when homeowners start planning landscaping updates and yard maintenance, while the pests also begin to stir.
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Unusual Attractants Used to Bait Rodents
02.06.2024
When it comes to getting rid of rodents, no stone should be left unturned. Most of us have heard about the most common attractants such as peanut butter, however, some pest management professionals (PMPs) have turned to the obscure to capture rodent pests. The following article highlights some baiting tricks that PMPs have successfully utilized in their pest control management plans.
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Custom Mousetrap Colors Perfect For Private Label Opportunities
01.05.2024
When it comes to selling a quality product that resonates with customers, pest management professionals (PMPs) understand the importance of connecting with a brand; and so do the experts at Kness Pest Defense.
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