how long do crickets live?

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There are several types of crickets in the United States. These pests are found in and out of the home. They can cause damage when they invade the home.We will discuss those most common.

Camel Back or Cave Crickets


Most pests want to live where people live, but these pests are different. They love dark, damp, cave-like settings where they can nest. These environments provide both food and water. They can live for a long time in a home without being detected by the residents. As their population increases, some will get into living areas.

Habits: They will move onto areas around the home taking up residence under porches, sheds, and the like. They love moisture and darkness.

Diet: Nesting under porches and sheds usually have moisture and darkness that thereby produce fungus and mold which crickets feed on. Also, they will feed on fabric. They love to eat both synthetic and manmade materials including rugs, furniture, books, canvas, clothing, boxes, linen,drapery, and just about anything we have in our living area.

Signs of Infestation
Sightings, Damaged goods, Chirping(singing)

Other Information: Their vision is such that it appears to them they are moving away from a would-be predator but in fact they are moving towards it. This may give the appearance that they are attacking which in turn chases the would-be predator away. Another unique feature of this cricket is that they jump randomly and are more likely to jump at you than away from you. It is believed this is due to how they see, as described in the above.



Field Crickets


Most people know field and house crickets. They look similar to house crickets. Either species will live in and around the home.

Appearance: Field crickets are dark to black in color. It is larger than the House cricket(house crickets are about 3/4 inch long) and has wings extending beyond the wing covers. It is usually dark brown to gray or blackish. Field crickets frequently invade homes and may feed on a wide variety of materials causing damage to almost anything.There is a smaller species of the genus Nemobius that may invade homes in late summer.

Habits: Field crickets will move inside when grasses dry up or when enviromental conditions outside become unfavorable.

Diet: Similar to the diet of Camel or Cave and House crickets. They do feed on soil also and soft plant parts.

Signs of Infestation
Crickets can make the most from a compost pile and will readily nest anywhere garbage accumulates. They also moisture,where water accumulates or where mold and algae may be growing.Look for signs of damaged goods, listen for noise such as chirping. They will feed on similar things that the Camel or Cave Crickets do-- see Diet

Biology: Adult females can lay several hundred eggs. These hatch and the young develop through a series of instars before it fully matures. It takes about a year for a generation to develop. Since one female can lay hundreds of eggs , initial activity is usually not noticed. Once eggs hatch and migrate around the home, populations will quickly grow.In the spring , expect to see small crickets. By fall, adults will be foraging into structures looking for a warm place to spend the winter months.

Other Information: Field crickets are often attracted to lighted areas at night. Thus , problems with crickets can be lessened by turning off lights during periods when crickets are numerous. Cricket infestations can lead to mouse and rat problems,since these rodents like to feed on crickets.



House Crickets



Appearance: Adults are about 3/4 inch long with 3 dark bands on the head and long , thin atennae. The body is light yellowish brown.

Habits: Active at night, usually remaining hidden during the day.

Diet: They are omnivorous, eating or drinking almost anything that is avaliable. They may chew on or damage silk , woolens, paper, fruit, and vegetables.

Signs of Infestation
Sightings, Damaged materials, Chirping

Biology: see--- Field cricket

Other Information: Crickets like to feed on the glue that holds wallpaper. They can destroy the wallpaper in the process of going after the glue. If they have their way, they will continue to feed on this area eventually consuming the wallpaper itself. crickets are just as likely to be a pest in closets as moths or closet beetles.

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6-8 weeks depending on temperature