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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Tips On Preventing A Silverfish Infestation

Albia, IA (April 4, 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. In the following article, our Kness Pest Defense experts dive into things you should know about this pest.

What is a silverfish?

The silverfish is a species of insect that is small in size and is wingless. This pest’s name derives from its silvery light gray color along with the fish-like appearance of its movements.

Where do silverfish live?

They are most commonly found in damp places throughout the United States. Attics, basements, sinks/bathtubs, and garages are where they tend to reside, hiding from humans as much as possible.

Why should I be concerned about silverfish?

While silverfish don’t bite or spread disease to humans, they can damage our belongings. Silverfish are known to infest various paper-related items such as wallpaper, books, and envelopes. These bugs also feed on

Clothing
Cardboard
Glue
Cereal
Flour
Dried meat
Rolled oats
Dead insects

How do I prevent or eliminate a silverfish infestation?

A thorough investigation of the silverfish’s preferred habitat or areas is a great place to start. Check through books and magazines to look for signs of damage and consider storing loose magazines and other paper items in hard plastic storage containers - and the same for certain food items.

Additional control measures include

Utilize a dehumidifier in your home/potential problem areas
Repair any leaky pipes or drains
Get rid of or repair any wet or moldy wood
Schedule a licensed pest control professional to properly inspect your home

Since silverfish are attracted to and eat glue, implementing insect glue traps, like the Kness Stick-All® Glue Trap may help eliminate the problem. Stick-All Glue Traps are convenient to use and safe for the environment. Trapping other bugs can also help attract silverfish, which also feed on other dead insects.

For more information on pest control tips and tactics, consumers are encouraged to visit the Kness Pest Control Center. Additional pest product information can be found at Kness.com.