Learn whatthese insectslook like and how to get rid of camel crickets quickly and efficiently.
What Do Camel Crickets Look Like?
They range in color from tan to reddish brown, to dark brown.
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Unlike traditional crickets, camel crickets dont chirp and dont have wings.
However, these insects can jump large distances.
Camel crickets are attracted to cool, dark, damp spaces.
They are often found in cellars, basements, and under leaves or logs.
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Vacuum Them Up
A vacuum helps eliminate a lot of camel crickets quickly.
Take ashop vacand vacuum the areas where camel crickets have been seen around your home.
Throw away the bag or empty the vacuum canister in the trash outside.
Use Glue Traps
Place sticky glue traps around areas where youve seen camel crickets.
Create Soapy Water Traps
Soapy water is one of the most effective ways to kill camel crickets.
DE cuts through the insects exoskeletons, leaving them to dehydrate and die.
Sprinkle it in problem areas where camel crickets congregate, such as your basement or attic.
Like other insects, camel crickets hate strong scents like peppermint, lemon, and pine-sol cleaner.
A soapy water spray or diatomaceous earth are two solutions that will kill camel crickets instantly.
The soap and DE cut through the bugs protective exoskeleton, which leaves them to dry out and die.
Simply spray soapy water on the crickets or sprinkle DE on them to kill them quickly.
