Cricket Control Services
We treat the foundation, crawl space and entry points to stop field, house and camel crickets from moving in, so you can sleep without the chirping.
Free, no-obligation estimate.
Signs you need cricket control
Crickets live outside, so a steady stream of them indoors means they've found a way in.
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Chirping at night
Persistent chirping indoors at night, often from a basement, garage, closet or behind appliances.
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Crickets in damp spaces
Crickets, including humpbacked camel crickets, collecting in basements, crawl spaces, garages and laundry rooms.
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Chewed fabric and paper
Holes in clothing, curtains, stored fabrics, cardboard boxes or paper, especially in damp storage areas.
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Crickets at doors and lights
Lots of crickets around porch lights, doors and the foundation at night, especially in late summer and fall.
What's included in our cricket control
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Inspection
We find where crickets are coming from and hiding: crawl spaces, basements, garages, mulch beds and gaps around the foundation.
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Exterior and crawl space treatment
A treatment around the foundation, entry points and crawl space to stop crickets before they get inside.
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Indoor treatment
Targeted treatment in basements, garages and other areas where crickets are already active.
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Entry-point and moisture advice
We point out the gaps, worn door sweeps, lighting and damp spots that keep drawing crickets in.
Our cricket-crushing team
Since 1983, Mack Pest Solutions has protected homes and businesses from crickets.
How our cricket treatment works
Crickets live outside in grass, mulch, leaf litter and woodpiles, and move indoors when it turns hot and dry or cold, or when lights draw them to the house at night. Camel crickets, also called cave or spider crickets, prefer the dark, damp conditions of basements, crawl spaces and garages and can build up in large numbers there.
Our treatment starts at the edge of your home. We treat the foundation, entry points and crawl space to stop crickets before they get in, then treat the indoor areas where they're already active. We'll also show you what's drawing them: gaps under doors, damp areas that need a dehumidifier, mulch piled against the foundation and bright lights near the entrances.
Dealing with crickets? Free, no-obligation estimate.
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What to expect from cricket control
Stop them at the foundation, then keep them out.
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Inspection
We find where crickets are living and how they're getting in, inside and out.
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Treatment
We treat the foundation, entry points, crawl space and the indoor areas where crickets are active.
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Prevention
We point out the gaps, moisture and lighting that attract crickets. On a year-round plan, exterior and crawl space treatments keep them out.
How to prepare for cricket treatment
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Clear the clutter
Clear cardboard boxes from basements, garages and laundry rooms, and move stored items away from the walls.
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Open the crawl space
Make the crawl space entrance easy to reach.
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Pull back mulch
Pull mulch, leaves and firewood back from the foundation if you can.
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Wait until it's dry
Keep kids and pets off treated areas until they've dried.
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Cricket control questions
How can I tell if I have a cricket infestation?
Common signs are chirping indoors at night, crickets in the basement, garage or crawl space, and chewed fabrics, cardboard or paper in storage areas.
Do crickets cause damage?
They can. Crickets chew on fabric, clothing, paper and cardboard, especially items stored in damp basements and garages. They don't bite people or spread disease, but the noise and damage are reason enough.
What are camel crickets?
Camel crickets, also called cave or spider crickets, are humpbacked, wingless crickets with long legs that jump when startled. They don't chirp, and they gather in damp, dark places like basements, crawl spaces and garages.
How long does treatment take?
Most cricket treatments are done in a single visit, and you'll see fewer crickets within a few days. Follow-up visits are available if needed.
Will crickets come back after treatment?
Crickets can move back in from outside, especially in late summer and fall. On a year-round plan, if they come back between visits, so do we, at no extra cost.
How do I keep crickets out?
Seal gaps under doors and around windows, run a dehumidifier in damp basements, keep mulch and leaves pulled back from the foundation, and switch outdoor lights to yellow bulbs, which attract fewer insects.
Are your cricket treatments safe for pets and children?
Our products are EPA-registered and applied by licensed technicians according to the label. Keep kids and pets off treated areas until they've dried, and your technician will tell you when it's okay to go back.
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