House Crickets

If you’ve ever heard that nonstop chirping echoing through your home, you know how frustrating it can be to track down a cricket. House crickets are common pests in Georgia, but most people aren’t sure how they get inside, what kind of trouble they cause for Metro Atlanta homes and businesses, or how to get rid of them. Here’s what you need to know from the pros at Bizzy Bee Exterminators.

What Are House Crickets?

House crickets (Acheta domesticus) are small, jumping insects that often make their way indoors. They’re yellowish-brown with dark markings and are easy to recognize by their long antennae and distinctive chirp. While they aren’t native to the U.S., they’ve become very common here—especially in the eastern states.

House Cricket  Identification

Size & Appearance

• ¾-⅞ inches long
• Yellowish-brown bodies with three dark stripes across their heads
• Two long antennae
• Six legs, with strong back legs for jumping
• Flat wings that rest along their backs

Behavior & Habits

• Males chirp by rubbing their wings together to attract females
• Active at night; hide in warm, dark spots during the day
• Attracted to lights
• Move indoors during cold weather
• Omnivores that feed on insects, plants, and even fabrics

Signs of Infestation

• Hearing that distinct chirping indoors
• Spotting crickets around your home or business
• Finding small chew marks on fabrics like clothing or upholstery

Why You’re Getting Crickets in Your House

House crickets live outdoors most of the year but often move inside once temperatures drop. They’re drawn to warm, sheltered places and may follow porch lights before slipping inside through small gaps or cracks.

Where To Look For House Crickets

Outside

• Around trash cans and garbage dumps
• Near outdoor lights
• Along house walls

Inside

• Warm, dark, and damp areas
• Garages, basements, and crawl spaces
• In garages
• Attics
• Under sinks and behind appliances

How to Prevent House Cricket Infestations

While house crickets aren’t dangerous, they can damage fabrics and quickly become a noisy nuisance. To keep them out:

• Seal cracks, gaps, and openings around your home
• Install weatherstripping and door sweeps
• Reduce excess moisture indoors and outdoors
• Turn off porch lights at night or use yellow “bug” bulbs
• Trim back vegetation near your home
• Store garbage bins away from doors and walls

How to Eliminate House Crickets

If house crickets have moved in, you don’t have to put up with their incessant chirping. Give Bizzy Bee Exterminators a call, and we’ll take care of the problem for you. Our home pest control plans offer year-round pest protection. We’ll get rid of your house cricket infestation and make sure it doesn’t return- guaranteed!

FAQs About House Crickets

Why am I getting crickets in my house?

Crickets sometimes get inside by accident, but most of the time, they move indoors to escape cold weather. When winter arrives, house crickets find entry points around your house to gain access to the warm interior where they can survive the coldest months of the year.

Are house crickets dangerous?

House crickets are harmless to your health. They won’t bite or sting you, and they aren’t known to spread any diseases. The main concern with a house cricket infestation is that they’ll damage fabrics in your home.

How long will crickets stay inside?

If conditions are favorable, house crickets can spend their entire lives in your house. They typically live up to ten weeks, but if they reproduce in that time, you’ll continue to deal with these pests until you get them taken care of with effective pest control.

Contact Our Local Pros for Pest Control

Bizzy Bee Exterminators is Metro Atlanta’s local and trusted pest control provider. We’ve been solving pest problems since 1972 and are ready to take care of your house cricket issue once and for all. Contact us today to get started.

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