Cricket Control
Field crickets and camel crickets invade basements, garages, and crawlspaces, chirping through the night.
Identification
Field crickets (black, wings, chirp), camel crickets (humpbacked, wingless, don't chirp).
Biology
Adults live one season.
Behavior
Attracted to lights, damp basements, and crawlspaces.
Health Risks
None.
Property Damage
Occasional damage to stored fabrics.
Signs You Have a Problem
- Chirping in basement
- Crickets jumping when a light is turned on
Our Inspection Process
Our licensed technicians perform a thorough interior and exterior inspection to confirm crickets activity, identify harborage, moisture, and food sources, and map entry points. Findings are documented with photos and a written treatment plan tailored to your Hudson Valley, NY home.
Treatment Process
Interior spot and exterior perimeter treatment, dehumidification advice, and lighting adjustments.
Integrated Pest Management
Urbanxterminator uses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for crickets: inspection, monitoring, sanitation guidance, mechanical exclusion, targeted low-impact products, and follow-up verification. We prioritize methods that are effective for you and your family while minimizing environmental impact.
Prevention Tips
- Switch to yellow bug-lights outside
- Seal basement window wells
- Reduce basement moisture