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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Consistent and thorough maintenance of your yard, particularly up by the house, is important. You can:
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:
Because lights attract some species, you can:
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