Is it Dangerous to Have Crickets in my Temecula-Murrieta Home?

In fact, crickets are some of the most problematic pests in the area. It’s important to see past the pop-culture places on these pests. The more you learn about what crickets can do to your home, the more you’ll realize why partnering with Wheeler’s Pest Control is the best way to protect yourself from crickets. 

The Ugly Truth About Crickets

The common house crickets in the Temecula area are small and typically light brown in color with dark brown markings. You can tell a cricket from other pests by its angled back legs that allow it to jump out of harm’s way. Crickets are well known for their chirping noise, but many people also recognize crickets as a friendly cartoon conscience guide or even a delicacy when covered in chocolate. But don’t let these opinions fool you. Crickets can be even more than a nuisance in your home. They can also be destructive and dangerous. 

Think about how loud they can be around your property, and then consider what an infestation would sound like within your walls. If you have ever tried sleeping with a cricket infestation, you’ll understand just why prompt and proper eradication methods are necessary. Plus, crickets will invade your home in large numbers and chew on a variety of household items, from furniture to electrical wiring and more. That’s why crickets can be expensive to deal with overtime. 

Many people also fail to recognize the real danger behind a cricket infestation. They carry diseases that they can transmit through contact. While these diseases aren’t necessarily fatal, many of them can cause painful sores. But the biggest issue is that they are a big source of food for spiders and other pest. When you have a large infestation, you’ll also have more spiders and rodents.

Cricket Prevention 

The problem with crickets is that they can reproduce quickly within your walls, and they can squeeze in and out of the cracks and crevices around your home. This makes crickets extremely difficult to control once they get into your house. Since they’re typically some of the most problematic pests to keep out or get rid of, you’ll have difficulty trying to eradicate them on your own.

However, there is some good news. You’re not alone in the fight against crickets. We understand how much of a nuisance they are, so we’re always willing to share what you can do on your own to prevent attracting crickets to your home. Crickets are drawn to your home mostly because of moisture problems throughout the property, so practicing effective moisture control can allow you to reduce cricket attraction to your home. Here are the best ways to accomplish this goal: 

• Proper lawn maintenance 
• Proper ventilation in crawl spaces
• Dehumidifiers in areas of problematic moisture buildup 

Along with moisture control, you should also reduce any loose crumbs or poorly stored food and trash throughout the property. 

Partnering With the Pros

Unfortunately, even proper prevention methods cannot guarantee you a cricket-free home the way that partnering with a Wheeler’s Pest Control residential expert can. With careful inspections, recommendations on limiting conducive conditions for crickets, and innovative pest control solutions, we can help you create a cricket-free home on your Temecula property.

At Wheeler’s Pest Control, we put your satisfaction above all else, so you’ll always feel like our top priority. Don’t wait for crickets to endanger your home and family. Call us today to schedule an inspection with one of our residential pest control technicians.