The sounds of crickets chirping in the night can be a beautiful thing; unless it's coming from inside your home. And the noise is just one of the issues crickets can cause if they choose to move into your New Jersey home. So how can you safely handle a cricket problem and reclaim your peace of mind?
Heritage Pest Control is a leader in New Jersey cricket control solutions. With over 30 years of experience, we know all the tips and tricks to get rid of crickets quickly and efficiently. Read below to learn more about how our technicians handle these pests and remember to reach out to Heritage Pest Control for all your New Jersey pest control needs.
What Are Crickets?
Crickets in New Jersey are easily identified by their long, powerful hindlegs and impressive leaps. They're also noted for their distinctive chirping, though not all species make such sounds. The average adult cricket size is 1 ½ inches long.
Crickets prefer living outside and avoid humans as much as possible. However, it's not uncommon for these bugs to find themselves indoors when the temperature drops, causing a cricket infestation. If you suspect crickets are stowed away in your home, call Heritage Pest Solutions for a prompt and thorough inspection.
Crickets In Your Home Can Be More Than Just Annoying
Crickets aren't aggressive towards humans, but that doesn't mean they can't cause serious problems. Cricket droppings can carry diseases and parasites. Physical contact with their waste could mean contracting salmonella, for example.
Crickets also pose a threat to fabric items. These omnivores will gleefully feed on curtains, clothes, and upholstery when given a chance. Their incredible appetites can lead to extensive damage to these items throughout your home.
Ensuring your safety is Heritage Pest Control's top priority. To that end, we offer triannual service visits to protect your New Jersey home from crickets in spring, summer, and fall. Our technicians are also dedicated to using EPA-approved green products for the health of you and your property.
Simple Tips To Prevent Crickets In Your Home
Like many small insects, crickets can sneak into our homes and remain undetected until they make their presence known. However, keeping crickets out doesn't have to be an expensive or elaborate affair. Here are some simple, straight-forward ways you can keep these pests outdoors where they belong:
- Install door sweeps on your entryway doors
- Patch holes around your window frames and in your window screens
- Seal cracks in your home's foundation
- Keep the grass and plants close to your home trimmed short to encourage crickets to nest elsewhere
- Reduce the moisture in your home
- Make sure your trash cans are sealed
You can also count on Heritage Pest Control technicians to help secure your home. During home inspections, they'll identify problem areas that could serve as entry points for crickets and other pests. We will work together with you to keep your home secure from pests in the future.
Call The Pros For Total Cricket Control
There's no shortage of home remedies that "guarantee" to remove crickets from your home, but when they fail, what do you do? All the time you spend on failed solutions is more time you have to endure crickets’ invasive behaviors. Doesn't it make more sense to go with experience?
Founded in 1989, Heritage Pest Control has made a name for itself as New Jersey's pest control leader. Our technicians undergo extensive training and certification to become the friendly and knowledgeable professionals many residents know and trust. Call us today to learn more about our residential and commercial pest control services in New Jersey and see how we can handle all of your pest control problems!