Cricket Identification & Prevention
What You Need To Know About Crickets
Insects belonging to the order Orthoptera, crickets are known for the loud noises they produce. This sound, officially called a stridulation, is created by male crickets rubbing their wings against each other or their legs. This sound attracts females of the species and can be quite loud, especially when you have a large group of crickets together in the same space.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crickets
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What are crickets?
The house cricket is yellowish-brown in color and typically has three dark cross bands on its head. They have powerful rear legs and grow approximately 3/4 to 7/8 of an inch in size. They also possess antennae and, of course, a pair of wings that may be folded or used to create their trademark noise. House crickets are experts at jumping and can leap up to three feet; they often jump at things they deem threats to frighten them.
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Where do crickets live?
Crickets prefer to live in long grasses, caves, fields, woodpiles, and bushes in the wild and in other outdoor spaces. These areas provide the generally moist, shady, and secluded areas they enjoy. When they invade your Arizona home, they look for similar conditions and typically hide in basements, garages, crawl spaces, bathrooms, and kitchens.
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Are crickets dangerous?
Though an infestation of crickets can be frightening, these pests are not particularly dangerous. They are not known for being aggressive or transferring any type of venom. However, crickets may pose a risk of salmonella or another disease that they can transmit through their bites, though, for the most part, cricket bites are fairly uncommon.
Crickets are dangerous to the fabrics or wood on your property. Large infestations of these pests will chew through leather, fabric, glue, wood, and paper, creating significant damage and loss of important items.
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What are the signs of a cricket infestation?
There are several signs of a cricket infestation that you can watch for if you want to stay ahead of controlling these Arizona pests:
Visual sightings of crickets indicate a major sign they are taking over your property.
Loud chirping noises from interior or exterior areas of your property indicate the presence of crickets.
Crickets around your property often damage chewed fabrics or stored items.
You may see cricket droppings left behind in their preferred living areas.
For help addressing these signs or for more information on dealing with a cricket infestation, contact H&N Pest Control.
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How can I get rid of a cricket infestation?
If you want to get rid of a cricket infestation, your best option is to contact our team of experts at H&N Pest Control. We can properly identify the severity of your pest issue and provide you with effective solutions to remove these pests and keep them gone for good.
Reclaim the peace and safety of your home and reach out to H&N Pest Control for cricket removal today.
