Insecticide For Camel Crickets

Camel crickets are large-winged insects closely related to the grasshopper, but they are much bigger in size. There are more than a thousand species of camel crickets that are found on every continent – with only Antarctica lacking them. These large insects can be seen either singly or in the company of their kin, especially in the summer during which their numbers multiply rapidly. There are several household remedies for camel cricket control, but insecticides are perhaps the best and most convenient choice you have.

Insecticide For Camel Crickets

The greenhouse camel cricket has a spider-like appearance thanks to its long legs. In fact, many people call them “sprickets,” a nickname created by merging “spiders” with “crickets.” Sprickets are covered with alternating bands of tan set off by darker browns.

The characteristics that best describe the greenhouse camel cricket are:

• Banded exoskeleton with dark brown and tan markings
• Long antennae that are twice the length of the body
• Two small horns are located between antennae
• Adult body length: A little more than a ½ inch
• Six legs, all of which are quite thin and long
• Strong jumpers – up to 4 feet!
• Has wings but cannot fly (many other cricket species can)
• Does not chirp

HABITAT

Outside of the home, look for greenhouse camel crickets beneath stones and logs, in piles of wood or in areas overgrown with ivy and other ground cover.

Inside structures, they seek out dark, humid spaces such as in basements or wall voids near bathrooms. In greenhouses, they hide among plant foliage, and under planters or tables until dark.

GEOGRAPHY

In North America, it’s not clear exactly how far the greenhouse camel cricket has spread. At the very least, reports show these insects have spread as far north as New York’s Long Island and as far west as Texas. Their original foothold was established in the southeastern U.S.

DIET

The greenhouse camel cricket is an opportunistic scavenger and will feed on a variety of organic material. In greenhouses, it is known to damage young plants. When trapped in a basement with little food, it’s believed that these insects become cannibalistic.

THREAT

Basement invasions by greenhouse camel crickets pose little in the way of health threats to humans and they are not known to bite humans either. These crickets can reach infestation levels, even in a small basement, and as a result, their very presence can be unsettling to most people.

REPRODUCTION

Little scientific research has been done into the reproduction methods of camel crickets, but most assume that camel cricket females engage in the same strategies as other cricket species.

CONTROL OPTIONS

If greenhouse camel crickets are invading your home, TERRO^® has several options:

• TERRO^® Spider & Insect Traps– Place these non-toxic sticky traps around the area where you see these crickets.
• Scorpion Killer Spray or Ant Killer Spray – Spray the area with one of these kill-on-contact insecticides. Once applied, the spray lasts up to 6 weeks.
• Spider Killer Spray– Another kill-on-contact spray option.
• TERRO^® Stink Bug Killer Aerosol Spray– Can be used as a broad treatment or crack-and-crevice application.
• TERRO^® Ant Dust– Apply this fine insecticide powder in cracks and crevices where these crickets may congregate.
• TERRO^® Perimeter Ant Bait Plus– This weather-resistant outdoor granular bait kills crickets that eat it.
• TERRO^® Ant Killer Plus – A spreader is built into the packaging of this outdoor granular insecticide.
• TERRO^® Multi-Purpose Insect Bait– Apply multi-purpose insect bait around the perimeter of your home with its shaker container.

Insecticide For Camel Crickets

The camel cricket, or humpbacked grasshopper, is an invasive species that has spread throughout the United States since it was first discovered in the late 1990s. It is closely related to the common house cricket and can be found in homes throughout the country. The camel cricket is a nuisance insect because it can cause structural damage to buildings and furniture by chewing on wooden items with its sharp mouthparts. The insect also produces a sound similar to crinkling paper when it rubs its hind legs together.

Camel crickets are most active at night when they feed on plants, but they are sometimes seen during the day as well. They are typically pale yellowish green in color with long antennae and long legs that allow them to jump high distances when disturbed. Although camel crickets do not bite people or pets, they can inflict painful bites if handled carelessly or stepped on accidentally; therefore, it is important to wear gloves when inspecting infested areas for these insects.

List Of Insecticide For Camel Crickets