Some crickets can fly, but they mostly hop or jump.

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How To Get Rid of Crickets

Q: Why do crickets chirp?

Male crickets chirp to attract female crickets as mates.

Q: What do crickets eat?

These pests are omnivorous, meaning that they will eat: - Crops - Plant and animal-based materials - Seedlings

Q: What attracts crickets in the house?

Homeowners dealing with crickets tend to draw the pests indoors through the attraction of bright outdoor lights, moisture in homes, and poorly sealed gaps that allow for entry.

Q: How do crickets chirp?

Crickets often produce a series of two or three short, high-pitched sounds commonly known as chirping. They make these noises by rubbing their forewings together.

Q: How do exterminators get rid of crickets?

There are a variety of strategies an exterminator can use to get rid of crickets. Connect with an Orkin Pro to create an effective crickets treatment plan for your home.

Q: How much does an exterminator cost for crickets?

The cost of a crickets exterminator varies depending on the pest control treatment plan. Get a free quote and contact your local Orkin Branch Office to request a comprehensive pest inspection from an Orkin Pro.

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The Science

What are the risks around crickets?

Learn all about crickets

Restless Evenings

Crickets are nocturnal and chirp to each other throughout the night without any regard for your sleep schedule.

Crickets Eat Through Fabric

Crickets enjoy fabric that's been soiled by food or perspiration, so laundry is fair game. They're also fans of cotton, silk, wool, linen, and furs.

Cricket Bites

Jerusalem Crickets, also commonly called potato bugs, may bite if they feel threatened. Bites may result in moderate yet short-lived pain.

Our Approach

Treatment Plans That Work for You

Orkin Pros are trained to diagnose and treat cricket problems. Because every space is different, they will design a unique program for getting rid of crickets in your home.

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The Orkin Approach

Investigate

We’ll inspect your home from top to bottom, inside and out, for current or potential pest problems.

Protect

We’ll treat the perimeter of your structure with the appropriate materials, remove all accessible spiderwebs and wasp nests, and use the safest methods available.

Fortify

We’ll do everything we can to keep insects out—seal, caulk, plug, and secure gaps and cracks.

Keep Watch

We’ll treat the interior of your home and install pest monitors in critical areas such as kitchens, baths, utility rooms, and garages.

Report

We’ll always provide a detailed report of services rendered and recommendations to help keep your home free of pests.

Follow Up

We’ll stay in touch between our regularly scheduled visits and respond to any immediate needs.

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Custom Treatment

Say Sayonara to Crickets

Keeping crickets out of your home or building is an ongoing process, not a one-time treatment.

Thorough Investigation

Most crickets prefer damp, moist conditions. Our Pros will hunt for them in places like bathrooms, basements, and crawl spaces.

Natural Cricket Insecticides

By keeping the cricket lifecycle in mind (egg to nymph to adult), our Pros can help ensure reinfestation won't occur by using insecticides.

Chemical Combinations

If chemical products are the most effective and efficient approach, your plan might include exterior and interior applications of products.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do crickets chirp?

What do crickets eat?

Can crickets fly?

What attracts crickets in the house?

How do crickets chirp?

How do exterminators get rid of crickets?

How much does an exterminator cost for crickets?

Resources

Crickets Home Protection

How To Get Rid Of Cave Crickets | Spider Cricket Facts

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Cricket Chirp

House Crickets

Do Crickets Fly?

Baby Crickets

Mole Crickets

What are mole crickets?

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Mole crickets tunnel in the soil and feed on the roots of grass and other plants.

What is making the high-pitched chirp I hear at night?

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Have you any idea what kind of bug it may have been?

I have a small, black cricket problem in my home

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I have a problem with small black crickets. I was wondering if there is anything that I could do to stop them from entering my house.

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How To Get Rid of Crickets

Whether you're a homeowner or at open mic night, hearing crickets is never a good thing.

Get Your Custom Quote

Problems with pests? We can help.

The Orkin Guarantee

The Science

What are the risks around crickets?

Restless Evenings

Crickets Eat Through Fabric

Cricket Bites

Our Approach

Treatment Plans That Work for You

The Orkin Approach

The Orkin Approach

Investigate

Protect

Fortify

Keep Watch

Report

Follow Up

Custom Treatment

Say Sayonara to Crickets

Thorough Investigation

Natural Cricket Insecticides

Chemical Combinations

Resources

Crickets Home Protection

How To Get Rid Of Cave Crickets | Spider Cricket Facts

Long, brown, hard shell bug that jumps

Cricket Chirp

House Crickets

Do Crickets Fly?

Baby Crickets

Mole Crickets

What are mole crickets?

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What is making the high-pitched chirp I hear at night?

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I have a small, black cricket problem in my home

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