House Crickets
Contact Our Pest Control Professionals To Get Rid Of Crickets In Delaware And The Surrounding Areas
What Are House Crickets?
There are around 900 species of crickets, but only one that can be found commonly invading homes around Delaware and its surrounding states—the house cricket. In addition to their yellowish-brown bodies, House crickets can be identified by the three distinguishable bands that go across their heads. Adult house crickets generally grow to be about seven-eighths of an inch in length and are known for their incredibly strong hind legs that allow them to jump up to three feet! Give our cricket exterminators a call if you are having problems.
Are House Crickets Dangerous?
The good news is that house crickets aren’t dangerous to people, meaning they don’t bite, sting, or transmit harmful diseases. However, house crickets do pose a threat to fabrics, furniture, and clothing, as they feed on these items. Aside from these issues, crickets are considered nuisance pests.
Why Do I Have a House Crickets Problems?
Crickets prefer to live outdoors and will not usually invade homes and businesses. However, they may take advantage of the warmth and shelter that your property provides. These occasional invaders often enter through cracks or gaps in the external foundation or through the gaps underneath exterior doors.
Where Are House Crickets Commonly Found?
Despite their name, house crickets actually prefer to live outside. However, they will enter homes and other buildings when the weather outside becomes unfavorable. If crickets invade your property, they will look for warm, moist areas to hide in. Common areas they can be found include basements, crawl spaces, closets, and laundry areas.
How Do I Get Rid Of House Crickets?
If crickets have invaded your home and are disturbing your sleep and whittling away your sanity, the best thing you can do is to call the pest control professionals at Green Pest Management. We understand the frustrations even a single cricket can cause. We are in the business of freeing home and business owners from the stresses that all pests bring with them. Give us a call to find out how our commercial and residential cricket exterminators can rid your property of pests. We offer free inspections and will work tirelessly to help you find a lasting solution.
How Can I Prevent House Crickets In The Future?
Keeping crickets out of your home can be tricky, but there are some steps to help keep them out:
- Consider checking around the base of your property’s exterior foundation for cracks or gaps crickets could use to get inside. Seal these areas using a high-quality caulk and a caulking gun.
- If your doors do not already have door sweeps, consider having them installed.
- Avoid store-bought pest control methods, as they can be dangerous to more than the pests themselves if used improperly
As always, if you are dealing with pests in your home, reach out to the professional cricket exterminators here at Green Pest Management for assistance. We’re always happy to help!
Why Choose Green Pest Management Cricket Exterminators?
- We provide pest inspections so that you can understand exactly what you’re dealing with.
- We’re locally owned and treat your business or home like we treat our own.
- We have associations with the National Pest Management Association, Home Advisory Association, Better Business Bureau Association, and more.
- Each treatment plan is unique and specific to your business’ needs.