Cricket Pest Control
While the chirping of crickets may seem like a serenade on starry nights in Georgia, crickets can invade your home, cause noisey, restless nights, and reek havoc on your laundry – eating their way through your wardrobe!
Identifying The Insect
In Georgia, several types of crickets can be commonly found. Here are a few notable cricket species:
House Cricket (Acheta Domesticus)
House crickets are one of the most common cricket species found indoors. They have a light brown color with dark bands on their antennae and legs. House crickets are known for their distinctive chirping sound, which is produced by rubbing their wings together.
Field Cricket (Gryllus Spp.)
Field crickets are larger in size compared to house crickets and are commonly found in outdoor habitats such as fields, meadows, and gardens. They have a dark brown or black coloration. Male field crickets produce a loud chirping sound primarily during the mating season.
Camel Cricket (Ceuthophilus Spp.)
Camel crickets, also known as cave crickets or spider crickets, have a unique appearance with a humpbacked body and long, spider-like legs. They are light to dark brown in color and are commonly found in damp environments such as basements, crawl spaces, and under debris.
Mole Cricket (Gryllotalpa Spp.)
Mole crickets are distinctive with their shovel-like front legs adapted for digging. They have a stout body and are typically light brown to dark brown in color. Mole crickets are mainly found in lawns, fields, and grassy areas, where they burrow underground.
Problems Caused By Crickets
Sleepless Nights
Crickets, the nocturnal creatures of the insect world, serenade each other with their melodic chirping throughout the night, seemingly oblivious to the impact on your sleep schedule. Their rhythmic symphony can create restless evenings for those seeking tranquility.
Fabric Munchers
These resourceful insects have an appetite for more than just their melodious tunes. Crickets have a penchant for feasting on fabrics, particularly those soiled by food residues or perspiration. No pile of laundry is safe from their nibbling jaws. Fabrics made of cotton, silk, wool, linen, and even furs are irresistible targets for their delectable dining endeavors.
Cricket Bites
Technically, the most common crickets in Georgia do not bite. Crickets may use their mandibles (mouthparts) to pinch the skin, resulting in a mild, temporary discomfort akin to a pinch. However, such instances are uncommon and usually occur only when the cricket feels trapped or handled roughly. This can happen with curious toddlers handling the hoppy critters.
On-Going Cricket Control
Rest assured, our goal is not only to eliminate the immediate cricket problem but also to implement preventive measures to ensure those persistent pests don’t come back. We’ll work closely with you to address any concerns and provide expert advice on long-term cricket control and prevention strategies. Trust in Small Town Pest Control to handle your cricket problems with precision and expertise, no matter the species involved.
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