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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Rodent-Proofing Your Property Before Harvest Season

As summer begins to wind down, many homeowners start preparing for cooler temperatures, back-to-school schedules, and the busy harvest season ahead. But there’s another group getting ready for the seasonal transition: rodents.

Fields, fencerows, and grassy areas provide food and shelter for mice and rats throughout the summer. As crops are harvested and temperatures begin to fluctuate, those rodents often start searching for new places to nest, and homes, garages, sheds, and outbuildings can become attractive destinations. The good news? A little prevention now can help you avoid bigger rodent problems later.

Mouse peeking out from a wooden wall gap

Start with an Exterior Inspection

Rodents can squeeze through surprisingly small openings. Walk around your home, garage, and outbuildings looking for:

Cracks in foundations
Gaps around doors and windows
Openings around utility lines and pipes
Damaged weather stripping
Loose siding or trim
Unscreened vents

Mice can fit through openings as small as a dime, making even minor gaps potential entry points. Sealing these openings is one of the most effective ways to prevent infestations before they start.

Eliminate Easy Food Sources

Rodents go where food is readily available. Take a few minutes to inspect your property for attractants such as:

Pet food stored outdoors
Bird seed spills
Unsecured garbage containers
Fallen fruit from trees
Livestock feed
Stored grain or seed

Whenever possible, store food products in tightly sealed containers and clean up spills promptly. The less food available, the less attractive your property becomes.

Clean Up Clutter and Nesting Areas

Rodents prefer areas where they can hide undisturbed. Reduce potential nesting sites by:

Removing piles of lumber and debris
Organizing storage areas
Keeping firewood elevated and away from buildings
Trimming tall grass and weeds
Cleaning out cluttered corners of sheds and garages

A cleaner property leaves rodents with fewer places to hide and establish nests.

Monitor Before You Have a Problem

One of the most effective ways to stay ahead of rodent activity is monitoring. Monitoring devices help identify activity early, before a small problem becomes a major infestation. Placing traps in garages, sheds, workshops, basements, and other vulnerable areas allows homeowners to detect rodent movement quickly.

Kness® offers several proven solutions that make monitoring simple and effective. The Ketch-All® Multiple Catch Mousetrap can continuously monitor and capture multiple mice without bait, poison, or repeated resetting. For homeowners looking for traditional snap-trap performance, Snap-E® Mousetraps provide reliable control in areas where activity is suspected.

Monitoring gives you valuable information about where rodents are active and whether additional action is needed.

Don’t Wait Until They’re Inside

One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is waiting until they hear scratching in the walls or discover droppings in a pantry. By that point, rodents have already found their way inside. Taking preventative steps before harvest season helps reduce the likelihood of infestations and makes your property less appealing to unwanted guests.

A Little Prevention Goes a Long Way

Rodent control is often easier, and less expensive, when it focuses on prevention rather than reaction. By sealing entry points, removing food sources, reducing clutter, and monitoring for activity, you can significantly reduce the chances of rodents making themselves at home this harvest season. A little effort today can help protect your property, belongings, and peace of mind in the months ahead.