The best treatment is prevention. Here are some tips you can follow to stop crickets early:
- Crickets and insects in general are attracted to lights. Change outdoor lighting to amber “bug lights” or install a motion-activated system.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs often to remove possible cricket eggs. Empty the vacuum canister outside the home and wash the container/filter.
- Repair holes or damage to screen doors and window screens.
- Close up gaps and openings around doors and windows. Replace worn out weather stripping.
- Make sure all outdoor trash is closed up tight.
- Mow the lawn regularly and keep it trimmed and free of high grass, weeds, brush and debris.
- Keep any compost or needed collections of brush 25 feet away from the home.
- If you hear or have seen a cricket inside, sticky traps are an effective way to catch them. Place some around entryways, in the garage by doors or in bathrooms and kitchens.
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