Crickets

Some Local Species: Camel Cricket (Rhaphidophoridae spp.)
    aka. Cave Cricket, Spider Cricket
Field Cricket (Gryllus spp.)

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.