The Termite Guy FAQs

House crickets can damage fabrics, paper, and other materials, particularly items soiled with food or perspiration. Their continuous chirping can be disruptive.

Look for small round exit holes in wood, fine powder (frass) near holes, and tunneling patterns beneath the wood surface. Adult beetles emerge leaving distinct holes.

House crickets enter homes seeking warmth, moisture, and food. They're particularly common indoors during temperature extremes or seasonal changes.

House crickets can bite but rarely do. They're not aggressive and prefer to avoid human contact.

House crickets thrive in warm environments between 80-90�F, which is why they often seek heated indoor spaces.

House crickets typically live 2-3 months as adults. Females can lay hundreds of eggs during their lifetime.

Field crickets often enter through gaps around doors, windows, and foundation cracks, particularly when seeking warmth or moisture.

Jerusalem crickets primarily feed on underground plant parts including tubers, roots, and decaying plant material. They also eat dead insects when available.

These crickets are primarily nocturnal, coming to the surface at night to forage. They're most commonly seen during spring and early summer.

Jerusalem crickets spend most of their time underground, digging burrows in loose soil. They're commonly found in gardens, agricultural areas, and undisturbed soil.