Until loud chirping rings throughout the air, most people don't think of crickets when they think of pests in New York. If you hear the chirping sound, it's the mating call of the male cricket to attract females, which means the cricket population could grow quickly if left unchecked.
While crickets are more of an outdoor pest, they're just as comfortable indoors as they are outside, making them a versatile pest that requires professional assistance to remove them from the premises.
What's The Danger Level?
Since crickets aren't well known compared to their more famous brethren, it's hard to tell if they're dangerous or not. Fortunately, they aren't a direct threat to humans. However, they still present a danger to your property when left unattended because crickets will chew on anything, from clothing to carpets and furniture.
Plus, crickets are known to hang around garbage and other disgusting locations. They can represent a threat to your health, thanks to the possibility of disease and pathogen transmission. The key to proper cricket control is to get them out of the house as quickly and smoothly as possible. The longer they stick around, the greater the potential risk to your health and property.
Cricket Prevention That Works
Cricket prevention is doable for everyone as long as you do it correctly and proactively. To help you be proactive in preventing cricket infestations, we've compiled a list of the most effective cricket prevention tips available.
- Seal the cracks: Like other small pests, crickets will gladly squeeze through small cracks, holes, and crevices. The best way to keep them out is to seal these entry points to create an impenetrable barrier.
- Remove the mess: Crickets are fond of hiding, especially during the daytime. The more clutter and mess you have, the easier they're able to hide. Take away their hiding spots, and they'll get the hint soon enough.
- Landscaping: Since they come from the outside, you must practice good landscaping methods, including storing woodpiles away from the house. Also, you'll want to remove any excess grass or leaf piles to make your property less inviting.
- Boric acid: This product is a natural deterrent that's completely safe for humans while deadly to crickets. Place this element in areas near your home to add a barrier that is effective in keeping them away. Plus, it works with other insects.
Cricket Control With BHB Pest Elimination
Cricket infestations mean your very health and property are at risk. Combine their natural threat with a relatively high reproductive rate, and you can have a problem on your hands before you know it. As such, professional cricket control is the solution; you need to address the problem at its source instead of merely playing catch up.
At BHB Pest Elimination, we focus on ensuring we achieve nothing less than quality pest control for our residential and commercial customers. We've worked hard over the last 50 years to hone our pest control process to perfection while ensuring we address the pest concerns you have, including cricket infestations. Whether you need a one-time treatment or a full home protection plan, we have you covered every step of the way.
Are you in need of cricket prevention services? Then give BHB Pest Elimination a call to speak with one of our agents about our professional home pest control and commercial pest control options, or fill out our online form to schedule your free inspection.