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Crickets
Crickets

Crickets

Pest Details
Color:
Brown to black.
Size:
3/4" to 1" Inch Long.
Legs:
6 legs
Shape:
Cylindrical body with long hind legs for jumping.

Pest Habits & Characteristics

  • Chirping sounds, especially at night.
  • Sightings of crickets in dark, damp areas.
  • Damage to fabrics, paper, and plants.
    • Image Attribute
    Jeffrey Reed, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
    Preparation For Service
  • Reduce moisture levels in and around the home.
  • Seal cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and foundations.
  • Remove debris and clutter from around the home.
  • Inform the pest control professional of any specific areas of concern.
    • Camel Crickets

    Camel Crickets

    Pest Details
    Color:
    Light to dark brown with a mottled pattern.
    Size:
    1/2" to 1-1/2" Inches Long.
    Legs:
    6
    Shape:
    Humpbacked body with long hind legs.

    Pest Habits & Characteristics

  • Presence of crickets in damp, dark areas.
  • Damage to stored items and fabrics.
    • Image Attribute
    Thegreenj, CC BY-SA 3.0 <http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/>, via Wikimedia Commons
    Preparation For Service
  • Reduce moisture levels in basements and crawl spaces.
  • Seal cracks and gaps around the foundation.
  • Remove clutter and debris from infested areas.
    • Jerusalem Crickets

    Jerusalem Crickets

    Pest Details
    Color:
    Yellowish-brown with black bands
    Size:
    2 inches long
    Legs:
    6
    Shape:
    Large head, stout body

    Pest Habits & Characteristics

    Visible crickets, burrowed soil

    Image Attribute
    {{Information |Description='''Jerusalem Cricket''' (''Stenopelmatus fuscus'') This insect was about 40 mm long! [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Briones_Regional_Park Briones Regional Park] Contra Costa County, CA
    Preparation For Service

    Remove debris, maintain garden cleanliness

    Wind Scorpion / Camel Cricket

    Wind Scorpion / Camel Cricket

    Pest Details
    Color:
    Tan to brown
    Size:
    1 to 3 inches long
    Legs:
    8
    Shape:
    Segmented, with large chelicerae (jaws)

    Pest Habits & Characteristics

    Visible scorpions, especially at night

    Image Attribute
    RudiSteenkamp, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons & Cheed_1, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons & Siamaksabet, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
    Preparation For Service

    Remove debris, seal cracks and crevices