Here’s how to evict those unwanted houseguests.
So youve had a few unexpected house guests.
Normally, wed encourage extendinggracious hospitality.
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In the case of pests, however, were calling for an immediate eviction.
Apest controlproblem can quickly escalate from a minor annoyance to afull-on infestation.
Thats why its important to take action as soon as you notice traces of pests in your home.
Yes,cockroaches are bad, but have you ever had an infestation of crickets?
So how can you get rid of crickets?
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Why Are There Crickets In My House?
Cricket infestations are a common problem across the South.
While they aregenerally harmlessto humans and pets, they can be quite annoying.
Since these pests are hard to eradicate, your best bet is to call aprofessional exterminator.
Make A Molasses Trap
A preferred at-home method to evict crickets uses a Southern-favorite ingredient: molasses.
You may be familiar with settingapple cider vinegar trapsto catch fruit flies.
Similarly, molasses trapsmade from a mixture of molasses and waterare highly effective at catching crickets.
The crickets, lured in by the sweet smell, will jump into the trap and drown.
Empty the vacuum outdoors when youve cleaned any areas where crickets have been seen.
Use Sticky Traps
Sticky traps and glue strips are also effective at getting rid of crickets quickly.
How To Keep Crickets Out Of The House
So youve managed to quell the infestation.
But how can you ensure that the crickets will stay out of the house?
Keep Vegetation Trimmed
Keeping your yard and hedges trimmed will eliminate potential nesting spots for crickets.
Keep storage areas clean and organized inside and outside the home.
Fix leaky pipes or faucets.
Use Treatments
Spray around windows, doors, and any other entry points on the outside.
Apply lawn insecticides or treatment sprays in early summer to get rid of any existing crickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crickets dislike strong smells.
Artificial scents like multi-purpose cleaners or musk cologne deter infestations.
Crickets also dislike lemon juice, peppermint, and lavender.
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