Kansas City Pest Solutions
Cricket Control in Kansas City
Two kinds of crickets end up inside Kansas City homes: field crickets, the black chirping ones that move indoors in late summer and fall, and camel (cave) crickets, the humpbacked, silent jumpers that live in damp basements and crawlspaces.
How we handle crickets
Field crickets come in from lawns and are drawn to lights; camel crickets live in the moist parts of the house. We treat the foundation, door thresholds, garage edges and the damp harborage areas, and point out the ground-level gaps that need sealing.
Late July through October is peak season for field crickets moving indoors.
What you can do
Install door sweeps, especially on garage and basement doors. Switch exterior lights to yellow bulbs or motion lights. Dehumidify basements and clear clutter off crawlspace and basement floors for camel crickets.
Cricket Control in Kansas City — Common Questions
Do crickets cause damage?+
Large numbers can chew fabric and paper in basements and garages, but mostly they are a noise and nuisance problem.
What are the humpbacked crickets in my basement?+
Camel crickets. They don't chirp, they jump when startled, and they need moisture. Drying the space is the long-term fix.
Why do crickets attract spiders?+
Crickets are prey. A lot of crickets in the garage often brings wolf spiders along with them.
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