Crickets
Gryllidae
General Information
Typically, crickets in the house are harmless. However, if cricket sounds are keeping you up at night or if these pests are damaging your plants in the garden, you may want to take action and find out how to help get rid of crickets.
- Crickets are most active at night.
- If you’ve ever wondered why crickets chirp, their characteristic sound is actually made by male crickets rubbing their front wings together as they try to attract mates.
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Bite or Sting
Wings
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Additional details
- Indoors, house crickets prefer warm, damp places like basements, garages, and crawl spaces.
- Male crickets will sing or chirp to attract mates, which can keep you up at night.
- Crickets prefer to eat decaying plant-based foods, but they can be a problem in gardens where they eat crop leaves, seeds, and fruits.
- Crickets will nest in tall grass, so keep your lawn trimmed and remove any tall grasses near your foundation.
- Avoid keeping wood, rocks, and other harborage on the ground where crickets can hide close to the foundation.
- Check firewood for crickets before bringing it inside.
Solutions for Crickets
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Highlights
- Fast killing action on contact
- Effective against flying and crawling insects
- Odourless formulation for indoor use
- Suitable for use in and around the home
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Highlights
- Fast killing action, even with one direct spray
- Kills flying and crawling insects
- Low odour formula with lavender scent
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
Raid® Multi Insect Killer Eucalyptus kills flying and crawling insects fast. Its low odour formulation with eucalyptus scent makes it suitable for use in and around the home while delivering effective insect control. A dual-purpose aerosol designed to control a wide range of insects across different environments, including indoor areas and outdoor spaces such as patios, gardens, and picnic areas.
Highlights
- Fast killing action, effective with one direct spray
- Kills flying and crawling insects
- Low odour formulation with eucalyptus scent
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
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