Camel Crickets

(Stone Crickets)

(Cave Crickets)

Camel Crickets can become a severe pest problem when they invade your home. They can frighten you when you when they jump all over the place when you least expect them.

HOW TO IDENTIFY CAMEL CRICKETS

Adult Camel Crickets are 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches long; entire body and antennae can be 4 inches. They are brownish to grayish in color and have a humpback appearance. They have two long, back legs and 2 very long antennae. Their legs resemble grasshopper's legs in that they use them to propel themselves. They are wingless. The young can look almost translucent.

THE BIOLOGY OF CAMEL CRICKETS

This species has not been studied as closely as other insect pests. It is known that they overwinter as nymphs as well as adults. The females lay their eggs in the spring and then they start to hatch out during April and May. They have very poor eyesight since they are in a very dark environment most of their life. They need a high moisture environment.

WHERE DO CUSTOMERS SEE CAMEL CRICKETS?

They are usually first seen in the lower floors, basements areas, storage rooms, garages, crawlspaces, sheds, etc.

When these populations increase to high populations, usually in the crawlspaces, then they invade homes on the lower floors. They usually are not a problem until they get inside the home.

They are nocturnal or active at night. They can be scary when you least expect it because they jump about.

For some reason, they tend to jump toward an envisioned threat. They have been known to jump down the shirts of individuals. Very disturbing!

FEEDING PREFERENCES OF CAMEL CRICKETS

Camel Crickets feed on organic material.

Do It Yourself ways to reduce the conditions that harbor and attract the Camel Cricket:

Remove leaf clutter near structure
Re-direct sprinklers away from the structure
Reduce mulch to 2 inches or less
Seal gaps around doors and windows
Repair foundation cracks
Seal around HVAC system
Reduce moisture content in crawlspaces
Repair all leaks in structure
Seek professional assistance and a pest prevention plan

Economy Exterminators Pest Prevention Plus program uses the 4 step approach to solve your Camel Cricket problem:

Our 1st step is the inspection of the property by a Customer Service Specialist. It is very important to know the species involved and the severity of the pest problem. This is especially true with this pest since some materials work much better than others.
The 2nd step would be the initial treatment by a Customer Service Specialist of all areas that the inspection revealed as critical areas. Economy Exterminators uses the newest and most effective materials to solve this pest problem quickly for you. Usual critical areas would be the basements, lower levels, crawlspaces, and outside areas. On the outside, special attention will be applied to all the windows, doors, eaves and the foundations.
The 3^rd step is a 37 point inspection of your property to identify areas on your property that gives easy access of the Camel Crickets to your property; by either direct access (cracks in the foundation) or food sources that would be attractive to the Camel cricket or the environment outside.
The 4^th step would be an ongoing maintenance program for the next generation. New infestations will be moving onto your property from the outside natural environment. Our exclusive Pest Prevention Plus program is designed to prevent the next generation. As always our unlimited extra service is at no charge.

Choose Economy Exterminators for your comprehensive, professional and proven effective pest management program, Pest Prevention Plus.

Take the first step today and Schedule a Free Pest Inspection.


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