When it comes to rodent control, Kness leads the industry with innovation and reliability. As the inventor of the first multiple-catch mousetrap — the Ketch-All — Kness continues to set the standard for professional-grade performance that pest management professionals (PMPs) trust.
Following on the heels of the Ketch-All ingenuity, the Pro-Ketch and Pro-Ketch Junior traps are also engineered to catch multiple mice — without the need for resetting. This time-saving design gives PMPs the efficiency they need while ensuring dependable results every time. Built from durable materials, these low-profile traps stand up to the demands of daily use in both residential and commercial environments.
A clear viewing window makes monitoring quick and simple, while the chemical-free design delivers an effective solution for sensitive areas where children and pets are present. With Pro-Ketch, PMPs can rely on the original innovation that continues to deliver unmatched results.
About Kness Pest Defense
Per company history, the Ketch-All was invented by a young, widowed father of six, Austin Enos “Brick” Kness, in 1924. Mice were prevalent at the high school in which Kness was a custodian, “and led him to the idea of the ‘box’ trap. He built the first trap from a square oilcan, a Tuxedo Tobacco can, a spring from a curtain rod, and the wood base of a crate. The first night he set his trap, he captured five mice.
“He was elated and showed the teachers and his friends. He was encouraged to build others for his friends and to seek a patent. By 1927, Kness Mfg. Co. was formed to produce the KetchAll Automatic Mousetrap and another of Kness’ inventions, the RotoBow tree saw.”
Brick Kness was inducted into the Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame in 2024.
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