Cricket Control In Washington DC

Crickets in Washington DC

Most active during the spring and summer months in Washington DC, 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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC 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!