Cricket Control Phoenix, AZ

Cricket Prevention & Treatment

Crickets can live both indoors and outdoors, growing to between 3/4 and 7/8 inches long. You may notice they have yellow, brown or straw coloring and three dark bands on their heads. The house cricket, the Tropical House Cricket, and the Field Cricket are all native to Arizona, along with all manner of katydids and grasshoppers. Crickets are essentially harmless to humans but they reproduce quickly and make loud, annoying sounds during the night. If all that chirping is keeping you up, call Home Guard for prompt, effective pest control.

You may find crickets hiding in tall weeds and heavy vegetation, under boards and rocks, and in piles of lumber, firewood or debris. They may invade your home or business looking for food, moisture or shelter. Adults in particular are attracted to bright lights on your home, crawling through cracks and holes to gain entry.

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Prevent Cricket Infestation in Phoenix Area

5 Tips to Prevent Cricket Infestations in Your Arizona Home

• Seal Entry Points: Check for cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and foundations. Seal these with caulk or weatherstripping to block entry.
• Reduce Outdoor Lighting: Minimize lighting outside your home. Use dimmer, yellow bulbs or sodium vapor lamps to make your home less attractive to crickets.
• Keep Your Yard Tidy: Regular lawn maintenance and debris removal help eliminate cricket habitats. Trim bushes and clean up woodpiles and other debris.
• Manage Moisture: Fix leaks and ensure good drainage to eliminate moisture. Crickets thrive in moist environments, so keeping areas dry is key.
• Use Cricket Traps and Baits: Employ non-toxic traps and baits in areas where cricket activity is noticed, like garages and basements, to reduce their numbers.