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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It's Not Spring. Why Are Ants Suddenly in Your House? Fall May Be the Reason.

Ants are often associated with spring and summer, but spotting them inside your home as fall approaches isn’t unusual. As outdoor conditions change, ants continue searching for the things they need most: food, water and shelter.

If you’re suddenly noticing ants in the kitchen, bathroom or other areas of your home, simply getting rid of the ones you see may not be enough. Understanding why they’re there is the first step toward addressing the problem.

Changing Conditions Can Change Ant Behavior

As summer gives way to fall, cooler temperatures and changing moisture conditions can affect where ants forage and find resources. Your home can offer a relatively stable environment with access to food, water and protection from outdoor conditions.

Ants may enter through surprisingly small openings while searching for what they need. Once they find a reliable food or water source, other members of the colony may follow. That’s why a few ants can quickly turn into a much more noticeable problem.

Your Home May Be Giving Them What They Need

Ants don’t need much encouragement to stick around. Crumbs under appliances, food residue on counters, pet food, spills and improperly stored pantry items can all provide food sources. Moisture around sinks, plumbing, bathrooms or other damp areas may also attract certain species.

Reducing these resources can make your home less inviting. Keep food sealed, clean up crumbs and spills, don’t leave pet food sitting out unnecessarily and address leaks or excess moisture when possible.

Killing the Ants You See May Not Solve the Problem

Seeing a line of ants makes the immediate reaction understandable: get rid of them.

But the ants traveling through your kitchen or bathroom may represent only a small portion of a much larger colony. Eliminating visible ants without considering where they’re coming from or what’s attracting them can mean the problem keeps returning.

Effective ant control starts with looking at the bigger picture. Where are they entering? What are they finding? Where is the colony located? And what can be changed to reduce activity?

Prevention Can Make a Difference

A few simple steps around the home can help reduce opportunities for ants to move indoors:

Seal cracks, gaps and other potential entry points around the exterior.
Check weatherstripping around windows and doors.
Keep counters, floors and food-storage areas clean.
Store food in tightly sealed containers.
Reduce moisture and repair leaky plumbing.
Keep vegetation and debris from creating easy pathways around the foundation of your home.
Pay attention to ant trails and other signs of activity rather than waiting for the problem to grow.

Fall is also a good time to inspect your home for pest entry points in general. Many of the same gaps that allow ants inside can provide access for other unwanted pests.

Make Ant Control Part of the Strategy

When ant activity is identified, Kness Ants No More® Ant Bait Stations offer a simple way to place ant bait where activity is occurring. The stations are designed to hold liquid, gel or granular bait and help protect it from the elements, making them suitable for use in a variety of locations.

As with any pest-control product, placement matters. Identifying where ants are active and following the directions for the bait being used are important parts of an effective approach.

Know When to Call a Pest Management Professional

If ant activity continues, you can’t determine where the ants are coming from or the infestation appears extensive, it may be time to contact a pest management professional (PMP).

Different ant species can require different control approaches, and identifying the species and location of the colony can be important. A PMP can evaluate the activity, identify conditions contributing to the problem and recommend an appropriate control strategy.

Don’t Just React to the Ants You See

Whether it’s ants, mice or another unwanted pest, seeing activity is only part of the story. Pay attention to what the pest is telling you. Look for entry points. Identify food, water and shelter. Monitor where activity is occurring. Then use that information to determine the right next step.

Because better pest control starts with understanding the problem, not just reacting to it.