Ever listened to the riveting nightlife symphony of crickets in the great outdoors and found yourself puzzled how they’re now performing solos in your living room? Well, guess what? They’re not in the audition phase for “America’s Got Talent”; there’s a perfectly good explanation as to why these random auditions seem to be happening more and more frequently under your roof.
The Appeal of Your Humble Abode
Crickets don’t just mill around your property because they think your choice of paint color is really fetching or they’re impressed by your (truthfully admirable) efforts to keep up with lawn care. They’re really just looking for three simple things: food, shelter, and a little moisture to keep them comfortable. And unfortunately for you, your home is such a darling at providing these. Kudos to you. Really.
Blessing Your Living Space with Presence
Crickets tend to favor the warmth when the world outside becomes a tad chillier. They are especially drawn to your home’s cracks and crevices, which offer both shelter and warmth. And let’s not forget, a constant source of food too, found among your home’s many nooks and crannies. Talk about win-win-win situation for these chirpy intruders.
The Dark Side of the Cricket Invasion
Now, before you start thinking these harmless little fellows are just looking for a warm place during winter or an all-you-can-eat buffet from your crumbs, you should know a thing or two. While their symphony can seem enchanting in the garden during a summer’s night, it shares no such charm when coming from the basement at 2 AM. They can also munch their way through fabrics, papers, and, believe it or not, other insects.
Keeping the Chirpers at Bay, or Begging Them to Stay Away- Nobody Wants a Cricket DJ at 2 AM
So, how do you keep convivial cricket cohorts from turning your home into their personal concert hall or buffet? Seal those cracked doors or windows, keep your indoors dry and cool, clean away the food crumbs and limit outdoor lighting. Remember, they might be into all things shiny and bright but turn that allure off and they’re suddenly less inclined to make your home their next stop on the world cricket tour.
