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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Trapping Raccoons With Live Traps

Raccoons are everywhere. They’re one of nature’s most adaptable animals. From rural homesteads to urban jungles, you’re bound to see one eventually. This overlap with humans means they’ll inevitably become a nuisance and encroach on places they’re not welcomed. If you have an unwelcomed raccoon guest, here are some tips for capturing the pest with live traps.

Step 1: Get Yourself A Proper Live Trap

Not just any ol’ live trap will do for a raccoon. You’ll need to get your hands on one that is large enough and strong enough to get the job done. Kness Pest Defense has a specially designed raccoon trap called the Kage-All ^®Small Animal Trap. This live trap has dimensions of 36” x 12” x 12”, the perfect size for your trapping needs in this scenario. The Kage-All’s spring-loaded door latch ensures the door stays open until triggered by the animal or released by the operator.

Step 2: Set The Live Trap

Place your trap on even ground in areas you’ve seen raccoons or where you’ve seen signs of their activity (footprints, droppings, etc.). Raccoons are curious creatures with objects in their environment. They will tip the trap over to get any food placed in the cage. Secure your trap by placing some sort of weight on top of it.

Step 3: Place Raccoon Bait

Lucky for you, raccoons are not known to be picky eaters. That means you can experiment with different baits to see which one best suits your four-legged bandit. A few common and uncommon baits include:

Marshmallows
Fresh fruit
Eggs
Corn on the cob (sweet corn)
Crumpled-up tin foil (they might be curious as to what’s inside)

You could use other baits, such as meat scraps and cat food; however, with those types of food, there is a chance you could capture a non-target pest. Place the selected bait at the extreme end of the trap, opposite the entry door. A trap like Kage-All has a protected bait area to prevent outside access and directs animals to enter through the single-entry door.

Step 4: Check The Trap

Now that your trapping operation is up and running, be sure to make the rounds and check your trap regularly. It’s a great habit to get into, not only so you can replace bait if needed but also to make sure that any trapped animal can be relocated and released as soon as possible. Whether it’s a raccoon or another animal, being trapped can be stressful for the animal.

Step 5: Release The Raccoon

Before going out and finding your furry friend a new home, check with your local area and state laws regarding trapping animals and relocation. When moving a trapped raccoon, please do the following:

Be mindful of your movements and speak softly while handling the trap
Place a cloth or covering over the trap in an attempt to keep the animal calm
Put on some heavy-duty gloves to protect your hands while picking up the trap
To the best of your ability, hold the cage away from your body at all times
Suggest relocation distance is anywhere between 5 to 10 miles away

You can find more helpful pest information and solutions on Kness.com/Pest-Control-Center.