Pests You Don’t Want at Your Home: What are Spider Crickets?

If you're like most people, the last thing you want is pests at your home. Unfortunately, there are a number of pests that can invade your home and make life difficult.

This week, we'll be taking a look at spider crickets—a pest you don't want at your house! Stay tuned for more information on these creepy critters.

What are Spider Crickets?

As any entomologist will tell you, the spider cricket is a member of the Rhaphidophoridae family - a long Latin word that tells you one important thing. It does not belong to the same family (Gryllidae) as field crickets and other chirpers. In fact, entomologists do not consider spider cricket to be true cricket.

However, unlike most spiders, spider cricket does not have venom. Instead, it uses its long legs to jump great distances. This ability has served the spider cricket well, as it has allowed the insect to colonize many different areas of the world.

The spider cricket is also known for its burrowing habits. Unlike most insects, which build their homes above ground, the spider cricket prefers to live underground. This preference likely stems from the spider cricket's origins in arid regions, where digging underground provides relief from the hot sun. Whatever you call it, the spider cricket is a unique and intriguing creature.

What Do Spider Crickets Look Like?

If you've ever seen a spider cricket, you know they're not your everyday, garden-variety cricket. These creepy-crawlies get their name from their long, spindly legs and their proclivity for hanging out in dark, secluded places.

They're often mistaken for spiders due to their appearance, but spider crickets are actually more closely related to grasshoppers. And while they may not be as welcome in your home as your average house cricket, they can actually make good pets!

Spider crickets are shy creatures that prefer not to be handled, but they're interesting to watch and don't require much maintenance. If you're thinking of getting a spider cricket as a pet, just be sure to do your research first - these critters can be tricky to care for.

Are Spider Crickets Dangerous?

Sprickets, as some people call spider crickets, aren't exactly gentle, and they don't make good house pets.

They enjoy eating fabric, drywall paper, wood dust, plants, and even each other. They tend to congregate in large numbers, so if you have an infestation, your curtains, carpets, and houseplants are at risk. They live for about a year or two, so a large infestation is bound to result in a tangle of dead insect bodies given enough time.

Have you ever had the pleasure of meeting a spider cricket? If not, consider yourself lucky. These creepy little creatures lack fangs and thus cannot bite; even if they could, they lack venom. If one lands on your arm, it may misinterpret it for food and begin gnawing, but the sensation has been described as more irritating than painful.

In any case, there's a slim chance it'll stay on your arm long enough to do so. Spider crickets are also known to be excellent jumpers, so if one happens to land on you, be prepared for a sudden departure. In short, spider crickets are not fun companions.

What Attract Spider Crickets?

One of the main things that attract spider crickets is darkness. These insects are drawn to dark, humid environments. This means that they are often found in basements or crawl spaces. If you have these sorts of areas in your home, you may be more likely to find spider crickets.

Another thing that attracts spider crickets is heat. These insects are attracted to warm temperatures, so they may be more likely to enter your home if it is heated.

Finally, spider crickets are attracted to light. They are drawn to bright lights, so they may be more likely to enter your home if you have lamps or other lights on at night.

How To Deal with Spider Crickets in Your House?

If you're dealing with a spider cricket infestation, you're probably feeling pretty frustrated.

Luckily, there are a few things you can do to get rid of these pesky insects. The most common methods are swatting, baiting, and spraying insecticides. However, if you're looking for something a little more creative, there are a few other options.

For example, you can try filling bowls with soapy water and placing them around your home. The soap will cause the crickets to sink, making them easy to catch and dispose of. You can also use sticky mouse traps or make your own traps out of tape. When you catch one cricket, it will serve as bait for the others.

Another option is to vacuum up the crickets you see and dispose of the bag immediately.

Finally, you could always bring in a few Siamese cats - crickets appear to them to be nothing more than toys!

Conclusion

Spider crickets are a type of cricket that, as their name suggests, look like spiders. They have long legs and a round body, and they can be brown, black, or green in color. While they may not be dangerous to humans, they can do damage to your home and property.

Spider crickets often invade homes during the winter months when it’s colder outside. They like to hide in warm places like attics and crawl spaces. If you see one of these pests inside your home, it’s important to take action right away!

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