Crickets

Crickets are common pests in the United States, known for their loud chirping and occasional damage to fabrics, paper, and stored food. While mostly harmless, they can quickly become a nuisance indoors. This guide offers simple steps to prevent and eliminate cricket infestations, keeping your home quiet and pest-free.

Cricket Species Identify Crickets Hazards & Dangers Get Rid of Crickets FAQ Products for Crickets

Common Cricket Species

Here are some of the most common cricket species found across households in the United States.

Species List

Camel Cricket
Field Cricket
House Cricket
Jerusalem Cricket
Mole Cricket

How To Identify Cricket

Antennae: Long and thin, often as long or longer than their body.

Size: Typically 0.5 to 2 inches, depending on the species.

Body Shape: Small, cylindrical, and slightly flattened, with a rounded head and long hind legs for jumping.

Color: Varies by species, ranging from light brown or tan (house crickets) to dark brown or black (field crickets).

Legs: Powerful hind legs for jumping, with smaller front legs used for walking and holding food.

Sound: Males produce loud chirping sounds by rubbing their wings together to attract mates.

Camel Cricket Model

You can use the following model to help you identify a camel cricket .

Dangers Crickets Pose

Here are some of the dangers cricket infestations can pose.

Dangers and Hazards

Different species of crickets may pose one or many of the following hazards:

Fabric Damage
Food Contamination
Attracts Insect Predators

How to Get Rid of Crickets

Apply any of the following treatment steps that are relevant to your cricket issues.

Treatment Steps

Seal Gaps

Seal gaps and cracks around doors, windows, and walls to prevent crickets from entering your home. Use weatherstripping for doors, silicone caulk for small cracks, and expanding foam for larger gaps. Regularly check these areas to ensure no entry points are left open.
Reduce Moisture

Crickets are attracted to moist environments. Reduce moisture inside your home by fixing leaks, using dehumidifiers, and improving ventilation, especially in basements, kitchens, and bathrooms. Lower moisture levels make your home less appealing to crickets.
Maintain Landscaping

Crickets are often found in outdoor areas with tall grass, weeds, or piles of leaves. Keep your lawn mowed and remove debris such as leaves, grass clippings, and wood piles. This reduces outdoor shelter for crickets and prevents them from coming close to your home.
Treat Problem Areas Inside

Crickets are attracted to dark, quiet spaces. Treat areas where crickets are most likely to hide, such as basements, attics, and closets. These areas often have moisture and darkness that crickets prefer for shelter.
Treat Entry Points

Treat around doors, windows, and other common entry points where crickets may be getting inside. Focus on gaps or cracks in the foundation and around doors and windows. This will block crickets from finding their way inside your home.

FAQ

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Why do cricket infestations happen?

Crickets infest homes looking for food, water, and shelter. They are particularly attracted to moist areas such as basements, kitchens, and bathrooms. Cracks and gaps around doors, windows, and foundations make it easy for them to enter your home.
Are crickets dangerous?

Crickets are not generally dangerous to humans. While they don't carry diseases, their chirping can be a nuisance, especially at night. They can also damage fabrics or plants if they infest in large numbers.
Do crickets bite?

Crickets are not known for biting humans. They may bite other insects or plant material, but it’s extremely rare for them to bite humans.
How can I prevent future cricket issues?

Seal cracks and gaps around doors, windows, and the foundation. Reduce moisture by fixing leaks and using dehumidifiers. Keep landscaping tidy by mowing the lawn and removing debris. NatureTek treatments will help prevent crickets from entering and reduce their presence inside your home.
Does NatureTek work on crickets?

Yes, NatureTek works effectively against crickets. It creates a protective barrier around your home that helps prevent crickets from entering and reduces their activity inside.

Best Product for Crickets

The best product for solving cricket issues is the NatureTek Pro Kit. The products included in that treatment have the residual and transfer effects necessary for long-term control of crickets.

NatureTek Pro Kit

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