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Crickets Pest Control in Maitland
Helping a Pest Free Environment also in Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Hunter Valley region.
Cricket Control
Helping a Pest Free Environment also in Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Hunter Valley region.
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Safe prevention and pest control methods to control crickets in your home.
Summer chirping might be peaceful, but once crickets venture into your home, they can stop you from sleeping and even eat your clothes! If you’re frequently finding crickets inside, especially in large numbers, you may need help from a pest controller.
At OzPest Solutions, we help Newscastle families prevent and eradicate crickets from the home so that you can have a peaceful night’s rest.
Learn more crickets and how to deal with them
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Why trust OzPest Solutions for your cricket pest control?
1. Reliable
We stand by our quotes and timelines. It’s professional pest control that’s on time, every time.
2. Local personalised
Your friendly face in pest control. We’re a locally owned and operated business and love getting to know our customers.
3. Safe
With our safe methods and products, your family, home, and local environment is in safe hands.
4. Knowledgeable
We’re fully qualified, highly experienced, and ready to share our knowledge with you.
5. Transparent
We’ll take the time to explain what we’re treating, why we’re treating it, and how you can prevent pests from returning.
6. Guaranteed
With our 6-month guarantee on most treatments, in the unlikely event that pests return, we’ll spot treat for free.
Why are crickets a problem?
These pests are one of the most common in Australia because they enjoy warm and humid weather. Although you’ll usually spot (or hear) them in the garden, it isn’t unusual for crickets to enter the home. If you think you have a cricket infestation, give us a call, and we can provide you with advice tailored to your situation.
Identifying Crickets
House cricket
1.9 to 22 mm long, light yellow-brown with three dark bands across the head. Despite the name, they usually live outdoors, but you might see them inside in colder weather.
Field cricket
At 1.27 to 3 cm long, they’re a larger species, usually black, and have springing back legs. When the weather cools, they will move from fields into buildings.
Camel cricket
1.9 cm long on average and light to dark brown with darker bands. They have no wings and tend to live in large groups.
CRICKET BEHAVIOUR
The behaviour of these pests can vary depending on the species. Generally, they are active at night and will be attracted by the lights in your home or on your porch. They also do have the potential to bite when mishandled.CRICKET BEHAVIOUR The behaviour of these pests can vary depending on the species. Generally, they are active at night and will be attracted by the lights in your home or on your porch. They also do have the potential to bite when mishandled.
PROBLEMS CAUSED BY CRICKETS
Being active at night, the chirping of many crickets at once can prevent sleep and cause stress. Some species also tend to chew on textiles, like clothing, furniture, wallpaper, and even bookbinding.PROBLEMS CAUSED BY CRICKETS
Being active at night, the chirping of many crickets at once can prevent sleep and cause stress. Some species also tend to chew on textiles, like clothing, furniture, wallpaper, and even bookbinding.Tips to prevent crickets
If you hear crickets in your garden, you may want to ensure they don’t migrate inside. Of course, we’re always happy to assess your home and implement a long-term prevention strategy, but if you want to start right away, these tips can help.
Garden maintenance
Consistent and thorough maintenance of your yard, particularly up by the house, is important. You can:
- Trim long grass, pull weeds and remove dense vegetation in a 30 cm radius to the foundation
- Remove leaf and gardening debris
- Dispose of piles of bricks, stones, firewood
Reduce entries
This step is a great one as it helps prevent a wide variety of pests. Have a look around your home for potential entry points you can fix, like:
- Loose or damaged window and door screens
- Cracks, gaps, and crevices around windows, doorways, and foundation
Reduce lighting
Because lights attract some species, you can:
- Turn off lights when not in use
- Install shutters
- Switch from white lights to yellow
