Behavior:
- Crickets are Scavenger / Predators, enjoying a wide range of acceptable food sources. They will resort to cannibalism if necessary.
- Their distinctive chirp is made by their wings.
- Juvenile crickets are wingless.
Crickets
Acheta domesticus
Actual Size: 16 – 21mmCharacteristics: Gray or brown, with segmented bodies and antennae. Known for their distinct chirping sound.
Pest Description
Cricket Behavior
Crickets are omnivorous, and will take advantage of almost any plant or animal protein available. Any area, outdoor or indoor, that provides food will find a willing cricket soon enough. Crickets resemble grasshoppers, but the chirp of a cricket is higher in pitch.
Problems Caused by Crickets
Crickets do not bite, are not poisonous, and do not carry diseases, but their chirp is what makes them such a unique pest. Even one cricket can disturb the silence and peace of a building, but an infestation can destroy that peace entirely. Females can lay up to 200 eggs at a time. If left untreated, cricket infestations can grow quickly.
Preventing Crickets
If crickets are able to identify food sources and/or potential mating partners in close proximity to a building, preventing crickets becomes more difficult. The best way to stop crickets from disturbing a building is to remove all potential food sources, maintain cleanliness, and remove any existing crickets.
Eliminating and Controlling Crickets
Crickets may establish their nests in hard to reach areas of a house or dwelling. The best way to eliminate crickets and prevent future problems is through professional help. At Pest Control Inc, our pest control professionals resolve cricket infestations using a variety of different treatment techniques, using our knowledge of crickets and their behavior.
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