We often associate crickets with the loud noises they produce by rubbing their front wings together. While an occasional chirp can be pleasant, this noise can become extremely annoying and even disrupt sleep, especially as their population increases.
Crickets, Property Damage, and Disease
While some pests, like spiders or wasps, are considered dangerous and frightening, most people don’t worry about crickets. However, crickets can be both destructive and hazardous.
Crickets will chew on various household items, including furniture, wool, silk, and even food. Although the initial damage may be minor, they can eventually destroy keepsakes, and any food they come into contact with must be discarded. This leads to the most significant concern with crickets.
These pests carry diseases, and while the pathogens they spread aren’t fatal, they can cause painful sores. Additionally, they can bite, which, although uncommon, can be unsettling.
Preventing Cricket Infestations
Crickets are primarily drawn to areas with excess clutter and outdoor lighting. They thrive in humid environments with plenty of food. To reduce the risk of a cricket infestation, consider these simple steps:
• Direct outdoor lighting away from entrances and walls, and use yellow-toned lights.
• Eliminate clutter both inside and outside your property.
• Reduce humidity by repairing leaky plumbing and using dehumidifiers.
• Regularly clear leaf piles, damaged wood, grass clippings, and other organic debris from your yard.
• Seal any holes in the walls and foundation of your building to prevent crickets from entering.
These measures can help you avoid potential cricket problems. However, if crickets are already causing issues, it might be time to call in the professionals.
Expert Cricket Control
The most effective way to prevent and eliminate crickets from your property is with the help of ARMOR PEST CONTROL. We offer reliable pest eradication plans for both residential and commercial properties, ensuring crickets and other pests stay away.
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