This is a seasonal ritual at our house. I hear the mice move in with the cool weather and I get out the mousetraps. A tiny bit of peanut butter in the bait cup and they are caught. If I don't get all of them with the trap the rest seem to move on to safer pastures somewhere else after enough of their buddies have been killed.”

I would like to thank your company for making the "perfect" mouse trap. I have tried at least 20 other trap brands and they have all had various degrees of success, but none work as well as yours. My daughter bought me six (6) of your mouse traps for my birthday and after setting all of these traps around two of our properties, I was amazed at the response. Best traps I have found on the market.”
- Duane Schenck

Within thirty minutes or less of placing the Snap-E® Mousetrap, I had a dead mouse. I used some candy a mouse had eaten into as bait. I am ordering six more. These traps work! I have had about twenty of the old wooden ones sitting out around the house for three week and caught NOTHING!”
- Anne Smith

I'm catching mice every night in my greenhouse with these Snap-E® Mousetraps. They are so easy to set that I don't even flinch any more as I reset them - they never snap while they are being set. I've tried lots of different brands of mousetraps and these are far superior to the rest.”
- Mark Parsons

I love being able to catch multiple mice with one setup. This way I can let it sit for a couple days and catch multiples. The Ketch-All® Multiple Catch Mousetrap is the best mousetrap I've found. I'll be buying several more.”
- David Benn

You guys are great! Just a note to say 'Thank You' for the 2 Metal Lid Replacements for our Mousetraps. A great benefit was when I saw 'Proudly' made in America. That is what America is made of and we need to get back on track with showing the world! Great products, made by great people who back up what they produce! Look out mice... 2 traps back in service. Thank you!”
- Janine Hatt

I have set thousands of these traps while running Thoroughspect and have never found a better trap ever. The traps are exactly what a mousetrap should be in that they are fast-reacting, easy to set and release. In addition, they have a visible yellow bar that can be seen in crawl spaces and attics to see if they have been triggered.
- Brian M. Sweig

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Does Pest Control Matter In Winter?

Albia, IA (November 7, 2023) – During the winter months, it is easy to forget about pests that may be lurking since - it’s cold out - right? Unfortunately, in the colder months, pests can still be found in the warmer areas of your home, and you can bet that they’re up to no good. The experts at Kness Pest Defense have put together the following article to help educate and arm you for the colder temperatures ahead.

Cold weather doesn’t affect the pests already living inside your walls

While not a pleasant thought, it’s true. Creepy crawling insects such as roaches, spiders, and ants may have already made their home inside your walls. Even though you may catch a glimpse of these elusive insects occasionally, they tend to seek refuge in basements, attics, and inside walls, where they can live, for the most part, undisturbed. For the brave, it is recommended to check these areas, removing spider webs, egg cases, and nest materials to help prevent pest re-emergence when warmer weather returns.

Rodents will seek out shelter and warmth during the winter months

Since mice and rats don’t hibernate during winter, they will do everything in their power to find a safe, warm, cozy place to call home. For those living near rural areas and farmland, the annual harvest season can send mice scurrying to the closest homes and can make it through the smallest openings. In fact, mice can sneak their way into a hole about the size of a dime. Routine quarterly inspections of house exteriors (foundation, windows/doors, etc.) and interiors (basements, attics, closets, etc.) will help thwart unwanted guests.

Steps you can take to pest-proof your home in the winter

While there are various ways to eliminate pests, and depending on your knowledge or adventurous spirit, you can take action to pest-proof your home:

Store your food (and your pet’s food) in airtight containers
Try not to leave pet food out overnight
Seal all cracks, holes, and other potential entry points
Check all pipes for leaks
Trim vegetation, plants, and trees so they are not touching your home
Don’t allow dishes to pile up in and around the sink
Empty all dishes and contents in the sink so that there is no sitting, stagnant water
Keep your house clean and vacuum regularly
Invest in products and solutions to catch and eliminate a variety of pests

Pro-grade products from companies such as Kness Pest Defense, manufacturers of mouse traps since 1924, provide effective solutions without the use of harmful chemicals or bait. Those interested in Kness’ line of pest control products and pest control operators who carry Kness can find a comprehensive list on the company’s website or can reach out to Kness sales team members directly for more information.

Latest News

Does Pest Control Matter In Winter?

Cold weather doesn’t affect the pests already living inside your walls

Rodents will seek out shelter and warmth during the winter months

Steps you can take to pest-proof your home in the winter

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