The Termite Guy FAQs

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.

Field crickets can damage plants, seedlings, and fabric materials. Large numbers can cause significant lawn damage.

Female black widows can live 1-3 years under favorable conditions. Males typically live for a few months after maturity.

Female black widows sometimes eat males after mating, though this behavior is less common than previously thought.

Female black widows can produce several egg sacs, each containing 200-900 eggs. They often guard their egg sacs until they hatch.

Female black widows are shiny black with a distinctive red hourglass marking on their underside. Males are smaller and often brown.