Identify crickets
House crickets
Light yellowish-brown with dark bands on the head. Males chirp at night and the insects chew on fabric and paper.
Field crickets
Shiny black or dark brown. They live outdoors but crowd toward lit doorways and slip inside in fall.
Camel crickets
Humpbacked, wingless, and brown, with long back legs. They jump erratically and gather in damp basements, crawl spaces, and garages.
Signs you have crickets
- Chirping from a wall or basement at night
- Jumping insects when you open a crawl space
- Holes or ragged edges in stored fabrics and cardboard
- Large numbers clustered by a doorway light
Why they come inside
Crickets seek moisture and shelter. Damp basements draw camel crickets, and bright outdoor lights and open thresholds draw field crickets in fall.
How Go Go treats them
We inspect the entry points and moist harborage areas and treat them, then recommend fixes for the moisture that keeps them there, such as drainage and ventilation.
Covered by a protection plan?
Yes. Crickets are on the plan, so seasonal visits can address them before fall invasions. See how plans work →
FAQ
Crickets: common questions
Why are crickets in my basement?
It is usually damp and dark down there, and camel crickets in particular are drawn to moisture.
Do crickets damage anything?
House crickets can chew fabric, paper, and cardboard. Most others are a nuisance rather than a threat.
How do I stop the chirping?
Chirping comes from males calling for mates, and only removing the crickets and what attracts them will end it.