Have Fear, Cricket Season Is Here!

HAVE FEAR CRICKET SEASON IS HERE! Are crickets becoming a nuisance inside or outside your home? Is the sweet melody of crickets chirping becoming a regular occurrence? As late summer and early fall is the busiest time of year for these pesky critters, it is extremely common for them to accidentally end up seeking shelter in your home. THE LIFE OF A CRICKET There are more than 900 species of crickets throughout the world. Crickets are insects that are related to grasshoppers but are more closely related to katydids. CRICKET FACTS: Crickets have great vision. Crickets live for about one year. Most active throughout the evening. Male crickets use their wings to 'chirp. Crickets ears are located on their legs. CRICKETS IN IOWA The most common crickets in lowa are house crickets, field crickets, and camel crickets. SIGNS OF A CRICKET INFESTATION Crickets are attracted to Cricket infestations can electric lights, therefore, during the warmer months it is common to find Occur both inside and outside of your home or business. cricket infestations around light poles or house walls. Inside your home, crickets are attracted to many types of clothing and fabrics such as cotton, wool and silk. DETECTING CRICKET DAMAGE Crickets typically leave the surface that they are feeding on rough from pulling on the loose fibers. Damaged fabric and the fecal pellets surrounding the damaged areas is the easiest way to detect cricket infestations. CRICKET CONTROL AND PREVENTION Seal all cracks and entry points around your home. Entry points include: • Open doors or windows • Cracks around poorly sealed windows • Siding • Foundation • Under doors • Siding ARE CRICKETS INVADING YOUR HOME? PREFERRED PEST CONTROL CAN HELP! It can be alarming when crickets make their way into your home. But have no fear, the professionals at Preferred Pest Control can help! Preferred Pest Control