The Termite Guy FAQs

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.

Jerusalem crickets are often called potato bugs because they feed on tubers and roots, sometimes including potatoes. This is a common nickname in Western states.

Field crickets are omnivorous, feeding on plants, seeds, and occasionally other insects. They can also damage fabrics and paper products when indoors.

Reduce outdoor lighting, seal entry points, and maintain proper yard drainage. Remove dense vegetation near building foundations.

Field crickets are most active at night, with peak activity occurring during warm evenings.

Male field crickets chirp to attract mates and establish territory. The chirping sound is made by rubbing their wings together.