What are Crickets?

Crickets are small, winged insects that measure about ½ to one inch in length. They are brown or black in color and have long, thin antennae. Crickets are most active at night and are attracted to lights. During the day, they hide in cracks and crevices around your home or business. Female crickets lay their eggs in the soil, and the nymphs (baby crickets) hatch a few weeks later. Nymphs go through several molts before they reach adulthood. Once they become adults, crickets only live for about two months.

Where Can You Find Crickets?

Crickets are most often found outdoors, but they can also find their way into your home or business through cracks and openings. Once they’re inside, crickets will hide in dark, moist areas like basements, crawl spaces, and closets. They may also be found in bathrooms and kitchens where there is a lot of activity. Crickets are attracted to lights, so you may find them near windows or doors.

How Do Crickets Get in Your House?

Crickets can get into your home or business through cracks and openings in the foundation, windows, and doors. They may also come inside on clothing or shoes. Once they’re inside, crickets will hide in dark, moist areas like basements, crawl spaces, and closets.

Are Crickets Dangerous?

Crickets are more than just a nuisance; they can also be harmful to your property. Crickets are known to eat fabrics, including clothing and carpeting. They will also feast on any organic matter they can find, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. If crickets are present in large numbers, they can do a significant amount of damage to your home or business. In addition to damaging property, crickets can also carry diseases. While they are not known to transmit diseases to humans, they can carry bacteria and viruses that can make humans sick.

How to Get Rid of Crickets

The best way to get rid of crickets is to prevent them from getting into your home or business in the first place. Here are some prevention tips that you can use:

• Keep your property clean and free of clutter.
• Repair any cracks or holes in the foundation of your home or business.
• Install screens on doors and windows to keep crickets out.
• Use a pesticide around the perimeter of your property.

If crickets have already made their way into your home or business, you’ll need to take action to get rid of them. The most effective way to do this is to contact a pest control company. Pest control companies have the experience and resources necessary to quickly and effectively get rid of crickets.

We hope that this blog post has been helpful in teaching you how to get rid of crickets! If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We would be more than happy to assist you!