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Crickets look similar to grasshoppers, but are smaller in size, and have antennae that are about the same length as their bodies. Depending on the species, crickets grow to between 1/2 to 1 inch long, and may or may not have wings. Their hind legs are disproportionately larger than their bodies, and allow them to jump. Crickets have cylindrical bodies and round heads, and come in a variety of colors, including black, brown, and tan. They are scavengers and feed on whatever they come across. Outside, they feed on insects and decaying vegetation, fruits, and vegetables.
Crickets are nuisance pests, and do not cause health concerns, or damage our homes. Regardless, crickets belong living outside in nature, not in our homes. Inside, the biggest problem associated with crickets is their ability to damage our belongings. As scavengers, crickets can damage a variety of things including the following:
Crickets typically become pests when they decide to move into homes, garages, sheds, or other buildings. They will take advantage of openings into a structure when they are out foraging for food or during periods of extreme weather like droughts or heavy rains. They also sometimes find their way inside on potted plants or other objects that were outside and brought indoors.
Sometimes you will hear crickets before you see them. Some, but not all, species create chirping sounds by rubbing their wings or hind legs and wings together. Their insistent chirping sound that some crickets create is enough to drive any homeowner crazy.
Outside, crickets live in damp, dark areas, such as under mulch, in woodpiles, under landscaping, and underneath leaf piles. They also live in yards, fields, and caves and cave-like structures. Inside, crickets live around drains, sump pumps, and water pipes. Laundry rooms, bathrooms, basements, and crawl spaces are common places that crickets gather.
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These are small insects that resemble grasshoppers, but they are usually smaller and have long antennae. They may be black, brown, or tan, and they use their large back legs to jump. They usually live outdoors, but they can move inside homes and businesses when they are looking for food, warmth, moisture, or shelter.
They are generally considered nuisance pests and are not known for causing major health risks. However, they can still create problems indoors. They may damage clothing, fabrics, rugs, upholstered furniture, potted plants, and other belongings if they are left untreated.
They may enter your home through gaps, cracks, damaged door sweeps, vents, windows, or other small openings. They are often attracted to moisture, clutter, outdoor lighting, and areas with available food sources. We can help identify the conditions attracting them and recommend a treatment plan.
You can help prevent them by sealing cracks and gaps, repairing screens and door sweeps, reducing moisture around your property, keeping grass trimmed, removing debris near the foundation, and, when possible, limiting bright outdoor lighting. Regular pest control service can also help reduce their activity around your home or business.
They chirp to communicate, especially during mating season. Male create their chirping sound by rubbing their wings together to attract females and establish territory. The amount and frequency of chirping can vary with species and environmental conditions, including temperature.
