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Miche Pest Control is a family owned and operated pest control company that provides high-quality, residential and commercial cricket control services for homes and businesses in Alexandria VA and the surrounding areas. Our expert cricket exterminators get rid of crickets from homes and businesses fast, and use preventative treatments to keep the crickets from coming back after they've been eliminated. Miche Pest Control has a 4.9 star rating and over 1,000 reviews online - call today or book online!

Crickets in Alexandria VA

Most active during the spring and summer months in Alexandria VA, crickets are nocturnal insects that do most of their eating, mating and chirping at nighttime. Once temperatures begin to drop in the fall, more and more crickets will seek shelter from the cold inside homes, sheds, and other structures.  In addition to being a noisy nuisance, crickets can also cause damage to your personal belongings and property. For this reason, you’ll want to be proactive in removing them from your home and preventing them from coming back.

Some Quick Facts About Crickets

  • They have black or brown bodies measuring ½ to 1 ¼ inches long
  • They have six legs and long, thin antennae
  • Male crickets chirp to attract female crickets
  • Baby crickets hatch around 15 to 25 days after mating
  • Their diets consist of seeds, grass, and other insects both alive and dead

How Do I Know If I Have Crickets?

While it’s only the male crickets that do all the chirping, this sound is still the most common way to identify a cricket infestation. If you’re noticing very small bite marks (no larger than 1 mm in size) around carpeted areas in your home, this may be another sign of a cricket infestation. Crickets are also known to chew on flowers, leaves, linens, and clothing, and may leave small droppings in and around your home.

Is There A Difference Between Field Crickets and House Crickets?

Field crickets and house crickets are both common in the Alexandria VA area, but there are some differences between the two:

Field crickets, as can be deduced from their name, tend to stay outdoors in fields and grassy areas. However, if field crickets do make their way inside, they are known to chew their way through fabrics.

House crickets can also be found outside in grassy areas but are usually found inside homes and commercial buildings where they seek shelter and food. House crickets also tend to be a bit smaller in size and have more of a lighter brown coloring to their bodies.

How Do I Get Rid Of Crickets?

The quickest way to effectively rid your home of crickets is to call a professional pest control company. At Miche Pest Control, our highly trained technicians can quickly and safely rid your home of crickets with a treatment plan designed specifically for your needs.

How Do I Keep the Crickets From Returning?

Once we’ve gotten the crickets under control following your initial treatment, we recommend continuous quarterly treatment of the exterior of your home to prevent any crickets from returning. We can also treat the interior of your home for crickets at no additional cost, if requested.

What Else Can I Do To Prevent Crickets in my Home?

You can prevent cricket infestations by:

  • Regularly cleaning your home and yard
  • Removing any potential cricket hiding spots, like piles of wood and mulch
  • Removing dead plants from around your yard
  • Sealing potential entry points around windows and doors, especially ones with screens
  • Using a dehumidifier to remove moisture from your home in places like the basement
  • Use yellow lights in your home instead of white lights, where possible

Should I Be Concerned For My Health If I Have Crickets?

While it is possible for crickets to carry diseases, it is quite rare for them to bite humans and they are not known to carry any diseases that are fatal to humans.

Let Us Help!

Miche Pest Control offers safe and effective treatment plans in the Alexandria VA area that are specifically designed to target, remove, and prevent crickets from nesting in and around your home. Give us a call today at (844) 211-7378 to schedule your initial pest control service and get those noisy crickets under control!

Alexandria VA

Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Located along the western bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria is approximately 7 miles south of downtown Washington DC.

Like the rest of Northern Virginia, as well as Central Maryland, modern Alexandria has been influenced by its proximity to the U.S. Capitol. It is largely populated by professionals working in the federal civil service, in the U.S. military, or for one of the many private companies which contract to provide services to the federal government. One of Alexandria's largest employers is the U.S. Department of Defense. Another is the Institute for Defense Analyses. In 2005, the United States Patent and Trademark Office moved to Alexandria, and in 2017, so did the headquarters of the National Science Foundation.

The historic center of Alexandria is known as Old Town. With its concentration of boutiques, restaurants, antique shops and theaters, it is a major draw for all who live in Alexandria as well for visitors. Like Old Town, many Alexandria neighborhoods are compact and walkable. It is the 7th largest and highest-income independent city in Virginia.

A large portion of adjacent Fairfax County, mostly south but also west of the city, has Alexandria mailing addresses. However, this area is under the jurisdiction of Fairfax County's government and separate from the independent city. The city is therefore sometimes referred to as the "City of Alexandria" to avoid confusion. Additionally, neighboring Arlington County was formerly named "Alexandria County" before it was renamed by the Virginia General Assembly in 1920 to reduce confusion with the city.

Nearby Cities:

Arlington VA (6 miles), Washington DC (7 miles), Springfield VA (8 miles), Falls Church VA (9 miles), Hyattsville MD (12 miles), Bethesda MD (13 miles), Silver Spring MD (13 miles), Fairfax VA (14 miles), Woodbridge VA (15 miles), Upper Marlboro MD (16 miles), Bowie MD (20 miles), Rockville MD (20 miles), Herndon VA (22 miles), Laurel MD (23 miles), Manassas VA (23 miles), Gaithersburg MD (25 miles), Ashburn VA (29 miles), Columbia MD (29 miles), Annapolis MD (32 miles), Ellicott City MD (35 miles), Leesburg VA (35 miles), Baltimore MD (41 miles), Fredericksburg VA (41 miles), Frederick MD (46 miles)

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