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That chirping sound keeping you up at night? Crickets. They're one of the most common pest complaints we hear during Arizona's warm months.
Our technicians treat cricket problems across the Valley every day, from San Tan Valley to Laveen. Residential yards, commercial properties, apartment complexes. Cricket populations explode during monsoon season, and phone calls spike right along with them.
But here's the thing most people don't realize: crickets aren't just annoying. They're dinner. Scorpions hunt crickets as a primary food source. If you have a cricket problem, scorpions may not be far behind. Controlling crickets is one of the most effective ways to reduce scorpion activity around your home.
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Cricket Species in Arizona
Several cricket species cause problems for Arizona homeowners. Each one behaves a little differently.
Field crickets are the most common. They're dark brown or black, about an inch long, and produce that familiar chirping sound. Males chirp to attract females. Field crickets live outdoors but swarm toward lights at night. They gather around porch lights, garage doors, and illuminated windows by the dozens.
House crickets are slightly smaller and tan or light brown. They chirp louder than field crickets and can survive indoors year-round. House crickets hitchhike inside on firewood, plants, and outdoor items. Once inside, they hide in warm, dark areas and come out at night.
Camel crickets (also called cave crickets) look different from other species. They have a humpbacked appearance and long, spider-like legs. Camel crickets don't chirp. They prefer dark, damp spaces like basements, crawl spaces, and storage areas.
Indian house crickets have become increasingly common in the Phoenix area. They're similar to house crickets but more likely to infest homes and commercial buildings. Restaurants, grocery stores, and warehouses deal with these frequently.
Why Cricket Populations Explode in Arizona
Arizona's monsoon season creates perfect cricket breeding conditions. Here's what drives those summer swarms.
Moisture triggers hatching. Cricket eggs survive dry conditions in the soil. When monsoon rains arrive, those eggs hatch in massive numbers. A few weeks of rain can produce millions of crickets across the Valley.
Warm nights extend activity. Crickets are most active when temperatures stay above 80 degrees at night. Arizona's summer nights keep crickets moving, feeding, and reproducing around the clock.
Outdoor lighting attracts swarms. Crickets navigate by moonlight. Artificial lights confuse them. Porch lights, landscape lighting, and illuminated signs draw crickets from surrounding areas. A single bright light can attract hundreds of crickets in one night.
Irrigated landscapes provide habitat. Desert areas have few crickets. But lawns, flower beds, and irrigated landscaping create the moisture crickets need. Your green yard is cricket paradise.
Problems Crickets Cause
Most people think of crickets as just a noise nuisance. They cause other problems too.
Sleepless nights. A single male cricket can chirp for hours. The sound carries through walls. Finding one cricket in a large space can be surprisingly difficult.
Fabric damage. Crickets eat natural fibers. They'll chew holes in clothing, curtains, upholstery, and carpet. Soiled fabrics are especially attractive because crickets are drawn to perspiration and food stains.
Paper and book damage. Crickets feed on paper products, book bindings, and wallpaper paste. Stored documents and books in garages or closets are vulnerable.
Attracting predators. This is the big one for Arizona. Crickets attract scorpions, centipedes, and spiders. A yard full of crickets is a hunting ground for these predators. Controlling crickets reduces the food supply that draws dangerous pests to your property.
Cricket Control Process
HOW WE WORK
1
Perimeter Treatment
Our technicians apply residual products around your home's foundation, entry points, and areas where crickets congregate. This creates a barrier that kills crickets before they enter your home.
2
Harborage Treatment
We treat areas where crickets hide during the day. This includes landscape beds, ground cover, block wall bases, and storage areas. Killing crickets in their hiding spots reduces populations faster than waiting for them to contact perimeter treatments.
3
Entry Point Assessment
Gaps under doors, cracks around windows, and utility penetrations let crickets inside. We identify problem areas and provide guidance on sealing them. The same entry points that let crickets in also let scorpions in.
4
Ongoing Monitoring
Cricket populations fluctuate with weather and seasons. Regular service keeps treatments current and catches population spikes early. Most customers notice significant reduction within 1 to 2 weeks of treatment.
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The Cricket-Scorpion Connection
Our technicians often explain this to customers: you can't control scorpions without controlling their food supply. Crickets are at the top of that list.
The Arizona Pest Management Center recommends integrated pest management for cricket control, including sealing entry points and reducing attractants. A yard with heavy cricket activity is essentially a scorpion feeding station.
When we treat for crickets, we're also reducing scorpion pressure. Many customers who call about crickets later tell us their scorpion sightings dropped too. It's all connected.
If you're dealing with both crickets and scorpions, our regular pest control service addresses both problems simultaneously.
Reducing Cricket Attractants
Professional treatment eliminates crickets. These changes help prevent them from returning.
Adjust outdoor lighting. Switch to yellow or amber bulbs that attract fewer insects. Move lights away from doors and windows. Use motion sensors instead of leaving lights on all night.
Reduce ground moisture. Crickets need moisture to survive. Fix irrigation overspray, improve drainage, and avoid watering close to your foundation.
Clear debris and clutter. Woodpiles, leaf litter, and ground cover near your foundation provide cricket habitat. Keep landscaping materials away from the house.
Seal entry points. Install door sweeps, repair torn screens, and caulk gaps around windows and utility lines.
Turn off unnecessary lights at night. Every light you turn off reduces the crickets drawn to your property. This is especially important during monsoon season.
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Monsoon rains trigger cricket egg hatching. Eggs that sat dormant in the soil for months suddenly produce thousands of crickets. This is completely normal in Arizona. Professional treatment before and during monsoon season helps manage these population explosions.
Crickets chirp to attract mates, and the sound can bounce off walls, making the source hard to pinpoint. Try turning off all lights and listening carefully. Crickets often hide behind appliances, in closets, or near water sources. A flashlight helps once you narrow down the area.
Crickets can bite, but they rarely do. Their jaws are designed for chewing plant material and fabric, not attacking people. A cricket bite might feel like a small pinch but causes no real harm.
Crickets feed primarily on dead plant material and don't typically damage healthy lawns. Heavy populations may cause minor cosmetic issues, but the bigger concern is what crickets attract. A yard full of crickets becomes a hunting ground for scorpions and other predators.
During peak season (June through September), monthly treatment provides the best control. The rest of the year, quarterly service keeps populations in check. Customers on regular pest control plans are already covered for crickets as part of their service.