Crickets are a common insect found throughout much of the U.S., but thankfully, the only harm they cause when they venture inside our homes is to be a nuisance. However, when you do find crickets inside, you’re more likely to want to escort them out than offer them a bed for the night.
I called on the expertise of Emma Grace Crumbley, Entomologist at Mosquito Squad Plus, to discover what encourages crickets inside and how to deter them from invading our homes.
“Thankfully, crickets do not cause structural damage to the home, nor do they spread any known diseases,” says Crumbley. “They do not typically bite, sting, or scratch people or pets, and they do not reproduce as fast as other pests. To put it simply, crickets in your home are just plain annoying.”
