Crickets

| Some Local Species: |
Camel Cricket (Rhaphidophoridae spp.)
aka. Cave Cricket, Spider Cricket
Field Cricket (Gryllus spp.)
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| Pest Because: |
Invade homes. Field crickets can be very destructive to crops
outside, as well as stored fabrics (such as clothes) inside.
Camel crickets can be very frightening to some homeowners
because of their tendency to jump long distances, sometimes
directly at the homeowner. |
| What You Can Do: |
Trim back any decorate plants from around the outside of the
building. Make sure lawn is well-manicured, with no high grass.
Remove any outside debris, including woodpiles. Make sure all
cracks and holes are sealed with caulk or sealing foam, and that
all window screens are secure and in good repair. |
| Our Treatment: |
A general spray on the inside will take care of any crickets
already in the house, whereas a spray on the outside will keep
them from coming in. |

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