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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Kness Manufacturing Celebrates The Century Mark

Albia, IA (December 5, 2023) – In 1924, a product was invented that would revolutionize the pest control industry. Austin Enos "Brick" Kness, then a janitor at an Iowa high school, created the world’s first multiple-catch mousetrap. The revolutionary product evolved into the Ketch-All® Mousetrap which was the springboard for various pest control products and inventions and the founding of Kness Manufacturing.

Flash forward 100 years - Kness Pest Defense continues to manufacture and sell pro-grade, industry-leading pest control solutions. The longstanding company attributes its success to its far-reaching global distribution and customer network as well as the unwavering dedication of its team to provide innovative, reliable, and easy-to-use pest control products.

“Kness [Pest Defense] has come a long way over the years,” says company president Kathy Kness Wauson. “It was never an easy road either. From surviving the Great Depression to adapting to today’s modern market, I’m proud to say we’ve stood the test of time.”

Similar to the company’s longevity, Kness’ line of reusable, pro-grade products are known to be proven, durable, and produced from the highest-grade materials. Each product is thoroughly hand-tested per the company’s rigorous quality control processes. A less than 1% product return rate exemplifies Kness’ commitment to quality.

To celebrate the Albia, Iowa-based company’s century milestone, Kness has developed a unique landing page containing historical facts and content that can be viewed at Kness.com/100-years. Throughout 2024, the company will be promoting its rich history and success stories across all marketing touchpoints.

“When it comes to business, 100 years is considered a long time,” said Kness General Manager Dan Crew. “We want to sincerely thank every employee, dealer, and partner who has and continues to support Kness [Manufacturing]. Kness wouldn’t be here without you.”

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.

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