When it comes to rodent control, not all traps are created equal. The right choice depends on your environment, your goals, and how often you can monitor and reset traps. At Kness, we offer both snap traps and multiple-catch traps, each made for specific environments and rodent control strategies. Here's how to decide which one is right for you.

What Is a Snap Trap?

Snap traps are what most people picture when they think of traditional rodent control. But the Snap-E® improves on the traditional design with a stronger spring, easier disposal, and a more reliable strike. Built for fast, clean kills and easy disposal, this trap combines strength with simplicity. The larger Big Snap-E® is ideal for rats and other bigger pests, while the standard Snap-E excels at eliminating mice.

Snap traps are typically best for:

• Quick population knockdown
• High-risk areas where one mouse is too many (like food storage)
• Users who can monitor and reset easily

What Is a Multi-Catch Trap?

Multi-catch traps like the Ketch-All® and Pro-Ketch® are designed to catch multiple mice at once without using poisons or kill mechanisms. These wind-up or low-maintenance traps rely on rodent behavior to do the work, with no bait required.

The Ketch-All uses a wind-up mechanism to reset automatically after each catch, making it ideal for areas with ongoing activity. The Pro-Ketch is a low-profile, no-wind option that's easy to place in tight spots and requires less maintenance.

These traps perform well in:

• Sensitive or high-traffic environments where safety matters
• Warehouses, restaurants, and commercial spaces
• Ongoing maintenance programs where traps stay in place long-term

Choosing the Right Trap for the Job

The decision comes down to your setting and needs. If you're dealing with a sudden infestation and need quick results, snap traps offer direct control and immediate results. If you're managing a large facility or want a more hands-off solution that keeps working around the clock, a multi-catch trap is the better fit.

Different spaces come with different challenges, from food safety restrictions to limited monitoring access, and the trap you choose needs to match those demands.

For many professionals, the best solution is a combination: snap traps for problem areas and multi-catch traps for long-term prevention. Backed by more than a century of hands-on experience, Kness traps are designed to perform when it matters most. See the full lineup at kness.com.