Crickets
Acheta domesticus (house), Gryllus spp. (field)
Crickets have cylindrical bodies, long antennae, and enlarged hind legs for jumping. House crickets are yellowish-brown with three dark bands on the head. Field crickets are larger and darker (brown t...
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How to Identify Crickets
Crickets have cylindrical bodies, long antennae, and enlarged hind legs for jumping. House crickets are yellowish-brown with three dark bands on the head.
Crickets have cylindrical bodies, long antennae, and enlarged hind legs for jumping. House crickets are yellowish-brown with three dark bands on the head. Field crickets are larger and darker (brown to black). Camel crickets (cave crickets) are tan, humpbacked, and don't chirp.
Crickets Behavior & Habits
Understanding how crickets behave helps prevent infestations
Male crickets chirp by rubbing their wings together to attract mates. They're nocturnal and attracted to lights. Crickets eat plant material and occasionally fabric, paper, or other organic materials. Large populations can become a nuisance with constant chirping.
Crickets Risks & Dangers
What crickets can do to your health and property
Health Risks
Crickets don't bite or transmit diseases. They're harmless to humans though their constant chirping can be extremely annoying.
Property Damage
Crickets may chew on fabric, paper, or food items. Large infestations can damage stored items. Their droppings can stain surfaces.
Signs of Crickets Infestation
Look for these indicators in your home
Crickets in Boise & the Treasure Valley
Crickets are abundant in the Boise area and commonly invade homes in late summer and fall. Field crickets are particularly problematic near agricultural areas and golf courses. Mormon crickets occasionally swarm in parts of Idaho, though rarely in the Treasure Valley.
How We Eliminate Crickets
Professional treatment for complete elimination
Cricket control includes exterior perimeter treatment to create a barrier, targeted baiting in harborage areas, and indoor treatment for existing populations. We also address outdoor lighting and harborage issues to reduce attraction and populations near the home.
How to Prevent Crickets
Steps you can take to reduce the risk of infestation
Crickets Questions Answered
Common questions about identification, prevention, and treatment
Why do crickets chirp at night?
Male crickets chirp to attract females. Chirping increases with temperature—a cricket's chirp rate can actually indicate temperature (count chirps in 14 seconds, add 40 to get approximate Fahrenheit).
How do I stop the chirping?
Find and remove the cricket (they're often near the sound source) or treat infested areas. Reducing outdoor populations through perimeter treatment prevents them from entering. A single cricket can be nearly impossible to locate by sound alone.
Do crickets cause damage?
Large populations can damage fabrics (especially with perspiration stains), paper, and some food items. A few crickets cause minimal damage. The main issue is usually the noise, not damage.
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