Crickets are not dangerous pests, but we still shouldn’t allow them to live near or in our homes in large numbers. Having large numbers of crickets in your yard will eventually lead to at least some of them finding a way inside. Those crickets that do find a way indoors will chew holes through and damage our belongings. Clothes, upholstered furniture, blankets, rugs, and potted plants are all susceptible to damage from feeding crickets.

Crickets are small and can squeeze their bodies through the tiniest openings. When the weather becomes too hot and dry, these moisture-loving pests move into homes, searching for better living conditions. Crickets also gravitate to outdoor lighting. After being attracted to your house by exterior lights, they use spaces under doors, open windows, or other cracks or gaps as entry points.

Crickets are generally most active at night, making finding where they are hiding around your home difficult. Whether living outside in nature or in a human-made structure, crickets prefer to live in dark, damp areas.

Places you will discover crickets include:

• In between rocks
• In gardens and under mulch
• Under logs or landscaping ties
• Under trash cans, recycling bins, and other containers
• In basements, kitchens, bathrooms, and crawlspaces

Get rid of crickets from your New Mexico property with the help of Advantage Pest Control. Our eco-minded pest control solutions solve pest problems using products safe for the environment, children, and pets. We know how stressful dealing with crickets and other pests can be, and so we will act fast and work around your schedule to remove them!

If you see an influx of crickets in your yard or find them inside your home, call us today and learn more about our effective cricket control solutions.