House crickets are a yellowish-brown or tan color and are typically just shy of 1 inch in size. One of the biggest problems with these pests is the males’ constant chirping to attract females. However, crickets are also a common food source for scorpions and spiders – and whenever you have a food source present on your property, you’re increasing the chance of attracting other pests. In fact, one component of Quality Green Pest Control treatment is to reduce crickets and other pest populations around the home.

The first step in treating a cricket infestation is finding cricket nests – and Quality Green Pest Control expert service technicians know where to look. Crickets have plenty of places to nest, but they prefer damp, moist areas. Crickets need daytime hiding places to avoid drying out and overheating, especially in summer. More often than not, crickets’ hiding places become their nesting sites. Common nesting sites include under the cusp of stucco siding, meter boxes and block walls that commonly surround homes

Crickets are omnivores that usually eat plants, fungi, dead bugs and – when food is scarce – each other. The landscaping around homes provides ample food and water for crickets. Landscaping and our mild climate also provide ideal nesting sites and breeding conditions. Left uncontrolled cricket populations can increase rapidly.

It’s not easy to prevent a cricket infestation, but you can take some simple steps to make your home or building less inviting. Start by removing tempting hiding and nesting spots outside your home, such as rock piles, clutter, compost, wood, or leaf litter, and cutting back landscaping and vegetation 6 inches from the home including bushes and ground covers (crickets love nesting under lantana).

Our professional pest exterminators are trained specialists who will give Prompt Estimates. Unlike most pest control companies our trusted technicians follow specific steps when assessing your pest problems so we can recommend the right type of pest control methods. Call now to talk to one of our pest control experts so that we can come out and help you get rid of those pesky pests