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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Integrated Pest Management and What It Means to Pest Control Professionals

06.14.2023

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a comprehensive approach to controlling pests that combines multiple techniques, including both chemical and non-chemical strategies. Pest control professionals use IPM to address pest problems in urban, agricultural, and wildland or natural areas while reducing risks to people and the environment.

When to Implement IPM

Pest control professionals monitor for pests and take action when populations reach levels that could potentially cause economic harm or other damage. This may include the use of physical, cultural, biological, and chemical control methods to reduce pest populations below an acceptable level. By using IPM, professionals can manage pests in a way that is efficient and cost-effective while also protecting the environment.

Tailoring Specific IPM Programs

Integrated pest management plans are tailored to individual sites based on environmental conditions. Using various principles and practices, unique IPM programs can be created. It goes without saying that every situation is different, however, there are six main components that tend to be part of all IPM programs:

Pest identification
Monitoring pest numbers and assessing damage
Specific guidelines for when action is needed
Pest problem prevention
Utilizing a mix of mechanical, biological, chemical, and cultural pest management tools
Assessment of pest management effectiveness

What Are The IPM Tools?

Mechanical or physical tools such as Kness Pest Defense’s line of pest control products provide a first line of defense in integrated pest management programs. From the industry’s first multiple-catch mousetrap, the Ketch-All®, to the Snap-E mouse and rat traps, insect traps, and small animal traps, the company’s Pro Grade Performance pledge gives professionals peace of mind. Kness products are all hand-tested and boast a less-than-one percent return rate.

Biological control tactics are an integral part of many IPM strategies. Natural enemies or agents such as predators, parasites, and pathogens are used to manage pests by suppressing their population and damage without the use of pesticides. The goal of using biological control in IPM is to reduce the overall reliance on chemical controls while still achieving effective pest management outcomes.

Some IPM approaches incorporate chemicals, which can include numerous types of compounds. These compounds may merely repulse or confuse pests, while some interfere with weed photosynthesis, molting processes, or pest development. Botanical and most conventional insecticides are toxic to living organisms. In fact, the term pesticide means "pest killer" and the specific organism killed is indicated in the name - i.e. insecticides kill insects, rodenticides kill rodents, etc.

Cultural controls are practices that work to reduce pest establishment, reproduction, dispersal, and survival. Examples of cultural controls to reduce pest issues may include changing irrigation practices, mechanical tilling or plowing, and pulling weeds with all their roots.

IPM Benefits

A successful integrated pest management program provides economic, health, and environmental benefits. Not only can IPMs pre unacceptable levels of pest damage they also minimize the risk to people, property, natural resources, infrastructure, and the environment. Even further, IPM programs can help reduce the evolution of pest resistance to pesticides and other pest management practices.

For more information about integrated pest management and how it can help you manage unwanted pests, contact a certified professional. They will provide you with the best possible advice on how to address your pest problem in an effective and responsible manner. Find this article useful? You can find more valuable pest information and solutions at Kness.com.