Did you know that you could have a cave cricket infestation in your home without even knowing it?
Cave crickets (also known as camel-back crickets) don’t make that annoying chirping sound that you hear from house crickets. They can get up to two inches long, but you’ll be happy to know that they don’t bite humans, although their appearance can lead you to think otherwise.
Where Do You Find Them?
Cave crickets, just like their name suggests, prefer damp places like caves. It’s not often that they wander into human dwellings, however if you have a cave cricket infestation, you’re likely to find them around standing water, drains or leaks in a dark place in your basement.
What Harm Can They Do?
In large numbers, cave crickets can cause some significant damage. They can feed on plants, fabrics and other insects. If they’re in your basement, you risk losing some of the items you have in storage if cave crickets are around. When they’re outside, they can feed on your outdoor plants, the fabric on your lawn furniture, or even on the clothes you hang on your clothesline.
Although cave crickets don’t bite, their best line of defense is to jump at anything they consider to be a threat. That might be your first hint that you have them in your home. They will have a tendency to jump towards you instead of away.
A residential pest control specialist will be able to rid you of your cave cricket problem, and prevent other cave crickets from coming later on. If you think you might have a cave cricket infestation, please contact us at Allison Pest Control today.