The daintiness of a critter is no indication that it’s innocent. Generally speaking, insects and creatures are disastrous in some way. They can affect the foundation of your Pennsylvania home or business, or damage your personal belongings. On average, they will bring about sickness with the germs they have and the diseases they transmit. Some can cause injury with scratches, bites, and stings. Crickets, for instance, only seem harmless.

In films and other media, crickets are represented as an icon of conscience and faith. Many cultures embrace these bugs as delicacies and dip them in chocolate. In reality, they are problematic and tough to get rid of. They procreate with speed and penetrate dwellings easily. Accessing their hiding spots is hard too. Learn more about their risks and operation, and how BHB Pest Elimination can help.

How Do Crickets Function? What Are the Dangers?

House crickets are prevalent inside many Pennsylvania domiciles and establishments. Once they’ve reached adulthood, they are yellow-brown and 0.75 to 0.87 of an inch long. Their heads are crowned with two antennas and marked with three stripes in the back. These pests are winged and have big hind legs. Of course, the young are tinier and wingless.

If their food supply is low or the weather is unfavorable, crickets will leave natural settings for human dwellings. They will come through gaps in windows, doors, and foundations. Given that they rely on warmth and moisture, these critters will surround fireplaces, heaters, and sinks. You’ll see them in spaces like kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. They eat up their fellow pests, so seeing them suggests a greater invasion issue. Crickets also consume pet food, fruit, vegetables, and:

Leather
Silk
Cotton
Wool
Upholstery
Curtains
Linens

The surfaces, food, and materials crickets go after will be tainted with their fecal matter. Contamination is inevitable because these bugs have bacterial cells on their bodies and in their waste. Though medical fatalities aren’t linked to them, diseases and various health conditions are. Punctures are rare when they bite humans, but painful sores are typical. You can expect to have difficulty sleeping, as male crickets incessantly chirp throughout the evenings. They use the noises to communicate with females during the mating process.

Are There Ways to Prevent Crickets?

Remember that crickets are outdoor bugs, so they are rife in lawns. You’ll see plenty in mulch and under logs and rocks. Their diet consists of organic matter, among the aforementioned elements. Do these things to deter them:

Patch up holes in foundations, windows, and doors.
Make sure that moisture breakdowns and leaks are repaired right away.
Use a dehumidifier to regulate interior warmth and dampness.
Add covers to all exterior vents.
Put food and trash in airtight containers. This includes pet meals.
Cut the grass and trim the greenery on a routine basis. Get organic debris out of the yard.
Sit flowers, plants, and wood stacks two feet away from the property.
Look over storage boxes, packages, and outdoor furniture before bringing it indoors.
Rely on LED bulbs for outside lighting. They produce less heat, and crickets aren’t able to see warm colors, like orange and yellow, as well.
Call BHB Pest Elimination if you have critters that crickets munch on.

How Will BHB Pest Elimination Handle Crickets?

Cricket infestations won’t end with retail pesticides. Shelf goods are only potent enough to eliminate bugs sporadically and individually. Another complication they bring is toxicity. If you want a thorough pest control solution that isn’t hazardous, contact us at BHB Pest Elimination. Our expert technicians will employ industrial-grade monitors, baits, liquids, dusts, granules, and more as needed. We use treatments that are safe for humans and pets. Call today for a free inspection if you need pest control for your Philadelphia home!